A rundown business development in the 2700 block of Bissonnet Street in West University — which was the site of a 2016 massage parlor prostitution bust — is about to be transformed into an upscale center more befitting West U, with the old businesses already demolished. The Shoppes of Upper Kirby will feature about 20,000 square feet of space to be built out for “service … [Read more...] about From sketchy to chic: Bissonnet center getting a makeover

Craig Koehl
Free trees, planting advice available from West U Tree Trust
By George Boehme Featured in Essentials Magazine, December 2018 It’s an annual ritual that not only enhances a valuable community asset but property values, as well — and really it’s something anyone can do on their own. West University residents have until Dec. 14 to apply to receive a complimentary tree from the city’s Tree Trust. Homeowners who have adequate growth … [Read more...] about Free trees, planting advice available from West U Tree Trust