West University police — alarmed at what they say are “multiple forgery cases” — issued a new warning Thursday (Oct. 21) about “mailbox phishing” from outside boxes at two nearby post offices and asked residents to think about changing their mailing and banking routines. Targets have been the U.S. Postal Services boxes outside the Weslayan substation in the 5300 block … [Read more...] about West U police warn again about ‘mailbox phishing’ theft of checks, credit cards
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UPDATE: West U city facilities phone service restored
UPDATE: The city of West University said its phone service was restored late Monday afternoon. The city of West University reported Monday morning (Oct. 18) that its phone lines are down — but 911 emergency service is still functioning. The problem is being addressed, and a notice will be posted on the city website, westutx.gov, when it is resolved, according to a … [Read more...] about UPDATE: West U city facilities phone service restored
With signs going up, West U gets ready to lower speed limit city-wide
West University is about to sprout more than 100 new poles with speed limit signs, as it prepares to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 in most areas of the city. The installation will begin in November and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with enforcement starting in January. Exceptions to the 25 mph limit will be Buffalo Speedway, which will … [Read more...] about With signs going up, West U gets ready to lower speed limit city-wide
Plan for 2 chaotic weekends: Construction will close 69 interchange at West Loop
The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will shut down all lanes of the Southwest Freeway (69) at the West Loop (610) in both directions and close a number of connectors, exit and entrance ramps starting at 9 tonight (Friday, Sept. 24) and lasting through 5 a.m. Monday — and will repeat the closing next weekend. It’s all part of a $259 million, multi-year construction … [Read more...] about Plan for 2 chaotic weekends: Construction will close 69 interchange at West Loop
As tropical storm nears, West U closes down offices, non-emergency services
West U is cutting back to essential services only as it prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas — closing city facilities Monday afternoon (Sept. 13) through Tuesday, suspending trash and yard waste collections, and postponing Monday night’s City Council meeting for a week. The shutdown will start at 2 p.m. Monday. Residents are reminded not to place any waste curbside … [Read more...] about As tropical storm nears, West U closes down offices, non-emergency services