West University and Bellaire officials say they’ve taken precautions to keep water safe in those cities after a water main break along the East Loop that has caused Houston officials to call for boiling water in that city and for Houston ISD to cancel classes Friday. The accidental break of the 96-inch water main caused flooding that stranded motorists and shut down that … [Read more...] about Water line break causes HISD to close Friday, Houston call to boil drinking water; West U, Bellaire safe
Bellaire Public Safety
Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
A Bellaire HS student is in custody tonight in the shooting death of a fellow student on campus Tuesday afternoon. The shocking incident has led Houston ISD to cancel Wednesday classes and a community group to plan a vigil for Wednesday night. Bellaire police said the suspect and a young male companion were taken into custody at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday. ABC-13 aired video of the … [Read more...] about Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
Wake ordinance reminder: Driving through high water can earn you a ticket in Bellaire
A timely reminder to Bellaire residents that the city has a “wake ordinance.” That means unless you are a first responder or are involved in a rescue emergency, it is unlawful for you to be driving down flooded streets in such a way that you create a “wake” that pushes water into people’s yards, garages, homes or businesses. Sec. 30-36. – Traversing flooded street with … [Read more...] about Wake ordinance reminder: Driving through high water can earn you a ticket in Bellaire
Do you qualify? Bellaire property owners can pre-apply for federal funds to elevate homes
Bellaire property owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Harvey and are considering elevating their homes have until Aug. 31 to pre-apply through the city for a federal assistance program that could cover 75 percent of the costs of raising their structures. The city is applying for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, administered by the Federal Emergency … [Read more...] about Do you qualify? Bellaire property owners can pre-apply for federal funds to elevate homes
You can’t get here from there: Weekend detours along West Loop in Bellaire, Galleria area
The already frustrating West Loop and Southwest Freeway interchange — undergoing a massive reconfiguration lasting years — will be even more impossible to navigate starting tonight with a rolling series of closings that will extend into next weekend — coupled with detours on the West Loop in the Galleria area. Starting tonight (Friday, July 19), the following will be in … [Read more...] about You can’t get here from there: Weekend detours along West Loop in Bellaire, Galleria area