Friday 18 October 2013

All posts by Sara Barbatano

West U Installs New Wayfinding Signage

West U residents may notice some new signs around the city. The City of West U has installed new wayfinding signage around city hall and the community building to help residents find what they are looking for. Residents driving on …

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Armed Teens Rob West U Radio Shack

Two armed teenagers robbed West U’s Radio Shack this week.

Police were called to the store, located at 5804 Kirby Dr., on Wednesday, Aug. 14 around 8:17

CNNMoney Names West U ‘Top-earning Town’

West University Place has earned a top spot on CNNMoney’s Best Places to Live list of “top-earning towns.”

West U claimed the eighth spot on a list

Mayor and Former Mayor Spar Over Charter Election

The West U City Council will be asking residents to vote on proposed changes to the city charter in November despite differing viewpoints from two West U

Dog Found on Rice Boulevard Reunited with Owner

A dog that was found wandering on Rice Boulevard on Friday has been reunited with its owner. InstantNewsWestU.com saw the dog walking by itself in the

Black Lab Found Wandering in West U

A black lab was found in West U this weekend. The dog is an unneutered older male and was wearing a shock collar. The dog is currently

West U Council Set to Consider Extending Term Limits

The West U City Council may decide Monday night to put revisions to the city charter up to voters in November, which may include extending council term

This Wednesday: Charter Review Committee Holding Public Hearing

The City of West U Charter Review Committee is holding a public hearing on Wednesday to hear comments for and against proposed amendments to the city’s charter. The public

West U Resident Demands Jury Trial for Parking Violation

A West U resident has requested that a jury of her peers decide the outcome of a municipal citation for parking on a sidewalk.

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West U Elementary Gets More Temporary Classrooms

West University Elementary School is adding more temporary buildings to their campus in preparation for the upcoming school year.

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West U Council Sets 2013-2015 Goals

The West U City Council has set its goals for 2013-2015 with detention once again topping their list of priorities. In addition to completing the College Avenue/Bellaire Blvd. Drainage

West U Child Porn Suspect Hangs Himself

The day before he was due back in court facing child pornography charges, a West U resident hanged himself in his home.

Dr. Robert Kolimas, a West

Massage Parlor in Compliance After City Sweeps Commercial Businesses

A West U business that was cited for violations after being investigated for prostitution has been found in compliance.

Code Enforcement Officer Daniel Paripovich recently conducted a

West U Changing Recycling Pickup Days

The West U City Council has given the public works department their blessing to implement new curbside recycling pickup days throughout the city.

In a presentation to

West U Celebrates the Fourth of July

  The City of West U celebrated Independence Day with a bike parade and pool party at Colonial Park Pool on July 4. Hundreds of residents lined