By Charlotte Aguilar There were only two runoff races Saturday (Dec. 11) on Bellaire ballots and just one on West University’s — but they were hard-fought and sometimes polarizing and resulted in a surprisingly large turnout that created waiting times of up to a half-hour to vote at the single polling place in each city. In the end, Brian Witt — the third member of a … [Read more...] about Runoff voting produces long lines, clear winners in Bellaire council, HISD trustee races
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‘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
Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments
By Charlotte Aguilar Policing West University and Bellaire requires a unique understanding of those cities and the demands of the job — part small-town Mayberry, part urban mayhem. In addition to stopping and investigating burglaries, thefts and an occasional robbery or assault, officers are expected to wrangle stray children, lost pets and an occasional displaced senior … [Read more...] about Behind the badges: The Essentials guide to West University’s and Bellaire’s police departments
’Home Safe Bellaire’ will add a safety net for vulnerable children, grownups
By Charlotte Aguilar It is the worst fear of a parent or caregiver of vulnerable children and adults — that they wander away from their protective environment into the dangers of strangers, traffic and those who might take advantage of them, unable to say who they are and where they belong or to ask for help. Amber and Silver alerts have gone a long way to help return … [Read more...] about ’Home Safe Bellaire’ will add a safety net for vulnerable children, grownups
Meet ‘Mo’ tonight: New brass, new headquarters for Bellaire PD
These are lively times for the Bellaire Police Department — and not just out on the streets. Bellaire will welcome its new assistant police chief, Onesimo “Mo” Lopez, at a reception at 6:30 tonight (Jan. 28) preceding the City Council meeting in City Hall at 7000 S. Rice Ave. Lopez, who had served with the Pearland PD for 24 years — most recently as a captain — was tapped … [Read more...] about Meet ‘Mo’ tonight: New brass, new headquarters for Bellaire PD