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West University moms to take break at Spa Day

The city of West University Place will host its annual Mom’s Spa Day event 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Colonial Park Pool, 4130 Byron St. The city’s recreation department has hosted the event for three years, and it has …

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West U Little League Challenger Grants Now a Reality

West University Little League has announced the implementation of the “West University Little League Challenger Grant Program.” Thanks to the generous donations to the Challenger Scholarship Fund by the West U Rotary from

Southside Place hosts kick-off party for community garden May 5

The City of Southside Place has donated the use of one lot, 6307 Edloe at Jardin next to City Hall, for the installation of a community garden.

12U West U Crush Finishes 4th in Houston ASA Metro

The 12U West U Crush placed 4th in the Houston ASA Metro Recreational Championship Tournament held April 20-21 in Spring. This was the first opportunity for the team to

West U Piranha swim season starts soon

The West University Place Piranhas Swim Team will start their 2013 season soon. The swim team will use the West University Place Recreation Center pool for tryouts, practices

Vision for West U dates to early 1900s

The vision for West University Place was conceptualized in 1910 by Tennessee Gov. Ben Hooper, who had purchased a tract southwest of Houston out of an old Spanish

Mom’s Spa Day is May 11 at Colonial Park Pool

On Saturday, May 11, the City of West U Parks and Recreation Department will host its third annual Mom’s Spa Day. Moms of West U and their guests

West U group provides disabled youths the chance to play baseball

If you are anywhere near West University Little League fields on Sunday afternoons, you can't miss the sound of a cheering crowd and the crack of aluminum bats

Weir Park Closed for Park Improvements

Wier Park will be temporarily closed today while a new shade structure is being installed over the 5 - 12 year old play structure. The 5 -12 year old

Colonial Park Pool to Open on Saturday

West U’s Colonial Park Pool will open for the summer season on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to avoid lines and purchase

Priority Registration for West U Summer Classes Starts April 9

Summer is right around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about enrolling in the West U Recreation Department’s summer classes and programs. Priority registration is available beginning Tuesday,

Home tour fundraiser to benefit West University Softball Association

The West University Softball Association will team up with the West University Festival of New Homes to raise funds for the

West U. Easter celebration includes scavenger hunt

Families will see a new twist on West University Place's Easter egg hunt this year, with every child going home with the same amount of eggs. Brittany Bakes, West

West U to Host Music Under the Stars Concert Series

The City of West U Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Music Under the Stars “Classical Concert Series” in April. Each concert is an informal event designed for

St. Mark’s Episcopal offers concert series for Lent

To enrich the Lenten experience of preparing for Easter, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3816 Bellaire Blvd., is offering free Wednesday evening concerts, all beginning at 7 p.m., featuring