Bellaire News
Local
A request by ENOUGH for records about Harris County’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras came with a price tag of more than $121,602 a figure that has raised questions about how much information is contained in the county’s Flock-related records and how difficult it is for...
safety
A woman was found dead in the roadway near 11450 Bissonnet Street around 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Houston Police Department . An HFD ambulance crew was traveling through the area when they found the victim with severe head trauma. Officials said the woman appeared to...
safety
Deputies said they responded to reports of a single-car crash on Kuykendahl Road, but when they arrived, they realized the driver had been shot multiple times....
library
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....
library
Join the 75th Anniversary Reading Challenge for all ages beginning October 1.
News
The FY2027 Budget for the Fiscal Year ending on September 31, 2027 was adopted on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Local
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.
safety
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...
Local
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.”...
safety
Police confirm a 17-year-old student was shot and killed on Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock near the school on Friday morning.
safety
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...
Local
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.
schools
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...
News
We’re moving into the next phase of the City Logo Project. We are asking for more feedback on these concepts.
News
Trill Burgers, the Houston-born burger concept co-founded by rapper and entrepreneur Bun B, is opening its fourth Houston-area location Friday at 7616 Westheimer Road — just west of the Galleria. The new spot marks a milestone for the brand: it’s the first Trill Burgers location ...
safety
Sources confirm at least three people have now gone before a Harris County grand jury to determine if a crime was committed in the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this year....
safety
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10700 Bauman Road about 8:10 a.m. today (Sept. 23). The identity of the deceased female, 66, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divis...
Local
Buying a home has become more difficult for many Houstonians as higher interest rates, property taxes and insurance costs push monthly payments higher. Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history. Here’s what homeowners could pay DeAnna Green, CEO and real ...
schools
Natasha Johnson remembers her grandfather walking her to Burrus Elementary School on the north side of Houston every morning. The daily drop-off is a tradition she repeated at Burrus with her daughter, grandchildren and – until this year – her great grandson. For the first time s...
schools
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there was no active threat to the community, though investigators are still searching for the perpetrator involved in the shooting....
schools
Authorities confirm a 15-year-old student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened off Ella Boulevard, near the high school. Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in...
safety
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 12400 Greenspoint Drive about 12:25 a.m. today (Sept. 22). The identity and cause of death of the male, 60, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divisi...
safety
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 3800 Searle Street about 2:15 p.m. on Monday (September 21). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants ...
government
With the deadline to register to vote less than two weeks away, election officials are also urging Texans to check whether their registration is on the suspense list. Harris County’s voter registrar said there are roughly 300,000 voters in the county on the suspense list. The imp...
government
The deadline to register to vote in the November election is fast approaching. For those registering by mail, their application must be postmarked by the October 5 deadline or turned in at a Harris County Tax Office. Even for those already registered, Harris County leaders urged ...
safety
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App. Officials say scammers send unexpected money to someone they don’t know, then claim the payment was made by mistake and ask the recipient to...
safety
Houston police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the 2011 murder of a 38-year-old woman in west Houston. Earnest Harold Smith is charged with murder in the case. He is no longer in the Harris County Jail after posting a $100,000 bond. HPD says Bridget Caldwell wa...
safety
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 6345 Windswept Lane about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 19). The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homi...
Local
Italy, where Gilley is being held, does not have a death penalty.
safety
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said information from automated license plate readers helped authorities identify and capture the man accused of opening fire on a vehicle with a mother and five children inside, killing a 5-year-old girl over the weekend. RELATED: ‘Light of my l...
safety
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 2602 Winbern Street about 7:10 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 18). The identity, gender and cause of death of the individual are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide ...
safety
Police said two men were drinking outside an apartment complex when another man approached and shot one of the men.
Local
In a court filing, Teare wrote prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Lee Gilley for the death of his wife, Christa Bauer.
safety
A man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a woman was arrested after a struggle over a gun on a METRO bus in River Oaks, according to HPD.
safety
A former Harris County Precinct 6 deputy constable has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, according to court records....
safety
A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the two were arguing and fighting over a gun when the man was shot in the hand. The shooting was reporte...
safety
Meet Michael McLin, Lead Communications Officer on D-Shift with the Bellaire Police Department.
safety
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 600 West Cavalcade Street about 2:35 a.m. Friday (Sept. 18). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant...
News
West University Place officials approved funding for a study of the city’s eastern boundary as plans for Rice Village development proceed.
government
Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a 7...
government
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
Local
A man charged in the fatal shootings of two separate Harris County teenagers will be held without bond pending trial, Judge Hazel Jones ruled on Thursday. Enrique Aguilar, 20, is charged with two counts of murder after fatal shootings in August 2025 and February 2026. The victims...
schools
State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles tapped Kristen Hole to become deputy superintendent in February. The district said she is leaving to reunite with her family, who moved out of state in the spring....
government
Harris County homeowners will be paying more property taxes after Commissioners Court approved higher tax rates Thursday, adding another expense to household budgets already dealing with the cost of housing, insurance, groceries and utilities. Commissioners approved the tax rates...
government
Harris County Commissioners approved a historic property tax increase Thursday that will raise the combined tax rate to about 67 cents for every $100 of taxable value. That means if you own a home assessed at $400,000 your taxes will increase by almost $200 a year. The public com...
safety
A man was hospitalized after being shot during a drive-by shooting at a bowling alley on Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies responded to AMF Diamond Lanes in the 200 block of North Forest Boulevard after receiving reports of gu...
business
The City's network has been restored, and all services are now operational. We appreciate your patience during this time.
safety
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 7575 Office City Drive about 7:25 a.m. today (Sept. 16). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Ca...
safety
HCSO said two men were operating a drone when it crashed in a wooded area. After finding it, one of them reportedly went back for a missing part but never returned....
safety
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 905 Omar Street about 11 a.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 15). The identity of the deceased male, 87, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Di...
Local
Stats show infant hunger is at record levels in Harris County, prompting the first-ever formula drive in partnership with the City of Houston.
News
A man has been federally charged in connection with a stabbing that left a Houston Methodist employee injured inside a Texas Medical Center garage, according to FBI Houston....
News
Open play pickleball & basketball will be limited to half-court play only on Thursday, 9/17, and Friday, 9/18.
safety
Investigators said the 16-year-old suspect shot and killed a 28-year-old man in the parking lot of a southwest Houston convenience store in June 2026.
safety
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10800 North Wayside Drive about 10:55 p.m. on Monday (September 14). The identity of the deceased female is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular ...
safety
Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 5402 Birdwood Road about 6:50 p.m. on June 21. The juvenile male suspect, 16, was referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities on a charge of murder. The name and photo ...
safety
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of two males found at 11617 Downey Street about 5:15 p.m. on September 14. The identity and cause of death of both males is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Det...
Local
Detectives said the injured victim followed the suspect in a car and was on the phone with 911, giving them their location before he was found dead.
