By Charlotte Aguilar It is the worst fear of a parent or caregiver of vulnerable children and adults — that they wander away from their protective environment into the dangers of strangers, traffic and those who might take advantage of them, unable to say who they are and where they belong or to ask for help. Amber and Silver alerts have gone a long way to help return … [Read more...] about ’Home Safe Bellaire’ will add a safety net for vulnerable children, grownups
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Get ready for rain through Thursday morning, possible street flooding
The first sprinkles of a tropical weather system have arrived in Bellaire and West University, and it’s expected to stay through Thursday morning, dumping between 3-5 inches of rain in bands. A flash flood watch has been issued from 1 a.m. Wednesday through 7 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters say it’s tough to predict, at this stage, what areas could be hit hardest and how … [Read more...] about Get ready for rain through Thursday morning, possible street flooding
Police nab parole violator panhandling near West U Elementary
A panhandler soliciting on Edloe Street near West University Elementary on the final day of the school year Friday morning (May 31) was arrested by West University police when they determined he had an outstanding warrant from the Texas Department of Corrections for a parole violation. An officer responded to reports that a man was asking passersby for money and to use their … [Read more...] about Police nab parole violator panhandling near West U Elementary
Arrested, released, charged: Career criminal suspect in thefts of WU residents’ IDs is sought again
West University police believe they may have cleared nine or more cases of theft of residents’ identity, but they’re waiting for the suspect — who has a 40-year criminal history — to be re-arrested after he made bond on the first two arrest warrants. According to a release from the WUPD Thursday (May 30), they were able to tie John Thomas Dill, 68, to three cases of identity … [Read more...] about Arrested, released, charged: Career criminal suspect in thefts of WU residents’ IDs is sought again
HAZMAT emergency at 610/59 after tanker trunk splits on ramp
Richmond Avenue at the West Loop and the southbound ramp from the 610 to the 59 are closed as hazardous materials first responders try to remove a tanker and its chemicals that split this morning (Friday, May 10) on the slick roadway. ABC-13 is reporting that sodium bromide was one of the chemicals being transported, and crews were seen wearing their protective gear at the … [Read more...] about HAZMAT emergency at 610/59 after tanker trunk splits on ramp