We Are Evergreen was established by the city of Bellaire in September 2024 with one main goal: to enhance the quality of life for Bellaire residents through the redevelopment of Evergreen Park. 

The details: Over the past year, the committee has taken preliminary steps to form a 501(c)(3) organization, surveyed Bellaire residents and created initial designs for what the remodel could look like. 

Going forward: The committee is holding a town hall at the civic center Nov. 19, where it will present three different architectural designs for the park and pool complex. They would like the public to share their opinion on which design is most favored, and from there, the committee will work on finalizing the new outline of the park.

4500 Evergreen St., Bellaire

Olara Dental is now offering residents of Bellaire preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services, according to the Bellaire Business Association.

The details: Olara Dental offers a variety of traditional dental services alongside oral surgery and pediatric dentistry services, according to the website. The dental office also offers weekend appointments to accommodate busy weekday schedules, staff said.

• Opened Oct. 4
• 5201 Spruce St., Ste. B, Bellaire

Several organizations are hosting free Thanksgiving dinners, distributing free food and delivering free meals in the Greater Houston area this Thanksgiving season.

Turkey and Blessings
The Lindale Church is hosting a free Thanksgiving worship service and dinner for the community.

• Nov. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Free
• Lindale Church, 503 Reid St., Houston

• Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free
• Salem Community Center, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball

• Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston

A standardized worksite safety policy establishing countywide safety protocols to strengthen worker protections is now approved, following Harris County commissioners’ 3-1 vote during the Nov. 13 court meeting. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey voted in dissent.

What they're saying: The original motion by Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis outlined various goals and key components of the proposed policy that include establishing clear safety monitoring and inspection standards to enforce compliance amongst stakeholders and workers. 

"Our goal obviously is clear: zero preventable deaths, stronger safety standards and better enforcement across every county-funded project," Ellis said.

One more detail: At an active Harris Health facility construction site in the Texas Medical Center, Ellis and Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones spoke to the media Nov. 12 about the need for the worksite policy alongside union leaders, local business leaders and contractors.

"The county makes it clear that no worker should have to choose between their job and their life," said Linda Morales, organizing coordinator at the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation.

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2. Gov. Abbott launches reelection bid, vows to end school property taxes

3. Cy-Fair ISD to launch virtual learning programs starting fall 2026

4. Cy-Fair ISD narrows 2025 deficit by more than $16 million, report finds

5. Conroe Feeders Supply closes its doors