A break of a major water line at one of Bellaire’s busiest intersections is wreaking havoc on local businesses and traffic Wednesday morning (Aug. 2). City officials said it may take all day to make the repair at Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue, and they have closed the intersection and outlined detours for motorists (see accompanying map). The intersection leads to … [Read more...] about Disruption, detour: Water main break closes busy Bellaire intersection

Wanted: 62 West U residents for board, commission appointments
West University Place has extended the deadline until Sept. 8 for residents to apply to serve a two-year term on one of the city’s boards and commissions — with a total of 62 positions open. They range from hands-on boards advising City Council on matters of parks and recreation, recycling and solid waste, and senior services, to two panels reviewing zoning matters, and one … [Read more...] about Wanted: 62 West U residents for board, commission appointments
Bellaire unveils interactive mobile app
Bellaire residents can now connect to city information and services through a new mobile app, OneBellaire, available for free download through the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app serves as a digital hub for everything from general news alerts, meetings and special events, to details about city services and facilities, to interactive capabilities to pay utility bills … [Read more...] about Bellaire unveils interactive mobile app
‘Exactly the resolution we were hoping for’: Missing West U man reportedly found alive
By Charlotte Aguilar Brett Detamore, the West University man whose disappearance last week set the community on edge, has reportedly been found alive and “taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation and treatment.” The announcement came overnight (Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27) in a Facebook post from Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, who said he had been with … [Read more...] about ‘Exactly the resolution we were hoping for’: Missing West U man reportedly found alive
2 lawsuits charge missing West U man with defaulting on cash advances
By Charlotte Aguilar © EssentialsNews.com 2023 While West University police wait for subpoenas to bring them details of missing West U resident Brett Detamore’s financial and phone records to provide clues to his disappearance, Essentials News has learned of two filings against the homebuilder/remodeler that may indicate deep money problems. His disappearance last … [Read more...] about 2 lawsuits charge missing West U man with defaulting on cash advances