With “extreme” to “exceptional” drought conditions declared in southeast Texas, and Houston instituting mandatory restrictions, Bellaire and West University have each activated their own Stage 2 drought plans seeking residents’ voluntary cooperation to conserve water. Bellaire made the announcement Thursday afternoon, and West University issued an alert midday on … [Read more...] about DROUGHT ALERT: Bellaire, West U activate voluntary restrictions
Public Safety
Disruption, detour: Water main break closes busy Bellaire intersection
A break of a major water line at one of Bellaire’s busiest intersections is wreaking havoc on local businesses and traffic Wednesday morning (Aug. 2). City officials said it may take all day to make the repair at Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue, and they have closed the intersection and outlined detours for motorists (see accompanying map). The intersection leads to … [Read more...] about Disruption, detour: Water main break closes busy Bellaire intersection
Bellaire unveils interactive mobile app
Bellaire residents can now connect to city information and services through a new mobile app, OneBellaire, available for free download through the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app serves as a digital hub for everything from general news alerts, meetings and special events, to details about city services and facilities, to interactive capabilities to pay utility bills … [Read more...] about Bellaire unveils interactive mobile app
Police chief: ‘No foul play’ but ‘pre-plan(ning)’ indicated in West U man’s disappearance
By Charlotte Aguilar Police Chief Ken Walker told the news media Monday that the disappearance of a West University resident last Wednesday appears to be “pre-planned” instead of a case of foul play, and that investigators have requested subpoenas for the man’s financial and phone records. Authorities have been searching for Brett Detamore, 38, since his wife reported him … [Read more...] about Police chief: ‘No foul play’ but ‘pre-plan(ning)’ indicated in West U man’s disappearance
West U police to update case of missing resident Brett Detamore; billboards seek help
By Charlotte Aguilar West University police have called a press conference for 1 p.m. today (Monday, June 26) at their headquarters to provide current information about the disappearance of resident Brett Detamore. Detamore, 38, hasn’t been seen since last Wednesday morning around 4:30 a.m. when his distinctive yellow Dodge Ram truck was seen on the city’s license-plate … [Read more...] about West U police to update case of missing resident Brett Detamore; billboards seek help