Classes have resumed at Bellaire HS after a gun scare led to a lockdown Thursday morning (March 2). Following the report of a gun on campus, Bellaire police were brought in around 10:15 a.m. to assist Houston ISD police, with the campus already in lockdown. The city of Bellaire reported that “suspects” were in custody in late morning as the two police agencies … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire HS lockdown lifted after gun scare

BREAKING NEWS: Bellaire HS in lockdown after alleged trespassers nabbed
The city of Bellaire is reporting that Bellaire HS is in lockdown but that “suspects are in custody” in an “ongoing” criminal trespassing incident Thursday morning (March 2). The alert from the city said police responded to a report from the campus, 5100 Maple St. at around 10:15 a.m., and that the scene has been secured as Bellaire police work with Houston ISD officers to … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Bellaire HS in lockdown after alleged trespassers nabbed
UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA
UPDATED with response from Houston ISD Trustee Sue Deigaard. Warning of “total obliteration of local control,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told Houston City Council Wednesday morning (March 1) that he has been alerted that the Texas Education Agency is ready to take over Houston ISD as early as next week, according to reports from City Hall by various news … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA
Weslayan Plaza gains one high-profile tenant, close to signing another as Tuesday Morning exits
By Charlotte Aguilar The rumor that’s been spread in salon chairs and on local social media for weeks is official: Beautique Day Spa and Salon is leaving Rice Village after 67 years to relocate to Weslayan Plaza. Rip Reynolds, leasing agent for Regency Centers, confirmed the move to Essentials Monday evening (Feb. 22). He said center management is prepping the spaces formerly … [Read more...] about Weslayan Plaza gains one high-profile tenant, close to signing another as Tuesday Morning exits
Bellaire man reportedly shot in West Loop road rage incident
Bellaire police are looking for eyewitnesses to an apparent road rage incident Friday night (Feb. 17) on the West Loop at Fournace Place that ended in a local man being shot in the leg, two Houston television stations reported. Investigators closed the southbound lanes of the freeway around 7:30 p.m. after responding to a call from a residence in the 6500 block of … [Read more...] about Bellaire man reportedly shot in West Loop road rage incident