West Houston News

For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: The County Connection: Time is Running Out

We got lucky, but we also did everything right as a community. As Tropical Storm Laura travelled through the gulf, our team was data-driven, relying on projected storm surge data from the National Weather Service’s Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model, traffic patterns, and evacuation timelines to guide our decisions

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Construction Crews Installed New Mast Arms

Construction crews have installed the first of several new mast arms that will be put up at intersections on Westheimer Road.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Pre-K Enrollment Open Now

Have you registered your 3- or 4-year-old for #HISD pre-K?

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Virtual Silver Sleuth Program

Register for this virtual Silver Sleuth Program presentation that focuses on educating older adults about schemes and fraud.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Museum of Fine Arts Houston Presents Online Exhibit Featuring HISD Students

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston recently released an online photography exhibition featuring works from HISD Class of 2020 graduating seniors created during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Chief’s Citywide P.I.P. Meeting: The Dangers of the Internet

Are your children really safe from home during the COVID-19 pandemic?

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Has Three Upcoming Blood Drives In Westchase District

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has three upcoming blood drives in the Westchase District area in September. T

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: City Offices Closed for Labor Day - Monday, September 7

In recognition of Labor Day, all City offices will be closed Monday, September 7.

HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL: Rescheduled Laptop PickUp Or Tech Issues

If you have not filled out the PowerUp Forms, we will have them on hand or you can fill out here.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Utilizes Highway Billboards To Promote District’s Reopening Plan

HISD is hitting the highways around the city to promote the district’s Reconnect Safely, Return Strong reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Colonial Pool Schedule Change

Colonial Pool schedule change starting August 24.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: HWCOC Leader Keeps Organization Focused Despite COVID Disruption

Like all member-based organizations that serve businesses and the community around the nation, the Houston West Chamber of Commerce (HWCOC) had to adapt.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Seeking Election Centers

You can play an important role in the upcoming election by providing a space in your community for people to vote.

MEMORIAL SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD: Greg Travis Counting On You For 2020 Census

NOW is the time to take a STAND.

SPRING BRANCH DISTRICT: Watson Explosion Virtual Town Hall – Wednesday, Aug. 19

Council Member Peck in partnership with Memorial Assistance Ministries is hosting a virtual town hall meeting with District A on Wednesday, August 19th at 6:00 PM, regarding the Waston explosion that happened on January 24, 2020.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Sam Houston MSTC Teacher Named Finalist For National Award in Career and Technical Education

Sam Houston MSTC Plumbing and Pipes Trades teacher Raul Ortega has been named one of 50 finalists from across the nation for the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT: Global Experiences Shape Officer’s Career Track

You could say Ana Bertens was worlds away before joining the Houston Police Department

CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE : Honey Bee Awareness Day