All posts by Angela Grant
Fake Repairmen Steal From Kirby Store Employees
Two employees of MyFitFoods were duped last week when fake repairmen gained their trust, but then took off with their purses. The women called police on Feb. 10 and said that two men came to the store on Kirby Drive …
Mistaken “Car Theft” Last Week, But Real Cases Too
When the West U. resident saw a tow truck carrying a car that looked just like his, he called police. The car was supposed to be parked in
Students Raise $82,000 For Haiti, Principal Jumps From Plane
When the earthquake struck in Haiti, Sister Jane Meyer immediately sent the email: We must do something. She didn't know then it would involve jumping out of an
Cohen Wins Endorsement From Environmental Nonprofit
A state environmental group recently endorsed State Rep. Ellen Cohen as a choice for the March 2 primaries after reviewing her record on legislation for environmental stewardship efforts.
Shipley Rezoning Stalls In Commission
After considering negative resident comments from a public hearing last week, members of a city commission are at an impasse over whether to recommend that the city rezone
Girl Scouts And Seniors Celebrate Valentine’s Early
Seniors in West University Place got an early Valentine's on Tuesday when girl scouts visited them to enjoy cake decorating, a puppet show, music and crafts. The girls
Design Drawings Of Planned West U. Police Station
The city will go out for bids on the new police station within the next few weeks after city council members on Monday confirmed that the architect had
Early Voting For Primaries Begins Next Week
Early voting for the March primaries begins Feb. 16, and residents of West University Place can find convenient locations on harrisvotes.org. The closest locations to West U.
UPDATED: City Says Builders Repeatedly Shirked Inspection Rules
The ten problematic homes in West University Place are huge and beautiful -- luxurious -- ranging in value from $945,000 right up to $2.8 million. Without knowing about
Police Arrest Woman With Multiple Driver’s Licenses
Police arrested a woman last week after finding three driver's licenses in her possession. She was driving a silver Lexus on Wakeforest Street on Jan. 31, and a
Thieves Nab Flat Screen TV From Radio Shack
Two thieves got away on foot with a flat-screen television from the Radio Shack in West University Place last Thursday. Store employees called police on Feb. 4 around 5:30
Police Catch One Suspected Car Burglar, But Others Reported
Police in West University Place tracked down a car burglar during an unrelated traffic stop last week, and were able to return property to the burglary victim. On Feb.
Residents Oppose Rezoning, Fearing Traffic And Noise
Residents of West University Place who live near the proposed location of a Potbelly Sandwich Works appeared in a public hearing Monday to explain their fears that the
Feedback Sought On Change From Shipley Donuts To Potbelly Sandwich
A property owner seeking to change his tract from a townhouse district to a commercial zone, tear down the existing structure and build a new location for a
West U. Joins County In Census Education Campaign
West University Place joined a county committee today to plan a public education campaign to make sure all Harris County residents participate in the 2010 U.S. Census. Census
