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Houston police are investigating the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 10100 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 1:05 a.m. on Sunday (July 12). The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic ...
The fatal shooting of a male at 3718 Odin Court about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday (July 12) will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives A....
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and woman at 12819 Glen Hollow Drive about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday (July 12). The identities of the deceased male, 29, and female, 24, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homici...
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 15400 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday (July 12). The identities of the deceased female and male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Scienc...
The City of Bellaire will begin construction this week on a project along South Rice Avenue to replace aging and undersized water distribution mains
The City is excited to share an update from the Flood Control District regarding the Poor Farm Ditch Reconstruction Project.
The City of Bellaire is updating its Parks Master Plan, and we need your input!
Meet Jim Harrison, Assistant Director of Finance.
Weekly Crime Report 07/01/2026-07/08/2026
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5100 Ella Boulevard about 12:15 a.m. today (July 9). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Barrow and Officer F. Fly...
The West University Place Police Department invites families to attend a free Child ID & Fingerprinting Event on Wednesday, July 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Chick-fil-A, located at 3101 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Beginning August 1, residents of West U can schedule a Household Hazardous Waste collection with Waste Management.
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 1003 Greens Road about 4:35 p.m. on Monday (July 7). The identity, gender and cause of death of the individual are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. P...
We unveil the contents of the time capsule buried in 1976 and took a step back into Bellaire’s past.
Your guide to celebrating Park and Recreation Month in West U!
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 8400 Broadway Street about 1:20 a.m. on July 3. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives T. Tylor, N. Sharp, M....
Meet Water Distribution Laborer Lisca Gamboa, a dedicated Public Works team member who helps keep Bellaire’s water system running efficiently.
Celebrate Independence Day in West U at the annual bike parade and pool party!
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash in the 14200 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) about 5 a.m. today (July 1). The identities of the deceased male and female are pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicula...
Weekly Crime Report 06/25/2026-06/30/2026
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 1628 Vassar Street about 11:55 p.m. on June 27. The identity of the deceased male, 45, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Stroble and Dete...
The investigation into the death of a female found at 3124 Gray Street about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday (June 28) is pending autopsy results. The identity of the female, 45, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives A....
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 100 East Loop (Interstate Highway 610 East) about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday (June 28). The identity of the deceased male, 25, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular C...
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 13900 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 10:55 p.m. on Sunday (June 29). The identity of the deceased male, 36, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Scie...
City offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. Please view the updated holiday trash schedule.
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 6714 North Main Street about 2:40 a.m. on Sunday (June 28). The identity of the victim is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant L. Kauffman and Dete...
Weekly Crime Report 06/18/2026-06/24/2026
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Bellaire: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
The city is hosting an in-person event on Wednesday, June 24, with CenterPoint Energy for residents to meet their leaders and learn about their work in West U.
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 14895 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 8:55 p.m. on June 20. The identity of the deceased female, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G...
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 5327 South Acres Drive about 3:10 am. on June 21. The identity and cause of death of the man, 25, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant L. Kauffman and ...
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5402 Birdwood Road about 6:50 p.m. on June 21. The identity of the victim, believed to be in his 20s, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives R. ...
The BTSFAC will close at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 20.
The Party on the Patio Concert for June 19 as been canceled.
On June 15, 2026, the Bellaire Culture & Arts Board presented a conceptual design for a city logo to the Bellaire City Council for consideration and feedback.
Meet Jorge Aguirre, Director of Information Technology.
Weekly Crime Report 06/11/2026-06/17/2026
The city will implement a new utility billing system in late July. Customers should have received a letter in the mail with this information.
The Milton Street Water Line Project is nearing completion. Construction is expected to be substantially completed within approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
On June 15, the Bellaire City Council approved an ordinance. This ordinance authorizes a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. The funding will support the renovation of the Public Works facility at 5235 Glenmont Drive, Houston, TX.
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