Year-over-year home sales figures for West University and Bellaire were again flat in August, but still at a robust level, with 51 properties changing hands and prices holding steady. These figures come to Essentials monthly from the Houston Association of Realtors. Inventory and selection of single-family properties is plentiful in both communities, with 172 homes … [Read more...] about West U, Bellaire markets calmer — but healthy — for a second month
Bellaire, Lamar looking to make a splash in water sports
By Mike Tenney New eras are underway at both Bellaire and Lamar high schools. In the past couple of years, two of the wisest and most veteran swimming and diving head coaches in not only Houston ISD, but the entire region and the state, have called it quits. Both cited double-digit years in the water, thousands of early, early-morning workouts, and it was clear that they … [Read more...] about Bellaire, Lamar looking to make a splash in water sports
Football is back at all levels, in full force
From Mike Tenney’s sports desk... The Southwest Football League (SFL) experienced an equipment shortage this summer when League officials were scrambling to get enough gear for every player to play. While they eventually were able to get enough helmets and shoulder pads and knee pads and other essentials for the players to wear, SFL officials are still putting out the call for … [Read more...] about Football is back at all levels, in full force
Rice hooting about move to American Athletic Conference from C-USA
Rice University announced Thursday (Oct. 21) that it will move from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference, its fourth affiliation since helping create the Southwest Conference in 1915. The effective date hasn’t yet been determined, but the Rice Thresher student newspaper said “multiple” Owls coaches indicated it could be in 2023. Athletic Director Joe Karlgaard … [Read more...] about Rice hooting about move to American Athletic Conference from C-USA
West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards
West University police — alarmed at what they say are “multiple forgery cases” — issued a new warning Thursday (Oct. 21) about “mailbox phishing” from outside boxes at two nearby post offices and asked residents to think about changing their mailing and banking routines. Targets have been the U.S. Postal Services boxes outside the Weslayan substation in the 5300 block … [Read more...] about West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards