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The cities of Bellaire and West University Place saw a decrease in population from 2018 to 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Bellaire, West University and Meyerland areas fluctuate in population, diversity

The five local ZIP codes representing the Southwest Inner Loop of Houston show a fluctuation in population, median age and diversity, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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A "No Right Turn on Red" sign located at Bellaire Boulevard and Newcastle Drive. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Bellaire to conduct traffic study in January ...

IAH Terminal E is operated exclusively by United Airlines for domestic and international flights. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)

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Bellaire Public Works has been using the 5808 S. Rice Ave. location since November 2023. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Published 11:29 AM | Dec 17, 2024 CST

Bellaire begins steps to purchase new public works facility

The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3%-19% between 2018-23. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 4:26 PM | Dec 16, 2024 CST

See how Greater Houston counties have changed in the last 5 years

West University council members approved James Novak as fire chief, Dec 9. (Courtesy West University Place)

Published 11:18 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

West University appoints James Novak as new fire chief

Levy Park is located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Levy Park)

Published 4:04 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Upper Kirby TIRZ FY2025-29 capital budget to focus on road infrastructure

The Poor Farm Ditch flood control project received $32 million in federal funding in 2023 to continue flood mitigation efforts, which included conducting a study to evaluate the feasibility of enclosing the northern section of Poor Farm Ditch between Bissonnet Street and University Boulevard. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Updated 7:49 PM | Dec 16, 2024 CST

See 3 channel design options for the Upper Poor Farm Ditch project

Harris County Commissioners during a Dec. 10 press conference

Updated 11:05 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Harris County leaders invest $4M in domestic violence reduction efforts

commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis

Published 4:21 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Harris County Commissioners creates first Asian American, Pacific Islander commission

125,000 new water usage reading equipments have been installed in the city of Houston. (Courtesy of Houston Public Works)

Published 3:42 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Houston Public Works installs 125,000 new water usage meters

Bellaire's wastewater treatment plant was deemed as "too old" and "inoperable" after a study by HDR Engineering showed that it was at the end of its life cycle. (Courtesy city of Bellaire)

Published 12:00 AM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Houston engineering firm recommends Bellaire to decommission wastewater treatment plant, found to be too old

West University officials hosted a town hall Nov. 12 to gather feedback regarding the civic center project in the master facilities plan that includes redesigning the community building, senior center and library. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 3:01 PM | Dec 10, 2024 CST