Plan accordingly: The first of three nightmare weekends has begun for motorists who would normally take the Southwest Freeway across the West Loop. As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation has closed all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop through 5 a.m. … [Read more...] about I-69 weekend closings are just the beginning of West Loop-area detours
Public Safety
Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires
After more than 42 years with the Bellaire Fire Department, Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Alton Moses has retired. Moses became a firefighter with the city in 1979, working his way up the ranks to the number-two job, which he took over in 2005. A jovial and comforting presence in even the most stressful situations in the community, he was honored by colleagues as “an … [Read more...] about Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires
Bellaire offering another ‘Coffee With a Cop’ session Saturday
Bellaire police will hold the seventh in their “Coffee With a Cop” series of meet-and-greets at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 26) at the Toasted Yolk restaurant, 5103 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 160. The informal sessions, which rotate through various locations, offer the community a chance to interact with members of the police department and discuss community and policing issues. … [Read more...] about Bellaire offering another ‘Coffee With a Cop’ session Saturday
West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards
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
UPDATE: West U city facilities phone service restored
UPDATE: The city of West University said its phone service was restored late Monday afternoon. The city of West University reported Monday morning (Oct. 18) that its phone lines are down — but 911 emergency service is still functioning. The problem is being addressed, and a notice will be posted on the city website, westutx.gov, when it is resolved, according to a … [Read more...] about UPDATE: West U city facilities phone service restored