The Wire: Trail Groundbreaking Jan. 20

HCC CAMPUS TRAIL GROUNDBREAKING FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

Westchase District will break ground on its third hike and bike trail and you're invited to celebrate with us! The groundbreaking event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20.

The .6-mile trail, currently named the HCC Campus Trail, will run north and south along the CenterPoint Energy transmission corridor between the HCC campus at Westheimer and Hayes Roads and Richmond Avenue, with a mid-block crossing at Meadowglen Lane. The trail is an example of a larger effort between CenterPoint and the City of Houston to enhance the use of some 500 miles of transmission corridors crisscrossing the city.

"While the trail itself is pretty basic, we're looking at adding landscaping and benches to some open spaces just off the trail," said Irma Sanchez, Westchase District's vice president of projects. "It will be yet another outdoor amenity that will help enlarge our trail network and enhance walkability in Westchase District." The trail will cost about $530,000, is paid for with funds from the District's 380 Area Agreement with the city, and should be completed by late spring.

Final details and parking arrangements are being determined. Save the date and RSVP today to info@westchasedistrict.com.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MOBILITY PLAN THROUGH JAN. 15

2016 Westchase District Mobility Plan draft

Westchase District is updating its mobility plan and is seeking your input. The plan aims to improve mobility traveling to and within the District by expanding transportation choices for residents, businesses and visitors to the District, while supporting growth and redevelopment trends.

The final plan will include future mobility projects for the District and also identify funding opportunities and implementation strategies.

The general public is invited to read the mobility plan and answer a brief survey on it through Sunday January 15. We hope that the survey facilitates discussion and collaboration as we explore the possibilities for Westchase District's future.

REVIEW THE DRAFT MOBILITY PLAN

TAKE THE FEEDBACK SURVEY

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REVISIT THE TOP FIVE WESTCHASE DISTRICT STORIES OF 2016

We're confident that you eagerly devour every issue of The Wire the minute it hits your inbox. (WHAT?!? You're not subscribed? Well, let's take care of that right now!) But in case you missed these stories the first time, here are the top five news highlights from 2016.

5. The District broke ground on and nearly finished
construction of the Brays Bayou Connector hike
and bike trail.

4. The District commissioned mural artists to
transform seven traffic signal control boxes into
" muralitos" and paint two large-scale murals
along the Library Loop Trail.

3. The District shot its first-ever 30-second spot,
which airs on cable and online.

2. Phillips 66 moved into its brand-new 1.1 million square-foot world headquarters at
2331 CityWest Blvd.

1. The City of Houston voted to purchase land for two parks in Westchase District.

We have big plans for 2017, so keep reading!

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PEAS FARM BACK AT
MARKET THIS WEEK

The market was open throughout the holidays, but one notable absence was that of PEAS Farm. Elvis D'Agrella and his family took a well-deserved break, but they're back in 2017 and ready to share their fresh produce, eggs and honey with you every week. Welcome back!

YUM - STRAWBERRIES!
FRESH, LOCAL AND IN SEASON

This is not a stock photo or one that's been digitally enhanced: this is what the yummy strawberries look like this week at PEAS Farm! Now, you can drive up to Conroe and pick some yourself from Elvis' U-Pick Patch, or you can wait for these sweet, juicy babies to come to you this Thursday when you visit the market. Either way, you just can't go wrong!

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TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING WEDNESDAYS AT TRACY GEE

Good leaders are good communicators. If one of your New Year's goals is to become a better speaker and leader, you have a great resource right here in Westchase District. Sound Bytes is a local branch of Toastmasters International that meets every Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter.

The environment of this open club is friendly, safe and supportive, a place where guests are always welcome and members are encouraged to work on their communication and leadership goals at their own pace.

For more information, contact Debbie Mikel, 832-282-4596.

MEET WESTCHASE DISTRICT PATROL OFFICER NAM NGUYEN

In some countries, people labeled early birds are called "A-people" and those who are night owls are called "B-people." But what about a man who works from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and then takes on a second shift from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.? You might call him crazy, or you could call him Nam Nguyen. Nguyen, a Westchase District Patrol officer, regularly pulls 15-hour days working his regular gig with the Houston Police Department by night then turning right around to guard the District by day.

Westchase District is a municipal management district funded by local property owners in a 4.2 square-mile

area centered on the Sam Houston

Tollway between I-10 and US-59 on the west side of Houston, Texas.

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