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After-School Program Students Raise $1,270 For Haiti
Homemade clocks, t-shirts, jewelry and more items students created in an after-school program recently raised $1,270 for the Haiti relief efforts.
The Weekley Family YMCA and St. Stephen’s Havens Center’s after school program, R PLCE, held an Art Gallery and Ice Cream Social on Feb. 19 at the Havens Center.
The students designed and created clocks, candle [...]
West U. Researcher Identifies Cost-Effective Cancer Test
Thursday, March 11, 2010
A researcher from West University Place recently co-author a study that identifies the most cost-effective method of detecting bladder cancer, which could decrease costs and cut the number of false positives that sometimes result in emotional distress and unnecessary procedures.
Dr. Ashish Kamat lives in the 2900 block of Tangley Road and works as an associate [...]
Safety Tips During Census Time
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With U.S. Census questionnaires set to begin arriving in mailboxes early next week, Harris County officials want to ensure that residents know what to expect as the 2010 Census gets fully under way. Several tips will help residents avoid becoming the victims of potential scams.
“As the third-largest county in the nation, our communities stand to [...]
Photos From West University Little League Opening Day
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
West University Little League Opening Day and Carnival on March 6 attracted large attendance numbers and allowed families and neighbors to enjoy playing games, dancing, shopping at the bazaar, food and more. The season is officially open, and Challenger Opening Day will be March 28 at 2 p.m. on Wallin Field.
Continue reading...Houston Center for Photography Opening Three FotoFest Exhibits
Friday, March 5, 2010
Houston Center for Photography is opening three new exhibits on March 12 as part of FotoFest 2010. The FotoFest Biennial, the longest running international biennial of photography, brings together photographers, curators, publishers, gallerists, and photography specialists from around the globe to share work and exchange ideas about photography.
The three new exhibits at Houston Center for [...]
46th Annual Scottish Show Features Song, Dance
Friday, March 5, 2010
St. Thomas’ Episcopal School invites people to a musical and dance performance featuring more than 300 bagpipers, drummers and dancers. The show, In Celtic Times, blends traditional Scottish favorites and contemporary pieces. Headlining the performance is the five-time juvenile world champion pipe and drum band of St. Thomas’ Episcopal School.
The 7:30 p.m. show on March [...]
HISD Appoints 14 School Improvement Officers
Friday, March 5, 2010
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier appointed 14 school improvement officers as part of the district’s leadership reorganization which will take effect in the 2010-11 school year.
The administrators are all leaders who will provide coaching, mentoring and support to HISD elementary, middle and high school principals and staff to improve student achievement and share [...]
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Speaking Next Week
Thursday, March 4, 2010
A veteran Texas politician who served in the state’s Number 2 position for nearly two decades will visit the University of Houston next week to offer an insider’s perspective on Texas politics.
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Jr. will talk Texas people and politics in his free presentation, “A Political Atlas of Texas,” at 1 p.m. [...]
West U. Doctor Finds Mastectomy Procedure Helps Only Some Breast Cancer Patients
Thursday, March 4, 2010
A West University Place doctor who works at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center recently co-published research results that show that a certain mastectomy procedure used to combat breast cancer will only offer survival benefits to some women, not all breast cancer patients.
Dr. George Chang, who lives in the 2900 block of Cason Street in West [...]
West U. Little League Opening Day And Carnival
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
It’s time to play ball! This Saturday the West University Little League season officially starts with the Opening Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wallin Field, followed by the WULL Go Green Carnival. All are welcome and admission is free.
Former Little Leaguer Will Duson and his sister Gracie will sing the National Anthem. [...]
Dem. Candidate For Governor Visiting Local Rotarians
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Bill White will visit Bellaire in mid March to speak to rotary club members about jobs, energy and education.
White won the Democratic nomination for governor in yesterday’s primary election with 76 percent of the vote. During the upcoming presentation for the Bellaire/Southwest Houston Rotary Club, White plans to reflect on [...]
New Museum Exhibit Features Metal Sculpture
Monday, March 1, 2010
Beginning March 7, 30 contemporary metal works will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Liquid Lines: Exploring the Language of Contemporary Metal.
Organized by Cindi Strauss, MFAH curator of modern and contemporary decorative arts and design, the exhibition explores the varied ways that contemporary artists have manipulated metal to highlight the [...]
“Dead Man Walking” Author Speaking On Death Penalty
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Sister Helen Prejean, a nationally recognized opponent of the death penalty who wrote “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States,” will speak at the University of Houston-Downtown on March 3.
The book was nominated for a 1993 Pulitzer Prize and made the 1994 American Library Associates Notable Book List. [...]
Lamar H.S. Performing At Community Dance Concert
Friday, February 26, 2010
Bellaire High School’s elite dance ensemble, eMOTION Dance Company, will host the 8th Annual Community Dance Concert next week. Many schools are participating, including Lamar High School.
The Sounds Of Emotion takes place on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Bellaire High School auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door.
The dance festival will include several [...]
West U. Seniors Can Try Fitness Classes For Free
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Senior Services Department in West University Place is inviting senior residents to take advantage of free trials for fitness classes.
Two classes specifically targeted to seniors are the Tai Chi classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m., and the senior aerobics classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and Tuesdays and [...]
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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