West Houston News

Less than a year ago, 60 ninth- and 10th-grade boys walked across Worthing High School’s cafeteria stage, signifying their acceptance into the inaugural class of HISD’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: The County Connection: It’s Time to Stay Home

Last week, a member of my staff tested positive for COVID-19 and is, thankfully, recovering at home

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Farmers Market: Farmtastic

If you are headed to the Westchase District Farmers Market tomorrow, bring the kids for Farmtastic while you shop

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Door-to-Door Scams

Scammers may disguise themselves as representing a city official or private company in order to gain information or access to your home.

HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL: HHS 2020-2021 Campus Registration Postponed

Please be advised that HHS 2020-2021 campus registration has been postponed.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Reaffirms Voter Safety at the Polls

Harris County recently entered the Level 1 threat level under the County’s new emergency response system due to a surge in confirmed cases of COVID-19.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Delayed Opening For Four Schools Being Rebuilt Due To Damage From Hurricane Harvey

The four elementary schools being rebuilt as a result of Hurricane Harvey are now scheduled to open in August 2020 — a three-month delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Quillian Center Camps Open for Summer Fun

For 36 years, Quillian has offered summer camps, giving kids exceptional opportunities during the summer, while their parents go to work knowing their children are playing and having fun in a safe environment.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Independence Day Observed

In observance of Independence Day all City Offices will be closed and there will be no solid waste services on Friday, July 3.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: No Trash, Recycling And Yard Waste Collection On Friday July 3, 2020

In observance of Independence Day, there will be NO trash, recycle and yard waste collection on Friday July 3, 2020.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Wraparound Services Virtual Recruitment Fair

HISD's Wraparound team is hosting a virtual Recruitment Information Session tomorrow from 12 - 1 p.m.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Flash Flood Watch

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the afternoon, but then a line of strong thunderstorms will develop this evening and slowly move through the area later this evening

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Westheimer Improvements Underway

It’s a project more than ten years in the making. Construction began in February on Westchase District’s $16 million project to transform Westheimer Road.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Happy Trails To You

Gather the family and come enjoy some fresh air at one of our parks and trails before summer is over.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Construction Continues On 2012 Bond Realignment Projects

Although the Houston Independent School District is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction work has continued on several 2012 Bond realignment projects across the district.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: EIDL & EIDL Advance Portal Reopened

The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance application portal is now open to all eligible small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses impacted by COVID-19.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Senior Celebrations Poignant, Bittersweet For Bellaire HS Grad

When Bellaire High School Senior Madison Olds thinks back on the past three months, she does so with a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Bahn Appetit – It’s Time to Eat

Broth known as pho is one essence of Vietnamese cuisine. Bánh mì, the Vietnamese word for bread, is the other.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Karate Classes Open