Sneak Preview: Alief ISD's Center for Advanced Careers

Alief ISD_s Center for Advanced Careers
 

Westchase District staffers and Westchase District Community Fund board members recently toured the new Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers, located just west of the District at 12160 Richmond Avenue. The two-story, 235,000 square-foot facility will provide advanced training to prepare high school students for careers in:
  • Advanced Architectural Design
  • Automotive Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Digital Design
  • Health Science
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Information Technology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Welding
Westchase District residents who live south of Westheimer Road are in Alief ISD and would be eligible to attend this state-of-the-art campus. The center will open in August to welcome students for the fall semester. To schedule a tour of the center, contact Kimberly Crow, 281-498-8110 x 29118.

New "Take & Lock" Public Safety Signs Available

Take _ Lock Public Safety Signs
Westchase District recently updated some of its public safety signage, tweaking the message of the "Lock, Take, Hide" signs frequently seen in parking lots and garages throughout the District.

"I'm not a big fan of the 'hide' part of that message," said Don McKinney, Westchase District's public safety director. "The surest way to prevent thieves from stealing your personal property is to take it with you. If they suspect that there's something they want inside your vehicle, they will find a way to break in and take it. Don't become a victim by leaving your valuables behind. And - though it seems like common sense, it bears repeating -always lock your vehicle."

McKinney said the signs, will be phased in on an as-needed replacement basis. If you are interested in purchasing these signs at cost for your property, contact McKinney at 713-780-9434.


Be Our "Eyes on the Trails," Report Concerns

Sheldon Cohn and Toby
Sheldon Cohn and Toby Drinking Fountain

Meet Sheldon Cohn and his dog, Toby. Together, they walk portions of the Westchase District trail network nearly every day. As a high-frequency user, Cohn notices things -such as debris on the trail, water fountain leaks or signage suggestions - and brings them to the attention of the District's projects department.

"We appreciate people like Sheldon because we're not able to be on the trails at all times," said Irma Sanchez, Westchase District's vice president of projects. "Sheldon is an extra set of eyes on the trails and we could use more people like him to help us keep our trail network in the best condition possible."

Sanchez encourages trail users with non-emergency concerns to report them at 713-780-9434.

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Back Open for Business This Week
After being closed during Easter Week festivities, the market is back this week, open April 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. Our vendors have missed you, so come on out and show them some love.

Not to Chilly for Some Chilesquiles
Come out to the market to meet Octavio Orozco, owner of Chilesquiles, and sample his homemade chilaquiles sauces. 

His products are Texas-made and handcrafted in small batches with fresh, natural and sustainable ingredients to share the tradition of homemade Mexican cuisine in every jar. It is an artisanal fresh-crafted sauce that is always made with care. Come taste a sample when you visit the market on Thursday!

 
Chilesquiles_ Octavio Orozco

Octavio Orozco has homemade chilaquiles sauces.

Low-Key Approach Fits District Business to a T

Inside an unassuming service center in Westchase District on Westoffice Drive sits  Accent Screen Printing, Inc., a woman-owned business that has quietly been decorating garments with screen printing and embroidery since 1994. 

Owner Paula Sidler estimates that in 2017 alone, her crew of 12 employees adorned about one million garments with logos, names, numbers and designs.

Accent Screen Printing's Paula Sidler
Read more about Paula's entrepreneurial success.
Quillian Center Annual Golf Tournament Monday May 7

Quillian Center Golf Tournament
Want to hit the links on a Monday morning while helping raise money to put smiles on children's faces? You're in luck: Quillian Center will host its annual golf tournament at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 7, at Sharpstown Golf Course. Individual golfers are welcome, or get some friends together for a foursome. Either way it should be a fun event with contests, good food and door prizes.

Registration is $75 per player or $300 per foursome, with $5 mulligans available. Sponsorships are offered between $200 and $700.  Proceeds from the tournament help to provide opportunities for boys and girls to participate in summer activities such as Quillian's summer day camps, youth basketball, Vacation Bible School and swim lessons.

Questions? Want to register? Contact Mike Hollis, 713-458-4712.  


About Westchase District
Westchase District is a municipal management district funded by local property owners in a 4.2 square-mile area centered on Sam Houston Tollway between I-10 and US-59 on the west side of Houston, Texas. 

The district promotes growth by enhancing: 
  • Mobility
  • Beautification 
  • Public Safety
  • Planning and Development

 

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