UPDATED AT 1:15 P.M. The area for the shelter-in-place has been reduced to a half-mile radius. See accompanying map. Residents of Bellaire have been told to shelter-in-place as Houston firefighters battle a stubborn chemical blaze in a metal plating business just north of the city. Hazmat crews were first dispatched to the scene, in the 6200 block of Royalton St., around … [Read more...] about UPDATED: SHELTER AREA REDUCED Nearby chemical fire leads to shelter-in-place warning for Bellaire
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Four PAC picks — including mayor — prevail in West U municipal election
By Charlotte Aguilar Susan Sample drew more than double the votes of challenger John Barnes Saturday (May 6), in unofficial results, to notch a second consecutive term as mayor of West University Place — her fourth time leading the city. When the final tally from Harris County election officials landed after midnight Sunday, it was 1,594 votes for Sample (68 … [Read more...] about Four PAC picks — including mayor — prevail in West U municipal election
Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race
Mayor Susan Sample trounced challenger John Barnes in the early ballot count released shortly after West U polls closed Saturday (May 6), garnering two-thirds of the 1,500 ballots cast before today’s general election. In the five-candidate race for four City Council seats, two incumbents — John Montgomery and Shannon Carroll — are the top vote-getters so far, followed by … [Read more...] about Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race
West U voters electing mayor, council today
West University voters have until 7 p.m. today (Saturday) to cast their ballots for mayor and four members of City Council in the city’s bi-annual general election. There are three nearby polling places, but registered voters can use any county location, available at harrisvotes.com. The sample ballot can also be viewed there. The local sites are the City Council chambers at … [Read more...] about West U voters electing mayor, council today
An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role
As part of our continuing coverage of the West University municipal election and commitment to voter education, Essentials is presenting this candidate questionnaire created by the city’s volunteer Sustainability Task Force. (The task force report is available here, on pages 79-112, to use as a reference for the candidates’ responses.) From Richard Beck West University … [Read more...] about An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role