Tuesday 22 May 2012

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West U Looking to Hire Lifeguards, Swim Instructors for Summer Season

The City of West U Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire more lifeguards and swim instructors for the summer season. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and be currently certified in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR …

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Music Under the Stars Concert Features The Old City String Quartet at Colonial Park

The Music Under the Stars “Classical Concert Series” features The Old City String Quartet tonight at Colonial Park Pavilion. The concert series is hosted by the West U Parks

After Near Drowning Incident, West U Parents Reminded to Keep Extra Eye Out for Kids

Last weekend’s near drowning incident at Colonial Park Pool should serve as a reminder to parents to keep an extra eye out for kids at the pool, West

West U City Council Recognizes Older Americans

The West U City Council recognized the city’s older residents during this week’s regular council meeting [caption id="attachment_31486" align="alignright" width="285" caption="From left to right, Pieter Vrancken, Mayor Pro Tem

Challenger Baseball Team Plays Fourth Game with St. Thomas Buddies

Challenger Baseball teams, assisted by the St. Thomas High School Eagles, took to the field and had the time of their lives in game four this past Sunday. [caption

Registration Now Open for Houston Express Soccer Club Fall Season

Registration is currently open for the Houston Express Soccer Club’s fall season. HESC offers comprehensive programs for boys and girls ages 4-18, from beginners and recreational players through the

Former WULL Players Encouraged to Apply for Paul Wallin Scholarship

Former West U Little League players who are college-bound are encouraged to apply for the Paul Wallin Scholarship, sponsored by WULL. The Wallin Scholarship is awarded to a former

Floral sirens: the beautiful, bizarre world of orchids

Jay Balchan bought his first orchid from a home improvement store 20 years ago. Within a month, the phalaenopsis was dead, a victim of too much love. Over-watering is a

Tonight’s Music Under the Stars Concert Features Zeger Strings

The Music Under the Stars “Classical Concert Series” features the Zeger Strings tonight at Colonial Park. The concert series is hosted by the West U Parks and Recreation Department

New Pool-Themed Signs Outline Rules at Colonial Pool

West U residents who are headed to the pool this weekend will be greeted with new signage outlining the rules at Colonial Park Pool. [caption id="attachment_31188" align="alignright" width="285" caption="West

Horn Elementary Holding Fundraiser for Bellaire Baby with Deadly Disease

Horn Elementary is hosting a fundraiser for Avery Canahauti, a 5-month old baby who has Type I Spinal Muscle Atrophy. SMA is an incurable genetic disorder that destroys spinal

Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs at Upcoming DEA Drug Take Back Day

The removal of expired and unused prescriptions from your home on a regular basis is important because of a number of health and safety risks. In the greater

Houston Boychoir seeks new talent at auditions in West U-Bellaire areas

The Houston Boychoir will host auditions for all Houston-area boys April 26-28. The auditions are opened to boys’ ages 8-12, with a treble voice that is unchanged, and

Challenger Baseball Team Takes Field with St. John’s, Bellaire Buddies

After a break for Easter/Passover weekend, the Challenger Baseball teams took to the field for Game 3 of the 2012 season. With cloudy skies, the rain held off so

Cool pool opening at Colonial