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Here’s what Bellaire, Meyerland and West U voters should know as early voting kicks off Oct. 21

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Voters in the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University areas will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on several federal, state and local elections on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election.

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Here’s what Heights, River Oaks and Montrose voters should know as early voting kicks off Oct. 21

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Voters in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on several federal, state and local elections on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election.

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How the Harris County clerk is preparing for early voting to begin Oct. 21

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

As early voting for the Nov. 5 election kicks off Oct. 21, officials with the Harris County Clerk's office said they are preparing for what could be record voter turnout.

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TxDOT breaks ground on first piece of $13 billion I-45 expansion project

Shawn Arrajj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Leaders in Houston and with the Texas Department of Transportation gathered Oct. 16 to celebrate the groundbreaking on a $13 billion project that involves expanding a portion of I-45 in Houston and revamping the road system downtown.

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Total home sales down in 4 of 5 ZIP codes covering Bellaire, Meyerland, West U

Shawn Arrajj — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The total number of homes sold was lower in four of five ZIP codes covering the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University areas when comparing data from September 2024 with September 2023.

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Harris County enacts burn ban in response to prolonged dry weather

Shawn Arrajj — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Harris County commissioners approved a burn ban at an Oct. 8 commissioners court meeting, which includes restrictions on all outdoor burning as well as the sale of certain fireworks.

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Maintenance work resumes on Poor Farm Ditch; Edloe Street to see some lane reductions

Shawn Arrajj — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Workers with the Harris County Flood Control District will resume maintenance work on the northern segment of Poor Farm Ditch North Oct. 9 between University Boulevard and Bissonnet Street in the city of West University Place.

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Q&A: Two candidates running for Texas House District 134

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

District 134 covers western portions of Houston’s Inner Loop as well as the cities of Bellaire and West University Place, and the Meyerland area in southwest Houston.

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Italian American eatery Milton’s now open at former Eau Tour space in Rice Village

Shawn Arrajj — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit unveiled his newest concept Sept. 27 with the opening of Milton's, an Italian-American eatery specializing in handmade pastas and meats grilled using a Josper oven.

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West U City Council adopts 2025 budget as city leaders discuss competitive law enforcement pay

Shawn Arrajj — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

By a vote of 4-1, members of the West University Place City Council approved a budget and tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year at a Sept. 23 meeting with plans to keep a close eye on competitive law enforcement pay over the coming year.

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Total home sales down in most Heights, River Oaks, Montrose ZIP codes in August

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The total number of homes sold was down in three of five local ZIP codes covering the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas when comparing data from August 2024 with August 2023.

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Harris County approves increase in property tax rate for FY 2024-25

Shawn Arrajj — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas House District 146

Shawn Arrajj — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons and Republican Lance York are both running in the race for Texas House District 146 in the Nov. 5 election.

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Median home sale prices up in 4 of 5 ZIP codes covering Bellaire, Meyerland, West U

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The 77401 ZIP code, which covers the city of Bellaire, saw a slight decrease in median home price when comparing the two months. Both the 77005 and 77025 ZIP saw increases of more than 50%.

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More candidates announce intentions to run for US Congress District 18 to replace late Sheila Jackson Lee

Shawn Arrajj — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A number of new candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for U.S. Congress District 18, which covers Downtown Houston as well as large swaths of the North Houston area.

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New Montrose TIRZ board takes over as key boulevard project remains paused

Shawn Arrajj — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:58:00 +0000

Little action took place on projects at the meeting, but new board members heard feedback from several dozen community members on a key Montrose Boulevard reconstruction project that has been under review by Whitmire's administration and stalled fo...

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Bellaire City Council considers tax rates, city needs ahead of 2024-25 budget workshop

Shawn Arrajj — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:10:00 +0000

As city officials in Bellaire consider priorities ahead of the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, members of the Bellaire City Council will have to decide whether to seek voter approval for a higher property tax rate.

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See what street, drainage projects are planned in Heights, River Oaks, Montrose in 2024-25

Shawn Arrajj — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A number of streets and drainage projects covering the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas were programmed into Houston's latest Capital Improvements Plan, adopted July 2. The following projects are slated for funding in the 2024-25 fiscal year....

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How to volunteer for Beryl cleanup efforts underway in and around Houston’s Inner Loop

Shawn Arrajj — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Several opportunities to volunteer for Hurricane Beryl cleanup efforts have been arranged throughout Houston's Inner Loop, including at local parks and within neighborhoods.

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Home sales down in Meyerland, University areas while remaining flat in other local ZIP codes

Shawn Arrajj — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Total home sales were relatively flat in three of five local ZIP codes covering the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University areas when comparing data from June 2024 with June 2023.

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