From a traditional red-white-and-blue parade to a belly flop contest, West University is planning a weekend full of festivities to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, starting with its family-friendly parade this morning (Saturday, July 3). After a year off because of the COVID pandemic, bicyclists, tricyclists and little ones in strollers and wagons will be back, … [Read more...] about West U celebrating independence all weekend; city offices closed Monday
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Bellaire’s Independence Day festivities are back (weather permitting); offices closed Monday
After missing a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the city of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival are scheduled to return today (Saturday, July 3) with a few changes. Instead of the traditional route on the edge of downtown to South Rice Avenue, starting at 9:30 a.m. the big parade will move north on South Rice from near Bellaire HS, past City Hall to … [Read more...] about Bellaire’s Independence Day festivities are back (weather permitting); offices closed Monday
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
West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
Starting Thursday (May 20), visitors to West University city facilities will no longer have to wear face masks. The city made the announcement Wednesday night, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order preventing government entities from issuing and enforcing mask mandates. Still, the city is encouraging residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief
By Charlotte Aguilar “Mo” Lopez’s two-year-plus tryout showed Bellaire leaders that he was the man for the job, and Wednesday (May 19), he was named the city’s new police chief. Chief Byron Holloway will retire on July 31 after 45 years with the city, and the announcement about Lopez indicated the new top cop will be sworn in before the Aug. 2 City Council … [Read more...] about ‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief