With great fanfare, Santa Claus will begin his five-night tour of Bellaire neighborhoods tonight (Monday, Dec. 11), with a visit to the southeast quadrant of the city. The annual “Santa Sightings” bring the jolly man throughout Bellaire on a city emergency vehicle with a police escort, sirens sounding, horns tooting, lights flashing, from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through … [Read more...] about Get ready for Santa Sightings in Bellaire neighborhoods
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West U to flip the switch on holiday season with tree lighting ceremony
West University Place will hold its 35th annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities this evening (Dec. 4) from 5:30-7 in Friends Park, 6104 Auden St. Winners in the three age divisions of the city’s yearly holiday coloring contest for youngsters will be announced and will join Mayor Susan Sample to flip the switch to light the robust community tree, which overlooks a high … [Read more...] about West U to flip the switch on holiday season with tree lighting ceremony
West U to host recycling dropoff — everything from paper to the kitchen sink
West University will host one of its semi-annual recycling dropoffs for residents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (Nov. 4), accepting a variety of large and small hard-to-recycle items. The event will be held at the Public Works Administration Office, 3826 Milton St., with the drive-up approach from the intersection of College Street and University Boulevard. Only residents will … [Read more...] about West U to host recycling dropoff — everything from paper to the kitchen sink
Ready, set, apply for West U Citizens Academy
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. today for West University Place’s wildly popular Citizens Academy, to discover the inner workings of the city and its government. There are only 12 slots available on a first-come basis for the free six-week program. Participants visit and take part in hands-on activities at city departments in two-hour sessions on Thursday evenings starting … [Read more...] about Ready, set, apply for West U Citizens Academy
West U Rec Center closing for maintenance next week
All facilities at the West University Place Recreation Center will be closed Aug. 27-Sept. 4 for annual maintenance. Staff will be available at Colonial Park Pool, 4130 Byron St., during that period, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, for routine business. They will also be reachable by phone at 713-662-7420 or 713-662-7460. Based on a news release from the city of West … [Read more...] about West U Rec Center closing for maintenance next week