West University Place NewsLocal news for West University Place, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.West U. Bans Cell Phones In School Zones- March 27, 2008 "We'll take about a week to issue warnings, to educate the parents." Talking on a cellular phone or hands-free device while driving in an active school zone will soon be illegal in West University Place, KPRC Local 2, Your Education Station, reported Tuesday. via Click2Houstonhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/west-u-bans-cell-phones-in-scho... West U. closing in on cell phone ban in school zones- March 25, 2008 "Nobody knew when this all started you were going to be at a very historic meeting" The West University Place City Council on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance to ban cell phone usage in active school zones. via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/west-u-closing-in-on-cell-phone... The ignorance of costs- March 21, 2008 "There's been a lot of near misses" I don't particularly like the distraction of talking on a cell phone while driving, so I avoid it as much as possible. via Houston's Clear Thinkershttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/the-ignorance-of-costs?fromrss=... Poll: A ban on driving with a cell phone- March 19, 2008 Poll: Cell phone ban in school zones West University Place officials are considering a ban on cell phone use while driving in school zones. via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/poll-a-ban-on-driving-with-a-ce... West U. eyes ban on calls while driving in school zone- March 17, 2008 "A lot of research needs to go into it" RESOURCES SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY When yellow school zone lights are flashing: Slow down: All vehicles should travel at or below 20 mph. via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/west-u-eyes-ban-on-calls-while-... Will West U follow Highland Park- March 13, 2008 "The cell phone usage has just gotten phenomenal in the last few years" Last year the Dallas-area city of Highland Park banned the use of handheld cellphones while driving through school zones. via Off the Kuffhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/will-west-u-follow-highland-par... Banning Cell Phone Use in School Zones.- March 11, 2008 "One of the reasons ... the distractions from actually dialing or people text messaging or being on PDAs checking e-mails" Posted on 03112008 1:31:56 PM PDT by Newsradio 740 KTRH Stop talking and just drive. via Free Republichttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/banning-cell-phone-use-in-schoo... Northern cities called the fastest growing- March 6, 2008 "Now you can buy more home at the same monthly payment." When Paul Wofford's family moved to Alvin 58 years ago, the goal was to be near the hustle and bustle of Houston for work but far enough away to relax when off the clock. via The Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/03/northern-cities-called-the-fast... |