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Motorcyclist Arrested For Fleeing From Bellaire Police
Bellaire police arrested a 25-year-old man on Aug. 29 for evading police on his motorcycle.
According to reports, police tried pulling over Juan Rosales on his motorcycle around 1:20 a.m. in the 6000 block of IH 610 for speeding and an unreadable license plate, but he did not pull over.
A witness followed the Rosales when he [...]
Debbie Marshall Recycling Center Will Be Closing In September
2. September 2010
The Debbie Marshall Recycling Center will be closing on Sept. 30 because of the success of Bellaire’s curbside recycling program.
The city started a curbside recycling program in 2006 and has expanded that program to include glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic and thin plastic.
The Works Department picks up curbside recycling every Wednesday from all residents that [...]
Study Shows Strategies Needed To Address Breast Cancer In Mexican-Origin Women
2. September 2010
Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which was published online in the journal Cancer.
Among the Mexican-origin women with breast cancer who were surveyed, half were diagnosed before age 50, years earlier than [...]
Burglars Break Into Bellaire Homes, Steal Cash, Jewelry
2. September 2010
A home was broken into in the 5300 block of Pocahontas while the homeowners were out of town.
The homeowners came back from being out of town on Aug. 23 and found that someone had forced entry through a window at the rear of the house.
The unknown suspect stole cash from one of the dresser drawers [...]
Bellaire Police Department Participates In Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
1. September 2010
The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.
The Bellaire Police Department will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the [...]
Unknown Shoplifter Steals Toothpaste, Deodorant From CVS Parmacy
1. September 2010
Bellaire police were called to CVS Pharmacy, 5430 Bissonnet, on Aug. 27 because a shoplifter walked out of the store with toothpaste and deodorant.
Police officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The toothpaste and the deodorant were recovered because the suspect had dumped it, police said.
This incident is under investigation.
On Aug. 24, [...]
Bally’s Fitness Agrees To Settlement In Misleading ‘Past-Due’ Mailings
31. August 2010
California-based Bally Total Fitness today signed an agreed judgment with the Texas Attorney General’s Office that prohibits the fitness firm from continuing to send former members misleading “past-due” mailings.
Under today’s agreement, Bally must provide refunds to Texans who were deceived into paying fees they did not actually owe and who did not utilize the company’s [...]
Area Residents Featured In TUTS’ Upcoming Production Of ‘Tommy’
31. August 2010
Several area residents will be featured performers in Theatre Under The Stars’ and Humphreys School of Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Who’s Tommy.”
The production is based on the 1969 rock opera album “Tommy” by music hall of famer Pete Townshend.
Featuring an all teen cast of students from TUTS’ Humphreys School of [...]
Fruiti Pops Brand Mamey Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Due To Typhoid Risk
31. August 2010
California-based Fruiti Pops, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its four-ounce Mamey frozen fruit bars due to a potential health risk from Salmonella typhi.
The company issued the recall in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration after Goya Foods recalled its frozen mamey pulp for the same health risk. Fruiti Pops uses mamey pulp [...]
Gas Prices In Bellaire Area Continue To Fall, Now Average $2.46 Per Gallon
30. August 2010
As the summer winds down, average retail gasoline prices in the Bellaire area dropped 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week.
The average price of unleaded regular now stands at $2.46 per gallon as of yesterday.
This compares to the national average that dropped 1.2 cents per gallon last week, bringing the nation wide average to [...]
St. Vincent de Paul Varsity Football Team Kicks Off Season With Victory Over St. Michael’s
30. August 2010
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2010 season with a 15-8 opening game victory over rival St. Michael’s Catholic School on Aug. 27.
Head coach is Ivory Young. He is assisted by offensive coordinator Cravon Rogers; defensive coordinator Scott Muckelroy; strength and conditioning coach Marion Jones; assistant line coach Marvin Love; assistant coach-wide receivers and [...]
Bellaire Police Investigate Hit-And-Run, Stolen Handbag
30. August 2010
Bellaire police arrested a 44-year-old man on Aug. 19 for displaying a fictitious motor vehicle inspection.
According to reports, Ilario Romero was pulled over in the 5200 block of Bellaire for a defective brake light.
During the traffic stop, Romero was found to be displaying a fictitious motor vehicle inspection and was arrested for the offense.
On Aug. [...]
HISD Board Approves External Audit To Review Magnet Program
27. August 2010
At a school board meeting on Aug. 26, HISD Board Trustees approved a vendor award to Magnet Schools of America to conduct an external audit of HISD’s magnet program.
“This district and our board are strong proponents of school choice, but we need to take a hard look at what our magnet schools are doing and [...]
Applicants Sought To Serve On Harris County Appraisal Review Board
27. August 2010
The Harris County Appraisal Review Board is accepting applications from residents interested in service on the board beginning in January 2011.
The review board hears property owner protests about appraised value, exemption denials and other appraisal district related matters.
ARB members sit in panels of three to conduct protest hearings, most of which are [...]
Bellaire Police Arrest 21-Year-Old For Possession Of Marijuana
27. August 2010
Bellaire Police arrested a 21-year-old male on Aug. 20 for possession of marijuana.
According to reports, Michael Saco was pulled over in the 5500 block of Huisache for expired registration of 7/10 and an expired inspection of 3/10.
During the traffic stop, Saco was found to be in possession of 3 grams of marijuana.
Saco was arrested for [...]
3. September 2010
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