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Trails Without Trash: Volunteer Teams Needed for March 26

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Save the date for the morning of Saturday, March 26. That's when teams of volunteers from companies and organizations will converge on the Westchase District trail system on a mission to clean up litter during Trails Without Trash from 8 - 10 a.m. Joggers, cyclists, dog walkers and pedestrians regularly enjoy Westchase District's trail system, which begins at Westheimer immediately east of Houston Community College's Hayes Road campus. The trail continues all the way to Art Storey Park south of Bellaire. A popular amenity in the District, trails free of litter are a year-round priority.


"Trails Without Trash is a great way to volunteer and help us keep public areas beautiful," said Kelly McNabb Aylesworth, Westchase District's maintenance director. "We need an enormous number of volunteers to join us in this effort to keep our trails free of trash."


Register your company to participate in Trails Without Trash. Also view flyer. To find out more information, email Kelly Aylesworth or contact her at 713-780-9434.

Guest Service Attendants Love Serving Public at Woodchase Park

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Meet the park ambassadors: From left, Westchase District Parks Programming Director Louis Jullien is pictured with Guest Service Attendants Sebastian Morales, Javier Marino, Keitha Gallien, Rodney Pena, and Darrin Binns.

If you’ve visited Woodchase Park for any of the scheduled events since the park’s October opening, you’ve probably encountered one or more of our Guest Services Attendants (GSA). These newly-hired Westchase District employees are working to make sure guests enjoy their experience at the park.


“Our new team members are all exceptional,” said Louis Jullien, parks programming director. “They not only help our programming partners set up their equipment and prepare for their activities, but they’re available to answer questions, unlock the bathroom, pick up trash and any other job that is required in the park. They don’t shy away from any responsibility,” added Jullien. Read More


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Need to Find It in the District: Go to Our Online Find It Map

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Need to find something in the District's 4.2 mile boundary? Find It Map has you covered, or mapped, to be exact. Users who go to westchasedistrict.com can access an updated map to find locations for bus routes, park and ride lots, parks and trails, restaurants, hotels, banks, schools and churches.


"It's really helpful in all these areas," said Sherry Fox, Westchase District's vice president of communications. "For instance, our Find It Map shows where hotel properties are, the number of rooms each property has, and we provide a link for directions."

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From the Hive and Comb to the Jar, Beekeeper Keeps Eyes on the Honey

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Busy as his bees: Chris Kohnke has a great appreciation for the work his bees do, not only for his honey but the entire food chain.

Beekeeper and Pure Texas Honey owner Chris Kohnke has a great appreciation for what bees do and thinks you should too or else everything from almonds, vanilla, oranges and carrots would disappear from the food chain. In fact, more than 90 percent of the leading global crop types are visited by bees. “No bees, no plant-based food,” said Kohnke.


While Kohnke’s focus is on bringing honey to the market, he believes that understanding the process of how honey is made gives people a better understanding of the importance and complexity of a bees’ world. Kohnke does caution that honey harvesting is not only fascinating; it is work. Read More


New HPD Assistant Police Chief Brings Renewed Collaboration

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Westchase District Public Safety Director Mark Hubenak with Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Ban Tien.

HPD Assistant Chief Ban Tien is not hesitating to strengthen how HPD serves Westchase District. "Chief Tien has only been assigned to our area for a few weeks and he's already brought us a host of ideas to implement," said Mark Hubenak, Westchase District's public safety director. "We have immediately begun to see more HPD presence and responses in the District thanks to Chief Tien."


Chief Tien is a 22-year veteran of HPD. He currently serves as an Assistant Chief in the Homeland Security Command, directing and leading intelligence, patrol and investigative police personnel to work cooperatively with the public to prevent crime, enforce the law, preserve the peace, and provide a safe environment. Tien's been involved in high profile situations, including serving as an operational commander on the ground during civil unrest after George Floyd's death in 2020, leading the security plan for President George H.W. Bush's Public Repose and Funeral, and planning the security plan for President Trump's Rally in the Toyota Center in 2018.

Woodchase Park Sponsors Help Bring Programs

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Woodchase Park is programmed year-round. With a 12-month schedule for the community to enjoy, Westchase District seeks sponsorships each year to cover the costs of signature events like Spring Break (coming up March 14-18), Movie Nights, Trick or Treat and Christmas Celebration.


"All sponsorships go through the District's charitable arm -- the Westchase District Community Fund," said Louis Jullien, Westchase District's parks programming director. "By supporting Woodchase Park events, sponsors are helping provide enrichment programs to an underserved area in West Houston,"

as Jullien notes.


Thousands of elementary-age students live within a 15-minute walk of the park.


In addition to providing health and wellness programs like boot camps, Tai Chi, Zumba and yoga, Woodchase Park has presented educational and cultural enrichment events such as music, theater, visual arts and dance workshops and performances for all ages since it opened five months ago. All events are offered for free. Interested in finding out more about sponsorship opportunities? Email or contact Louis Jullien at 713-780-9434.

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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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