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West U Area Residents Featured In TUTS’ Upcoming Production Of ‘Tommy’
Several West U area residents will be featured performers in Theatre Under The Stars’ and Humphreys School of Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Who’s Tommy.”
The production is based on the 1969 rock opera album “Tommy” by music hall of famer Pete Townshend.
Featuring an all teen cast of students from TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical [...]
West U Seniors Get Entertained By Elvis Presley
1. September 2010
About 50 seniors were entertained by Elvis Presley at the West U Senior Center on Tuesday during a meal at 11:30 p.m.
Continue reading...DINOSAURS! Exhibit To Be On Display At Houston Zoo Through October
31. August 2010
DINOSAURS! will remain at the Houston Zoo through the end of October.
DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo features10 life-like animatronic dinosaurs presented in a wooded, landscaped setting. The Houston Zoo’s horticulture department selected plant species for the exhibit that represent those found in the fossil record.
State-of-the art electronics control the dinosaur’s fluid, choreographed movements, punctuated by [...]
St. Vincent de Paul Varsity Football Team Kicks Off Season With Victory Over St. Michael’s
30. August 2010
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2010 season with a 15-8 opening game victory over rival St. Michael’s Catholic School on Aug. 27.
Head coach is Ivory Young. He is assisted by offensive coordinator Cravon Rogers; defensive coordinator Scott Muckelroy; strength and conditioning coach Marion Jones; assistant line coach Marvin Love; [...]
West U Senior Center Offers Numerous Activites During September
30. August 2010
September brings a slew of activities offered by the Senior Center in West University Place for seniors 55 and older.
Every Tuesday this month at 10 a.m., learn how to play Mah Jongg. This class is designed for beginners to learn this complex and historic 2000 year-old gam. $60
On Sept. 10, join resident Ann Hornbeak as [...]
West U Tennis Player Named NCAA Division 1 Academic All American
27. August 2010
Nick Caledonia, a 20-year-old West U resident, was recently named NCAA Division 1 Academic All American for his academic record as a tennis player at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Caledonia is a 2008 graduate of Episcopal High School and was ranked nationally as a high school player before signing to play Division I tennis and at UCSB. He is in [...]
HISD Board Approves External Audit To Review Magnet Program
27. August 2010
At a school board meeting on Aug. 26, HISD Board Trustees approved a vendor award to Magnet Schools of America to conduct an external audit of HISD’s magnet program.
“This district and our board are strong proponents of school choice, but we need to take a hard look at what our magnet schools [...]
Kroger Helps HISD Foundation Raise Money for Student Programs
26. August 2010
Shoppers at Houston Kroger stores can make a donation that will go toward improving the academic advancement of Houston’s public school children.
From now through Sept. 11, all Houston Kroger locations will be collecting donations on behalf of the HISD Foundation. Shoppers can find the specially marked donation canisters in the check-out [...]
Registration Going On Now For Fathers & Flashlights Campout
25. August 2010
Registration is going on now for Fathers & Flashlights, a camp out for children and their dads.
Fathers & Flashlights is sponsored by and benefiting the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. and is for families and residents that are zoned to West University Elementary School.
The fourth annual urban camp out will be held [...]
West U Police Reminds Drivers To Use Caution Now That School Is In Session
23. August 2010
School is back in session today and the West U Police Department is reminding all drivers to use “common sense” when driving through school zones.
Police Chief Ken Walker reminded drivers to drive carefully, not recklessly, on the way to school. It only takes a few extra seconds and it’s worth it, he said.
“Don’t be stupid,” [...]
HISD Board Votes to Hold Election To Fill Vacant Seat
19. August 2010
At a special meeting of the HISD Board of Education today, board trustees voted unanimously to hold a special election to fill the vacancy left by former District VIII Trustee Diana Davila.
Davila announced her resignation from the board last month citing family reasons.
“I want to thank my fellow board members and the interested [...]
HISD Hotline Available For Parents Back-To-School Questions
17. August 2010
HISD has reactivated its back-to-school hotline to help answer questions as parents prepare for their kids to start school.
The hotline will be available today through Aug. 20 and Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dial 713-556-8900 for answers to back-to-school questions.
HISD administrators will answer parents’ questions regarding school zones and boundaries, immunizations, enrollment and [...]
HISD Board Approves District’s Strategic Direction Plan And Apollo 20 Funding
13. August 2010
At the regular monthly meeting of the HISD Board of Education last night, board trustees voted to adopt a Strategic Direction that will guide the transformation of the district over the next several years.
HISD developed the plan over a six month period after holding numerous community meetings to gather input from parents, [...]
HISD Board Of Education Holds Monthy Meeting Tonight
12. August 2010
The Board of Education of the Houston Independent School District will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center , 4440 West 18th St.
Prior to the meeting, the HISD Board of Education will host a “meet and greet” [...]
Check Out What’s Going On At Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston
10. August 2010
Here’s a look at what’s going on at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18:
The Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street. Permanent collection: selections of European art until 1920 and American art until 1945. Destroy this Memory: Photographs by Richard Misrach, Aug. 7 – Oct. 31; Katsura: Picturing Modernism [...]
1. September 2010
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