One day after the state unveiled a phased reopening of public facilities, Bellaire has announced plans for a limited reopening of some city facilities Friday (May 1) and Monday (May 4) — with anyone visiting municipal buildings still being asked to wear face coverings, sanitize their hands and practice social distancing. Reopening Friday are tennis courts through online … [Read more...] about Bellaire will reopen some city facilities — still urging precautions — starting Friday
Public Safety
Bellaire kicks off public safety parades through neighborhoods today
Front-line essential workers from the city of Bellaire — police, fire and public works personnel — are spiffing up their uniforms and lining up their vehicles this morning (Monday, April 20) to start a week of “City Sightings” parades, eventually covering all neighborhoods. Today’s parade will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the area south of Bellaire Boulevard and east of … [Read more...] about Bellaire kicks off public safety parades through neighborhoods today
West U police chief blasts judiciary, media over criminal releases
West University Police Chief Ken Walker took to the city’s website Friday to blast Harris County’s judiciary and the news media over the issue of the release of repeat offenders and to ask residents to speak out by contacting county officials and journalists. He said “the failure of the criminal justice system in Harris County…to perform their duty” regarding repeat … [Read more...] about West U police chief blasts judiciary, media over criminal releases
Holiday safeguard: Bellaire parks will be off limits Friday through Monday
All 14 Bellaire city parks will be closed from Good Friday through Monday to comply with a request from Harris County to take that action to discourage large gatherings over the holiday weekend to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. County officials announced Wednesday that they would be closing all their parks over that period, and Bellaire’s spokeswoman Cheryl … [Read more...] about Holiday safeguard: Bellaire parks will be off limits Friday through Monday
Get ready: Severe weather could be headed our way
Meteorologists are warning that a severe weather system could move into southeast Texas later today (April 9), possibly impacting Bellaire and West University into Saturday. The storm, which is coming from the west, is expected to produce heavy rains, golf ball-size hail, and strong downdraft winds. Tracking information is available through the Houston-Galveston office of … [Read more...] about Get ready: Severe weather could be headed our way