The West University Place Fire Department is mourning the loss of its longtime former Fire Chief, Steve Ralls, who passed away over the Labor Day weekend. Chief Ralls began his career as a West U firefighter 1974 and retired as Fire Chief in June 2013. In his 39 years of service, he was a friend, a mentor and a great leader to many that had the opportunity to know him. “Chief … [Read more...] about Former West University Place Fire Chief Passes
West University Place offices closed for Labor Day
West U offices, including the Community Center, will be closed Monday, September 3, in observance Labor Day. All offices will re-open for business at 7:30 am, Tuesday, September 4. City parks, including Colonial Park Pool, will stay open. Please check www.westutx.gov for pool hours. The West U Recreation Center, at 4210 Bellaire Blvd, will open Monday at noon. There will be no … [Read more...] about West University Place offices closed for Labor Day
West U to offer composting class
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into valuable compost. Join West U resident, Steve Stelzer, who has successfully composted in his backyard for 15 years and has facilitated a STAR Master Composter Training course for the City of Houston the past three years. The event is Saturday, September 29 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Scout House at 6108 Edloe. This three-hour course is for … [Read more...] about West U to offer composting class
West U Rec Center closed for Annual Maintenance
The West University Place Recreation Center, at 4210 Bellaire Blvd, will close for annual maintenance on August 25. The Center will resume normal operating schedule at noon on September 3. During the closure, Recreation Center staff will be temporarily relocated to Colonial Park Pool, 4130 Byron, to conduct day-to-day business during the closure week. Customers may call or … [Read more...] about West U Rec Center closed for Annual Maintenance
Local artists will shine at West University Place Art Festival
The City of West University Place Parks & Recreation Department will host their Fifth Annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. The festival, which will be held at the West U Community Center (6104 Auden), features local artists showcasing their skills including handmade sterling and gemstone jewelry, pottery, watercolor and oil paintings, … [Read more...] about Local artists will shine at West University Place Art Festival