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WUSA Opening Day, Carnival Slated for Feb. 11

The West U Softball Association will celebrate its opening day with a parade and carnival on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a parade and opening ceremonies at the West U Elementary fields. The carnival …

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Final West U Art Showcase to Feature Group Exhibit

The City of West U Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Tao Art Services, will host the grand opening of a group show exhibit on Friday. The opening

PCA Names Two West U Area Coaches as Double-Goal Coach Award Finalists

The Postitive Coaching Alliance has named its 50 finalists for the Double-Goal Coach Awards and two West U area coaches are on the list. Denise Crawford, coach of the

Pain at the Pump: Gasoline Prices Jump Another 8.3 Cents per Gallon

Average retail gasoline prices in West U have risen another 8.3 cents in the past week, averaging $3.33 per gallon yesterday. The local price spike exceeded the national average

HISD Names New Chief High School Officer

Orlando Riddick, the Austin Independent School District’s director of high school operations, has been named Houston ISD’s chief high school officer. [caption id="attachment_28100" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Orlando Riddick"]

Weekend Crime Report: Police Investigate Break-In, Fight at West U Businesses

01-28-12 Burglary of a Building At 7:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Kirby in reference to a burglary of a building that had already occurred.

St. Vincent de Paul Basketball Team Finishes Undefeated Season with Tournament Win

The sixth grade St. Vincent de Paul Green basketball team was the first place champions at the Corpus Christi basketball tournament this weekend. The sixth grade

West U Colt 45s Place Second at Lamar Little League’s Jingle Bell Dinger

The West U. Colt 45s took 2nd place in the 11 U tournament division at the Jingle Bell Dinger hosted by Lamar Little League. Team members

Presbyterian School Swim Team Takes First Place in Tri-Meet

At this week's Tri-Meet between Presbyterian School, Kinkaid and St. John's School, the Presbyterian School boys swim team walked away with an overall 1st place GOLD standing and

Slow Crime Day: Police Pick up Prisoner with Outstanding West U Warrants

01-26-12 Warrant Arrest  At 3:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1201 Commerce, the Harris County IPC, to pick up a prisoner with two outstanding West University Place Police Department SETCIC

Presbyterian Prep Bowl Students Win Consolation Championship Title

Presbyterian School 8th grade Academic Prep Bowl students earned the consolation championship title in the 38th Prep Bowl Tournament hosted at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School on Jan.

Crime Report: West U Resident Finds Man Passed Out in Front of Home

01-25-12 Theft At 9:58 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Police department at 3814 University in reference to a theft that had already occurred.  The complainant stated an

HISD Cancels After-School Events Due to Heavy Rains

All Houston Independent School District after-school events scheduled for today are cancelled because of heavy rains and potential flooding. This includes, but is not limited to, athletics events, club

Crime Report: Officer Finds Two People with Pot behind West U Business

01-23-12 No crimes reported. 01-24-12 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle  At 7:07 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 4000 block of Coleridge for a report of a burglary of a motor

West U Area Under Wind Advisory Until Noon, Severe Storms Possible

The West U area has been placed under a wind advisory until noon today by the National Weather Service. Southeast winds with speeds of 20 – 25 mph and