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The West U City Council will consider
speeding up the current 10-year infra-
structure replacement program after
receiving public comments at a town
meeting scheduled for June 21.
Based on a City staff review prepared
at the request of Councilmember Burt
Ballanfant, four years could be cut from
the program.
"Staff has concluded that an acceler-
ated construction schedule is possible,"
said Yehl. "It would mean adjusting sev-
eral of the priority areas, but could re-
sult in the final priority area beginning
construction in January, 2003 and
completion of all work by mid-2004."
Yehl noted that such a schedule would
have the City incur debt at a faster rate,
but that it would be in the long term in-
terest of the City to complete this project
as quickly as possible.
West U voters approved a $63 million
bond referendum in 1995 to complete
high impact replacement of the City's
aging water, sanitary sewer, drainage
overdrive?
and streets systems.
Under the assumptions made at the
time, property taxes were; ao increase
about two cents per year over the 10
year period to a maximum rate of 58¢
per $100 of assessed valuation.
With the continued strong economy and
low interest rates, construction activity
has outpaced estimates. These factors
have resulted in sharp increases in mar-
ket values.
According to Finance Director Walter
Thomas, the original financial models for
the infrastructure program estimated a
one percent increase in values per year.
Since 1997 the assessed value of West
U property has increased over 20 per-
cent.
The higher assessed valuations will re-
duce the growth in the tax rate from the
original 580 to 47¢ per $100 of assessed
value.
The town meeting will be held at the
West U Community Center beginning at
7:00 Pit.
West U's new city council took office on May 10. Members include (from left to right), Bill May, Dr. John
Bertini, Mayor Linda Lewis, Bert Ballanfant and John Grubb. Photo courtesy of the West U Journal.
90/90/90 hot spot traffic
protocol established
Councilmember John Bertini
TAjA has proposed a Traffic Hot
Spot Management Protocol to
allow West U residents to
evaluate, experiment, and analyze neigh-
borhood traffic problems such as speed-
ing and cut-through traffic.
In response to requests from resi-
dents in the 3700 block of Sunset and
the area at Belmont and Holcome,
Bertini's proposal was adopted by the
City Council at their meeting of May 24.
The protocol is divided into three
phases:
• Problem Evaluation - Citizens
identify streets or areas with increased
traffic problems; the problem is defined
and a survey conducted; an area traffic
study is completed; and a proposed so-
lution for experimental implementation
is recommended to the City Council.
• Experimental Solution - The
proposed solutions are implemented; a
re-study of area traffic is conducted; and
a re-survey is completed to gauge resi-
dent satisfaction with the solutions used
during the phase.
• Analysis and Decision - The
solutions are removed; task force re-
views the traffic studies and surveys;
and reports to the City Council the con-
clusions and final recommendation.
According to Bertini, each phase
will last 90 days and implementation re-
quires the formation of a task force con-
sisting of citizens, a city council mem-
ber and city staff. The task force will
be charged to develop city-wide guide-
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• Calendar of events
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• Citizen Work Order
4
• City Life
3
• Employee Spotlight
4
• inside Council Chambers
2
• Ordinance Spotlight
3
• Police Blotter
5
• Senior Calendar
7
Volume 26. No. 6 June 1999
Inside Council Chambers Page 2
c v e'~ G'~ ` Z)edB,: Mayor Linda Lewis
Almost a month has passed since this
council took office, and we are still in
the learning phase of governing - there
is much to learn. Along the way, we
will probably have our differences of
opinion, but there is one thing I am con-
fident that we share in common, and
that is a desire to be a responsive coun-
cil and to work closely with our fellow
citizens to ensure that your needs are
being met.
During the next two years, we will
be dealing with many issues of concern
to you: traffic calming, parks planning,
sidewalks, street lighting and telecom-
munications regulation. Our plate will
be full, and we need your help, your time,
your energy. You may give this by vol-
unteering for a board, commission or a
specially appointed task force, or just by
keeping informed about what is going on
in your city and letting us know your
opinions. We are not idealistic enough
to think that we will please everyone, but
if we all work together in a positive man-
ner, the chances for success will dra-
matically increase.
Thank you for the opportunity to lead
our city forward and for the support that
so many of you will generously provide.
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by: Council Member John Bertini, M.D.
During the last municipal election it
became clear that traffic is a major is-
sue with many of the citizens. While
the city council will begin in earnest a
plan to characterize and address a va-
riety of traffic problems in our city, we,
as citizens, can begin a major enforce-
ment effort. Let us set as an example
to our neighbors and to those who drive
through our city, of excellent driving
habits with strict adherence to the law
and friendly driving behavior.
Among the most frequently cited
violations by our police department are
those of running stop signs (roll a.k.a
"the rolling stop") and speeding. When
driving through our city, make it a habit
to bring your car to a complete stop with
the front bumper near alignment with
the stop sign itself. There are a lot of
stop signs in our city; however, they
were placed to slow traffic and to re-
tard pass-through drivers. If we as a
city want to cut down on "outsiders"
using our streets as shortcuts, we as
the inhabitants must likewise endure
"the nuisance" that these stop signs
a complete stop, any traffic behind us is
at least once forced to do the same.
Watch your speedometer! Most of
our streets have a thirty mile per hour
speed limit, and many have a twenty mile
per hour speed limit. It is usually true
that the traffic behind us can travel no
faster than the slowest lead car. So, help
enforce the speed limit by obeying it
yourself.
We as a city council will work with
our fellow citizens to address many of
the larger issues related to traffic and
safety; however, it would be very help-
ful if we became known as a city of "self
zero tolerance drivers."
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on infrastructure replacement
and traffic calming
June 21,
7:00 Pm
Community Center
Amendment to Ruskin
proposed
PDT) „:,f The City's Zoning and
r ' Planning Commission has rec-
a ommended an amendment to
the Ruskin Planned Development Dis-
trict eliminating townhouse construction.
The Ruskin PDD is located on the
southeastern portion of the 4000 block
of Ruskin and since 1975 has been used
as a parking lot for the Bellaire Shop-
ping Center.
Residents from the neighborhood pro-
posed the change earlier this year and
have argued that the proposed amend-
ment reflects the current development
on the block. Two newer homes are on
the north side of the street and there are
three vacant lots available for single fam-
ily development.
Charles Nelson, a member of the
ZPC, noted that the commission was
"looking to see if the zoning of the 60's
and 70's made sense today."
City Manager Sherman Yehl reported
that the amendment is entirely consis-
tent with the character of Ruskin as a
single family residential street.
"The existing commercial shopping
center and Southwestern Bell parking
lots may continue as a prior noncon-
forming use and will not be penalized
by the change," Yehl said.
The amendment is opposed by Inter-
city Investment Properties, Inc. which
owns four of the six lots in the PDD.
Intercity has protested the change on the
grounds that it would diminish the value
of the property and is contrary to Texas
zoning law.
The ZPC is scheduled to present their
final report on the amendment to the City
Council on June 14.
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lines for traffic calming.
Residents interested in serving on the
task force should contact City Secre-
tary Kay Holloway at 713.662.5813 or
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City Life
Summer Camp and Class
Information
We still have openings
`J in most summer camps
and recreation classes at
the Community Building,
6104 Auden. If you need additional
information, please call 662-5892.
Summer Camp 1999 (ages 5-10)
Days/Tie: Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM -1: 30 PM
Sessions: II: June 14-24; Ili: June 28-
July 8; IV: July 12-22;
V: July 26 - Aug. 5
Fees: $125/$135Nx
Racquet More Camp (ages 7-12)
Days/Time: Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM -1: 30 PM
Sessions: II: June 14-24; III: June 28-
July 8; IV: July 12-22;
V: July 26-Aug. 5
Fees: $125/$135Nu
Sports More Camp (ages 7-12)
Days/Time: Monday - Friday
8:30Am -1: 30PM
Sessions: II: June 14-25; III: June 28-
July 9; IV: July 13-17;
V: July 27- Aug. 6
Fees: $140/$150NR
Independence Day Bike
Parade 1 Party
4. do
i Decorate your bi-
cycles, tricycles, mini-
y , . cars and strollers. Kids
of all ages are invited to
participate in the Independence Day
Bike Parade to Colonial Park. The
parade will line up in front of West U.
Elementary on University Boulevard at
9:45 AM Saturday, July 31. The parade
will begin at 10:00 AM, proceed west
down University, turn south on
Academy and then turn west -%R-1
on Byron to Colonial Park
Pool, 4130 Byron. `
After the parade, join us at Colonial
Park Pool for a refreshing dip. Pool
games will begin at 12:00 Noon. There
will be plenty of food, fun and festivi-
ties for everyone! For more informa-
tion, please call 713.662.5812.
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This month's ordinance spotlight is...
Why do they call I re sale??
Time to clean out the garage and get rid of that old
sofa or stove? A garage sale is a great way to dispose of
your excess inventory of appliances, tools, toys or cloth-
ing. We have a few rules about conducting a garage sale
in West U. First, a garage sale is defined as the disposi-
tion of surplus items of furniture, appliances, toys, sec-
ondhand clothing, tools, gardening equipment, household goods or other
items normally found in the home...
® When you are ready to clean out your garage, here are the rules for
conducting a sale:
® No sale can be longer than three consecutive days (and sales cannot
be conducted between the hours of 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM).
® No sale can be conducted on a Sunday or holiday.
® Items can't be brought to the house from another location.
® There can only be two sales per year at the same property and must
be in six month intervals.
Signs must be removed within 12 hours of the sale (and please, don't
place signs in the public right-of-way).
ffh5fdrically 45pjoaking..
The West Univer-
sity Place Historical
Society invites you to
attend a special pro-
gram on Tuesday,
June 8 at 2:00 PM at Bayou Manor, 4141
South Braeswood. The featured
speaker, June A. Begeman, author, his-
torian and Historical Society board
member will review highlights of her
new book Stepping Back in Time:
History of West University Place.
Step back in time with Ms. Begeman
as she relates how West U became in-
corporated 75 years ago, after the City
of Houston refused to annex the small
community. Walk along with her through
the years as she tells of the organization
of a community. Ms. Begeman also
promises to address some of the ques-
tions all residents at some time or an-
other must ponder - How did the poor
Farm Ditch receive its name? When and
how did J.M.H. get its start? Who in the
world conjured up the name Buffalo
Speedway? Y
The book, which will be available for
sale during the meeting, relates West U's
history and is richly illustrated with maps,
documents and photographs. Books may
be purchased by mail order. Send $20
per copy to P.O. Box 270993, Houston,
TX 77277-0993.
Earthwise
Y :N .
V Recycling Tip #1
You don't need to re-
move the labels from the
containers you recycle. Just rinse them
out and remove any lids or caps
V Recycling 71p #2
The City of West U collects yard
waste - grass clippings, leaves, small
twigs (less than 1/4" in diameter), ba-
nana leaves and small leafy plants and
flowers - on regular garbage collec-
tion days. These materials are then
turned into compost. Remember, yard
waste must be placed in paper bags. Do
not mix yard waste with regular garbage.
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rN[PLOYEE IN
ITW SPOTLIGHT
This month's Employee in the Spot-
light is Charlie McClennon. Charlie
joined the West U ranks twenty-three
years ago. He works as a driver in the
Solid Waste Management Division of
Public Works. Charlie takes pride in
his work. When asked what he likes
most about his job, Charlie replied that
he enjoys helping all the residents of
West U, especially senior citizens.
A native of Simonton, Texas, Charlie
graduated from Robert E. Lee in 1967.
Charlie and his wife Farley are the
proud parents of a soon-to-be college
graduate. Their son Kevin is concen-
trating on finishing up his degree at
Texas A & M University.
When not working, Charlie enjoys
basketball, baseball, deer hunting and
working in his yard. Another of his hob-
bies is collecting antique guns. Charlie
is also an active member of his com-
munity and is very involved in neigh-
borhood activities. In fact, Charlie is a
board member of the Neighborhood
Civic Club. The board meets regularly
to plan programs and activities to make
their neighborhood a better place to live.
"Charlie has shown himself to be a
very conscientious and helpful em-
ployee. His dedication and hard work
are an asset to our organization and to
the people of West U. I extend my
appreciation to Charlie for his hard work
and positive attitude," says Mr. Edward
Menville, Director of Public Works.
Houston Public L-i ra - 1999 Summer Reading Program
June 1, 1999 is the first day of registration for the Houston Public
-Me Clubs.
Library annual Summer Reading Program and Read-To
x:
The program rewards reading achievement and offers a summer full
of special events to children of all ages at 34 Houston Public Library
locations throughout the city. Youngsters not yet able to read aren't left out - the
Read-To-Me Club will get the little ones started. Register at any Houston Public
Library location and read, read, read! Last summer, nearly 40,000 children par-
ticipated in the Summer Reading Program.
The Houston Public Library and the Texas State Library jointly sponsor the
1999 Summer Reading Program. All Summer Reading Program events are
free and open to the public.
Entertaining and educational programs as well as special events are planned
throughout the summer. Schedules are listed on each branch's Summer Reading
Program calendars, which are available at the library. Music shows, magic shows,
puppet shows, storytellers, craftimes and science programs help fill the long sum-
mer hours. Special guests range from Orbit, the ASTROS mascot to the Houston
Police Department Mounted Patrol and the Houston Fire Department.
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Reliant Energy is the Title
sponsor of the Power Card
You can get more than great books, videos and CD's with the Houston Pub
Library Power Card. On June 27 and July 25 from 12 NOON to 5 Pm, children w.
a Power Card will receive two free admissions to the Children's Museum. Pom
Cards will be available at the museum on those day.
Anyone can apply for a Power Card at any Houston Library location. Pom
Cards are available to children 18 years and under free of charge with the sigi
ture of their parent or guardian. Adults 19 and older who live outside the city
Houston may purchase a Power Card for $40 a year or $20 for six months.
For more information about programs or library locations, contact the Houst
Public Library at 713.236.1313 or visit their website at www.hpl.lib.tx.us.
No matter how hard we try to keep track of all the things we are respon-
sible for doing, occasionally there is work that drops through the cracks.
We need to know about it. Tell us if there is work that needs to be done on
your street, in your neighborhood, or anywhere around West U. Tell us
about the problem and where it is. Help us do a better job and we'll all try
to make West U a better community!
Location:
Description of work or problem:
How long has condition existed?
Whom should we contact for additional information?
Name:
Driver for the Solid Waster Management Divi-
sion,Charlie McClennon enjoys helping all the
residents of West U.
Daytime Phone:
Police Blotter Page 5
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Burglary of a Building
4100 Coleridge - April 10. Resident
advised that someone had taken an adult
10-speed bike from the detached garage.
The doors were closed but the side door
was not locked. No suspects or wit-
nesses; case pending further infor-
mation.
3000 Rice - April 15. A resi-
dent reported a men's black 18-
speed bicycle stolen from a build-
ing in backyard. The door was
not locked. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
3500 Rice - April 18. A resident ad-
vised that a24" men's red 10 speed bi-
cycle was stolen from an unlocked ga-
rage. No suspects or witnesses; case
pending further information.
inder. Missing were an opal and dia-
mond ring and eight place settings of sil-
verware. No suspects or witnesses; case
pending further information.
P arglary of a Motor Vehicle
2500 Wroxton - April 16.
Worker in the area reported that
his commercial blower was stolen
from the bed of his truck. A resi-
dent witnessed a White or His-
panic male with black hair, wear-
ing a t-shirt and blue jeans, get out of a
dull red pick-up, reach into the worker's
truck, remove the blower and drive off.
The witness gave the license plate num-
ber of the suspect vehicle to the worker.
No suspects; case pending further in-
formation.
2600 Bissonnet - April 16. Patron to
Burglary of a Habitation a local business discovered a window
to her vehicle broken out. Missing was
3500 Nottingham - April 2. Resident
called about a burglary in progress. A
delivery person to the residence wit-
nessed a Hispanic male run out of the
home's attached garage with a blue bi-
cycle, put it into a 1994 or 1995 Honda
Prelude and suspects drove off. No ad-
ditional descriptions or information
noted. No suspects; case pending fur-
ther information.
4200 Southwestern - April 5. Resi-
dent advised that someone had broken
the window latches in the home and sto-
len several items while. Missing were
a watch, video camcorder, pocket TV
monitor, laptop computer. No additional
evidence was found. No suspects or
witnesses; case pending further infor-
mation.
3700 Georgetown - April 23. Resi-
dent reported that someone had pried a
back window out of its frame and placed
it inside the house. Stolen were many
pieces of silverware and some jewelry.
No usable fingerprints were found. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
6500 Mercer - April 25. Resident
reported that their house had been bur-
glarized. The back French door frame
had been pried and ripped off and the
deadbolt lock forced back into the cyl-
a briefcase containing a laptop computer,
a day planner and personal financial
portfolio. No suspects or witnesses; case
pending further information.
3800 Southwestern - April 19. Resi-
dent reported cell phone missing from
car. The car has an alarm system and
there were no signs of forced entry. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
4100 Emory - April 21. Business
owner advised that someone had re-
moved tools out of the back of a com-
pany Suburban. The back window was
down. It was parked at the construc-
tion site and several workers from dif-
ferent companies were there. No sus-
pects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
4200 Dartmouth - April 21. Resident
advised that the 5HP Merry Miller brand
tiller was removed from the bed of his
truck overnight. Fresh scratches were
also noticed in the truck's paint. At least
two persons would have to have been
involved due to the weight of the tiller.
No suspects or witnesses; case pend-
ing further information.
3900 Villanova - April 25. While on
patrol an officer saw numerous objects
in the street. A vehicle in a driveway
was found with an open trunk and a bro-
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Nothing is more important than the
safety and security of our children.
They are growing up, enjoying life, and
becoming more independent. What
is the most significant concern you
have about the safety of your children
in West U? What I hear most often is
the danger children face while riding
bicycles on the streets. I have talked
to a number of people this past month
who really appreciate the Speed
Buster trailer. When the trailer is in
front of their house, traffic slows down.
Slower traffic means safer streets for
our children. Unfortunately, we only
have one trailer, and when it moves to
another location, chances are speed
will pick-up again. Another concern
is intersections. I recently spoke to a
resident who told me her child was
riding home from school and came to
an intersection. The child got off the
bike and walked it across the street.
Because of a visibility problem caused
by another car the child's bike was
bumped. Happily, the the child wasn't
hurt, but remember even when a car
is traveling the 30 mph speed limit in
West U, it takes 31 feet to stop. When
you get behind that wheel, think about
being a safe driver - for your
children's sake!
Gary 'Al. Brye
ken window. The owner was contacted.
A chunk of concrete and a brick were
used to break the window and gain ac-
cess to the trunk via a trunk release.
Two golf clubs were damaged and the
golf balls thrown about. Nothing was
missing. No suspects or witnesses; case
pending further information.
3700 Plumb - April 28. Resident re-
ported that car alarm had sounded and
vehicle's back window was broken out.
A search of the area was conducted,
including Houston's K-9 unit. Nothing
was missing from the vehicle. No sus-
pects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
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5300 Kirby - April 29. Resident wit-
nessed three males removing items from
a vehicle in the parking lot of a local busi-
ness and called the police on her cell
phone. She followed the vehicle for a
while and described it as a Ford Ranger,
possibly green in color. The police
searched the area and stopped the sus-
pect vehicle. Several tool boxes, boxes
of screws, electronic switches and con-
nectors, and a VCR were seen in the
back of the vehicle. The three suspects
were arrested. A number of other items
were also found in the vehicle which
were later identified as belonging to the
next two motor vehicle burglaries. Ar-
rest made. Case closed.
3100 Bissonnet - April 29. Resident
advised that truck had a window bro-
ken out. Missing was a 35mm camera.
The item was recovered in the above
referenced arrest. Arrest made. Case
closed.
3100 Bissonnet - April 29. Resident
reported that her mother's vehicle
parked at her home had its window bro-
ken out. Once her mother had been
contacted it was noted that the mainte-
nance book and a daily planner were
missing. These items were recovered
in the arrest referenced above. Arrest
made. Case closed.
Criminal Mischief
6400 Mercer - April 11. Resident
advised that the rear window of his ve-
hicle had been broken out. A bag of
melting ice was found inside the car and
thought to have been the projectile when
fully frozen. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
3400 Rice - April 17. Officer on pa-
trol noted a suspicious vehicle and heard
a "ping" noise in the area. Driving to-
ward the car, the officer saw a street
sign laying on the ground beside the pole
at the intersection. The car was stopped,
the suspect confessed and was arrested.
Also found in the car were several fire
extinguishers with the hotel name printed
on tags. The passenger in the vehicle
admitted to taking them from the hotel.
He was arrested and turned over to
Houston Police to file theft charges. Ar-
rests made. Case closed.
3100 Amherst - April 18. Resident
reported that someone repeatedly rang
doorbell in the middle of the night but
they did not answer the door. They
found their car antennae bent from the
center so that the top half was parallel
to the hood of the car. They also found
flour on their back porch which appeared
to have been thrown over the fence. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending
further information.
Criminal Trespass
2700 Holcombe - April 1. Resident
reported that a cable installer from ECT
returned to the home and stated addi-
tional work needed to be done. The in-
staller went through a number of rooms
that did not have or need cable jacks.
The resident later spoke with an ECT
manager who stated that he had no
record of the installer needing to return.
Turned over to the detectives for fur-
ther investigation.
Forgery/Credit Card Abuse
3900 Swathmore - April 5. Resident
advised that she received a call from
the Home Shopping Network. The rep-
resentative said that someone was us-
ing her name and social security num-
ber to make large purchases of jewelry
and electronics which were delivered
to different addresses. A stop was put
on the charge account, but possibly not
on the deliveries. Turned over to the de-
tectives for further investigation.
4200 Lehigh - April 6. Resident re-
ported that a credit card company noti-
fied her of fraudulent activity on her
card. The resident then discovered her
credit card and an extra set of keys
missing from her purse. She believes a
new member of the housecleaning crew
may be responsible. Turned over to the
detectives for further investigation.
3800 University - April 9. Resident
advised that although her son no longer
lives in Houston, someone has used his
personal information to open a credit
union checking account. Several checks
have been passed on the bogus infor-
mation. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
6200 Edloe - April 15. Business
owner reported that checks given to him
by a customer had been forged. The
customer also works in the city limits.
This incident is currently under further
investigation. Turned over to the detec-
tives for further investigation.
2600 Wroxton - April 18. Resident
reported he received a call from a credit
card company to verify recent purchases
made in Arizona. He had not traveled
nor received new card. Turned over to
the detectives for further investigation.
4200 Ruskin - April 19. Resident ad-
vised that he received a notice from a
cell phone company on an account
opened in his name, but for which he
had not applied. His social security num-
ber and driver license information were
used to purchase a phone and open an
account. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
3000 Albans - April 22. Resident re-
ported someone had established at least
three credit accounts using his personal
information including social security num-
ber. One was a bank credit card used
to draw a large cash advance on a local
bank and to make numerous credit pur-
chases in Great Britain. Another credit
card company called to verify an appli-
cation for credit he had not made. The
address given was in New York state.
When he reported this activity to three
credit reporting agencies, he was advised
that another account had been opened
earlier in the year for which there was a
past due balance. A fraud alert has been
placed in his credit files. Turned over to
the detectives for further investigation.
3800 Southwestern - April 26. Resi-
dent advised that her credit card state-
ment showed two purchases at a local
store made on the same day. One
charge was for items she bought, the
second was not hers. Case referred to
Houston Police for follow-up.
4200 Emory - April 28. Resident re-
ported that when she discovered her
credit card missing, she cancelled it.
Checking her account on-line, she found
four purchases made on the day she
missed her card but before she had it
closed. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
Other
3100 Rice - April 2. Caller reported
that a White male driving a Navy Blue
Ford Explorer exposed himself to her
while they were both at a light. His ve-
hicle had no registration but did have a
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® June 2, FIfednesday ® June 18, Friday
Today, a speaker from the AARP, will
talk about Medicare Changes in
1999 and Assisted Living Options.
A light picnic lunch will be provided.
11:00 AM -1:00 PM. Free.
Save money on
your car insurance.
Set aside a total of eight hours on
two Friday mornings for the Defen-
sive Driving Course taught by an
AARP volunteer. Second half: June
® June 8, Tuesday 25. 9:00 AM -1:00 PM. $8.00,
Take a trip to
Bayou Manor for
the West His-
torical Society's
daytime program. June Begeman
will review her book, Stepping Sack
in Time: History of West University
Place. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Free.
June 18, Friday
Join us for a day at the Gulf Grey-
hound Race Track. Matinee start
time is 4:00 PM. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Free, except for personal expenses.
® June 22, Tuesday _ y
Enjoy a river cruise'
along the San Ber-
nard River on the
Velasco Princess and lunch at
fide's restaurant. 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Sorry, no more reservations, the bus
is full.
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information or to make reservations to
attend events.
® June 29, Tuesday
i
View Photographs :
from Space at the Natu-
ral Science Museum. The photo-
graphs document 35 years of glo-
bal changes. 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Free.
® July 6, Tuesday
Join us each Tuesday afternoon in
July for our RUBY Tuesday Group
Ruby stands for Real Unconven-
tional Babes of Yore. The four week
course will be an empowering activ-
ity for females of all ages. 1:00 -
2:00 PM. Free, donations accepted.
Other dates: 7/12, 7/20 and 7/27.
July 9, Friday
Enjoy a new show by
The Carranza Puppets, produced
and rehearsed for our annual of
dog Party. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
$4.00.
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Central Ford advertisement in the li-
cense plate area. The manager at the
dealership was contacted about an em-
ployee driving their vehicle. This inci-
dent is still under investigation.
Robbery
5800 Kirby - April 12. Manager of a
local business reported that they had just
been robbed. A Black male, approxi-
mately 35 to 40 years old of medium
build with a thin mustache and goatee
asked to see the manager. He then
pointed a gun and demanded that the
safe be opened. The manager said it
was on a time delay. The suspect then
demanded the money from the cash reg-
ister. The suspect, who was approxi-
mately 6 feet tall, had gold rim sunglasses
on his head and wore a navy blue Nike
shirt and dark colored sweat pants, de-
manded that everyone lie down on the
floor. It is not known in what direction
he left, in what kind of vehicle or if there
were any others involved. No suspects
or witnesses; case pending further in-
formation.
Theft
3300 Robinhood - April 2. Resident
advised that a bicycle stored under the
carport had been stolen. It was a
Woman's, silver and blue Next Moun-
tain Bike. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
6700 Westchester - April 6. Resident
reported that a woman called her to ad-
vise that a day worker she had used for
a few days had stolen several items from
her and pawned them. The resident
had several tools, floor tiles and bath-
room accessories stolen. The suspect
was identified but appears to have left
the area. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
3300 Robinhood - April 8. Resident
advised that men's black Huffy bicycle
was stolen from under carport. No sus-
pects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
4200 Dartmouth - April 22. Resident
reported that wrought iron and wood
bench was missing from front porch.
There were gold painted stars on the
black ends. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
5300 Kirby - April 27. Manager of a
local business reported money short in
the safe. Several recounts were done.
Employees will be given a polygraph
test. Turned over to the detectives for
further investigation.
4000 University - April 27. Construc-
tion superintendent advised that three
barricades had been stolen from the con-
struction site. They were placed at the
location because an open ditch was
there to allow sewer and water lines to
be relocated. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
Senior Services Board
Meeting @ 2:30 PM.
Zoning and Planning
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