Heavy Rainfall Friday and Saturday

A complex weather pattern is setting up for the end of the week and this system will produce locally heavy rain over much of Southeast Texas on Friday and Saturday. Periods of light rain should begin to develop early Friday morning. Favorable upper level ...

Thanksgiving Office Closures

All city offices will be closed on Thursday November 26, 2020 and Friday November 27,2020 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, November 30th.

Food Waste Drop-off Pilot Program

The City of West University Place is partnering with Zero Waste Houston to implement food waste/food scrap drop-off pilot program at no cost to residents.  This pilot program will be held every Saturday starting December 5 through January 23. &am...

Holiday Spirit in West U

"Virtual" Tree Lighting Ceremony (also includes Santa Truckin' thru West U)

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 7, at approximately 6:30 pm. While being streamed live through Facebook, the Mayor and City Council members wi...

2019 Water Quality Report

The City of West University Place 2019 Water Quality Report is now available.  West U staff continually monitor your drinking water for contaminants, and ensures that it meets federal and state requirements.  The City of West University ...

Message from your West U City Council in the Fight Against COVID-19

Dear West U,

West University City Council encourages people to wear a mask and avoid gatherings to help protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Everything may look calm in West U, but a battle for human life is being fought in the Texas Medical Center...

State of Texas and Harris County Updates on COVID-19

STATE OF TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY UPDATES

Recently, Governor Abbot issued a proclamation amending Executive Order GA-28 relating to mass gatherings in Texas and Executive Order GA-29 relating to the use of face coverings.  Harris County Judge Hid...

Notice on Water Quality - Water is Safe to Use

During the recent low water pressure issue, the City's water pressure remained above the safe threshold and there is no need to boil water prior to using.  Water is safe for consumption.

Thank you for your patience during matter.

Final Update - Water Pressure Restored

City crews identified the issue that affected water pressure throughout the City and restored pressure at approximately 7:30 pm tonight.  If you are still experiencing water pressure issues after 8:30 pm tonight, please contact the City'...

Recreation Center Programs Starting in December

Are you ready to take classes in-person again? If so, the West University Place Recreation Center is here for you. The Recreation Center has several great in-person classes with sessions beginning in December. Programs will follow COVID-19 safety guidelin...

Holiday Spirit in West U

"Virtual" Tree Lighting Ceremony (also includes Santa Truckin' thru West U)

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 7, at approximately 6:30 pm. While being streamed live through Facebook, the Mayor and City Council m...

Recreation Center

The Recreation Center offers a wide variety of classes for all ages.

Colonial Park Pool

Colonial Park Pool is the place to relax and bring out the inner kid in everyone.

Contact Us

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Holiday Spirit in West U

"Virtual" Tree Lighting Ceremony (also includes Santa Truckin' thru West U)

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 7, at approximately 6:30 pm. While being streamed live through Facebook, the Mayor and City Council m...

Recreation Center Programs Starting in December

Are you ready to take classes in-person again? If so, the West University Place Recreation Center is here for you. The Recreation Center has several great in-person classes with sessions beginning in December. Programs will follow COVID-19 safety guidelin...

Tips to keep yourself safe from Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years – and their hard earned money – cleaning up the mess the thieves have made of their good name and credit record. With any crime, you ...

Fatality Crash in the 5800 block of Weslayan

WUPD: BOLO for Forged Check Suspect

The West University Place Police Department is seeking assistance regarding a suspect sought in connection with cashing a forged check. 

Juveniles Apprehended for Criminal Mischief and Trespassing

On 09/16/2020 Officers apprehended three juveniles for trespassing on private property. The juveniles were later released to an employee of The Shamar Hope Haven Residential Treatment Center at the request of Child Protective Services. Later that morning ...

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. Some door-to-door scams include magazine subscription sales, fraudulent fundraisers, “free” home s...

WUPD: BMV Suspects - 04/28/2020

On Tuesday April 28, officers, after receiving a call from a vigilant citizen, apprehended three suspects that had been burglarizing vehicles in the area of the 4200 block of Tennyson. The District Attorney’s Office was contacted and two counts ...

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, in an effort to educate our residents about the failure of the criminal justice system in Harris Coun...

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. Recognize the telltale signs of a scam.

The IRS or other government agency will not call you to confir...

Weekly Crime Report 11/13/2020 - 11/20/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 11/06/2020 - 11/13/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 10/30/2020 - 11/06/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 10/23/2020 - 10/30/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 10/16/2020 - 10/23/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 10/09/2020 - 10/16/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 10/02/2020 - 10/09/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 09/25/2020 - 10/02/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon further inve...

Weekly Crime Report 09/18/2020 - 09/25/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 09/11/2020 - 09/18/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 09/04/2020 - 09/11/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 08/28/2020 - 09/04/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 08/21/2020 - 08/28/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 08/14/2020 - 08/21/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 08/07/2020 - 08/14/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 07/31/2020 - 08/07/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 07/24/2020 - 07/31/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 07/17/2020 - 07/24/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 07/10/2020 - 07/17/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 07/03/2020 - 07/10/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 06/26/2020 - 07/03/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 06/19/2020 - 06/26/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 06/12/2020 - 06/19/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 04/24/2020 - 05/01/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 04/17/2020 - 04/24/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 04/10/2020 - 04/17/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 04/03/2020 - 04/10/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 03/27/2020 - 04/03/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

Weekly Crime Report 03/20/2020 - 03/27/2020

Important Notice

The West University Place Police Department’s Crime Report represents basic data of crimes. There are limitations associated with the information provided.

Initial crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon fu...

History

The idea for a community of country homes in the area that is now West University Place was conceived in 1910 by Ben W. Hooper, then Governor of Tennessee.

Vision & Strategy

Learn about strategic visioning and goal setting process established by City Council and the City’s executive staff.

Parks & Recreation

Our Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of facilities and parks that offer a wide range of classes, activities, and special events for community participation, fun, physical activity and growth, in a safe and wholesome environment.