BREAKING NEWS: Loop 610 Closed After Gas Tanker Flips, Leaks
The Bellaire Police Department is warning the public to avoid driving through Bellaire near Loop 610 after a gasoline tanker carrying 72,000 gallons of fuel overturned late this morning, causing emergency personnel to close all northbound and southbound lanes.
“A random spark or anything could cause an explosion or pretty major fire,” said Bellaire’s Assistant Police [...]
Flood Control District Fights Release Of Bellaire Bridge Drainage Study
Friday, March 12, 2010
A drainage study about the impact of more flood water coming from the new-and-improved drainage systems in West University Place and Bellaire Boulevard “should be withheld from public disclosure,” according to a memorandum brief by Assistant Harris County Attorney Mitzi Turner.
InstantNewsWestU requested a copy of the drainage study from the Harris County Flood Control District [...]
Look For New Tree On Prominent West U. Street Corner
Thursday, March 11, 2010
By the end of the month, passers-by will notice a new Mexican White Oak tree at the corner of Edloe Street and University Boulevard to replace another tree that fell victim to Hurricane Ike.
As part of Arbor Day festivities on March 27, the city plans to plant the new tree, and distribute fifty free trees [...]
Man Caught With 2.4 Ounces Of Pot
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Police in West University Place arrested a man last week after pulling over his vehicle and finding he had 2.4 ounces of marijuana stored in separate baggies in his car.
An officer pulled over the vehicle in the 4200 block of Bissonnet Street because it was speeding 11 miles over the posted speed limit. The officer [...]
Residents Complain Matthew’s Market Produces Excessive Noise
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A West University Place resident is so upset about noise coming from the recently opened Matthew’s Market on Edloe Street that he took extreme care to prepare a meticulous complaint and presented it to the West U. City Council on Monday. But so far, decibel readings indicate the noise level complies with city laws.
Rick Gardner [...]
Firefighters Practice In Donated House, Set For Demolition
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
In the thick of a smoke so oppressive that visibility was cut to a couple feet, the shadowy figures of the firefighters drifted in and out of sight. But their voices on the radio were loud and clear.
“We’ve got a victim,” called the tinny voice. “We’re trying to bring him out.”
Over the next 10 minutes, [...]
Court Scheduling Conflict Postpones Bellaire Officer’s Trial
Monday, March 8, 2010
May 3 is the new trial date for former Bellaire Police Officer Jeffrey Cotton, who is accused of aggravated assault by a public servant for the shooting of Bellaire resident Robbie Tolan on New Year’s Eve 2009.
The trial was set to begin today, but another case in the 232nd Criminal Court of Harris County has [...]
Covington Builders Off The Hook With West U.
Monday, March 8, 2010
The city has dropped its complaint against a prominent building company that was accused of willfully ignoring West U. building inspection rules after the company’s owner worked “diligently” to clear all his outstanding inspections.
If Robert Covington, owner of Covington Builders, had not checked off all the outstanding inspections on 10 homes he’s built since 2000 [...]
UPDATED: Bellaire Officer’s Upcoming Trial To Lift Secrecy On Explosive Case
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The public will finally get answers to ongoing questions about one of the darkest incidents in Bellaire’s recent history as the criminal trial of former Bellaire Police Officer Jeffrey Cotton begins in May. next week. Note: Trial was reset for May 3. Read more here.
The trial on Cotton’s charges of aggravated assault by a public [...]
Sarah Davis Is Republican Candidate For District 134
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
With 55 percent of the vote, Sarah Davis has clearly won the Republican nomination to run against incumbent Rep. Ellen Cohen to represent West University Place in the Texas Legislature.
With all precincts reporting unofficial results, Davis has earned 4,379 votes while her opponent, former school teacher Bonnie Parker, has won 3,648 votes.
Davis will be the [...]
Check InstantNewsWestU Tonight For Election Results
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Campaign workers greet a passerby outside of the West University Scout House, a primary election polling location for two precincts. When polls close at 7 p.m., InstantNewsWestU will publish early voting results for local races. Later tonight, when a majority of precincts have reported election-day voting results, check back for another story.
Continue reading...“Stolen” Vehicle May Just Be Insurance Mixup
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Is it a stolen car, or not?
In an odd case, the question remains unanswered although police in West University Place last week did locate a car that had been reported stolen at some time in the past.
A West U. officer on Feb. 21 pulled over a silver Volkswagon after a registration check indicated the car [...]
First Violator Charged Under New Door-To-Door Solicitation Law
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
After beginning to enforce a new door-to-door solicitation law last week, West University Place police have already arrested one man for violating the rules, while two legitimate solicitors have submitted permit applications.
The department began enforcing the new commercial solicitation ordinance on Feb. 22 after a required waiting period, said West U. Lt. Charlie Deily. The [...]
High Attendance, Successful Fundraising At Park Lovers Ball
Monday, March 1, 2010
More than 400 people attended the Park Lovers Crystal Ball on Saturday, raising hundreds of thousands for parks in West University Place. The formal, swanky black-and-white ball featured silent and live auctions, a wine pull, games and more. The Friends of West U. Parks Fund intends to use money from the ball for a playground [...]
Continue reading...Election Day Voting Locations For West U.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday is Election Day for the Democratic and Republican primaries. Following is a list of voting locations for precincts in West University Place.
Precinct 15
Democratic — West U. Scout House, 6108 Edloe St.
Republican — West U. Church of Christ, 3407 Bissonnet St.
Precinct 87
Democratic and Republican — West U. Scout House, 6108 Edloe St.
Precinct 133
Democratic — West [...]
Friday, March 12, 2010
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