West University police said Thursday (May 20) that they’re working with federal postal inspectors to investigate five cases this month of “mailbox fishing” — nighttime theft of checks from blue mail drop boxes operated by the U.S. Postal Service. Targets are the outdoor collection boxes in the 5200 block of Wakeforest Avenue and the 5300 block of Academy — both outside USPS … [Read more...] about West U PD warning: Protect yourself from mailbox fishing
Public Safety
West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
Starting Thursday (May 20), visitors to West University city facilities will no longer have to wear face masks. The city made the announcement Wednesday night, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order preventing government entities from issuing and enforcing mask mandates. Still, the city is encouraging residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief
By Charlotte Aguilar “Mo” Lopez’s two-year-plus tryout showed Bellaire leaders that he was the man for the job, and Wednesday (May 19), he was named the city’s new police chief. Chief Byron Holloway will retire on July 31 after 45 years with the city, and the announcement about Lopez indicated the new top cop will be sworn in before the Aug. 2 City Council … [Read more...] about ‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief
Get ready for West Loop/SW Freeway tie-ups this weekend
Motorists should be prepared for backups on and along the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange area over the weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) announced the following construction closings and detours, which were to take place at 9 p.m. Friday and continue through 5 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. IH-610 West Loop southbound main lanes between IH 69 … [Read more...] about Get ready for West Loop/SW Freeway tie-ups this weekend
Check your watch and your leaf blower: New West U noise regulations take effect Monday
Residents have had nine months’ warning, and starting Monday (May 3), they will face penalties — including fines — for violating new provisions of the West University noise ordinance expanding quiet hours in residential neighborhoods and regulating leaf blowers. A constant issue before West U councilors for years, noise at disruptive times and especially from leaf blowers … [Read more...] about Check your watch and your leaf blower: New West U noise regulations take effect Monday