Registration will begin at 8 a.m. today for West University Place’s wildly popular Citizens Academy, to discover the inner workings of the city and its government. There are only 12 slots available on a first-come basis for the free six-week program. Participants visit and take part in hands-on activities at city departments in two-hour sessions on Thursday evenings starting … [Read more...] about Ready, set, apply for West U Citizens Academy
West U Rec Center closing for maintenance next week
All facilities at the West University Place Recreation Center will be closed Aug. 27-Sept. 4 for annual maintenance. Staff will be available at Colonial Park Pool, 4130 Byron St., during that period, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, for routine business. They will also be reachable by phone at 713-662-7420 or 713-662-7460. Based on a news release from the city of West … [Read more...] about West U Rec Center closing for maintenance next week
DROUGHT ALERT: Bellaire, West U activate voluntary restrictions
With “extreme” to “exceptional” drought conditions declared in southeast Texas, and Houston instituting mandatory restrictions, Bellaire and West University have each activated their own Stage 2 drought plans seeking residents’ voluntary cooperation to conserve water. Bellaire made the announcement Thursday afternoon, and West University issued an alert midday on … [Read more...] about DROUGHT ALERT: Bellaire, West U activate voluntary restrictions
Bellaire council OKs special election to pave way for sale of former landfill
By Charlotte Aguilar There’s no deal on the table yet, but Bellaire City Council voted unanimously Monday night to call a special election Nov. 7 — in conjunction with the general election for mayor and three City Council seats — for voters to authorize the sale of the city’s former landfill, located in far southwest Houston. Known as Ruffino Hills, Bellaire owns about 70 … [Read more...] about Bellaire council OKs special election to pave way for sale of former landfill
3 file to run for Bellaire mayor, 3 for council seats
By Charlotte Aguilar It’s been 10 years since Bellaire has had a fiercely contested mayor’s race, but the city looks to be in for one this year, with three candidates — all attorneys — formally submitting their paperwork at City Hall and nearly two weeks left in the filing period. In the running so far are: Gus Pappas, former two-term councilmember and mayor pro tem … [Read more...] about 3 file to run for Bellaire mayor, 3 for council seats