This Week's Headlines

Nov. 4 elections head to 2026 runoff

Longtime resident Gilbert Aguilar dies

Aguilar dies at 93

Harris County launches online mosquito-borne illness tracker

Work on new Friendswood detention basin moves forward

Detention pond work continues

Pct. 2 arrests suspected fentanyl dealer

Seizure causes Scarsdale crash

Pedestrian killed in Beamer crash

Pct. 2 cracks down on local DWIs

Thompson names September Teacher of the Month

Stuchbery takes part in Punt, Pass and Kick

South Belt announces September Super Steers of the month

Lung cancer retains lead as top cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

Melillo students awarded Kindness Champion

Holocaust Museum Houston to offer free admission in observance of Veterans Day

Local schools participate in Dobie homecoming parade

Clear Brook High speech and debate team takes home state qualifications

Dobie FFA students participate in the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show

Lariaette of the Week, Oct. 30

Atkinson Elementary recognizes students of the month for September, October

Longhorns welcome all-in game at Manvel

Lutheran South boys’ runners take fourth place at 5A state

McDonald’s hoops celebrates $4M milestone

Lutheran South VB headed to regional

Thompson football completes dominant run

Girls’ hoops tip off Nov. 7

Mitchell lifts Pirate golf to win

Unbeaten Dickinson seeks 10-0 run in finale; will host Deer Park for 24-6A championship

Pioneer boys’ cross-country is fourth at TAPPS state


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.