Today’s West University Place municipal election is over. And the likely new mayor pro-tem is tonight’s elected city councilmember Kevin Trautner. This is because he was the top vote-getter in an otherwise uncontested West University Place City Council election. And the receiver of the most votes historically receives this honorific title of mayor pro-tem by a vote of the … [Read more...] about WEST U ELECTION RESULTS: Trautner mayor pro-tem, amendments to city constitution pass
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WEST U: amendments to the municipal constitution on Saturday’s ballot
The West University Place municipal election is on May 4. The only disputed issues are how to vote on four proposed amendments to the West University Place City Charter, the equivalent of our municipal constitution. The mayor and city council races are uncontested. However, the council candidate with the most votes is traditionally selected as the mayor pro-tem. For … [Read more...] about WEST U: amendments to the municipal constitution on Saturday’s ballot
West U Parks: Learn the garden-enriching, environment-friendly ‘miracle’ of composting
Practical tips on creating compost from kitchen scraps and yard waste will be offered Saturday (May 4) at a training course in West University — but registration is required. West U resident Steve Stelzer, who has composted in his backyard for 15 years, will lead the course from 9-11 a.m. at the West University Recreation Center, 4210 Bellaire Blvd. There is no cost to West … [Read more...] about West U Parks: Learn the garden-enriching, environment-friendly ‘miracle’ of composting
Hop on over to egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit
Youngsters will get an early and very personal visit from the Easter Bunny Saturday morning (April 20) at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd. West University Baptist/Crosspoint Church are sponsoring a free egg hunt and Easter Bunny appearance along with carnival-style games, face painting, bounce houses, crafts and more from 10 a.m.-noon. Food will be available for purchase … [Read more...] about Hop on over to egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit
Finally! Maybe? Bissonnet street/drainage project reportedly nearing completion
After nearly three years, the Bissonnet Street improvement project may be coming to an end. “Crews on Bissonnet Street will be very busy the next few weeks as they complete the street improvement project,” according to a statement Monday (April 15) from the Upper Kirby District, a management district that has been managing the work. Over the next two weeks, the … [Read more...] about Finally! Maybe? Bissonnet street/drainage project reportedly nearing completion