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Exercise Equipment Arrives At New Rec Center
Installers with Marathon Fitness are working today to deliver and install 31 pieces of weight and cardio equipment to the new West University Place Recreation Center. They had to take apart each piece of equipment to move it through the doorway, then reassemble the machines inside the weight room. Everything is on track for an [...]
Continue reading...MFAH Opens Exhibit Featuring 20th-Century Portrait Painter
17. March 2010
Bold, sometimes searing portraits of gritty Manhattanites, members of the art-world elite, and an artist’s lovers, friends and family will be on display starting March 21 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
MFAH is opening a new exhibit of 68 paintings by Alice Neel, a 20th-century portrait painter who captured the character of her time [...]
After 10 Years, Parks Fundraiser Group Changing Leaders
17. March 2010
A community leader who for 10 years has lead the charge to revitalize parks in West University Place will step down from her position within the next few months, handing the reigns to another woman whom friends describe as a passionate parks supporter.
Joni Hruska Fichter has been the face of the Friends of West University [...]
Church Hosting Inspirational Speaker, Golf Tournament
15. March 2010
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church and School in the coming weeks is hosting an inspirational speaker and a separate golf tournament event to help raise money for church programs. The golf tournament will also benefit children with cancer.
The church is inviting the public to hear a talk by Susan Baker on March 20 at 2 p.m. [...]
Presbyterian School Team Takes First At Academic Decathlon
12. March 2010
An academic decathlon team from Presbyterian School recently received first place in the Southeast Texas Academic Challenge, which tested students on depth of knowledge and speed of recalling answers.
The Southeast Texas Academic Challenge was held Feb. 20 at the John Cooper School in the Woodlands for 20 high school, 6 Junior Varsity, and 13 middle school [...]
Three Weekend Movies Playing For Jewish Film Festival
11. March 2010
Participating in 6th annual Houston Jewish Film Festival, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston plans to screen three films from now until March 21. Additional screenings take place at the Jewish Community Center and the Holocaust Museum Houston.
Screenings at MFAH include:
Flame & Citron (Flammen & Citronen)
6 p.m. on March 13 and 3 p.m. on [...]
After-School Program Students Raise $1,270 For Haiti
11. March 2010
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
11. March 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 [...]
Look For New Tree On Prominent West U. Street Corner
11. March 2010
By the end of the month, passers-by will notice a new Mexican White Oak tree at the corner of Edloe Street and University Boulevard to replace another tree that fell victim to Hurricane Ike.
As part of Arbor Day festivities on March 27, the city plans to plant the new tree, and distribute fifty free trees [...]
Residents Complain Matthew’s Market Produces Excessive Noise
10. March 2010
A West University Place resident is so upset about noise coming from the recently opened Matthew’s Market on Edloe Street that he took extreme care to prepare a meticulous complaint and presented it to the West U. City Council on Monday. But so far, decibel readings indicate the noise level complies with city laws.
Rick Gardner [...]
Photos From West University Little League Opening Day
9. March 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...Firefighters Practice In Donated House, Set For Demolition
9. March 2010
In the thick of a smoke so oppressive that visibility was cut to a couple feet, the shadowy figures of the firefighters drifted in and out of sight. But their voices on the radio were loud and clear.
“We’ve got a victim,” called the tinny voice. “We’re trying to bring him out.”
Over the next 10 minutes, [...]
Houston Center for Photography Opening Three FotoFest Exhibits
5. March 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
5. March 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 [...]
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Speaking Next Week
4. March 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. [...]
18. March 2010
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