ACE Hardware changes ownership
The USPS branch located inside Central Ace Hardware on Beamer has officially closed following a change in ownership of the long‑standing neighborhood hardware store, ending a service many South Belt residents had relied on for years.
The postal branch, which opened in 2008, operated for nearly two decades as a convenient alternative to larger USPS branches in the area. Its closure was confirmed after the store changed hands.
Central Ace Hardware has been a fixture in the South Belt community for decades. The Williams family operated the store for 37 years before selling it in 2016 to M&D Supply, a Beaumont‑based company. Although the store’s name was updated after the sale, many ocals continued to refer to it as Central Ace, reflecting the strong community attachment to the original ownership.
The latest ownership transition marks another shift for the Beamer Road business. The removal of the USPS unit has drawn disappointment from residents who used the in‑store counter for mailing packages, purchasing stamps and other routine postal needs. With the closure, customers must now visit other area USPS locations farther from most local subdivisions.
The new store owner is Beamer Ace LLC which is owned and operated by the Amin family. The Amin family also has Ace locations at Telephone Road, League City and Missouri City.
Local roadway improvement projects underway
South Belt commuters should be aware of two major roadway improvement projects currently underway, with one affecting a busy stretch of Beamer Road.
Houston’s District D City Council Member Carolyn Evans‑Shabazz announced the projects as part of the district’s ongoing effort to improve street conditions, enhance safety and ease mobility for residents and commuters.
Beamer Road improvements
The Beamer Road project – the prominent of the two – will resurface the corridor between FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road and El Dorado Boulevard. Construction began Tuesday, June 23, and will take an estimated 25 working days, wrapping up around Monday, July 27.
The work consists of a mill‑and‑overlay, a process that removes the top layer of worn pavement and replaces it with a fresh surface designed to extend the roadway’s lifespan and improve drivability.
Evans‑Shabazz said the improvements reflect the city’s commitment to maintaining safe, reliable infrastructure throughout District D. According to the announcement, the upgrades are intended to “enhance safety, mobility and the overall driving experience in our community.”
Almeda Genoa improvements
A second mill‑and‑overlay project will follow just days later on Almeda Genoa Road, covering the segment between Forbes Road and SH 35/Telephone Road. That work began Monday, June 29, with a similar 25‑day construction window expected to carry the project through Friday, July 31.
Both projects will be carried out by SER Construction Partners. Residents are encouraged to plan for possible delays and exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones.
“These improvements are part of the ongoing effort to improve roadway conditions, increase accessibility and provide safer travel throughout District D,” Evans‑Shabazz said in the announcement, thanking residents for their patience as the work moves forward.
For questions related to either project, the district advises contacting project manager Adrian Carter at 713-829-0260.
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