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West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards

October 21, 2021 by Charlotte Aguilar

West University police — alarmed at what they say are “multiple forgery cases” — issued a new warning Thursday (Oct. 21) about “mailbox phishing” from outside boxes at two nearby post offices and asked residents to think about changing their mailing and banking routines. Targets have been the U.S. Postal Services boxes outside the Weslayan substation in the 5300 block … [Read more...] about West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards

Year-end completion forecast for West U ‘virtual gate’

August 17, 2021 by Charlotte Aguilar

West University’s Virtual Gate Project is aiming toward completion by the end of the year, with construction now underway on Phase 2. License plate-reading cameras that can pick up on wanted vehicles — whether stolen, used in crimes, or involved in public safety Amber or Silver alerts for children or adults — are being installed at all intersections at entrances/exits … [Read more...] about Year-end completion forecast for West U ‘virtual gate’

Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments

July 18, 2020 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Charlotte Aguilar Policing West University and Bellaire requires a unique understanding of those cities and the demands of the job — part small-town Mayberry, part urban mayhem. In addition to stopping and investigating burglaries, thefts and an occasional robbery or assault, officers are expected to wrangle stray children, lost pets and an occasional displaced senior … [Read more...] about Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments

See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge

June 27, 2020 by Charlotte Aguilar

With the governor pausing his reopening plans for Texas and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declaring a Level 1 emergency as COVID-19 cases surge, the city of Bellaire is following suit — scaling back some services, closing a few activities, and slowing down the restart of others. This comes as Bellaire shows a total of 42 cases in its ZIP code — with 23 active, 19 … [Read more...] about See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge

Colonial Park Pool stays open as staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 18, 2020 by Charlotte Aguilar

The city of West University said Thursday (June 18) that an employee at the Colonial Park Pool has tested positive for COVID-19 after exposure to the virus at a gathering outside of work on June 13. The pool remains open. That employee — and other pool staff with “prolonged exposure to the individual” — are under quarantine. The city isn’t releasing names or positions … [Read more...] about Colonial Park Pool stays open as staff member tests positive for COVID-19

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