District to Give Apartment and Building Managers A Preview of Woodchase Park, Opening Late Fall


The construction of Woodchase Park is nearing completion. A future gem and hub of the community, Woodchase Park represents Westchase District's first park that will feature year-round activities.

To raise awareness about the park's location and planned activities, the District is offering apartment and building managers a special preview on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be brief presentations at the Tracy Gee Community Center 3599 Westcenter, and an on-the-go lunch for attendees. Guests will meet our programming partners and then board luxury shuttle bus will transport attendees to the park for an up close look. 

"This will be the community's park," said Sherry Fox, Westchase District's vice president of communications. "We can't think of better ambassadors than our colleagues who work in residential communities and corporate buildings who can tell their residents and tenants about this exciting amenity and share information."

The come-and-go event will allow attendees to engage with the park's designers, construction team and programming staff in a fun, interactive event. If you work for an apartment community or manage an office building and have not received your invitation, please email Sherry Fox for a registration form.
New Sidewalks Poured West of BW8

Crews are working west of BW8 to pour new sidewalks on Westheimer.

Westchase District is working continuously to improve the pedestrian experience on Westheimer. Over the past year, new pedestrian lighting, traffic signal mast arm poles, custom pavers, curb ramps and bus shelters have been installed.

Most recently, new sidewalks were poured west of BW 8. The wide sidewalks and landscape enhancements are part of the District's Westheimer streetscape project. "These improvements will benefit retailers, better support transit operations and improve connectivity for pedestrians, all while making this major roadway more distinctive and attractive," said Irma Sanchez, Westchase District's vice president of projects.

West Houston Assistance Ministries Presents Faith, Hope and Love Benefit Luncheon


West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) is hosting a major fundraiser to celebrate 40 years of providing hope. On Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m., WHAM will host its Faith, Hope, and Love benefit luncheon at Lakeside Country Club at 100 Wilcrest Dr. Luncheon chairs Mike Duvall and Sydney Free join emcee Frank Billingsley.

Houston media icon Bill Balleza delivers the keynote at Faith, Love, and Hope.
The luncheon features keynote speaker Bill Balleza, an Emmy award-winning reporter and former news anchor at KPRC 2 Houston whose career spanned 45 years.

WHAM will recognize CenterPoint Energy with the Community Builder Award and also announce Penrod Volunteer Award honorees Loretta Haren, Alice Hastings-James, and Jim Kilmoyer at the event. Tickets and sponsorships are available. Contact Mercedes Santos-Garay for more information.

Based in Westchase District, WHAM serves people who are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn, distributing more than two million pounds of food, serving more than 170,000 individuals, and providing more than $1 million in financial assistance. WHAM's volunteer base has logged more than 42,000 hours.      

 Thursdays @ 3 p.m. *Rain or shine* St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church
10503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 (at Rogerdale, just west of Beltway 8)


West Coffee Company Joins the Market

Harrison West has brought his distinct blend of coffee to the farmers market. 

Harrison West believes North American grown coffee can be just as good as coffee from the Colombian mountains. That's why he sources his beans from farmers on U.S. frontiers in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. His company, West Coffee Company, is the newest addition to the farmers market scene. Among West's coffee collection are All-American Blend, American Farmers Bundle, North American Blend, Origin Pack Hawaii, Origin Pack Mexico and Origin Pack Puerto Rico. 

West Coffee Company is a family-owned business born in Texas. "Our vision is to connect Americans across the nation with the remarkable coffees grown and harvested here in North America," said West. "While forging relationships with partnering farms and distributors across the United States and Mexico, our team has tasted, analyzed and critiqued countless blends of different varietals, grades and roasts to develop our proprietary blends of premium Arabica coffee."

 

Houston West Chamber of Commerce Workshop Teaches Business Owners How to Take Control of Finances  

Many business owners can attest that one of the challenges of running a business is taking control of finances. The Houston West Chamber of Commerce and Action Coach Business Coaching are a presenting a virtual Business Growth Workshop - Financial Mastery on August 25 from noon to 1 p.m. This workshop will teach 12 steps to master your financials. The workshop is complimentary and open to HWCOC members and prospective members. Register here. 

Wings Over Carillon: Wingstop Coming
More dining options are coming to Carillon.

Wherever you are in Westchase District, you're never far from good eats. From Asian, TexMex, Italian, Mexican to top notch casual dining chains, you can find any food your appetite and heart desires, especially on Westheimer. And if it's chicken wings you crave, a Wingstop sign has appeared at Carillon, adding to the Carillon's  variety of dining options. Wing lovers will rejoice. This renowned chain serves classic wings, boneless wings, and crispy tenders on a heat scale with 11 options. Wings are a big hit with parties and get togethers. Wingstop trademarked an online Wing Calculator so that you'll know how many to order. Stay tuned to The Wire and Westchase District social media as we'll provide an update for a grand opening date.


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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