By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire is in the midst of its bi-annual municipal election season when it chooses a mayor and half the City Council — and while this is frequently a ho-hum few weeks, simmering controversies are creating lively interest this time around. That’s most evident in endless social media discussions and heated City Council meetings — but whether the … [Read more...] about VOTER’S GUIDE: The Essentials questionnaire for Bellaire mayor, council hopefuls
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Grassroots tradition: Meet the Bellaire mayor, council candidates tonight at election forum
Bellaire’s traditional nonpartisan forum featuring candidates for mayor and three council seats will start with a meet-and-greet tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 15) at 6 at the new Civic Center Auditorium adjacent to Bellaire City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave. Snacks and beverages will be offered, followed by the actual forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Local precinct judge and CPA Patrick … [Read more...] about Grassroots tradition: Meet the Bellaire mayor, council candidates tonight at election forum
UPDATE: Congresswoman’s West U town hall postponed
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced when it is decided. U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX07) will hold a town hall at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 21) in the auditorium at West University Elementary School, 3756 University Blvd. West U Mayor Bob Higley will handle the introduction. Fletcher will brief constituents on current activity in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Congresswoman’s West U town hall postponed
As Bellaire election filing begins, contests shaping up for mayor, open council seat
By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire’s municipal election season begins today (Monday, July 22) with the opening of filing for mayor and three City Council seats — and already it appears at least two races could be contested. Former City Councilmember Roman Reed tells Essentials he is considering a run for mayor against incumbent Andrew Friedberg, who confirms he is seeking … [Read more...] about As Bellaire election filing begins, contests shaping up for mayor, open council seat
Rep. Fletcher bringing Congressional hearing on hurricane research to HCC West Loop
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas 7th Dist.) is bringing a House field hearing on the state of hurricane and recovery research to the Bellaire-West University area next week. Fletcher chairs the House Science, Space and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment, which will hold the session at 3 p.m. Monday (July 22) in the auditorium of Houston Community College’s … [Read more...] about Rep. Fletcher bringing Congressional hearing on hurricane research to HCC West Loop