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Chevron Houston Marathon to Run Through West U
The Chevron Houston Marathon will be running through West U in January. The West U City Council approved street closures and installation of temporary no parking signs for the race during Monday night’s meeting. The streets within West U that …
Lamar easily lapping the rest of the field in District 20-5A
The horses capable of reaching the finish line first in District 20-5A is quickly dwindling.
That’s because state-ranked and unbeaten thoroughbred Lamar is simply lapping the field.
Their second league
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"]West U Officials Attend 101st Annual TML Conference
West U city officials recently attended the Texas Municipal League’s 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition in Austin. City staff, along with members of the city council, had an opportunity
West U Homeowner Sued by Strip Club
A West University Place homeowner has been sued by a Houston strip club for more than $300,000. James Jay Beckman, listed by the Harris County Appraisal District as the
New Recycling Pickup Days Start Nov. 4
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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
FBI not talking about home searches
For some University Place and Memorial area residents, Friday morning looked more like a movie in their neighborhood than a typical day.
Residents were greeted to the sounds of
FBI, Hazmat units converge on upscale neighborhoods near Rice
Law enforcement officers swooped into upscale neighborhoods near Rice University and Tanglewood Friday, but they aren’t saying why. FBI agents, an HFD Hazmat squad and Houston police are at a
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 THE“ObamaCare” will Cost West U Employees $75,000 in 2014
The Affordable Care Act, popularly referred to as “ObamaCare,” went into effect today, but City of West U employees will not see a difference in their health
It’s Official: West U Recycling Center Closing
With an expected 4-1 vote, West U City Council Thursday night approved a recommendation to close the city’s recycling center in January of 2014.
Mayor Pro Tem SusanPregnant Teens Meet in West U for “LifeLine” Support Group
Jazmynn Lucero found out she was pregnant after moving to Houston in October 2011. She had no close family and had been told by doctors she couldn’t get pregnant. When
