Houston ISD said Sunday night that classes are canceled Monday and all facilities closed after the city of Houston issued a boil-water notice. One of the city’s water purification plants experienced a drop in water pressure that triggered state protocols to protect public safety. HISD STATEMENT Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston late this evening, … [Read more...] about HISD cancels school Monday after water safety breach in Houston supply

Bellaire Public Safety
Houston issues boil-water notice after safety breach; Law Street in West U affected
The city of Houston issued a boil-water notice Sunday after a power issue compromised safety at one of its water purification plants. West University, which gets a portion of its water from Houston, said the notice would affect only its customers on Law Street, while Bellaire did not immediately respond whether its customers should follow the order. Houston ISD also did not … [Read more...] about Houston issues boil-water notice after safety breach; Law Street in West U affected
West U, Bellaire prep for National Night Out, taking safety to the streets
Tech is terrific, but knowing neighbors is No. 1 crime-fighting tool By Charlotte Aguilar West University and Bellaire police are cutting-edge when it comes to using technology. West U’s perimeter is circled with a network of license plate-reading cameras, while Bellaire has cameras installed at strategic locations. Both cities are getting frequent “hits” that tell them a … [Read more...] about West U, Bellaire prep for National Night Out, taking safety to the streets
West U police to host child ID, fingerprinting Tuesday
Officers from the West University Police Department will cost a free event to fingerprint children and provide their parents with child ID cards from 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, 3101 W. Holcombe Blvd. In addition to the fingerprints, the card will have space for a photo, contact information and other details needed by police in an emergency, and will be given to the … [Read more...] about West U police to host child ID, fingerprinting Tuesday
Fire closes Jax Grill
A fire has closed Jax Grill, 6510 S. Rice Ave., but the owners say the fast casual eatery will be shuttered for “a short time,”and that they will repair and reopen. The blaze reportedly damaged the kitchen and service area while the restaurant was closed for the night Wednesday. “We look forward to repairing all damage and conducting a remodel to affected areas so that we … [Read more...] about Fire closes Jax Grill