Friday 18 May 2012

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West U Police Sergeant Demoted after Internal Investigation

A West U police sergeant has been demoted by his own department after an internal investigation found that he had violated his “job description.” Officer John Guerra was arrested by the West U Police Department in April and charged with …

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FBI looking for lone suspect behind white-powder letters

The person who sent envelopes containing white powder to schools in Houston last week may be behind similar activities in Northeast Texas and a nationwide rash of almost

Goode Company Seafood plans to expand next year

It had been a while since Dad and I’d had the mesquite grilled Gulf Coast shrimp at Goode Company Seafood on Westpark Drive so after some errands

West U to Discuss On-Street Parking Problems in June

The West U City Council is expected to hold a public workshop in June to discuss on-street parking issues. The city held three town hall meetings in April to

West U City Council Signs Off on Permitting Alcohol at City Events

West U residents will be able to bring their own alcoholic drinks to the upcoming Party on the Patio Concert Series in June, following approval from city council

Berry youngsters’ suit blames minivan design for parents’ deaths, their injuries

Gas Prices Down Again, Now Average $3.63 in West U Area

Average retail gasoline prices in the West U area have fallen again, this time by 5.8 in the past week. As of yesterday, the average price for a gallon

West U Finally Finds Buyer for Controversial Marlowe Street Lot

After years of sitting stagnant on the market, the City of West U has finally accepted an offer to sell the vacant lot at 3936 Marlowe. [caption id="attachment_32154" align="alignright"

Small City Mayors Urge METRO to Continue General Mobility Funding

UPDATED The METRO Board of Directors has heard from several of the transit authority’s multi-city mayors who are at risk of losing mobility funding for road construction projects in

Bellaire’s Condit becomes 3rd HISD elementary to receive suspicious envelope

HISD campuses put on alert after white powder mailings found at 2 elementaries

West U’s April sales tax revenues down nearly 10 percent over last year

Good news: King-sized kitty slimming down, doing well at West U area vet clinic

These days, Tiny Tim -- the once-35.4-pound feline who was rescued from the city animal shelter after he was abandoned in December -- is still a little rotund,

Houston Express Soccer Club Aims to Develop Well-Rounded Teams, Players

For the past 30 years, the Houston Express Soccer Club has been working to develop well-rounded teams and players no matter what the skill level or how competitive

Bellaire, West U Fire Departments Respond to Fire at Pin Oak Middle School

The Bellaire and West U Fire Departments recently helped extinguish a fire at Pin Oak Middle School. The Bellaire Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm at the