Former West University Place Mayor Bob Fry was elected unanimously Wednesday by mayors of the 14 so-called “multi-cities” to represent their interests on the powerful METRO board. He will be sworn in at the board’s next meeting on June 27. “I have worked with most of these 14 mayors,” said Fry. “It will be hard work, but I am looking forward to it.” “He will do an … [Read more...] about It’s unanimous: Former West U Mayor Fry elected to METRO board
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West U considers zoning changes on balconies, hedges, home heights
Proposed zoning changes that would ban second-floor balconies on the front of homes, restrict the planting of hedge fences in front yards, and define height limits for homes that are being elevated are among the items on the agenda at a meeting of the West University Zoning and Planning Commission at 6:15 p.m. Thursday (April 11) in the Municipal Building, 3800 University … [Read more...] about West U considers zoning changes on balconies, hedges, home heights
Former Bellaire Mayor Cindy Siegel is running for Congress
By Charlotte Aguilar Former Bellaire Mayor Cindy Siegel has become the second Republican to indicate she will seek her party’s nomination for U.S. Congress in 2020 in Texas District 7, which includes Bellaire and West University Place. She put her intentions in writing Monday (April 8) when she resigned her seat on the METRO board of directors, where she had represented … [Read more...] about Former Bellaire Mayor Cindy Siegel is running for Congress
Another option added to get past construction to Bellaire City Hall
With construction of Bellaire’s new Civic Center going on adjacent to the new City Hall, parking has been problematic, requiring a walk across the park or from a side street — but there’s been a slight modification. Planners have now added limited parking, but no pedestrian access, along South Rice Avenue between Jessamine Street and City Hall, along the construction … [Read more...] about Another option added to get past construction to Bellaire City Hall
From A to Z (arts to zoning), Bellaire is seeking board/commission applicants
Bellaire is searching for applicants for each of its eight volunteer boards and commissions which do everything from making zoning recommendations and quasi-judicial building and standards decisions, to helping manage the city’s parks and recreation program and cultural arts, to dealing with seniors programs and environmental issues. The deadline to apply, either online or … [Read more...] about From A to Z (arts to zoning), Bellaire is seeking board/commission applicants