The Wire: Upgrades to Wilcrest Esplanades

WILCREST DRIVE ESPLANADE IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN IN JULY

Westchase District motorists who use Wilcrest Drive will enjoy new improvements coming to this busy street.

Last week the Westchase District Board of Directors approved an $875,000 contract with Miranda Construction and a separate $500,000 contract with Earth First for landscaping and irrigation improvements on 16 esplanades along more than one mile of Wilcrest Drive from Westheimer Road north to Lakeside Place.

This is the first project outside the Westchase District boundaries to be completed under the District's 380 Area Agreement with the City of Houston.

DISTRICT ADDS WRAPS, LIGHTING TO 15 BUS SHELTERS

Translucent vinyl wraps branding Westchase District will adorn 15 bus shelters in the area, beginning with the one pictured above at Richmond Avenue and Westcenter Drive. Each shelter also will receive solar panels to collect energy for nighttime lighting underneath the shelters' canopies. Work on the project is expected to be completed in the next several weeks.

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LJA ENGINEERING EXPANDS AT 2929 BRIARPARK

Congratulations to LJA Engineering, Inc., on the recent growth of their Westchase District headquarters at 2929 Briarpark Drive. The civil engineering firm will expand from 64,000 square feet to about 82,000 square feet, adding a new fitness center, an expanded break room and training room.

"We want our employees to enjoy coming to work each day, be able to work efficiently and have ample room to grow," said Calvin Ladner, LJA president and CEO. A presence in Westchase District since 1994, the firm acquired two engineering companies last year, growing to about 650 employees, 400 of whom will be located at 2929 Briarpark. LJA is expected to move into the new space this fall.

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10503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 (at Rogerdale, just west of Beltway 8)

OFFICIALLY SUMMERTIME

The summer solstice (a.k.a. the longest day of 2017) was yesterday, marking the first day of summer. That means it's socially acceptable to have fresh fruit juice dribbling off your chin from delicious, locally-grown watermelons, peaches and berries! You can find all of them this week at the market.

SHAPING UP THE MARKET

Motorists on Westheimer now will get a better look at our vendors, thanks to a new L-shaped configuration of the market in St. Cyril's parking lot. "We're moving things around to get some of our vendors out of the Texas summer sun," said market manager John Carey. "It also has the advantage of better visibility from the road. We'll see how it works."

Nothing says summer like some fresh, locally grown honeydew melons from PEAS Farm. Get to the market early this Thursday before they sell out!

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SIGN UP FOR TRAILS WITHOUT TRASH EVENT JULY 22

Here at Westchase District, we don't like to engage in much trash talk...except when it comes to beautifying our trails. As a way to introduce the public to Westchase District's trail network and encourage community involvement, the District will host a "Trails without Trash" event on Saturday, July 22 from 8 to 10 a.m., starting at the Brays Bayou Connector Trail connection to the Westchase METRO Park and Ride, 11050 Harwin Drive.

You can join employees from some of West Houston's top companies while picking up debris along one of the District's three trails. To sweeten the deal, we'll have free breakfast tacos from Moderno Tacos + Tex-Mex and free Westchase District swag.

To ensure we have enough swag for you, please RSVP by Friday, July 7 to Louis Jullien.

TWO SUMMERTIME FREE LUNCH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

Two ministries in Westchase District are offering free lunches this summer for children ages 18 and younger:

West Houston Assistance Ministries, is serving hot meals weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through August 2 at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 10503 Westheimer Road. For details, call 713-795-2880.

Jireh Bible Church at 3623 Walnut Bend Lane also serves lunch weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., t hrough July 9. Enjoy crafts and games in the worship area and outdoor field. For more information, call 713-784-9947.

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