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🌱 Patch AM: What makes Bellaire’s Officer Lucy Dog Park worth sniffing out?
Also check out In Person Meeting at the Boats / Sailing Day on the Bellaire Patch calendar

Greetings Bellaire! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What makes Bellaire's Officer Lucy Dog Park worth sniffing out?
- Where Bellaire locals go for overflowing Cuban plates and easy parking
- How wealthy is Bellaire compared with America's priciest suburbs?
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 20+ Best Dog Parks in Houston: Top Off-Leash & Water Spots (houstononthecheap.com) — Bellaire dog owners get special attention in this roundup, with Officer Lucy Dog Park highlighted for its separate large and small dog areas, agility equipment, and tucked-away entrance off Edith Street. The guide also covers hours, amenities, and water features at many other Houston-area dog parks, helping you choose the best off-leash spot for your pup's energy level and play style.
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• This Texas Latin And Spanish Restaurant Is Known For Massive Portions And Plenty Of Leftovers (takingthekids.com) — Cafe Piquet on Bissonnet in Bellaire is spotlighted for its huge, traditional Cuban plates, easy parking, and loyal neighborhood following, making it a convenient choice for both quick lunches and relaxed weekend meals. The broader roundup also mentions several other Houston-area Latin and South American spots known for generous portions and reliable leftovers.
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• West University Place named one of America's richest suburbs (couriertexas.com) — Bellaire ranks No. 18 on a new list of America's wealthiest suburbs, with an average household income of about $335,000 and a recent rise in standing. The piece also notes that both Bellaire and neighboring West University Place are independent cities completely surrounded by Houston, not traditional suburbs.
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📸 Around Bellaire
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellaire
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- In Person Meeting at the Boats / Sailing Day
Sea Scout Ship 1701 4417 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Houston, TX – wedi Certified Installer Workshop →
Floor & Decor - Houston, 4330 Dacoma St, Houston
11:00 am - Central Houston/Energy Corridor Chapter Luncheon
Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Little Maggiano's Post Oak 2019 Post Oak Blvd.
11:30 am - Fall Open House (SMS)
Stafford Municipal School District SMS
5:30 pm - Local Chapter Meeting in Houston, USA →
111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston
8:00 pm - Piano Men: An Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute at Marriott Marquis Houston →
Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker Street, Houston - Parent U - High School Essentials: A Family Roadmap for Student Suc
Spring Branch ISD Via Zoom - Fall 2026 Study Abroad Fair: University of Houston →
Houston TX
11:00 am - Galveston Island Beach Run
Stafford Municipal School District East Beach Pavilion
7:30 am - Football vs Bellville
Stafford Municipal School District Brahmas Stadium Bellville, TX
7:30 am - National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON →
Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston - 9/11 Heroes Run - Houston, Texas →
Houston TX
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND DOG
Female. Microchip but it's not registered. 4800 block of Pine in Bellaire. Please email bellairepoundbrigade@gmail.com or call Bellaire Police Non… (Nextdoor Bellaire)
- Harris County Dept of Education posted a job opening for Site Coordinator of Campus-based Afterschool Program in Houston. Apply here.
- Galena Park Independent School District posted a job opening for Substitute - Custodian in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellaire here.
🗞 Nearby News
Houston
- PAX announces fifth annual gaming convention with PAX Unplugged Houston (pixelkin.org)
- Paul Cornish - Live at the Center (natomasmessenger.com)
- Houston AT&T users report outages as Google services also see spikes (houstonchronicle.com)
Houston Heights
- Woman hit, killed by vehicle while walking to Westheimer club with friends (fox26houston.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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