By Charlotte Aguilar With nothing but a winter weather emergency on most minds the past week, the close of candidate filing for West University’s May’s municipal election got little attention — but the ballot is going to be a whopper, with 12 residents making a run for office. The two-person race for mayor and 10 candidates seeking four council positions is a stark contract … [Read more...] about West U, you have an election. Meet your 12 (count ‘em, 12) candidates
Susan Sample
Ex-West U mayor seeks to replace Radack
Former West University Mayor Susan Sample is running for Harris County Commissioner’s Court as a Republican, joining candidates in both parties jumping at the chance to replace longtime Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack, who did not file for re-election. Sample served as West U mayor for four years after spending four years as a councilmember and mayor pro tem. She tried … [Read more...] about Ex-West U mayor seeks to replace Radack
West U ready to build its ‘virtual gated’ perimeter for safety
By George Boehme The bad news: West University’s plan to become a virtual gated community with cameras and license plate readers on poles at every entrance/exit to the city is 90 days behind schedule. The good news: The first phase of the ambitious $4.5 million plan should go out to bid within days, a bid awarded by March — with construction covering major … [Read more...] about West U ready to build its ‘virtual gated’ perimeter for safety