A week after changing contractors for mosquito spraying, the city of Bellaire announced Monday that it is investigating an incident of dead bees that a resident suspects were killed by the spraying — and that it is ending its seasonal mosquito control program for the year. According to Raquel Porras, executive assistant on city staff, Bellaire has also reported the complaint … [Read more...] about Bellaire investigating bee deaths, ends mosquito spraying for season
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Bellaire cuts back on mosquito spraying
The city of Bellaire is returning to its once-a-week mosquito spraying schedule and using a new vendor, according to an announcement Friday. The entire city will now be sprayed on Tuesdays only after 10 p.m., through the end of the month. If it’s decided that additional spraying is necessary, the season could be extended into November. A “environmentally friendly fog” is … [Read more...] about Bellaire cuts back on mosquito spraying
West U sets design update meeting on Buffalo Speedway Project
With 60 percent of the design now completed, the city of West University Place has set the second of three community meeting for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 as an update on the mammoth Buffalo Speedway Project to improve roadways and drainage. The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the Community Building, 6104 Auden St. and will include both a presentation and an opportunity … [Read more...] about West U sets design update meeting on Buffalo Speedway Project
Do you recognize him? West U police trying to I.D. home burglar
West University police are seeking the public’s help in locating a home burglary suspect who was caught in the act on surveillance video in the 4100 block of Emory Street shortly after 1 p.m. Oct. 3. The man broke in through a rear patio door and took “multiple items” from the home, according to police before fleeing west on Judson toward Bellaire in an older model silver or … [Read more...] about Do you recognize him? West U police trying to I.D. home burglar
Bellaire to double its mosquito spraying schedule
Starting tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 24), the city of Bellaire will increase its regular summer mosquito spraying as a precaution after last week’s torrential rains from Tropical Storm Imelda. This week, the city will spray the entire city both Tuesday and Thursday after 10 p.m., using an environmentally friendly fog. Normally the city sprays on Tuesday nights inside the Loop … [Read more...] about Bellaire to double its mosquito spraying schedule