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The American Heart Association Kicks-Off 2010 Start! Heart Walk
The American Heart Association, heart disease survivors, supporters and sponsors gathered for the 2010 Start! Heart Walk kick-off event at Reliant Stadium on Aug. 25 to renew their commitment to step toward a stronger, healthier life while raising funds to fight Houston’s No. 1 health threat, heart disease.
The 2010 Start! Heart [...]
17-Year-Old Houston Resident In Stable Condition After Falling Through Church Roof
26. August 2010
A 17-year-old Houston resident is in stable condition after falling through a skylight on the roof of Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire.
Gage Passick was transported to Ben Taub Hospital on Aug. 19 around 12:30 a.m. after falling 40 feet through a skylight and landing on a wooden bench, Bellaire police said.
Passick and his friends, [...]
Bellaire Police Arrest Two Women For Trying To Pass Checks At Sterling Bank
26. August 2010
Bellaire police arrested two women on Aug. 20 for trying to pass forged checks at Sterling Bank, 5408 Bissonnet.
According to reports, police were called to Sterling Bank as the forgery was taking place.
Latasha Jones, 32 and Latonya Gray, 32, were detained and identified as the two suspects who tried to pass the forged checks.
The bank [...]
Kroger Helps HISD Foundation Raise Money for Student Programs
25. August 2010
Shoppers at Houston Kroger stores can make a donation that will go toward improving the academic advancement of Houston’s public school children.
From now through Sept. 11, all Houston Kroger locations will be collecting donations on behalf of the HISD Foundation. Shoppers can find the specially marked donation canisters in the check-out area.
“Kroger is committed to [...]
UT MD Anderson Cancer Experts Discourage Supplements For Cancer Prevention
25. August 2010
Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.
“Researchers are still unsure about whether or not minerals, herbs and other plants taken in pill, capsule, tablet or liquid form actually [...]
Randalls Grocery Chain To Offer Flu Vaccinations For Bellaire Area Residents
25. August 2010
Bellaire area Randalls stores are making it easier for people to protect themselves against this year’s strain of influenza by offering flu vaccines on a “walk-in” basis at store pharmacies and through scheduled flu vaccine clinics.
Randalls is also providing an off-site flu clinic service for businesses, schools, senior centers and nursing [...]
Bellaire Police Investigate Numerous Home Burglaries
25. August 2010
Bellaire police are investigating several home burglaries that occurred between Aug. 9 and Aug. 16.
On Aug. 9, police responded to a burglary alarm in the 4600 block of Cedar around 9:23 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found that the home was broken into and the suspects had fled the scene.
The homeowner was not home at the [...]
Bellaire Police Arrest Drivers For Driving While Intoxicated
24. August 2010
Bellaire Police arrested a 42-year-old woman on Aug. 10 for driving while intoxicated.
According to reports, Charlotte Sims was pulled over in the 6000 block of IH 610 southbound for speeding.
During the traffic stop, police found Sims to be intoxicated and driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage.
Sims was arrested for the offense.
On Aug. [...]
Bellaire Area Gas Prices Drop 3 Cents, Now Averaging $2.51 Per Gallon
24. August 2010
Gas prices in the Bellaire area are again flirting with the $2.50 per gallon range after falling three cents in the past week.
As of yesterday, the average price per gallon for regular unleaded was $2.51 at fuel retailers throughout the area.
This compares with a national average that dropped 3.6 cents per gallon in the [...]
Bellaire Police Investigate Numerous Reports Of Identity Theft
24. August 2010
These incidents of identity theft are under investigation with the Bellaire Police Department:
On Aug. 9, an unknown person obtained a resident’s personal information for credit and services.
On Aug. 9, a resident’s electric company notified her of a potential identity theft.
On Aug. 10, an unknown person used a resident’s identifying information to pass a forged check.
On [...]
Rotary Club Awards Additional Grant For Water-Treatment Facility In Haiti
23. August 2010
Three Bellaire Rotarians headed back to Haiti Aug. 21 to install a club-sponsored water treatment system at the Jela School in Limbé.
The Rotary Club of Bellaire Southwest Houston donated $2750 for water-purification in addition to its earlier $6000 well-drilling grant that helped pay for the first water well at the school. Club volunteers are teaming [...]
Bellaire Under Heat Advisory For At Least Another Day
23. August 2010
The new week has kicked off much as last week, and the week before, ended – under a severe heat advisory.
As it has almost daily for the past several weeks, the National Weather Service extended the ongoing heat advisory through 7 p.m. today as the Bellaire area continues to bake under blistering temperatures combined with [...]
Police Arrest Numerous Drivers For Driving While License Invalid
23. August 2010
Bellaire Police arrested a 32-year-old man on Aug. 13 for driving while license invalid.
According to reports, Justin Bridgman was pulled over in the 6800 block of IH 610 East Service Road for expired registration and unconfirmed insurance.
During the traffic stop, Bridgman was found to be driving with an invalid license.
He was arrested for the offense.
On [...]
Walgreens Shoplifter Arrested For Stealing Hooded Sweatshirt
20. August 2010
Bellaire Police arrested a 23-year-old man on Aug. 10 for shoplifting at Walgreens, 5002 Bellaire. Blvd.
According to reports, Dtaurus Williams was seen fleeing from Walgreens around 8:45 p.m. with a stolen red Bellaire Cardinal hooded sweatshirt.
The police were provided a description of Williams and he was located at a nearby store and identified by the [...]
DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
20. August 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 DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. [...]
26. August 2010
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