By George Boehme West University Place City Council agreed Thursday night (May 6) to restore the $125,000 annual funding for youth sports that had become the focal point of the May 1 municipal election. At a special meeting called by outgoing Mayor Bob Higley, the majority of the councilors said they viewed the election as a referendum on an annual taxpayer … [Read more...] about City Council votes to restore youth sports funding
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Tonight’s West U council meeting on youth sports: My thoughts
By George Boehme Several dozen people have contacted me to ask about the purpose of tonight’s special meeting of the West University Place City Council. It is on ZOOM and starts at 6 p.m. To attend the meeting by telephone, call 346-248-7799, or you can join via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86232054858. The meeting ID number is 862 3205 4858. The only agenda item is … [Read more...] about Tonight’s West U council meeting on youth sports: My thoughts
West U will start s-l-o-w reopening of city buildings, rec center and programs Monday
With greatly reduced capacity, West University Place will begin reopening municipal buildings and recreational facilities and programs Monday (June 1) and is working to have everything in place to open Colonial Park Pool on June 8. Most activities will require reservations for blocks of time, which are available online at westutx.gov/reg or by calling 713-662-7420 during … [Read more...] about West U will start s-l-o-w reopening of city buildings, rec center and programs Monday
West University park to close for facelift
Whitt Johnson Park will shut down for two months beginning September 3. Children who visit the refurbished park will have some new playground equipment to enjoy. Updates include the replacement of an aging playground unit with a modern rotating climber, a standalone spinner, stepping pods, and a balance challenge. The existing treehouse will be equipped with ADA access … [Read more...] about West University park to close for facelift
TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping
West University Place will continue its public conversation about the future of beehives in the city at a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (July 10) in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 3800 University Blvd. — in anticipation of possible City Council action on the matter on July 22. Harrison Rogers, a Texas Certified Master Beekeeper and area director of … [Read more...] about TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping