HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayVolume 23, No. 5 May 1996
West University Place Parks and
crate Board
The West University Place Parks and Recreation Board makes recommenda-
tions to the City Council regarding park development and related recreational
issue. The current chair of the Parks Board is Cindy Sparkman. The fifteen
member Board coordinates its work with Mark Mailes, Parks and Recreation
Director.
Several years ago, the City engaged the landscape architectural firm of Tapley
Lunow Associates to develop a master plan for the development of its park
space. The plan is not definitive, but conceptual, and still provides the frame-
work for the development of our parks today. Two years ago, the City elected
to completely refurbish one park per year, rather than to continue the piecemeal
approach of repairing necessary items as they become outdated. Last year,
Milton Street Park was the target. Just before its dedication in January of this
year, Milton Street Park was recognized by American City and County maga-
zine with an Award of Merit for its unique cross-generational theme.
This year, Judson Park, located at the intersection of Judson and Simmons
Streets in the chimney, will be the focus of the Parks Board's work. Recently,
landscape architect and West U resident Lauren Griffith (whose involvement in
the tremendous refurbishment of Herman Park got our attention) was hired to
design a new look for Judson. The Parks Board hopes to complete the project
in early 1997.
The Parks Board is aided in its important work by the fund raising efforts of
the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization
dedicated to raising funds for parks development in West U. The "Friends" are
the movers and shakers behind the annual Park Lover's Ball, which this year
raised $150,000 to fund the Judson Park update. That is right no tax dollars
have been budgeted for this park improvement!
Another project getting the attention of the Parks Board in 1996 is the newly
acquired tract of land at the corner of Rice Boulevard and Auden, across from
the Community Building. This property was purchased to create a green belt
and pocket park to service citizens utilizing the athletic fields as well as the
Community building, Library and Senior Wing. The home on the site will be
moved by a charitable organization, essentially recycling the entire structure
and saving demolition costs. Planning for the site will begin by midyear.
The Parks Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Your comments on the issues raised in this article as
well as other issues pending before the Board, are always welcome at the
meetings. Or, if you prefer, fill out the How Are We Doing on the last page of
City Currents, and return it with your water bill, also remember that each
month your water bill contains a check-box asking you to make a contribution
to our parks. Look for it this month and help us keep up the good work!
City Alarm
Monitoring?
As you may be aware, the City
is exploring the possibility of
monitoring residential alarms
directly through the Police
Department. Numerous issues
must be addressed to evaluate
this program. One issue of
significant importance is citizen
interest in this service.
Would you like to have your
alarm system directly monitored
by the City Police and Fire
Departments?
Would you be willing to spend
some money to upgrade your
current system so that it can be
monitored via radio frequency
rather than over the phone lines?
If you have an alarm system, or
plan to install one, please call
662-5836 or 662-5873 and give us
your input. Thank you for your
assistance and expect to hear
more about this innovative
program in the near future.
Notice of City Council
Meeting Change
In observance of Memorial
Day, the City Council meeting
scheduled for May 27th will
be held on May 20th. The
City Council will meet on
May 13th as scheduled.
Inside Council Chambers Page 2
FromtheMayor'sDesk
"Please do your part to help the appear-
ance of our City..." - Bill Watson
Dogs, cats and leaf blowers - when I characterized them
as being fit subjects for a slow news day, I must have
forgotten just how irritating small irritants can be. The
response far exceeded complaints about the infrastructure
replacement, a major pain for those suffering through the
improvement of their particular area. Once more, let me
first apologize to those who are being inconvenienced by
street closures, water cutoffs, dust and noise. Please
continue, if any urging is needed, to report what seem to be
unnecessary problems. All of the workers are employees
of the contractor responsible for a certain section of the
work. We cannot have supervisors everywhere at once,
and we depend on you to help us keep track of what is
going on that causes you special difficulties.
Back to the problem first stated above. We are definitely
going to regulate the times at which leaf blowers can be
used. Banning them entirely is attractive since they are
frequently used to blow debris into the storm sewers.
However, the cost of lawn care may increase if we go back
to using rakes and brooms. As is our custom, we will try
to arrive at a consensus that, to some extent, pleases
everyone. We can always get more restrictive if you want
us to do so.
As for dogs, proof is the problem. Unless an animal is
caught in the defiling act, it is most difficult to prove
ownership of the offending substance. It would not be a
productive use of the police force to stake out a place with
a history of such criminal activity. We are studying this
matter and hope to come to some satisfactory conclusion.
The depositing of garbage on the curb prior to the proper
time is, once again, becoming more and more of a prob-
lem. With good weather and the increasingly favorable
real estate market, we have large numbers of visitors in our
City during the weekend. Piles of garbage in front of our
homes are not a pleasing sight. Remember, garbage is to
be set near the curb not earlier than noon of the day before
pickup day.
Please do your part to help the appearance of our City in
this important way.
The Recycling Committee Welcomes
Your Input!
The City Council has approved a mulching mower
blade incentive program for West U residents. Its purpose
is to encourage residents of West U to mulch their lawns
as they mow, either by retrofitting a regular lawnmower
with a mulching mower blade, or by choosing to purchase
a new mulching mower. Residents of West U who present
an original receipt to the Finance Office in City Hall
showing their purchase of the mower or blade will, on a
subsequent water bill, receive a credit in the amount equal
to their monthly "garbage" service. Program participants
must also sign a statement that the blade will be used on
their property in West U. If your lawn is mowed by a lawn
service, you may present a receipt showing his purchase of
a mulching mower blade, and the credit will be reflected
on your water bill as incentive to encourage your service to
mulch as they mow. The incentive program will be in
effect for three months, May through July. If you can
produce a receipt showing that you purchased a mulching
mower or blade prior to May, that receipt will be honored
for the credit, as well. Of course, only West U residents
are eligible to participate, and only one credit per house-
hold will be issued. For more information, please call
Cindy Neal, Recycling Chairman (665-3949).
Many of you called regarding the idea of charging "by
the bag" for anyone who chooses to continue to bag lawn
clippings. Virtually without exception, we were told that
we aren't going far enough to provide incentive to reduce
solid waste. We were encouraged to include charging "by
the bag" for garbage, too, thus encouraging everyone to
recycle as much as possible. Those of you who already do
these things aren't troubled by this notion, but a few
people let us know that they expect services to continue as
they always have been. It is not our intention to interrupt
services as we now know them, but we would like to
reward those of you who CHOOSE to participate in the
City's programs that reduce solid waste. If someone has
CHOSEN to ignore our recycling programs and allows a
lawn service to leave bags of grass at the curb, shouldn't
he pay more for solid waste disposal than someone who
uses a mulching mower and leaves only one bag of gar-
bage each week? See Recycling, Page 3
Mayor Bill Watson (665-3969)
Mayor Pro Tem Teresa W. Fogler (664-6433)
City Council Members Linda Lewis (662-5812), Stan McCandless (669-1830), Tom Rushing (666-0434)
Acting City Manager Steve Griffith (662-5810)
3800 University Boulevard - Houston, Texas 77005
668-4441
City Fife Page 3
Composting Workshop
Scheduled
Saturday, May 4th, 3:00 - 4:30.
Come ask about green vs. brown;
covered vs. open; snakes, rats, ants,
and other beasties; and anything else!
Call Patsy Graham, West U's own
Master Composter, to add your name
to the list (660-9710).
Recycling Continued from page 2
The City Council has also autho-
rized continued planning of the
recycling drop-off facility. The site,
on Westpark at Dincans, has been
donated by the City, and the facility's
configuration will soon be finalized.
No date of completion can yet been
imagined. Meanwhile, keep recy-
cling:
Paper: all kinds, including newspa-
per, magazines, and junk mail.
Aluminum: soda pop cans only
Glass: colored separated from clear
(The above materials should be left
curbside in PAPER bags)
Plastic: 1's and 2's to Houston's
Westpark drive-through, just past
Chimney Rock.
"Tin" cans: Take to Houston's
Westpark drive-through.
Cardboard: All kinds of cardboard,
especially corrugated. Police Dept.
parking lot on the last Saturday of
each month. Want to volunteer? We
need you!
Warning!
The City of West University Place
will be flushing Fire Hydrants in the
southeast quadrant of the city during
the afternoons from May I st through
June 30th. This may cause some
discoloration in the water. If you
intend to wash, in the afternoon, it
may be advisable to run your washer
through a cycle empty. This should
clear the lines of color problems.
Public Works Report
It's that time of the year when most of us are looking at that brown patchy
yard and feel we need to do something which usually involves turning up the
sprinkler, spreading fertilizer, and purchasing those annuals. But be fore-
warned that in our spring exuberance, we sometimes overcompensate for what
we see or what we are led to believe. For example, irrigation and landscape
experts at Texas A&M University reveal that most people water their lawns 6-7
times too much, causing over saturation and eventually grass rot. Dr. Guy
Fipps found that most home owners do not regulate their sprinkler systems to
allow for changes in the weather. Most home owners (myself included) rely on
their kids or their lawn services to regulate the sprinklers with no regard to
water consumption, grass rot or street flooding. (It's a fact that concrete
driveways and sidewalks don't need watering, and with the cost of surface
water, it only makes sense to practice a little conservation).
Since most of us water during the early A.M. hours (the best time), we may
never see our sprinkler system in action, much less know how efficiently it is
operating.
A few suggestions:
Water during the early morning hours to prevent evaporation.
Place a small tuna can in the middle of the watering area to determine how
much and how long to water. When it is full, stop watering, and note the
duration of your efforts. Water 2-3 times per week and for the same amount of
time.
Check where your water goes. Sprinkler heads may need to be adjusted.
If you notice that your water is filling the gutter line on the street, then one of
three things needs attention:
I . Adjust your sprinkler heads.
2. Adjust the length of time for each watering cycle.
3. Check the thickness of your grass. It's possible the grass is so thick
you may need to thin it out through thatching to allow the water to
reach the roots.
Following these simple guidelines should lead to an improved lawn and lower
water bills! On another topic, most of our residents in the southwest corner of
our city have been fighting the infrastructure work for the last 4-5 months. It is
very frustrating for all concerned to deal with such daily inconveniences. But
hang in there! It's like going to the dentist - you dread going, it hurts while
you're there, you're numb when it's over, but thank God the pain is gone. A
good example of the "after" that awaits you is Weslayan from Bellaire to
University. (Now if I can just convince my mom who lives in the next project
area!) Be sure to call if you have concerns about Public Works services. My
direct line is 662-5843. Jerry Burns, Deputy Director of Public Works
Employee Recognition
The City collected 95% of its property tax revenue in the months of Decem-
ber and January. Patricia Kwan is indeed a very busy lady this time of year, but
she is never too busy to assist the property owners of the City. This service has
not gone unrecognized by citizens; several property owners have taken the time
to write or call and offer personal thanks for the extra effort. Patricia is famil-
iar with the laws that regulate property taxation and always helps the taxpayer
to avoid unneeded costs. Patricia is diligent in collecting the City's property
taxes without forgetting that the City is a service organization. I add my thanks
to that of the many people she has helped.
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Southwest Soccer Explosion
West University Soccer Club, which serves the near Southwest Houston area,
is expecting its eleventh consecutive growth record for the Fall 1996 season with
over 1,200 players and over 100 teams for players ages 5 through 18. In Fall
1995, the Club's Division II, 111, and IV teams (which play in the Houston Youth
Soccer Association) qualified for State District Championships in 50% of the
brackets where eligible to do so. West U.'s Division I program doubled in 1995
and is expected to double again in 1996.
The Club's 1996 President, Tom Troll, feels, however, that other, more intan-
gible considerations should be emphasized. He states, "West U. Soccer Club
initiated a program of player and coach development about three years ago
which is beginning to exhibit real success. We hired Nebo Bandovic, all-star
professional player with the Houston Hotshots and Most Valuable Player in the
1995 CISL All-Star Game, as our Director of Coaching and Player Development
to help educate both players and coaches. We adopted a club-wide training
curriculum and playing philosophy oriented toward individual skills develop-
ment and possession soccer. We have adopted small-sided soccer for younger
players (3 versus 3 and 4 versus 4 with 6 players per team). The emphasis is on
fast-paced fun, numerous touches, and skills development for these enthusiastic
bodies of energy. Coordinated with small-sided soccer is the Club's youth
referee development program which trains and pays U-14 and older players for
officiating. Winning games is insignificant when compared to providing a fun,
learning environment for young players. As skills, enthusiasm, and participation
increase, the rest takes care of itself. We applaud the efforts in clubs, associa-
tions, municipalities, and county governments throughout the area that provide
our youth with the opportunity to learn and play soccer.
In the summer, West U. Soccer, in addition to its training clinics for coaches,
hosts 4 concentrated training camps for players. Nebo, along with several other
Hotshot players and top professional trainers will conduct an evening camp
(6:00 - 8:30 PM) for ages 5 through 12 the week of June 24, which will concen-
trate on individual skills, fast footwork, and small group tactics. From July 15
through Jul 19, Nebo will conduct an Advanced Skills/Competitive level camp
(also in the evenings) for players ages 10 through 18. Then, during the weeks of
July 29 and August 5, Major League Soccer Camps, a division of North Ameri-
can Soccer Camps in conjunction with major League Soccer (the new profes-
sional league in the U.S.), will arrive at the West U. fields for two one-week
camps with fun and training for players ages 5 through 13. Advanced team
training is also available during any of the July or August camps on either a 3
hour or 6 hour per day basis.
West U. Soccer is one of only two youth soccer clubs inside Loop 610 and the
only one with a professional Director of Coaching and with a Division I pro-
gram. In addition to its Division I program, West U. Soccer offers a large
intramural program for recreational and developing players ages 5 through 11
and a competitive program for ages 8 through 18. Registrations for Fall 1996
are due May 1. Tryouts for West U. Soccer's Division I teams will be held in
May. Inquiries about the Club's Division I program should be directed to Barry
Loder at 664-0216. Tryouts for other teams occur in early June. To get addi-
tional information about other West U. Soccer programs, please call 661-9947 or
stop by the West U. Community Center (6104 Auden @ Rice) or the Colonial
Park Pool at 4130 Byron. West U. Soccer is open to any player age 5 to 18.
West U Park Partners
Many thanks to the following West
University citizens who purchased a
paver to be placed in a West U Park:
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fournier
Glenis Carling and Bill Bain
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Scott
If you are interested in purchasing
a family paver for one of the West
University parks, please contact
Mark R. Spradling of The Friends of
W.U. Parks Fund, at 758-2828.
West University Swim
'T'eam
Registration to join the swim team
will be Saturday morning, May 4th at
Colonial Park. West U. residents
ages 6-17 are invited to participate.
For more information, please call
667-9460 (day) or 665-3283
(evening).
Law Enforcement
'T'orch Run
Fund-raising Party'
Food, festivities and Fund-rais-
ing will be the focus of attention
on Saturday, May 11th, as the
Kirby Grill will once again be
sponsoring a fund-raiser for the
Law Enforcement Torch Run
which benefits mentally retarded
athletes who participate in Texas
Special Olympics. Kirby Grill is
located at 5712 Kirby Drive.
Some of the activities going on
throughout the day include a stand
up comic, a live blues band, po-
lice robot, pursuit vehicle, a fire
truck and autograph opportunities
with the Houston Hotshots Soccer
Team! One hundred percent of the
day's proceeds will go to Texas
Special Olympics, so come on out
and join the fun and enjoy some
great food too!
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May
Crime Close
March 1995
Criminal Mischief
4236 Rice Blvd. - Broken window
on a sliding glass door. House vacant
and for sale. Burglar bars intact.
3132 University - Unknown person
broke out car window.
6523 Brompton - Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
driveway. Possible B-B Gun.
6000 Brompton - Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
street. Possible B-B Gun.
6300 Brompton - Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
driveway. Possible B-B Gun.
6200 Wakeforest -Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
driveway. Possible B-B Gun.
6417 Westchester - Unknown
person broke out car window. Car
parked in street. Possible B-B Gun.
6327 Westchester - Unknown
person broke out car window. Car
parked in street. Possible B-B Gun.
6300 Westchester Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
street. Possible B-B Gun.
3300 Pittsburg - Unknown person
broke out car window. Car parked in
street. Possible B-B Gun.
3114 Albans - Suspect spray
painted the side of the house and side
of car.
4040 Southwestern - Juvenile
suspects broke car window with pipe.
3900 Northwestern - Juveniles
knocked down bird house and got
caught by the police.
6536 Community -Unknown_
person broke out car window. ar
parked in driveway.
Credit Card Abuse
4212 Albans - Unknown black
female suspect obtained credit cards
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and used them in area stores.
Burglary of Motor Vehicle
6500 Academy - Vehicle burglarized
and tools taken. No forced entry.
4200 Swarthmore - Unknown
suspects pried open door and stole hat,
keys, "the club" off car seat.
2715 Nottingham - Unknown sus-
pects broke window, stole speakers
from one car and stereo from another
car. Vehicle parked in driveway.
2617 Bissonnet - Unknown suspects
broke window and stole CD player &
CD's
Found Property
3929 Tennyson - Huffy "Land
Runner S" black Mountain Bike.
Forgery
3646 University - Person's checks
were lost or stolen and used at differ-
ent stores.
Burglary of habitation
2604 Holcombe - Unknown persons
broke into house through window.
T.V., VCR, credit cards, and money
taken.
Burglary of Building
4108 Emory - Unknown persons
broke into unoccupied house for sale
and stole refrigerator, stove, washer,
and dryer.
From theChief sDesk
I would like to spend a moment
addressing a topic that all of you have
heard about and/or read about in the
past: animals in our parks and on our
playgrounds. The City Ordinance
states: "No animal shall be permitted
on any City park or playground
whether under the control of the
owner or not and whether on or off a
leash."
The purpose of the ordinance is
twofold:
1. To try and keep the park areas
(including tennis courts) clean from
animal droppings, and
2. To ensure the safety of those
using the parks. Those of you who
own dogs probably believe your dog
has the nicest disposition. Taking your
dog to an area where there are numer-
ous children playing, however, will
get your dog excited. That is not to
say the dog would bite anyone, but it
could run around and knock a child
over. So please, out of courtesy, do
not allow your animal to run loose in
the parks, do not walk your dog in the
park. Your cooperation is appreci-
ated.
Gary Brye, Acting Police Chief
Teens on the 't'racks!
We are continuing to experience a problem with teenagers "hanging out" on
the railroad track. We have received several reports of criminal mischief, such
as kids throwing rocks at the windows of houses that back up to the tracks. In
addition, we have found kids using cigarettes and alcohol while just "hanging
out". On the south side of Bellaire, we have had reports of kids using and/or
selling drugs, such as LSD. Parents, please be aware of these issues. In addi-
tion, it is against the law to walk down the railroad tracks. For obvious reasons,
Southern Pacific takes a dim view of this activity.
Seniors Parrs Recreation Page 6
West University Senior Services Highlights
May 8, Wednesday
People of all ages are invited to learn about Elderly
Mental Health, Depression and Elderly Suicide. As part of
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention week, a
Crisis Intervention employee will present this seminar. If
you are concerned about yourself, a spouse or elderly
parents, this seminar is a must for you. 2:00 -3:00. Free.
May 10, Friday
Whether or not you are a mom, you're sure to enjoy our
Mother's Day Party. Ronnie Barrier and the West Univer-
sity Baptist Prime Time Singers will provide the entertain-
ment. We will have the party in the renovated auditorium.
Lunch will follow the music and we will have a special
treat for every lady in the crowd. 11:00 - 1:00. $4.00.
May 13, Monday
If you enjoy roses, maybe you'd like to take the van to the
Houston Garden Center near the National Science Museum.
We will spend a nice lunch hour there in the gardens, so
bring your own sack lunch. We'll provide the drinks.
10:30 - 12:30. $1.00.
May 17, Friday
The Olmec World is the last of the Museum of Fine Arts
Senior programs for the summer. The show will include
monumental heads, stone thrones and jade carvings dating
from 1400 - 600 B.C. 9:30 - 12:00. $1.00/$2.00.
May 20, Monday
If you were here at the Health Fair April 30 and signed up
for the free trip to Players Casino in Lake Charles, your
time has finally arrived! Pioneer Tour Company graciously
supplied two luxury buses for the trip which includes a free
buffet lunch upon arrival at the casino. Call to see if there
are vacancies if you haven't signed up. 8:30 - 6:30. Free.
May 22, Wednesday
Have you noticed that as you grow older (and better!)
your hair and skin change? Today's seminar presented by
experts from Lyndon Johnson, is on hair and makeup hints
for the Senior lady. Brian and Don will tell us about all the
latest styles and colors that suit us best. 2:00 - 3:30.
Donations accepted for the speakers.
May 28, Tuesday
We're heading down South to the beach today. The
Quintana/Freeport area was very important to the history of
Texas and the U.S. and we're going to learn more about it.
After lunch at the Potato Patch (watch out for flying rolls)
we will go to the newly opened Sea Center Texas in Lake
Jackson where we will see a 200 pound grouper named
Gordon, play in two touch pools and watch all the marine
life in their 52,000 gallon aquarium. 8:30 - 5:00. $12.00.
Colonial Park Information
Summer 1996 - Swim Team Information
Registration starts on Saturday, May 4th for residents
from 8:00am until 4:00pm. Non residents can register on
Monday, May 13th starting at 8:00am, if openings
remain. Enrollment is limited to 120 swimmers (waiting
list will be taken and a place on the team is possible.)
Family Swim Nights
Every Saturday night 7:30 - 9:30pm. Starting June 1
through August 10th.
West University Place Biathlon/Third Annual:
The City of West University Place Parks and Recreation
Department will be hosting another Biathlon Series! This
series will consist of a set of three races with awards
given and points accumulated during each race. Each
race will include a 350 yard swim and a 5K (3.1 mile)
run. Race dates are: II - April 27th and III - June 1. All
races are on Saturdays and will begin at 8:00am sharp at
Colonial Park! Awards and door prizes presented by
Bikesport. The cost for each race is $10. Late registra-
tion will be taken on race day at $12.00 Registration is
currently underway. Come out and try your hand at a
multi-sport race!
July 4th Celebration:
We have an exciting July 4th planned this year at
Colonial Park. It will begin with a bike parade and
decoration contest then a day of fun water activities plus a
sand volleyball tournament. This event is open to all
West University residents. So come on down to Colonial
Park and enjoy the food, fun, music and more. Exact
details will be announced in the upcoming City Currents.
Teen Events
Teen Game Night
Test your skills against other teams in video games,
foosball, pog board and much more! Open to youths 13
years and up. Bring your favorite game or video cartridge
and join the fun!
Day/Time: Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Dates: June 4, June 18, July 9 & July 23
Location: Game room at Colonial Park
West U Skate Day
The Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction
with Skate Great are planning an exciting afternoon of
skating exhibitions, demonstrations, fun and games at
Colonial Park on Sunday, May 19th from 2:00 to 6:00pm.
So come out and experience the fastest growing sport in
America, In-Line Skating. For More Information call
Dave Pippin at 668-7642.
est University Community Bulletin oar Page 7
May 1996
Sunday Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Future Events
Fall Registration
Building and
Swim Team
Soccer Summer Camps
Deadline - West U
Soccer Club
Standards Commis-
sion @ 6:30pm,
Registration,
Morning, at
North American Soccer's English Coaches'
Council Chamber
Colonial Park
July 29-August 2 & August 5-9
Nebo Bandovic of the Houston Hotshots
June 24-29 Ages 5-12
July 15-19 Ages 10-18
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New Comer's Club
Elderly Mental
Zoning and Planning
@ 7:30pm, Council
Health, Depression
@ 7:30pm, Council
Chamber
and Suicide Seminar
Chamber
@ 2:00pm, Senior
Service Center
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Council Workshop
Non Resident
Zoning Board of
@ 6:30pm,
Registration for
Adjustment @
Conference Room
Summer Classes
7:30pm, Council
Begins
Chamber
Council Meeting @
7:30pm, Council
Chamber
Resident Registra-
tion for Summer
Classes Begins
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Skate Day @
Council Workshop
2:00pm to 6:00pm,
@ 6:30pm,
Colonial Park
Conference Room
Houston Hot Shots
Council Meeting @
host open house for
7:30pm, Council
West U families @
Chamber
3:00pm, Summit
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Memorial
Day
No
Garbage
Pickup
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Warning to Bicyclers,
Walkers, Skaters and
Runners
Please remember that streets are
primarily for car and truck travel. Do
not assume that the driver of any car
approaching you sees you. Please do
not line up across the street, blocking
a lane or more of traffic, when
participating in your recreational
activity. Line up in single file and
maintain a safe look out. Thanks for
your consideration!
Mosquito Season is Here!
To help with the upcoming mosquito
season, remember to check your
sprinkler system. How much are you
watering your yard? If you system
runs water over into the gutter, then
you are probably adding to our
mosquito problem. Standing water is
a favorite breeding spot for these
pesky insects. Remember to check
your sprinkler system!
City of Houston Considering Street Closure
The City of Houston is considering closing Mercer, Purdue, Westchester and
Belmont streets, north of Bissonnet. West University is across the street from
the suggested closure of Mercer at Bissonnet. Signs have been posted request-
ing public input. Please call Nelva Allen at 754-0957 if you have a comment.
City Currents
of
West University Place, Texas
Production for this issue provided
through the efforts of Steve Griffith
and Thelma Lenz.
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