Bellaire’s resident-run Environmental Sustainability Board will host one of its periodic drive-thru collections of tough-to-recycle items Saturday (Oct. 23). The event will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the site of the old Public Works facility at 4337 Edith St. in the southeast corner of the city — but could end earlier if the trucks reach capacity. Bellaire residents and … [Read more...] about Can’t recycle it curbside? Upcoming Bellaire collection might be the answer
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Weekend Pumpkin Patch Festival offers family fun (and fall weather)
With fall finally in the air because of a cold front, the timing is perfect for the return of the Pumpkin Patch Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. this weekend (Oct. 16-17) at the Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Dr., Bellaire. After a scaled-back event last year due to COVID concerns, the full festival will include more than 12,000 pounds of pumpkins and no-carve … [Read more...] about Weekend Pumpkin Patch Festival offers family fun (and fall weather)
Blessing of Animals returns to Bellaire Methodist today — manners, please
After a year’s absence because of the pandemic, Bellaire United Methodist Church will celebrate its 10th Blessing of the Animals from 1-3 p.m. today (Saturday, Oct. 16), outdoors at 4417 Bellaire Blvd. Humans of all faiths can bring their friendly and properly controlled pets — everything from dogs and cats to hamsters, reptiles, birds and fish — to receive an … [Read more...] about Blessing of Animals returns to Bellaire Methodist today — manners, please
Plan for 2 chaotic weekends: Construction will close 69 interchange at West Loop
The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will shut down all lanes of the Southwest Freeway (69) at the West Loop (610) in both directions and close a number of connectors, exit and entrance ramps starting at 9 tonight (Friday, Sept. 24) and lasting through 5 a.m. Monday — and will repeat the closing next weekend. It’s all part of a $259 million, multi-year construction … [Read more...] about Plan for 2 chaotic weekends: Construction will close 69 interchange at West Loop
Bellaire to host voter registration day
With a biannual municipal election looming, Bellaire will host a voter registration event next Tuesday (Sept. 28) as part of National Voter Registration Day. Deputy county registrars will be on hand at the Bellaire Library, 5111 Jessamine St., from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to sign up new voters, update outdated information on voter rolls, or to answer questions about how to cast a … [Read more...] about Bellaire to host voter registration day