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A 29-year-old West U resident was cited for theft on Aug. 17 after trying to steal from Radio Shack, 5804 Kirby.
The resident was caught by Radio Shack staff as he was trying to steal electronic repair equipment, police said.
The man, whose name was not released, was asked to leave the store.
As he was backing out [...]

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2010 season with a 15-8 opening game victory over rival St. Michael’s Catholic School on Aug. 27.
Head coach is Ivory Young.  He is assisted by offensive coordinator Cravon Rogers; defensive coordinator Scott Muckelroy; strength and conditioning coach Marion Jones; assistant line coach Marvin Love; [...]

West U police arrested a 24-year-old San Antonio resident on Aug. 19 for public intoxication.
Dan Huges III was observed by police around 12 a.m. with his headlights on, stopped in a moving lane of traffic in the 6300 block of Wakeforest.
When the officer approached Huges vehicle, he was found slouched over in the driver’s seat [...]

September brings a slew of activities offered by the Senior Center in West University Place for seniors 55 and older.
Every Tuesday this month at 10 a.m., learn how to play Mah Jongg. This class is designed for beginners to learn this complex and historic 2000 year-old gam. $60
On Sept. 10, join resident Ann Hornbeak as [...]

Nick Caledonia, a 20-year-old West U resident, was recently named NCAA Division 1 Academic All American for his academic record as a tennis player at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Caledonia is a 2008 graduate of Episcopal High School and was ranked nationally as a high school player before signing to play Division I tennis and at UCSB. He is in [...]

At a school board meeting on Aug. 26, HISD Board Trustees approved a vendor award to Magnet Schools of America to conduct an external audit of HISD’s magnet program.
“This district and our board are strong proponents of school choice, but we need to take a hard look at what our magnet schools [...]

West U police responded to a one-car rollover in the 5600 block of Wesleyan on Aug. 20.
According to reports, Jonathan Moore, a 26-year-old Houston resident, hit a light pole around 10:40 p.m., causing his ’94 Honda to roll completely over.
When police arrived, Moore and his passenger, a 30-year-old Houston resident, were out of the vehicle.
Moore’s [...]

The Harris County Appraisal Review Board is accepting applications from residents interested in service on the board beginning in January 2011.
The review board hears property owner protests about appraised value, exemption denials and other appraisal district related matters.
ARB members sit in panels of three to conduct protest hearings, most of which are during the summer [...]

A 2008 black Hummer was stolen outside of a West U home in the 2700 block of Cason on Aug. 15.
The resident reported to police that he last saw the vehicle at 10 p.m. on Aug. 14 and found it missing in the morning of Aug. 15.
The Hummer was locked and parked on the street [...]

West U police are investigating a sexual assault of a child case involving a family member.
The victim, a 17-year-old Houston resident, was allegedly sexually assaulted by her grandfather, a 59-year-old West U resident.
The assault reportedly occurred when the victim was 6 years old until she was 9 years old, police said.
West U police plan on [...]

The American Heart Association, heart disease survivors, supporters and sponsors gathered for the 2010 Start! Heart Walk kick-off event at Reliant Stadium on Aug. 25 to renew their commitment to step toward a stronger, healthier life while raising funds to fight Houston’s No. 1 health threat, heart disease.
The 2010 Start! Heart Walk, which draws more [...]

Shoppers at Houston Kroger stores can make a donation that will go toward improving the academic advancement of Houston’s public school children.
From now through Sept. 11, all Houston Kroger locations will be collecting donations on behalf of the HISD Foundation. Shoppers can find the specially marked donation canisters in the check-out [...]

A West U resident had a GPS stolen from his vehicle in the 6600 block of Brompton on Aug. 15.
The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the burglary, police said.
On Aug. 16, an unknown person used a resident’s personal information to forge checks.
On Aug. 17, golf clubs were stolen from a garage in the [...]

A discussion over how Matthew’s Market can give away alcohol without a permit has led to questions about the legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
InstantNewsWestU reported a story on Aug. 11 about residents’ concerns over Matthew’s Market reportedly giving away alcohol for a donation. To read the story, click here.
The donation story was the result [...]

Registration is going on now for Fathers & Flashlights, a camp out for children and their dads.
Fathers & Flashlights is sponsored by and benefiting the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. and is for families and residents that are zoned to West University Elementary School.
The fourth annual urban camp out will be held [...]