James “Jamey” Rootes, a West University resident who served for nearly two decades as president of the Houston Texans, died Sunday at the age of 56. His wife, Melissa, said in a statement that he had been battling mental health issues, and gave out the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255. He is also survived by his children, Chris and … [Read more...] about West U resident, sports exec Jamey Rootes is dead at 56
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Jill Egan Interiors opens new Rice Village studio/showroom
Jill Egan’s path to her own interior design business started in classrooms at West University Elementary and River Oaks Baptist schools, where she taught math. Her love of design led her to a job with a leading upholsterer. At the same time she worked as a design assistant for an interior firm’s showroom as an entry into the world of antiques buying, traveling to Europe to … [Read more...] about Jill Egan Interiors opens new Rice Village studio/showroom
Scenthound looks after dogs’ grooming, well-being
Scenthound — which offers both routine grooming and wellness-focused dog care — has opened its first Houston location, at 4850 Beechnut St. in Meyerland Court, across from Meyerland Plaza. The franchise offers month-to-month membership plans starting at $35 that include essential hygiene services, with 25 percent discounts on all additional services and products. Trained … [Read more...] about Scenthound looks after dogs’ grooming, well-being
Local housing sales cool as summer heats up
June saw record temperatures in the area but a definite cooling of the local housing market, with West University showing a near 35 percent year-over-year decline in sales for the month, and Bellaire dipping nearly 17 percent. Prices held steady though, with average sales continuing in the seven figures, according to the breakdown provided monthly to Essentials by the Houston … [Read more...] about Local housing sales cool as summer heats up
West U to hold town hall on major eastside drainage project
With one major infrastructure project winding down — and the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey looming as a reminder — West University Place is about to seek public input on the first part of a two-phase package addressing critical drainage needs throughout the city. A public town hall meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Community Building, 6104 Auden … [Read more...] about West U to hold town hall on major eastside drainage project