May 1, 2021 General Election

On May 1, 2021, West University Place residents will vote to elect a mayor and four members of council.  

For an Application for a Ballot By Mail: 

• Application for Mail Ballot

On Friday, February 19, 2021, candidates drew cards to determine...

Work on West U East Side Streets and Drainage Set to Begin

MBCO Engineering, LLC is scheduled to perform surveying on the East side of town beginning February 8th (weather pending). Work will begin on the east end of University Boulevard at Kirby Drive and work west towards Buffalo Speedway. Upon completion of Un...

Work on West U Streets and Drainage Set to Begin

The City of West University Place has initiated the preliminary engineering of the streets and drainage improvements in West U. The City has contracted with Cobb, Fendley and Associates Inc., to perform the initial phase of surveying and performing geotec...

Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-34

UPDATE: March 5 at 12:45PM

The City of West University Place is still reviewing Governor Abbott’s most recent order regarding the changes to the mask mandate and occupancy restrictions in Texas. City staff continue to review recommendations from ...

West University Place Winter Storm Update

UPDATE: February 25^th at 12:30PM - 

The City of West University Place Public Works Department will be waiving permit fees for contractors who are repairing damages to plumbing sustained from the winter storm. Please note contractors will still be ...

Recreation Center

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

Statewide Gold Medal Award for Excellence

The City of West University Place Parks and Recreation Department was honored with the prestigious Gold Medal Award at the 2020 Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Institute Annual Awards Ceremony on February 27 at the Moody Gardens Convention Cente...

Colonial Park Pool

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

Spring "West U at Your Leisure" Activity Guide

Be on the lookout for the Spring "West U at Your Leisure" activity guide as it hits homes for the first time in a year! Inside you will find programs that the Recreation Center is offering in a safe and fun environment.

Registration for these pro...

Utility Scams

How the Scam Works

A person or organization receives a call from someone who claims to represent the utility company. Most often, the individual claims the person or organization is behind on their electric bill and threatens to shut down the power soon if...

West University Police Provides Tips to Prevent Tax Identity Theft

Tax season is here, and with that comes an increase in identify thefts. Tax-related identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information, including your social security number, to file a tax return claim or tax benefit. Unfortunately, ther...

West University Police Reminds Residents and their Families to Stay Vigilant

On January 28^th, West University Police Department received a report of an unknown male, in an older white vehicle, approaching a juvenile in the area of Duke St. and Rutgers Ave. The juvenile was riding a bicycle when the suspect approached and made inap...

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...

City Wide Drainage Study

In 2019, the City authorized the completion of a Citywide Drainage Modeling Study that evaluated and modeled existing conditions of the City's drainage system. The results indicated that the majority of the City has limited drainage capacity. The...

Noise Ordinance

In response to the increase of leaf blowers, the City of West University Place amended the City's Ordinance that will help decrease noise pollution in the City. Enforcement of the new noise ordinance will begin MAY 3, 2021.

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Weekly Crime Report 02/26/2021 - 03/05/2021

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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 02/19/2021 - 02/26/2021

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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 02/12/2021 - 02/19/2021

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

Weekly Crime Report 02/05/2021 - 02/12/2021

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

Weekly Crime Report 01/29/2021 - 02/05/2021

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

Weekly Crime Report 01/22/2021 - 01/29/2021

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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 01/15/2021 - 01/22/2021

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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 01/08/2021 - 01/15/2021

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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 01/01/2021 - 01/08/2021

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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 12/25/2020 - 01/01/2021

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 12/18/2020 - 12/25/2020

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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 12/11/2020 - 12/18/2020

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 12/04/2020 - 12/11/2020

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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 11/27/2020 - 12/04/2020

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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 11/20/2020 - 11/27/2020

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 further inve...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

City Currents Newsletter

City Currents is a great way to stay up-to-date on City information, including news, events and more. City Currents is the City of West U's newsletter that arrives in the mail quarterly. 

Click here to read the latest edition!

City Wide Drainage Study

In 2019, the City authorized the completion of a Citywide Drainage Modeling Study that evaluated and modeled existing conditions of the City's drainage system. The results indicated that the majority of the City has limited drainage capa...

2021 Budget at a Glance

On September 28, 2020 the West University Place City Council adopted the 2021 budget that went into effect on January 1, 2021. 

To learn more about the 2021 budget, click here!