By Charlotte Aguilar Sidewalks — whether they’re needed, where to put them, how wide they should, be, if they should be networked, if they exacerbate flooding, how to fund them — have been a matter of debate for decades in Bellaire. The result is evident in a short drive through the city’s neighborhoods — a crazy-quilt of randomly poured concrete that will create a smooth … [Read more...] about Bellaire voters to decide decades-old debate over sidewalks with 3 ballot measures
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Early voting is on! The Essentials guide to casting your ballot
By Charlotte Aguilar Oh, we’re missing the good old, simple days of showing up on Election Day at your assigned polling place. You marked your selections, dropped your ballot in a box, and walked out with a sense of pride in having fulfilled your duty. That voting ethic might have been instilled by military veterans in your family or parents who’d lived through wartime and … [Read more...] about Early voting is on! The Essentials guide to casting your ballot
Bellaire sidewalk forum canceled after opponents drop out over ‘perceived bias’
A scheduled Zoom forum tonight (Oct. 6) on Bellaire’s three ballot propositions on sidewalks has been canceled because of a dispute over format and questions that led to withdrawal of the opposing group. The Bellaire/Braeswood Democrats forum had been in the works “for weeks,” according to one of the organizers, Patrick Durio of Bellaire, who explained that both sides were … [Read more...] about Bellaire sidewalk forum canceled after opponents drop out over ‘perceived bias’
Bellaire warns residents to stay off roads as Beta flooding increases; 10+ inches recorded
The city of Bellaire is warning residents to stay at home when possible as street flooding is increasing due to slow-moving Tropical Storm Beta. Officials listed the following intersections as being flooded as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 22). SOUTH RICE/ SOUTH RICE/ELM ESR/WSR @BISSONNET BISSONNET/1ST ST ESR/WSR @ BELLAIRE BELLAIRE/SOUTH RICE … [Read more...] about Bellaire warns residents to stay off roads as Beta flooding increases; 10+ inches recorded
Bellaire changes solid waste pickup, voter registration event — and warns of more — as windy, wet Beta approaches
The city of Bellaire began preparations for wind and flooding Sunday as Tropical Storm Beta began to move onto the Texas coast — announcing changes in solid waste collection for the week, and warning residents to stay alert about possible reduction of other services. A planned drive-through voter registration event has also been delayed. While Bellaire planned for … [Read more...] about Bellaire changes solid waste pickup, voter registration event — and warns of more — as windy, wet Beta approaches