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

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West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
Starting Thursday (May 20), visitors to West University city facilities will no longer have to wear face masks. The city made the announcement Wednesday night, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order preventing government entities from issuing and enforcing mask mandates. Still, the city is encouraging residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
West U residents can recycle paper, electronics, mattresses today
The city of West University will hold one of its semi-annual paper-shredding, and recycling events for e-waste and mattresses today (May 1) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Public Works facility, 3826 Milton St. Participants will need to show identification proving they are residents of West U. For the paper shredding, there is a limit of five banker boxes per household, and … [Read more...] about West U residents can recycle paper, electronics, mattresses today
West U will still require masks in city facilities
Despite the governor’s lifting of a mandate to wear masks as protection against COVID-19, the city of West University announced Monday (March 8) it will continue to require anyone entering city facilities to be wearing a face covering. The announcement said the decision is “in accordance with guidance from local health officials and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to … [Read more...] about West U will still require masks in city facilities
West U officials: ‘We are almost in the clear’
After one last blast of sub-freezing temperatures tonight (Thursday, Feb. 18), West University city officials will reopen most city facilities and services Friday, saying “we are almost in the clear.” West U’s water system is operating normally, and “a majority” of residents have power, according to the update issued midday Thursday. The city will close the drop-in … [Read more...] about West U officials: ‘We are almost in the clear’