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  • West University Place · Public meetings

    City Council Meeting

    Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 · 6:30 PM

    West University Place, TX 77005

    Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place

    West U City Council meetings on the city calendar; agendas are posted before each meeting.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

  • West University Place · Outdoors

    King and Spalding's West U Halloween Dash and Kids Fun Run

    Sat, Oct. 31 · 5K starts 8:00 a.m.; 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run starts 8:45 a.m.

    West U Community Center · 6104 Auden, Houston, TX 77005

    Cost 5K: $40 until October 28, $45 after October 28; Kids' Fun Run: $35 until October 28, $40 after October 28Registration Registration requiredOrganizer City of West University Place Parks and Recreation

    A chip-timed, certified 5K and an untimed one-mile kids' run on West U streets, with costumes encouraged and proceeds going to the city's parks department.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

  • West University Place · Public meetings

    Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

    Nov. 4, Dec. 2 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    West U Recreation Center Conference Room · 4210 Bellaire Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005

    Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place

    Monthly meeting of the city's parks advisory board.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

  • West University Place · Public meetings

    Building and Standards Commission Meeting

    Nov. 5, Dec. 3 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    West University Place Municipal Building · West University Place, TX 77005

    Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place

    Monthly meeting of the commission that handles building standards matters.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

  • West University Place · Free

    West U Garden Club

    Nov. 5, Dec. 3 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Community Building, John Neighbors' Room · 6104 Auden Street, West University Place, TX 77005

    Cost FreeOrganizer City of West University Place Senior Services

    Local gardeners meet to hear speakers; the city lists a Texas AgriLife talk on becoming a Master Gardener in November and a holiday potluck in December.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

  • West University Place · Free

    Biannual Recycling Event

    Sat, Nov. 7 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Public Works Facility · 3826 Milton St, West University Place, TX 77005

    Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of West University Place Public Works

    A drop-off day for documents, electronics, mattresses, textiles and household metal; open to West U residents only, with proof of residency.

    Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

News and development

West University Place

Approved

Houston ISD sets tax year 2026 rate at $0.8421 per $100

The HISD board adopted the rate Oct. 8: $0.6754 for maintenance and operations and $0.1667 for debt service. West University Place homes are zoned to HISD.

Source: Houston ISD, Oct. 8, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Proposed

Council tables proposal to standardize building dedication plaques

A proposed ordinance would have set one format for plaques on city buildings and parks and removed existing ones. After residents objected, council tabled it on Sept. 28 with no return date.

Source: Community Impact, Oct. 1, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Proposed

Council picks $61.3 million plan for new police station and City Hall renovation

On Sept. 28 council chose a plan to move the police station to a new two-story building at 3826 Amherst St. and renovate the municipal building at 3800 University Blvd. Staff will refine the design with an architect; the estimate excludes temporary relocation costs and may change.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 29, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Proposed

E-scooter and e-bike rules still under review

On Sept. 14 council agreed to add items such as headlight rules, fines, registration and age limits to a draft micromobility ordinance, with an updated draft expected Sept. 28. No final rules had been adopted as of that report.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 18, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Approved

West U funds $50,000 study of land use along its eastern edge

Council voted 4-1 on Sept. 14 to fund an Eastern Gateway Planning Assessment of land use and zoning options along the city's eastern boundary, which borders single-family streets. The study is expected to take about 90 days.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 17, 2026

Where: Study area is the city's eastern boundary next to Rice Village

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Proposed

Task force recommends renovating library and senior center complex

A resident task force suggested keeping the library, Community Building and Senior Center at Auden and Rice Blvd., renovating the library and adding a two-story senior center addition. Council received the report Sept. 14 and took no action.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 15, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Approved

West U council adopts $56.6 million FY2027 budget

Council approved the budget for the fiscal year running Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2027. It adds two police officer positions.

Source: Community Impact, Aug. 18, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Approved

New household hazardous waste program adds $1.50 a month for residents

The adopted FY2027 budget includes about $98,000 for a new household hazardous waste program, which residents will pay for at $1.50 a month.

Source: Community Impact, Aug. 18, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

West University Place

Approved

FY2027 capital plan funds $54 million in city projects

Only the first year of the 2027-2036 capital plan is funded. Listed items include $325,000 for Poor Farm Ditch improvements, $265,000 for lighting and more than $4.2 million for roadway, traffic light, sidewalk and pedestrian work.

Source: Community Impact, Aug. 18, 2026

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

New and opening

Near West University Place

Open

FLO Dentistry opens on Bissonnet

The dental office opened Oct. 5 at 2715 Bissonnet St., Ste. 180.

Source: Community Impact, Oct. 9, 2026

Where: Houston address on Bissonnet St. next to West University Place; city limits not confirmed

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Open

Whisk Matcha Bar opens on Bellaire Blvd.

The matcha cafe opened this summer at 4001 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. G. Its online ordering page lists current hours.

Source: Whisk Matcha Bar (Toast ordering page), Oct. 2, 2026

Where: Houston address (77025) on Bellaire Blvd. next to West University Place

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Open

Curate antique shop opens on Bellaire Blvd.

The curated antique shop held its grand opening Sept. 24 at 3859 Bellaire Blvd. Confirmed by a news report only, not the shop's own site.

Source: Community Impact, Oct. 1, 2026

Where: Houston address near West University Place

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Open

Leemoo Health Bar opens second location on Bissonnet

The health bar opened in early July at 2720 Bissonnet St., Ste. B. Its website lists the location with daily hours.

Source: Leemoo Health Bar, Sept. 30, 2026

Where: Houston address on Bissonnet St. next to West University Place; city limits not confirmed

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Opening soon

Framebridge framing shop coming to Rice Village

The custom framing retailer plans to open late 2026 at 2446 Times Blvd. State filings list renovation from Sept. 26 to Dec. 29.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 2, 2026

Where: Rice Village, next to West University Place

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Near West University Place

Opening soon

Handies Douzo hand-roll sushi bar planned on Bellaire Blvd.

The sushi bar plans a location at 3908 Bellaire Blvd., with a grand opening announced for later 2026 or early 2027.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 1, 2026

Where: Houston address on Bellaire Blvd. next to West University Place

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Listed because a business site, its current social account or a news report confirms it. Not a review or a ranking.

Market snapshot

$2,108,596Median Market ValueWest University Place 2025 Facts
$555.05Median Price / Sqft.West University Place 2025 Facts
1,254Single Family PropertiesWest University Place 2025 Facts
4,142Median Sqft.West University Place 2025 Facts
7,500Median Lot SqFt.West University Place 2025 Facts
1990Median Year BuiltWest University Place 2025 Facts

Values exactly as shown on HAR.com for West University Place, checked Oct. 21, 2026. A neighborhood figure is not a value for any one home. Request a property-specific pricing review.

Homeowner tips

  • Check whether your tree needs a removal permit West U requires a permit to remove trees 12 inches or wider, or 10 inches in front yards, corner side yards, rights-of-way or on construction sites. Submit the tree removal application to Development Services at 3826 Amherst for an inspection first. Source: City of West University Place
  • Apply for a free Tree Trust tree Approved residents with enough room can get a tree from the city's Tree Trust program, which the city plants, stakes and mulches. The homeowner takes over care afterward. Source: City of West University Place
  • Trash set-out window is 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Put trash out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 8 a.m. on collection day. Bags set out at the wrong time or over 40 pounds can draw a special collection fee of at least $50 on your utility bill. Source: City of West University Place
  • Bulk items go out on your regular trash day The city collects bulk trash such as chairs and stools weekly on your scheduled trash day. Construction debris and household hazardous waste are not picked up at the curb. Source: City of West University Place
  • Know your trash, recycling and street sweeping days Trash is picked up twice a week and recycling and yard waste once a week, by route. Street sweepers skip spots where a car is parked in the same place every week. Source: City of West University Place
  • Sign up for West U READY emergency alerts West U READY sends phone, text or email alerts for shelter-in-place, evacuation and other immediate dangers. Routine notices like holiday trash changes come through the separate NotifyMe service. Source: City of West University Place
  • City exemption is for over-65 and disabled owners West U lists a $185,000 exemption for residents over 65 and for disabled residents, and no general homestead exemption on the city tax. The Harris County Tax Office bills and collects city taxes. Source: City of West University Place
  • File your homestead exemption before May 1 The Texas Comptroller says the general deadline to apply for a residence homestead exemption is before May 1, and school districts must give a $140,000 homestead exemption. Apply with the Harris Central Appraisal District. Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Guides and resources

Neighborhood guideWest University Place Buyer's Field GuideCity rules, permits and trees, flood research tools, property taxes, city services, schools and parks, with the official source for every fact.Neighborhood guideWest University vs. Bellaire Comparison GuideTwo small cities inside Houston, side by side: taxes, city services, building and tree rules, flood tools, parks and HAR market facts.Community pageWest University Place community guideHistory, homes, market, taxes, schools, flood research, parks and homes for sale.

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