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
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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
TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping
West University Place will continue its public conversation about the future of beehives in the city at a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (July 10) in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 3800 University Blvd. — in anticipation of possible City Council action on the matter on July 22. Harrison Rogers, a Texas Certified Master Beekeeper and area director of … [Read more...] about TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping
It’s unanimous: Former West U Mayor Fry elected to METRO board
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
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