By Charlotte Aguilar “Mo” Lopez’s two-year-plus tryout showed Bellaire leaders that he was the man for the job, and Wednesday (May 19), he was named the city’s new police chief. Chief Byron Holloway will retire on July 31 after 45 years with the city, and the announcement about Lopez indicated the new top cop will be sworn in before the Aug. 2 City Council … [Read more...] about ‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief
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UPDATE: Accident that closed southbound West Loop now cleared
UPDATE: ACCIDENT HAS BEEN CLEARED. Motorists are being warned to avoid the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange as a two-car accident has closed all southbound lanes of the Loop. Authorities say the closing will be for “an extended period of time.” Traffic has backed up in all directions on both freeways. Houston Transtar is recommending Chimney Rock Road as an … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Accident that closed southbound West Loop now cleared
UPDATE: Bellaire postpones recycling drive-thru today due to weather
UPDATE: The city has delayed this event due to inclement weather and will make an announcement next week about when it will be rescheduled. Bellaire’s citizens’ Environmental Sustainability Board is teaming up with the Public Works Department today (May 1) for their annual drive-thru recycling dropoff from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Condit Elementary School, 7000 S. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire postpones recycling drive-thru today due to weather
Get ready for West Loop/SW Freeway tie-ups this weekend
Motorists should be prepared for backups on and along the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange area over the weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) announced the following construction closings and detours, which were to take place at 9 p.m. Friday and continue through 5 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. IH-610 West Loop southbound main lanes between IH 69 … [Read more...] about Get ready for West Loop/SW Freeway tie-ups this weekend
Nature Center makes up for pandemic losses with double gala, honoring longtime steward
The COVID pandemic hit the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire hard over the last year, with fears of community spread forcing the cancellation of some of the nonprofit’s seasonal fundraising events and causing others to go “virtual.” So it’s no surprise that the center doubled down on its big annual gala this year, turning its 26th annual Twilight Gala Saturday into two … [Read more...] about Nature Center makes up for pandemic losses with double gala, honoring longtime steward