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Inside West U’s controversial metal house
Want to cause a ruckus in West University? Start with a metal frame house. Two years ago when resident Jeff Daniel began construction on the aluminum-sided, steel-framed house on Centenary, a few of his neighbors were less than thrilled. As real estate blog …
West U considers change in garage quarters law
West University Place's residents could be allowed to update and build living quarters above their detached garages if City Council passes a proposed zoning change. The council gave preliminary
Sample, Johnson, Yehle and Heathcott Re-Elected to City Council
The complete unofficial results for today’s West U City Council election have Susan Sample, Joan Johnson, Dick Yehle and Ed Heathcott as the top vote getters for city
Election Day is Here: Polls Have Now Closed
West U residents will elect a new mayor and four city council members today. The polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. The five candidates that want
UPDATED: Former Mayor Does Not Support Heathcott for Re-Election
This article has been updated from an earlier version. A former West U mayor has publicly endorsed three of the four current city council members up for re-election on Saturday. Former Mayor
Ashby high-rise gets a new builder
A new builder has been selected for the controversial project commonly known as the Ashby high-rise. Pepper-Lawson Construction LP, the Texas division of Chicago-based Pepper Construction Group LLC, has
Get Out and Vote: Today is Your Last Chance to Vote Early
Today is your last chance to vote early for your new mayor and four city council members. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will be open until
Candidates Report Spending $0 – $3,887 on West U Race
West U City Council candidates have submitted their 8th day before election campaign finance reports, ranging in expenditures of $0 to $3,887. According to the 8th day campaign finance
Southside Place, West U elections Saturday
The cities of Southside Place and West University are holding city council elections on Saturday, May 11.
Residents sue Ashby high-rise developer
The controversial project commonly known as the Ashby high-rise faces another legal challenge. Seven residents who live near the project filed a lawsuit against developer Buckhead Investment Partners in
West U Election: Only a Few Days Left to Vote Early
There are only a few days left to vote early for your new mayor and four city council members. All residents will vote at the West University Place Municipal
Girl Scouts awards more than $30,000 in scholarships to Houston-area teens
The Emerald Circle of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) awarded $30,500 to 25 young women at The Emerald Circle’s annual Gold Award Merit Scholarship presentation
Get Out and Vote for Your New City Council
West U residents have a few more days to vote early to elect a mayor and four city council members. All residents will vote at the West University Place
Turnout Low: West U Voting Easier Than Ever
After slightly more than two days of early voting for the West University City Council Election, only 91 of the 10,379 registered voted have cast their ballots, less
No Line: Vote Early for Your New City Council at City Hall
West U residents can vote early all week to elect a mayor and four city council members. All residents will vote at the West University Place Municipal Building, 3800
