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
Bellaire Public Safety
See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge
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
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
West U police chief blasts judiciary, media over criminal releases
West University Police Chief Ken Walker took to the city’s website Friday to blast Harris County’s judiciary and the news media over the issue of the release of repeat offenders and to ask residents to speak out by contacting county officials and journalists. He said “the failure of the criminal justice system in Harris County…to perform their duty” regarding repeat … [Read more...] about West U police chief blasts judiciary, media over criminal releases
Holiday safeguard: Bellaire parks will be off limits Friday through Monday
All 14 Bellaire city parks will be closed from Good Friday through Monday to comply with a request from Harris County to take that action to discourage large gatherings over the holiday weekend to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. County officials announced Wednesday that they would be closing all their parks over that period, and Bellaire’s spokeswoman Cheryl … [Read more...] about Holiday safeguard: Bellaire parks will be off limits Friday through Monday