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This article has been updated from an earlier version. A former West U mayor has publicly endorsed three of the four current city council members up for re-election on Saturday. Former Mayor

A burglary suspect that put the entire city of West U on alert late Thursday afternoon is still at large, police say. West U residents received a CodeRed Emergency

West U City Council candidates have submitted their 8^th day before election campaign finance reports, ranging in expenditures of $0 to $3,887. According to the 8^th day campaign finance

One West U City Council candidate has spent nearly $15,000 on the May 11 election. According to the 30-day campaign finance reports on file with the city, Friends

Mayor Bob Fry, who is running unopposed in the May 11 city council election, has accepted $925 in political contributions for his campaign. According to his 30-day campaign

The five candidates running for four spots on the West U City Council had an opportunity to publically state how they would tackle issues facing the city during

West U residents will see a slight increase in their water rates starting in June. The West U City Council approved increasing water rates by 1.22 percent Monday night

The City of West U has a new fire chief. The West U City Council appointed Assistant Chief Aaron Taylor as Fire Chief Monday night and Chief Steve Ralls

The West U City Council will appoint a new fire chief tonight to replace long-time Fire Chief Steve Ralls, who is retiring. According to tonight’s council agenda, Assistant Chief/Fire

InstantNewsWestU.com is hosting an online candidate forum for the West U City Council candidates. Questions and the candidates’ answers will be published throughout the weeks leading up to early

InstantNewsWestU.com is hosting a public candidate forum for the residents running for West U City Council. The candidate forum will be held at the West U Community Center on

West U Police Chief Ken Walker has apparently moved to Galveston Island, but city officials are remaining tight lipped on his recent move. Sources close to city hall told

InstantNewsWestU.com is hosting an online candidate forum for the West U City Council candidates. Questions and the candidates’ answers will be published throughout the weeks leading up to early

Two West U properties that the city has been considering for a future park may have a new buyer. The properties, 3619 Pittsburgh and 3615 Pittsburgh, have been on