Man found shot dead outside southwest Houston convenience store, suspect missing, HPD says
According to HPD, the man was found lying in the grass outside the store with a gunshot wound by a person who then called 911.
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Celebrate the Bellaire City Library 75th Anniversary with us!
We are pleased to announce the 75th Anniversary of the Bellaire City Library. Join us on October 10 for a full day of fun activities celebrating the Library and the community....
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Bellaire City Library 75th Anniversary Reading Challenge
Join the 75th Anniversary Reading Challenge for all ages beginning October 1.
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Adopted Budget FY2027
The FY2027 Budget for the Fiscal Year ending on September 31, 2027 was adopted on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
A Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm at 7008 S. Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401.
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Investigation into Fatal Stabbing at 1520 Oliver Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male that occurred at 1520 Oliver Street about 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 23). The identity of the deceased male, 25, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Ho...
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Cheryl Bright
Hi, I’m Cheryl Bright, your Community Relations Administrator. You might know me from such classics as “Have you signed up for PrepareBellaire?” or “There’s a City holiday on Monday, no solid waste collection.”...
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HPD: Westbury HS student shot and killed near campus; HISD says school in 'secure mode'
Police confirm a 17-year-old student was shot and killed on Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock near the school on Friday morning.
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Multiple arrests, drugs and weapons seized as law enforcement execute search warrant at N. Houston building
Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a building in north Houston Thursday evening. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirms they are leading a multiagency initiative involving the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Har...
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Attorney accused of smuggling drugs into jail cuts deal to avoid jail time himself, records show
A local attorney accused of bringing his client drugs inside the Harris County Jail cut a deal to stay out of jail himself, court documents reveal.
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HISD cuts campus budgets and positions as enrollment falls
Houston ISD is cutting campus budgets and adjusting staffing just weeks into the 2026–27 school year, citing lower-than-expected enrollment and changes in available funding. The district says the changes are part of its annual campus leveling process, which compares the number of...
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City Logo Project - Feedback Wanted
We’re moving into the next phase of the City Logo Project. We are asking for more feedback on these concepts.