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 campaign reports show influence of PAC spending, political consultants — with gaps
Despite campaign contributions by both, only one of two West University political action committees filed the legally required “eight-day before election” Texas spending report due Friday — and mayoral candidate Susan Sample was missing a $5,000 contribution on her report that one PAC declared it had made to support her. With a week to the election for mayor and all four … [Read more...] about West U campaign reports show influence of PAC spending, political consultants — with gaps
Here’s how to access Essentials/Instant News West U council candidates’ Zoom forum tonight, last night’s mayoral session
It’s one down, one to go in West University’s Zoom candidate forums sponsored by Essentials Magazine/InstantNews. The two mayoral hopefuls — incumbent Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Trautner and former Mayor Susan Sample — faced off Wednesday night, and tonight, starting at 7 p.m., the nine candidates for four City Council positions will answer questions posed by voters … [Read more...] about Here’s how to access Essentials/Instant News West U council candidates’ Zoom forum tonight, last night’s mayoral session
Youth sports are supposed to be “all about the kids”
By West University Place Mayor Bob Higley Unfortunately, the adults who run those youth sports have made it all about them – and your money. West U is well-known for its commitment to our families and to our kids. Generations of families have raised their children here in our little jewel of a city – many now moving “back home” to do so. Youth sports are a big … [Read more...] about Youth sports are supposed to be “all about the kids”