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More Information Released About Rec. Center Graffiti Incident
More information has been released about a recent graffiti incident at the West U Recreation Center. West U police was called to the Rec. Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15 around 3:39 p.m. because someone had spray painted graffiti on a …
West U Elementary Will Lose Magnet Program and $273,562
UPDATED
West University Elementary School’s magnet program will be eliminated next school year, which will cost the school $273,562 in funding.
West U Elementary is one of
Be on the Lookout for Your New Recycling Information Packet
West U residents can expect to receive a packet from the city in the coming days with information about changes to recycling pickup.
[caption id="attachment_47344" align="alignright" width="285"]New Recycling Pickup Days Start Nov. 4
UPDATED
West U will be implementing new curbside recycling pickup days throughout the city starting Nov. 4. The restructuring of these routes will maximize service efficiency and reduce
Meet Your Newest West U Board Members, Commissioners
The West U City Council officially appointed its newest members to the city’s boards and commissions after interviewing 29 new applicants who were interested in serving.
The
West U Council Adopts 2014 Budget, Cuts Tax Rate
The West U City Council has adopted its 2014 budget and a tax rate of $.037400 per $100 value. The adopted rate is a reduction of $.00011
Perks of West U: City Gives Residents Free Trees
West U offers many services to its residents but one of the perks of living in the city is that every year the city gives away free
Poll: How Much Are You Willing to Pay to Recycle Yard Waste?
West U just raised solid waste fees and may be asking residents to pay an additional fee to recycle yard waste in the coming months.
PLEASE TAKE THEUPDATED: Recycling Center’s Fate in the Hands of City Council
The time has come for the city to decide if it will close its recycling center.
The West U City Council will decide next week whether or
West U Looking for Resident Input on Proposed Budget
The West U City Council will hold a public hearing next week to hear comments for or against the city’s proposed 2014 budget.
The budget public hearing
West U Resident Helps Police Nab Homeless Burglar
A West U resident helped police nab a homeless man who was burglarizing a home on Bissonnet over the weekend. The resident called police on Sunday, Sept. 8 around
Masked Gunmen Rob West U Verizon Store
West U police are investigating another recent armed robbery. Police were called to the Verizon Wireless store, 5310 Kirby, on Friday, Aug. 30 around noon for a robbery in
$60 Ends Sidewalk Parking Saga
Despite asking for a jury trial for parking on the sidewalk, a West U resident has resolved the issue by simply paying the fine.
[caption id="attachment_45159" align="alignright" width="285"]West U Residents to Decide Length of Term Limits
West U residents will decide the outcome of six changes to the city’s charter when they go to the polls Nov. 5.
The West U City Council
