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West U Area Under Wind Advisory Until Noon, Severe Storms Possible
The West U area has been placed under a wind advisory until noon today by the National Weather Service. Southeast winds with speeds of 20 – 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph are possible through late morning. Drivers …
BOYS BASKETBALL: No. 11 Strake Jesuit holds on for sweep of Seven Lakes
The Seven Lakes boys basketball team was determined to keep coming after Strake Jesuit. Even on the Crusaders' home floor, even down by double digits early, even as
Heavy Rain in Forecast, Flood Control District Urges Residents to Be Prepared
With the weather forecast predicting potentially heavy rainstorms today and continuing into Wednesday, the Harris County Flood Control District is reminding residents that the area’s flat topography always
West U Showcases Improvements to City Hall with Community Open House
The City of West U celebrated the recent improvements to its municipal building on Monday night with an open house showcasing the renovations. [caption id="attachment_27834" align="alignright" width="285" caption="IT Director
BASKETBALL: Pivotal matches set in District 19-5A
The inside track to the league championship and final playoff spot could be set in District 19-5A tonight as part of a four-game slate. No. 11 Strake Jesuit
Davis Recognizes West U for Number One Rank in Quality of Life Study
The City of West U was recognized Monday night by State Rep. Sarah Davis for ranking number one in the Houston Business Journals’ On Numbers quality
West U Gas Prices Up Another 3.6 Cents, Current Average at $3.24 per Gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in West U have risen 3.6 cents in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon as of yesterday. The local price compares with the national
West U May Soon be Offering Alcoholic Beverages at City Events
West U residents may be able to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at the city’s Music Under the Stars Outdoor Classical Concert Series in April. The West U City
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Rice sprints past Southern Miss to even C-USA mark
The Rice women's basketball team recorded its second-largest margin of victory this season with a 72-43 rout of visiting Conference USA foe Southern Miss, Sunday at Tudor
Lamar, Bellaire split swimming dual meet
In what could serve as a District 20-5A championship preview Lamar and Bellaire split a dual meet Thursday. The Lady Cardinals edged Lamar 159-155 in the girls race
Athletes in action: Men’s basketball
These college athletes, all with local high-school ties, are scheduled to compete this week in the following
HS boys basketball: Lamar defeats Chavez
Lamar edged Chavez 40-37 in boys high school basketball action on Saturday, in a District 20-5A
Bellaire police warn residents to be vigilant after 2 armed robberies
Bellaire police have warned residents to be on alert after two armed robberies in less than a week in which a resident was stabbed and a cab driver shot --
West U Resident Richard Schechter Sworn in for Second Term on HCC Board
West U resident Richard Schechter was sworn in Thursday for his second term on the Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District V. [caption id="attachment_27655" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Richard Schechter"]
West U Rotary Club Members Help Raise Money for Polio Eradication
Despite a sagging global economy, Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more than $200 million in new funding for polio eradication. The fundraising milestone, announced Wednesday
