This Week's Headlines

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 7-9

South Belt students to return to school

Garcia distributes backpacks

County to hold virtual flood meeting

Local pools close for summer season

Beamer roadwork continues

Memorial Hermann offers school tips

Guest editorial: PISD on attendance

DWI suspect arrested following chase

Meth arrest made near Edgebrook

Community distributes backpacks

Former Brook students now teachers

County dredges near hike-and-bike trail

South Belt family marks 3 generations of local Catholic Daughters court

High school sports action picks up the pace

Dave Campbell’s predicts Shadow Creek to win 19-6A football

Dave Campbell’s Texas football outlines District 19-6A expectations for 2026

Gonzalez earns elite recognition

Leader’s pickers contest resumes Aug. 27

Pasadena ISD coaches, administrators talk 2026 football

Texas Storm 4x800 champions


Emergencies:
Police, Fire & Medical: Call 911

Southeast Volunteer Fire Department
The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department has been serving the South Belt unincorporated area since March 1972. SVFD is currently averaging 1,200 calls a year for the combined fire and ambulance service. The group has a paid Southeast VFD Scarsdale Stationcrew which works five days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Currently SVFD has approximately 50 volunteer members.

SVFD has two locations, 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. and 9830 Hughes Road. SVFD’s equipment consists of two ambulances, three fire engines, a rescue truck, a four-wheel drive booster for grass fires, a high water rescue truck and four duty vehicles. To volunteer to join SVFD, call 281-485-7576. Meetings are held at 7 pm. every Thursday at the Scarsdale station.

 

South Belt Security Alliance
The South Belt Security Alliance was organized to give additional security surveillance to the Sagemont and Kirkwood sections within the city of Houston. The program has one vehicle and is contracted through Constable Gary Freeman's office. Security officers patrol the area daily, making approximately 2,500 calls a year. The alliance is funded by donations from Sagemont and Kirkwood residents. For information contact Linda Arnone 281-484-2766.
In case of emergency dial 911.

Department of Public Safety
Located at 111 Tri-Star, at Highway 3 across from Ellington Field. This office issues Driver Licenses, Learner's permits and official identification cards. The office is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. For information call 281-486-8242.