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HAZMAT emergency at 610/59 after tanker trunk splits on ramp

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Richmond Avenue at the West Loop and the southbound ramp from the 610 to the 59 are closed as hazardous materials first responders try to remove a tanker and its chemicals that split this morning (Friday, May 10) on the slick roadway. ABC-13 is reporting that sodium bromide was one of the chemicals being transported, and crews were seen wearing their protective gear at the … [Read more...] about HAZMAT emergency at 610/59 after tanker trunk splits on ramp

Keep these handy: Our weather Essentials to stay informed of bayou levels, power outages, no-hype forecasts

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With Bellaire and West University part of a flash flood watch until 7 p.m. Saturday, and the possibility of hail, dangerous thunderstorms and up to 10 inches of rain in some areas, we’re urging you to keep this list of resources nearby, the ones we turn to during severe weather, as featured in the May edition of Essentials Magazine: Everyone has a pet meteorologist to follow … [Read more...] about Keep these handy: Our weather Essentials to stay informed of bayou levels, power outages, no-hype forecasts

WEST U ELECTION RESULTS: Trautner mayor pro-tem, amendments to city constitution pass

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Today’s West University Place municipal election is over. And the likely new mayor pro-tem is tonight’s elected city councilmember Kevin Trautner. This is because he was the top vote-getter in an otherwise uncontested West University Place City Council election. And the receiver of the most votes historically receives this honorific title of mayor pro-tem by a vote of the … [Read more...] about WEST U ELECTION RESULTS: Trautner mayor pro-tem, amendments to city constitution pass

TODAY: West U residents still have time to get the polls before they close

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The West University Place municipal election is Today. Two issues are in play. Mayor pro-tem First, although the mayor and city council races are uncontested, the council candidate with the most votes is traditionally selected as the mayor pro-tem. So if you have a preferred candidate, you can vote for them (and only them) and increase their chances to be mayor … [Read more...] about TODAY: West U residents still have time to get the polls before they close