Episodes

Natalie Crossley sits down with West U's Chief of Police Gary Ratliff to talk about what it really means for a community to have its own dedicated police department — and the people working behind the scenes to keep West U safe. Chief Ratliff brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to West U, having built his career in League City before stepping out of retirement to lead the department here. In this conversation, he reflects on the path that brought him to West U, what surpr...

In the very first episode of The 005, Natalie Crossley sits down with West University Elementary Principal, Principal Scott Disch, to talk about what makes West University Elementary School — and the West U community itself — such a special place. As West University Elementary School celebrates its 100th anniversary, Principal Disch reflects on the history of the school, the incredible level of parent involvement that continues to shape it today, and the traditions that generations of families ...