I have spoken before about the notification service that the City of West University Place offers free to all its residents. Basically, this service is an electronic emergency warning system. The advantage is that each household gets to choose which notification option is best for that family – including …
View MoreEffective 2/1/2017, the City of West University Place has a new emergency alert system called Swift911. This services replaces the earlier CodeRed system. Following the 2016 active shooter situation, the city received numerous complaints from residents who failed to receive timely warnings. The solution to this problem is the transition …
Harris County Constable Aaron Rosen says there has been a rash of burglars masquerading as workers in Precinct 1. Here's how it goes...
"Two or more men park their truck and come to your front door. They are dressed as construction workers, tree trimmers or other outdoor laborers. They …
In June, the Wall Street Journal named West University Place as “the Richest Town in Texas”. An upsurge in crime has since followed, including several aggravated assaults and an active shooter. Did this article make us a target?
Probably not. West U has long been known as well-heeled. I …
This morning, West U had an active shooter at one of our local shopping centers. Thank goodness, those of us with the Code Red service received prompt warnings to shelter in place.
When danger threatens - whether it is a hurricane or another emergency - the residents of West …
The ZIKA virus – it’s on everyone’s mind these days.
Hallie Frazee, Harris County's Public Health Department's Communications Specialist, recently shared the latest updates on the Zika virus. She plans to speak to the West U Rotary later this fall.
There are three ways to be infected with …
The Bellaire Police Department mourns the tragic death of Motorcycle Officer Marco Zarate, who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon while he was in pursuit of two shoplifters fleeing Meyerland Plaza. Officer Zarate responded to a call from Talbot's where the two suspects were using box cutters …
Concerned about neighborhood safety and security? Attend the upcoming Bellaire Police Summer Meeting.
Police Chief Byron Holloway will discuss Bellaire's crime statistics for the first half of 2016, with a focus on burglaries, robberies and assaults. He will make suggestions for citizen home security, and discuss the operations and …
Roger Martin Properties’ intrepid sales team recently visited Rice Village’s mecca of sustainability, New Living. This store promotes healthy and “green” lifestyles by improving indoor air quality. They carry products such as organic bedding, low-VOC paints, air filtration systems, water purifiers and furniture hand-made from re-claimed hardwoods.
“We didn’t …
When threatened by hurricanes or tropical storms like Bill, the residents of West University Place receive prompt emergency notices from our Code Red service. This free service is arguably one of the BEST benefits of living in our great neighborhood. You can choose to be notified by text, email or …