UPDATED AT 1:15 P.M. The area for the shelter-in-place has been reduced to a half-mile radius. See accompanying map. Residents of … [Read More...] about UPDATED: SHELTER AREA REDUCED Nearby chemical fire leads to shelter-in-place warning for Bellaire

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HISD trustees return embattled Bellaire coach to the diamond
By Charlotte Aguilar After a year of reassignment while being investigated, Nick Ozuna was cleared to return to his job as head baseball … [Read More...] about HISD trustees return embattled Bellaire coach to the diamond

Starting tonight, I-69 closings at 610 interchange = weekend havoc
Start searching for alternate routes: TxDOT will be closing all northbound and southbound mainlanes of the I-69 Southwest Freeway at the … [Read More...] about Starting tonight, I-69 closings at 610 interchange = weekend havoc

Where being ‘down to earth’ is a matter of civic pride
Your guide to going ‘green’ in Bellaire and West U Focusing on the environment isn’t hard to do in Bellaire and West University this time … [Read More...] about Where being ‘down to earth’ is a matter of civic pride


Four PAC picks — including mayor — prevail in West U municipal election
By Charlotte Aguilar Susan Sample drew more than double the votes of challenger John Barnes Saturday (May 6), in unofficial … [Read More...] about Four PAC picks — including mayor — prevail in West U municipal election

Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race
Mayor Susan Sample trounced challenger John Barnes in the early ballot count released shortly after West U polls closed Saturday (May 6), … [Read More...] about Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race

West U voters electing mayor, council today
West University voters have until 7 p.m. today (Saturday) to cast their ballots for mayor and four members of City Council in the city’s … [Read More...] about West U voters electing mayor, council today

An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role
As part of our continuing coverage of the West University municipal election and commitment to voter education, Essentials is presenting … [Read More...] about An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role