West Houston News

On Tuesday, April 13, the City of Houston announced that it has opened its testing up to anyone who wants a test regardless of symptoms or demographics.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: College Board Updates Online AP Exam Schedule

The College Board last week announced that due to nationwide school closures, students will have access to remote-learning activities and the option to take a 45-minute exam online.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: HREDA, GHP Spur Into Action to Promote SBA Resources

Westchase District continues to find helpful information to share with small business during the COVID-19 crisis.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: A Message from Police Chief Ken Walker

For some time now the West U Police Department has been listing on our web site persons arrested in West U, and their usually lengthy criminal histories

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Announce The 2020 Valedictorians And Salutatorians

HISD is proud to announce the 2020 valedictorians and salutatorians from each of the district’s high school!

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Harris County Small Business Loans for Economic Assistance Program

In partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County has established a $10 million-backed loan program to help area small businesses economically impacted by COVID-19 stay open and meet necessary operating expenses.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Pre-K Application Process Transitions To Online Only

Due to the districtwide closure and current restrictions involving social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the application process for pre-K is now online only.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Churches Host Easter Sunday Services Online

It’s Holy Week. How we worship on Easter Sunday will be different because social and public gatherings are on hold.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: No Trash, Recycling And Yard Waste Collection On Friday April 10, 2020

In observance of Good Friday, there will be NO trash, recycle and yard waste collection on Friday April 10, 2020.

HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL: Upcoming Live Virtual Events

If you have 8th-grade students now who will be attending Heights in the fall, we will hold 3 different virtual meetings to walk ourfuture bulldogs through their freshman course selection sheets

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: PPE Program to Meet Needs of City Essential Staff

Due to the critical nature of these items, the city is only able to accept items that have not been opened or used.

MEMORIAL SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD: Fill out your Census 2020 Form At Home

Hope you are doing well during this time of Stay Home Work Safe order

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: 23rd Annual Corporate Challenge KO’d by Coronavirus

For the first time in its 23 year history, the Westchase District’s Corporate Challenge has been cancelled.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Don't Fall For The Scam

Don't Fall for the Scam!: The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Students Adjust To New Reality Of Distance Learning

Earlier this week, the district launched HISD @ H.O.M.E. (Home-based Online Mobile Education), a distance learning plan, and students at all levels of education are transitioning from physical to virtual classrooms.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Parks Are Open But Practice Social Distancing

Parks are open, but when you're getting out of the house and enjoying the outdoors, protect everyone's health and safety with social distancing.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Food Distribution Efforts Reach Nearly 40,000 Families

In a matter of eight days, the food distribution sites operated by the Houston Independent School District in partnership with the Houston Food Bank assisted nearly 40,000 families.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Feeling Cooped Up Lately? Hit the Trails

Now is an important time to stretch, relax and discover while you reconnect with nature and fitness.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Update from Harris County Regarding COVID-19 Testing Sites