After nearly two years as a major construction zone, all lanes of Buffalo Speedway through West University Place will open on Friday (Feb. 17). The city made the announcement Thursday, and indicated that crews would likely be going through the punch list of final details into April. The $32.2 million project took about five years to plan and fund, with intensive public … [Read more...] about Return to normal: West U will open all of Buffalo Speedway Friday
Bellaire Government
It’s Sample vs. Barnes in West U mayor’s race — but only 2 of 4 council seats have candidates
By Charlotte Aguilar West University’s election became a contest Thursday when Mayor Susan Sample drew an opponent for re-election on May 6 — two-term Councilman John Barnes. Sample was the first to get her paperwork in when the filing period for mayor and all four council seats opened two weeks ago, with Councilmember John Montgomery, who has been serving as Mayor Pro Tem, … [Read more...] about It’s Sample vs. Barnes in West U mayor’s race — but only 2 of 4 council seats have candidates
Eye on West U: Forward thinking on water resiliency pays off in current crisis
By John Barnes As West U residents may be aware, the city of Houston (COH) lost power to its East Water Purification Plant at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday (Nov. 27). As a result, pressure in Houston’s main water system dropped below the required minimum of 20 pounds per square inch (PSI) mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (the 20 PSI minimum is the … [Read more...] about Eye on West U: Forward thinking on water resiliency pays off in current crisis
Everything voters should know about casting ballots in West U, Bellaire (and nearby) on Nov. 8
High-profile state and county elections and the fight to control Congress will be decided Nov. 8. That includes hard-fought races for Texas governor and Harris County judge, as well as judicial offices that have become a focus of attention with crime and punishment emerging as a major issue. For those who haven’t voted early (through Nov. 4) or by mail, polls will be open on … [Read more...] about Everything voters should know about casting ballots in West U, Bellaire (and nearby) on Nov. 8
From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment
Whenever Houston ISD representatives come before Bellaire’s resident-driven boards and commissions, their discomfort is palpable. That’s understandable. Bellaire’s and West University’s are the only of their nearly 200 campuses and other facilities that are outside Houston city limits and jurisdiction. Houston, where there’s no zoning. It’s small wonder that of the 40 schools … [Read more...] about From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment