If you receive a robo-call claiming to be from CenterPoint Energy and demanding payment because you’re behind on your bill, the West University Place Police Department says it’s a scam. Here’s WUPD’s advice: “The West University Place Police Department has recently received numerous phone calls from residents who have received telephone calls with an automated message … [Read more...] about Scam alert: WUPD says CenterPoint billing robo-call is not legit
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Grassroots crime prevention: Sign up for West U National Night Out
The West University Place Police Department is organizing its annual National Night Out for 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and is looking for residents willing to host events. These can range from informal gatherings to more elaborate block parties, barbecues and swim parties. By registering an event by Sept. 20, the organizers will be able to include a visit from West U first responders … [Read more...] about Grassroots crime prevention: Sign up for West U National Night Out
Signups open for West U Cares program to connect residents with autism, Alzheimer’s with first responders
A new safety net is going into place today in West University to protect vulnerable residents — youngsters through seniors — who may wander just a few blocks from home but not be able to tell first responders where they should be. Registration is now open for the West U Cares Program, designed for those residents with conditions that make communicating difficult or … [Read more...] about Signups open for West U Cares program to connect residents with autism, Alzheimer’s with first responders
Arrested, released, charged: Career criminal suspect in thefts of WU residents’ IDs is sought again
West University police believe they may have cleared nine or more cases of theft of residents’ identity, but they’re waiting for the suspect — who has a 40-year criminal history — to be re-arrested after he made bond on the first two arrest warrants. According to a release from the WUPD Thursday (May 30), they were able to tie John Thomas Dill, 68, to three cases of identity … [Read more...] about Arrested, released, charged: Career criminal suspect in thefts of WU residents’ IDs is sought again
Finally! Maybe? Bissonnet street/drainage project reportedly nearing completion
After nearly three years, the Bissonnet Street improvement project may be coming to an end. “Crews on Bissonnet Street will be very busy the next few weeks as they complete the street improvement project,” according to a statement Monday (April 15) from the Upper Kirby District, a management district that has been managing the work. Over the next two weeks, the … [Read more...] about Finally! Maybe? Bissonnet street/drainage project reportedly nearing completion