Wednesday 08 February 2012

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Houston Council Delays Red Light Camera Settlement

Houston Councilmembers pushed off a vote on the red light camera settlement for another two weeks. The delay opens up a small possibility for the deal to fall apart. Read more …

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HS boys basketball: Westbury defeats Bellaire

Westbury defeated Bellaire in high school hoops action Tuesday, Jan

Weather Update: Bellaire Area Under Flood Advisory until 2:15 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Bellaire area. The flood warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. So far today, rainfall reports of 1.68 inches

HS girls basketball: Episcopal defeats John Cooper

Episcopal routed John Cooper 78-59 in girls high school basketball action Tuesday, Jan.

New Solid Waste Changes to Take Effect March 1

Bellaire residents and the city’s commercial customers will see changes to the solid waste ordinance starting March 1. An extensive evaluation of the city’s solid waste/recycling collection services was

Bellaire warning: treat this like tropical storm or hurricane and move cars, recyclables

The city of Bellaire warned residents Wednesday morning to treat the impending severe weather as they would a tropical storm or hurricane by moving items that could turn

Bellaire Area Under Wind Advisory Until Noon, Severe Storms Possible

The Bellaire area has been placed under a wind advisory until noon today by the National Weather Service. Southeast winds with speeds of 20 – 25 mph and gusts

BOYS BASKETBALL: No. 11 Strake Jesuit holds on for sweep of Seven Lakes

The Seven Lakes boys basketball team was determined to keep coming after Strake Jesuit. Even on the Crusaders' home floor, even down by double digits early, even as

Heavy Rain in Forecast, Flood Control District Urges Residents to Be Prepared

With the weather forecast predicting potentially heavy rainstorms today and continuing into Wednesday, the Harris County Flood Control District is reminding residents that the area’s flat topography always

BASKETBALL: Pivotal matches set in District 19-5A

The inside track to the league championship and final playoff spot could be set in District 19-5A tonight as part of a four-game slate. No. 11 Strake Jesuit

Bellaire Gas Prices Up Another 3.6 Cents, Current Average at $3.24 per Gallon

Average retail gasoline prices in Bellaire have risen 3.6 cents in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon as of yesterday. The local price compares with the national average

“Jewish husbands don’t kill their wives”: Texas Monthly gives Bellaire socialite shooting the tabloid treatment

Generally when Texas Monthly tackles the society scene in Houston, it's Mimi Swartz on something like the battle over John O'Quinn's estate or the rise and fall of

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Rice sprints past Southern Miss to even C-USA mark

The Rice women's basketball team recorded its second-largest margin of victory this season with a 72-43 rout of visiting Conference USA foe Southern Miss, Sunday at Tudor

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Lamar, Bellaire split swimming dual meet

In what could serve as a District 20-5A championship preview Lamar and Bellaire split a dual meet Thursday. The Lady Cardinals edged Lamar 159-155 in the girls race