Houston-area restaurant adds 3.5% card surcharge as rising costs squeeze business

Rising food prices and operating expenses continue to squeeze restaurants, forcing some businesses to find new ways to offset costs without passing all of those increases directly onto their menu prices.

Houston restaurant adding surcharge to battle inflation
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A Bellaire restaurant owner says he's finding ways to battle rising food, supply and operating costs without upping the menu prices. The owner spoke to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour of the thought process behind his plans, which includes a surcharge for customers.

New details on Houston robbery involving teen suspects
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Two teens and a woman are in Houston police custody for a reported robbery in the Bellaire area earlier this week. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the new details she could find about the suspects.

Multiple apartments damaged in southeast Houston fire

The Bellaire fire chief says at least 16 apartment units were damaged by a fire Saturday night.

Bellaire Police Department Sergeant arrested for assault

A Bellaire Police Department Sergeant has been arrested and charged with assault, according to authorities.

Police arrest man linked to multiple break-ins at Bellaire children’s gym

Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.

Serial burglar steals from family-owned business in Bellaire for kids on the spectrum

Any kid would love to spend time at We Rock the Spectrum, a kid's gym in Bellaire specifically designed for sensory play and kids on the spectrum. But there's a repeat uninvited visitor that's stealing cash and even treats meant for kids.

Bellaire police chief retires amid investigation

Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.

Bellaire police officer involved in major crash after driver runs red light

A Bellaire police officer was injured after their patrol vehicle was hit by a driver who ran a red light near the intersection of Hillcroft and Willowbend, officials say.

Bellaire Police Chief placed on paid administrative leave

The City of Bellaire has confirmed Bellaire Police Chief Onesimo Lopez was placed on paid administrative leave.

City of Bellaire receives $54 million for flood mitigation project
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According to city officials, the Cypress Ditch Flood Mitigation Project will "reduce flooding and flood impacts in Bellaire, the Gulfton area, and along the I-610 corridor."

Bellaire Family Farmers Market will offer lower vendor costs
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There's a new concept in farmers markets that is about to launch in Bellaire with the aim of cutting costs for farmers to sell their products and to pass the savings on to shoppers.

Bellaire hate crime: Man arrested for threats against Houston Jewish funeral home

Saif Tajiran was arrested and charged with hate crime for making threats against a Houston Jewish funeral home in Bellaire, according to the police department.

Bellaire police search for man accused of harassing women joggers, community on alert

The Bellaire Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Jaren Jamal Brady, who is reportedly harassing female joggers in the area, and now has a warrant for his arrest.