News Flash

Tropical Storm Beta

Harris County residents should prepare for potential tropical weather impacts beginning today. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta continues to move toward a landfall in southeast Texas by early Tuesday morning. The National We...

November 3 Election

The City of West U residents will not be voting on anything specific to West U on November 3.  The  City’s next general election will be held in May 2021.  

For important information about the November 3 Election, refer...

FINAL UPDATE - Hurricane Laura

FINAL UPDATE – HURRICANE LAURA

Updated – Thursday Aug. 27 @ 9:10 am

Fortunately, West U and the Houston area were spared any significant issues resulting from Hurricane Laura.  Our hearts and prayers go out those communities in ...

HURRICANE LAURA UPDATE

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE – HURRICANE LAURA

Updated – Wednesday Aug. 26 @ 11:55 am

In response to Hurricane Laura and its projected landfall, Mayor Bob Higley signed a Disaster Declaration  and the City has activated our Emergency O...

HURRICANE LAURA UPDATE - Information and Reminders

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE – HURRICANE LAURA

Updated – Wednesday Aug. 26 @ 6:00 pm

There has been no significant change from the storm path since this morning’s update.  Tonight, approximately 60 City team members will be s...

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE - Hurricane Laura

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE – HURRICANE LAURA

Updated – Tuesday Aug. 25 @ 1 pm

The following is an update on Hurricane Laura and impacts on City provided services.

PROJECTED LANDFALL

Laura’s projected landfall has moved west of the Tex...

Tropical Storms Marco & Laura Update

WEATHER UPDATE - TROPICAL STORMS MARCO & LAURA

The City of West U is finalizing preparations for TS Marco & Laura as they approach the gulf coast.   Depending on the storm’s path and severity, residents should expect service inte...

Notice About 2020 Tax Rates

For information regarding the FY 2021 budget & 2020 tax rate Click here

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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...

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 ...

West U Update - Changes to Some City Services

West U Update – Changes to City Services

Due to increasing COVID-19 concerns that have caused the County and State to pause their reopening plans, the following temporary reductions to non-essential services will go into effect on Friday, July 3....