West University Place NewsLocal news for West University Place, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Movers and shakers- April 28, 2008 When demand for the services of their family's home-moving business began to weaken, the Cherry brothers looked for new opportunities. via Houston Business Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/movers-and-shakers?fromrss=1 iPhone driving inclusion of touch screens in cell phones- April 24, 2008 While we are long used to using cellphones by punching two buttons beneath the screen the iPhone has shown millions the benefits of having a screen that can be directly manipulated.&nbs... more> Blog Entry: ... via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/iphone-driving-inclusion-of-tou... No-phone zone: School zones a logical place- April 22, 2008 What more logical place than school zones to ban driving while phoning Last week West University Place became the first municipality in the nation to ban using a cell phone, including those with hands-free ... via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/no-phone-zone-school-zones-a-lo... Be careful when and where you're on a cell phone in West University- April 20, 2008 "It only applies when you're moving" If you're driving, and you're using your cell phone, starting in August, you're limited where you can use it in West University Place. via Abc13.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/be-careful-when-and-where-youre... Get to know the sophisticated side of this bayou belle- April 18, 2008 "Things are very close together. You don't have to get on the freeway, you can walk in parts of the city, and you can use the metro light-rail line as an alternative to a car." Think you know Houston You might be surprised. Its image as an energy, medical, and financial hub belies a city with a thriving arts community; charming, tree-filled neighborhoods; and sophisticated shopping ... via Southern Accentshttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/get-to-know-the-sophisticated-s... Alert Issued After Rash Of Purse Thefts- April 16, 2008 "I left my purse in the car because I knew I had to carry my son" An alert was issued Monday to women who live andor drive in the West University Place area, KPRC Local 2 reported. via Click2Houston.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/alert-issued-after-rash-of-purs... Letters: Voices on cell phone ban- April 14, 2008 "The way to get new judges.") I am particularly disturbed at the characterization that justice in our county is dispensed with partisan labels. There is no "Republican" Consider technology As newly elected chair and past vice chair of the Alliance Minority Contractors of Houston , I have the privilege of daily communicating with dozens of small businesses whose livelihood ... via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/letters-voices-on-cell-phone-ba... San Antonio to jump on board the school zone cellphone ban bandwagon- April 12, 2008 "It's a matter for a lot of folks of changing their behavior, putting the phone down or using a hands-free device, so that when you're going through school zones and there's kids out and about, you have the full focus on the road" So far, the only places to ban cellphone use while driving through school zones have been small cities-within-cities like Highland Park and West University Place . via Off the Kuffhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/san-antonio-to-jump-on-board-th... AT&T pushes back on West U school-zone cellphone ban- April 4, 2008 "I am very surprised that a corporate giant like AT&T would take a position that does not support the safety of our children." The West University Place no cellphones in school zones ordinance has attracted some organized opposition . via Off the Kuffhttp://www.topix.net/city/west-university-place-tx/2008/04/at-t-pushes-back-on-west-u-scho... |