Friday 10 February 2012

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West U Employees Participate in El Paso 5K Fun Run

The City of West U was represented in the Chevron Houston Marathon’s El Paso 5K Fun Run last weekend. The city had 18 employees who participated in the run on Sunday, Jan. 15. Several departments were represented including administration, public …

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Five Area Boy Scouts Celebrate Eagle Court of Honor

Five friends from Boy Scout Troop 55 recently celebrated their Eagle Ceremony together during a special Court of Honor on Jan. 7 at St. John the Devine Episcopal

Tree Trust: City to Plant More Than 70 Trees this Month

The City of West U will be replenishing its Tree Trust this month by planting more than 70 trees in the right-of-ways. The city accepted applications in the fall

West U Rotary Honors Member’s Service to Books for the World Project

The Rotary Club of West U recently held its annual Vocational Service Awards dinner where it recognized the contributions of members and non-members to their communities and to

West U cheering squad, U.S. flags greet Houston Marathon runners

West U pride mingled with Texans pride Sunday morning, as neighbors, community leaders and volunteers flanked the flag-lined streets of the neighborhood to watch thousands of runners reach

City to Pick Up Discarded Christmas Trees by Friday

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West U area vet looking for owner of lost 35-pound cat

"Tiny Tim" is no ordinary cat. In fact, he isn’t really tiny at all—he’s super-sized. The 35.4-pound feline was picked up by BARC in the 10400 block of Kirkwood

West U exhibit: Frank White sees humor through his lens

In a world where patrons tend to pass through guarded museums and galleries, viewing artwork in a reverent manner and speaking in hushed tones, Houston photographer Frank White

Weekley Family YMCA to host Neighborhood Open House

The Weekley Family YMCA is hosting a neighborhood open house on Jan. 14. The YMCA recognizes how hard it can be to make a healthy lifestyle change at the

Time is Running Out to Purchase Tickets for ‘A Walk in the Park’

West U residents who want to attend the Friends of West U Parks upcoming Park Lovers’ Ball don’t have much time to secure their seats. The highly anticipated event

West U Art Showcase to Feature Rice Professor Frank White

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

Today is the Last Day to Register for WULL Spring Season Without Paying a $100 Late Fee

Today is the last day to register for the West U Little League spring 2012 season without having to pay a late fee. There will be an additional $100 late

West U Streets to Close for Chevron Houston Marathon

West U homeowners may be affected by road closures during the Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 15. Homes in West University Place and Southside Place, located along or

West U Offices Closed for New Year’s – No Garbage Pickup Monday

West U city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection. Garbage will be picked up

City to Start Picking Up Christmas Trees Today

The City of West U will start picking up and recycling discarded Christmas trees today through Jan. 13. Trees need to be placed curbside on regular trash days and