West U is cutting back to essential services only as it prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas — closing city facilities Monday afternoon (Sept. 13) through Tuesday, suspending trash and yard waste collections, and postponing Monday night’s City Council meeting for a week. The shutdown will start at 2 p.m. Monday. Residents are reminded not to place any waste curbside … [Read more...] about As tropical storm nears, West U closes down offices, non-emergency services
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Bellaire shutting down city offices, services starting Monday afternoon
The city of Bellaire is closing city facilities, canceling a City Council meeting, and suspending everything but emergency services starting at 2 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 13) due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. While crews are working to complete today’s scheduled trash pickup, tomorrow’s collection is canceled, and the City Hall-Civic Center, recreation center and pools, … [Read more...] about Bellaire shutting down city offices, services starting Monday afternoon
No school Tuesday in HISD; Monday afterschool activities canceled
Houston ISD has canceled all after school activities today (Monday, Sept. 13) and will close all schools and offices Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves toward the area. Here is HISD’s statement, released Monday morning: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday, Sept 13. Schools and buildings should not be … [Read more...] about No school Tuesday in HISD; Monday afterschool activities canceled
Year-end completion forecast for West U ‘virtual gate’
West University’s Virtual Gate Project is aiming toward completion by the end of the year, with construction now underway on Phase 2. License plate-reading cameras that can pick up on wanted vehicles — whether stolen, used in crimes, or involved in public safety Amber or Silver alerts for children or adults — are being installed at all intersections at entrances/exits … [Read more...] about Year-end completion forecast for West U ‘virtual gate’
West U PD warning: Protect yourself from mailbox fishing
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