West University police announced Thursday (Dec. 3) that they are looking for a career criminal — who was already being tried for theft — in connection with 32 reports of identity theft from residents in a two-month span. John Carl Sutterley, 65, is charged with fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, a first-degree felony, after West U filed against him with … [Read more...] about West U police seek career criminal charged in ID theft wave
Public Safety
Bellaire warns residents to stay off roads as Beta flooding increases; 10+ inches recorded
The city of Bellaire is warning residents to stay at home when possible as street flooding is increasing due to slow-moving Tropical Storm Beta. Officials listed the following intersections as being flooded as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 22). SOUTH RICE/ SOUTH RICE/ELM ESR/WSR @BISSONNET BISSONNET/1ST ST ESR/WSR @ BELLAIRE BELLAIRE/SOUTH RICE … [Read more...] about Bellaire warns residents to stay off roads as Beta flooding increases; 10+ inches recorded
Bellaire changes solid waste pickup, voter registration event — and warns of more — as windy, wet Beta approaches
The city of Bellaire began preparations for wind and flooding Sunday as Tropical Storm Beta began to move onto the Texas coast — announcing changes in solid waste collection for the week, and warning residents to stay alert about possible reduction of other services. A planned drive-through voter registration event has also been delayed. While Bellaire planned for … [Read more...] about Bellaire changes solid waste pickup, voter registration event — and warns of more — as windy, wet Beta approaches
Bellaire closes pools after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19
The city of Bellaire closed its Family Aquatic Center and Evergreen Pool Monday (Sept. 14) after learning that three employees at the facilities had tested positive for COVID-19. The pools are scheduled to reopen next Monday (Sept. 21) after being thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Through a news release, city officials reported that the three employees had worked at … [Read more...] about Bellaire closes pools after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19
Just in case: West U, Bellaire activate hurricane disaster declarations, emergency ops
Local leaders are taking steps to get out in front of Hurricane Laura. West University Mayor Bob Higley and Bellaire Mayor Andrew Friedberg have signed disaster declarations Wednesday (Aug. 26) as Laura moves toward the Louisiana coast as a potentially catastrophic Category 4 storm with comparatively mild tropical storm effects here. A hurricane warning is in effect from … [Read more...] about Just in case: West U, Bellaire activate hurricane disaster declarations, emergency ops