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Safety Tips During Census Time
With U.S. Census questionnaires set to begin arriving in mailboxes early next week, Harris County officials want to ensure that residents know what to expect as the 2010 Census gets fully under way. Several tips will help residents avoid becoming the victims of potential scams.
“As the third-largest county in the nation, our communities stand to [...]
Bellaire Man Accused Of Assaulting Infant Daughter
10. March 2010
A Bellaire resident faces up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine after he allegedly struck his own 1-month-old child during an argument with the baby’s mother.
The mother called police on March 6 to report the father, 35-year-old Joshua Gonzalez, was drunk and had hit the baby girl. Assistant District Attorney Donna Hawkins [...]
HISD Must Pay Settlement For E-Rate Violations
9. March 2010
The Houston Independent School District has agreed to relinquish millions of dollars in requests for federal funds and pay a total of $850,000 as part of a civil settlement relating to allegations that the school district violated the False Claims Act in connection with the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program.
The settlement, which stems from a [...]
Handful Of Thefts, Burglaries Reported Last Week
9. March 2010
A Bellaire resident emerged from home last Monday to find someone had stolen his Ford pickup, but in a twist of luck, police were able to find and return it less than 24 hours later.
The car theft happened overnight on Feb. 28 in the 7500 block of West Loop South. The victim called police around [...]
Bellaire Police Catch Two Alleged Home Burglars
9. March 2010
After arresting two men for criminal trespass in late February, Bellaire police determined the suspects had committed two home burglaries in the city during the month.
Police charged Jason Stevenson, 30, and Ryan Shaw, 21, with burglary of a habitation for breaking into homes in the 4900 block of Imperial on Feb. 15, and in the [...]
Four Arrested For Drugs, Drinking Charges
9. March 2010
Two Bellaire High School students were caught with pot and arrested early last week, while later in the week Bellaire police found two drunk drivers and charged them with driving while intoxicated.
In one of the drugs violations on March 1, an officer with the Houston Independent School District detained a 17-year-old male student after someone [...]
Police Search For Gunman Who Forced Bellaire Resident To Withdraw Money
8. March 2010
Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Bellaire resident at gunpoint last week, forcing him to drive to an ATM after stealing his money and wallet.
A resident of the 4900 block of Cedar Street called police around 12:40 a.m. on March 4 and reported he had been robbed. After forcing the resident [...]
Gasoline Prices Continue Upward Climb
8. March 2010
Average retail gasoline prices in Houston and the Bellaire area have risen another 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.55 per gallon today.
This compares with the national average that increased 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.74 per gallon, according to gasoline price website HoustonGasPrices.com.
Last week’s increase was on [...]
Court Scheduling Conflict Postpones Officer’s Trial
8. March 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 [...]
Houston Center for Photography Opening Three FotoFest Exhibits
8. March 2010
Houston Center for Photography is opening three new exhibits on March 12 as part of FotoFest 2010. The FotoFest Biennial, the longest running international biennial of photography, brings together photographers, curators, publishers, gallerists, and photography specialists from around the globe to share work and exchange ideas about photography.
The three new exhibits at Houston Center for [...]
HISD Appoints 14 School Improvement Officers
5. March 2010
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier appointed 14 school improvement officers as part of the district’s leadership reorganization which will take effect in the 2010-11 school year.
The administrators are all leaders who will provide coaching, mentoring and support to HISD elementary, middle and high school principals and staff to improve student achievement and share [...]
2009 Crime Down Overall, But Some Categories Increased
5. March 2010
The Bellaire Police Department recently released an annual analysis of crime in the city, revealing that overall crime is down by 4.8 percent, but some types of offenses increased compared to 2008.
The analysis of 2009 crime reports shows that home burglaries, auto thefts and assaults increased, but there were decreases in reports of other theft, [...]
UPDATED: Bellaire Officer’s Upcoming Trial To Lift Secrecy On Explosive Case
4. March 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 [...]
Dem. Candidate For Governor Visiting Bellaire Rotarians
3. March 2010
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Bill White will visit Bellaire in mid March to speak to rotary club members about jobs, energy and education.
White won the Democratic nomination for governor in yesterday’s primary election with 76 percent of the vote. During the upcoming presentation for the Bellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary Club, White plans to reflect on [...]
Check InstantNewsBellaire Tonight For Election Results
2. March 2010
Colorful campaign signs greet voters at the Bellaire Civic Center, a primary election polling location for two precincts. When polls close at 7 p.m., InstantNewsBellaire 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.
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