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• How close is Bellaire's new south detention basin to construction?
• How CTeen Bellaire is deepening Jewish life for local teens
• Bellaire mourns the passing of longtime resident Betty June Freeland, 94

Also on today's calendar: Block Party – Meyerland Floor & Decor.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bellaire south detention basin site clearing to wrap up (communityimpact.com) — Work to clear the site for Bellaire's new south detention basin on Beechnut is nearly finished, bringing the city a step closer to added flood protection. With demolition done and privacy screening up near Congregation Beth Yeshurun, officials expect design work to wrap by year's end so construction and curb repairs around the former car wash can move ahead.
   

• Emery/Weiner students enjoy Rosh Hashanah Mitzvah Moments (jhvonline.com) — Students at The Emery/Weiner School recently marked Rosh Hashanah with "Mitzvah Moments," wrapping tefillin, receiving Shabbat candles, and enjoying sweet challah during a visit from Rabbi Yossi and Esty Zaklikofsky. The program, initiated by two juniors, helps teens celebrate their Jewish identity, and CTeen Bellaire plans to return throughout the school year with more hands-on experiences.
   

• Betty June Freeland, 94 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — Bellaire residents are remembering 94-year-old Betty June Freeland, who passed away September 1 at the Gardens of Bellaire after a life rich in family, friendship, travel, and music. A former Michigan librarian and devoted church singer, she spent her final years in Bellaire, where caregivers cherished her spontaneous songs; a memorial service will be held later in Sturgis, Michigan.
   

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Saturday September 26
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Saturday September 19
• Big Boat Sail
  Sea Scout Ship 1701, 4417 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire
  9:00 am
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  Evelyn's Park, 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18
• Free Veteran Benefits consult (Harris Co. Precinct 4) →
  Burnett Bayland Community Center, 6026 Chimney Rock Road, Houston
  10:00 am
• UH Bauer Business Career Fair Fall 2026 →
  4450 University Dr, Houston
  11:00 am
• The Symposium for Women Shaping Houston's Skyline
  Hotel Zaza - Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, Southside Place
  11:00 am
• Brawlcon - Friday →
  Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford
  3:00 pm
• BR&WL-CON - Friday →
  Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford
  3:00 pm
• Travis Lance Music →
  Exodus Bar & Grill, 80 Braeswood Square, Houston
  6:00 pm
• The Piece Maker is Here →
  Only Original Art, 2625 Colquitt Street, Houston
  7:00 pm
• Homecoming Game vs Hamshire-Fannett
  SMSD Stadium
  7:00 pm
• Live Music: Texas Sun Down →
  Mo's Irish Pub – Vintage Park, 138 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston
  8:30 pm
• The Leslie Lugo Band Performs at Segreto in Uptown Houston →
  Segreto - Uptown Houston, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• I'm curious as to when the next young hot engineer is going to pop up with the plan to streamline the 610-59 junction on the southwest side.
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🗞 Nearby News

Houston

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• Los Skarnales, Rat King Cole, & Chiconmal (do512.com)
• BayTran and partners work to ease commuter traffic (communityimpact.com)

Houston Heights

• Houston Heights is getting an AI-powered private school. Here's how it works (click2houston.com)

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