West University Examiner

West University’s crime report this week is led by an alert from police to be alert to a scam targeting the elderly. Full Story »

Unless you were the one driving in the ever-changing precipitation, the falling flakes early in the day were a rare diversion best enjoyed while wearing winter gear. Full Story »

Behind the old West University Fire Department and City Hall, a wooden observation tower once rose for civilian air raid wardens during World War II. Full Story »

Landon Burke, 3, was giving Santa’s oversized chair a try Monday evening as he awaited the jolly guy’s arrival at the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at West University City Hall. Full Story »

For Houston ISD, it’s business as usual today, but the district has canceled all weekend plans due to the wintry weather. Full Story »

State Sen. Joan Huffman of Southside Place made official Thursday what she had already declared: She’s running for re-election to represent a wide swatch of southeast Texas, including southwest Houston communities. Full Story »

The Ultimate Frisbee Club at St. Thomas High School plays on Friday. Every Friday. Even when it’s snowing, sleeting and raining. Full Story »

As the holiday shopping season approached, six young social scientists went about the task of finding relevant market research to find what gifts are in the hottest demand. The researchers didn’t have to travel far. The playground during recess would do. Full Story »

Metro has received word it will gain FTA funding approval for its University line, but a long-time opponent of light rail along Richmond Avenue may have something to say about that. Full Story »

Enjoy it while you can.The snow that has created an early winter in southwest Houston will disappear by about 6 p.m., according to Tim Heller, chief meteorologist for ABC-13, the Examiners’ broadcast news partner. He then expects temperatures to drop below freezing and the wet highways to turn icy. Full Story »

It came as little or no surprise when the mayor of Houston walked to a podium at the downtown Hilton Americas on Friday and proclaimed, “I’m Bill White, and I want to be your governor.” Full Story »

Thirty-seven applied, but in the end, a search committee at St. John’s School offered the headmaster’s job to veteran private school head Dr. Mark Desjardins. Full Story »

A group of Houston clergy members has signed a letter objecting to recent anti-gay sentiment “espoused by those who co-opt religion as a cover for hatred.” Full Story »

Ellen Cohen didn’t waste any time filing to seek a third two-year term as state representative in District 134. Full Story »

West University Place Parks Director Tim O’Connor describes transformation of the city’s aquatic facilities — from aging Colonial Park Pool to a new facility at the same site, combined with the new Fitness Center — as “going from a Volkswagen to a Lexus.” Full Story »

Spec’s Liquor and Finer Foods’ new location in Weslayan Plaza is preparing for an opening later this month in the former space of Linens ‘N Things. Full Story »

As the holiday shopping season approached, six young social scientists went about the task of finding relevant market research to find what gifts are in the hottest demand. Full Story »

With winter weather warnings issued for Friday afternoon, local governments are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best: anything but ice. Full Story »