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Colonial Park Pool Extends Hours For Labor Day Weekend
Colonial Park Pool, 4130 Byron, will have extended hours for the Labor Day weekend.
Holiday hours:
Saturday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 6: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 713-662-7462 or visit www.westu.org.
Study Shows Strategies Needed To Address Breast Cancer In Mexican-Origin Women
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which was published online in the journal Cancer.
Among the Mexican-origin women with breast cancer who were surveyed, half were diagnosed before age [...]
Fruiti Pops Brand Mamey Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Due To Typhoid Risk
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
California-based Fruiti Pops, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its four-ounce Mamey frozen fruit bars due to a potential health risk from Salmonella typhi.
The company issued the recall in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration after Goya Foods recalled its frozen mamey pulp for the same health risk. Fruiti [...]
West U Area Residents Featured In TUTS’ Upcoming Production Of ‘Tommy’
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Several West U area residents will be featured performers in Theatre Under The Stars’ and Humphreys School of Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Who’s Tommy.”
The production is based on the 1969 rock opera album “Tommy” by music hall of famer Pete Townshend.
Featuring an all teen cast of students from TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical [...]
West U Seniors Get Entertained By Elvis Presley
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
About 50 seniors were entertained by Elvis Presley at the West U Senior Center on Tuesday during a meal at 11:30 p.m.
Continue reading...Bally’s Fitness Agrees To Settlement In Misleading ‘Past-Due’ Mailings
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
California-based Bally Total Fitness today signed an agreed judgment with the Texas Attorney General’s Office that prohibits the fitness firm from continuing to send former members misleading “past-due” mailings.
Under today’s agreement, Bally must provide refunds to Texans who were deceived into paying fees they did not actually owe and who did not [...]
Gas Prices In West U Area Continue To Fall, Now Average $2.46 Per Gallon
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
As the summer winds down, average retail gasoline prices in the West U area dropped 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week.
The average price of unleaded regular now stands at $2.46 per gallon as of yesterday.
This compares to the national average that dropped 1.2 cents per gallon last week, bringing the nation wide average [...]
DINOSAURS! Exhibit To Be On Display At Houston Zoo Through October
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
DINOSAURS! will remain at the Houston Zoo through the end of October.
DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo features10 life-like animatronic dinosaurs presented in a wooded, landscaped setting. The Houston Zoo’s horticulture department selected plant species for the exhibit that represent those found in the fossil record.
State-of-the art electronics control the dinosaur’s fluid, choreographed movements, punctuated by [...]
St. Vincent de Paul Varsity Football Team Kicks Off Season With Victory Over St. Michael’s
Monday, August 30, 2010
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2010 season with a 15-8 opening game victory over rival St. Michael’s Catholic School on Aug. 27.
Head coach is Ivory Young. He is assisted by offensive coordinator Cravon Rogers; defensive coordinator Scott Muckelroy; strength and conditioning coach Marion Jones; assistant line coach Marvin Love; [...]
West U Senior Center Offers Numerous Activites During September
Monday, August 30, 2010
September brings a slew of activities offered by the Senior Center in West University Place for seniors 55 and older.
Every Tuesday this month at 10 a.m., learn how to play Mah Jongg. This class is designed for beginners to learn this complex and historic 2000 year-old gam. $60
On Sept. 10, join resident Ann Hornbeak as [...]
West U Tennis Player Named NCAA Division 1 Academic All American
Friday, August 27, 2010
Nick Caledonia, a 20-year-old West U resident, was recently named NCAA Division 1 Academic All American for his academic record as a tennis player at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Caledonia is a 2008 graduate of Episcopal High School and was ranked nationally as a high school player before signing to play Division I tennis and at UCSB. He is in [...]
HISD Board Approves External Audit To Review Magnet Program
Friday, August 27, 2010
At a school board meeting on Aug. 26, HISD Board Trustees approved a vendor award to Magnet Schools of America to conduct an external audit of HISD’s magnet program.
“This district and our board are strong proponents of school choice, but we need to take a hard look at what our magnet schools [...]
Applicants Sought To Serve On Harris County Appraisal Review Board
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Harris County Appraisal Review Board is accepting applications from residents interested in service on the board beginning in January 2011.
The review board hears property owner protests about appraised value, exemption denials and other appraisal district related matters.
ARB members sit in panels of three to conduct protest hearings, most of which are during the summer [...]
The American Heart Association Kicks-Off 2010 Start! Heart Walk
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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 Walk, which draws more [...]
Kroger Helps HISD Foundation Raise Money for Student Programs
Thursday, August 26, 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 [...]
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