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
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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
DROUGHT ALERT: Bellaire, West U activate voluntary restrictions
With “extreme” to “exceptional” drought conditions declared in southeast Texas, and Houston instituting mandatory restrictions, Bellaire and West University have each activated their own Stage 2 drought plans seeking residents’ voluntary cooperation to conserve water. Bellaire made the announcement Thursday afternoon, and West University issued an alert midday on … [Read more...] about DROUGHT ALERT: Bellaire, West U activate voluntary restrictions
Wanted: 62 West U residents for board, commission appointments
West University Place has extended the deadline until Sept. 8 for residents to apply to serve a two-year term on one of the city’s boards and commissions — with a total of 62 positions open. They range from hands-on boards advising City Council on matters of parks and recreation, recycling and solid waste, and senior services, to two panels reviewing zoning matters, and one … [Read more...] about Wanted: 62 West U residents for board, commission appointments
‘Exactly the resolution we were hoping for’: Missing West U man reportedly found alive
By Charlotte Aguilar Brett Detamore, the West University man whose disappearance last week set the community on edge, has reportedly been found alive and “taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation and treatment.” The announcement came overnight (Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27) in a Facebook post from Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, who said he had been with … [Read more...] about ‘Exactly the resolution we were hoping for’: Missing West U man reportedly found alive