From left, Subba Vadlamani, Ashford Communities' director of property management and Sergeant Tyler Wilson meet before the presentation.

Ashford Communities' leasing staff hosted Officer Tyler Wilson who gave residents an informative talk.

HPD Sergeant Tyler Wilson with Westchase District Patrol recently gave a public safety presentation to staff and residents of Ashford Westchase Apartments and Ashford Communities on Woodchase Drive. More than 25 residents came out to hear Ofc. Wilson's presentation where he covered general burglary, crime prevention of burglary and crime reporting. Following the presentation, Wilson participated in a Q&A session with the residents. If you'd like to host a public safety presentation at your community or office building, email Mark Hubenak, Westchase District's public safety director.

With Westchase District's Woodchase Park scheduled to open this fall, the District recently provided a sneak peak event for apartment and building managers in the area. Held at the Tracy Gee Community Center, the event presented a preview of activities such as a Moving Body workshop from Alonzo Moore of Young Audiences of Houston. Attendees met programming partners Four Dragons, who will lead Tai Chi events at the park, and Tropa Z fitness which will host Zumba, yoga and fitness boot camps. The guests enjoyed a picnic-style boxed lunch with lemonade, balloon twist art in the shape of butterflies, flowers, dogs, and even a shovel!

After meeting at the Tracy Gee Community Center, guests boarded shuttle buses that took them to the park site. On the shuttle ride to the site, park planners and the construction and landscape architect teams gave an overview of the park's design features. Once at Woodchase Park, the groups took a brief tour, walking to the dog park area and along the 7,500 square-foot activity lawn before returning to the Tracy Gee Community Center. Visit woodchasepark.com for construction updates.

On Friday, Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Houston West Chamber of Commerce presents Women Driving Business: Luncheon and Afternoon Forum - Recharge YOUR Energy. The all-day event will be held at Norris Conference Centers at CityCentre. A key highlight of the luncheon will be keynote speaker Holly Clapham, Chief Marketing Officer of Houston First Corporation. Clapham will share her own personal story of resilience as well as what the City of Houston has done to help local businesses bounce back amidst the pandemic. After the luncheon and keynote address, registrants can choose three of the four break-out sessions to attend based on their personal interests. Each break-out session features a moderated panel of executives in key interest areas. Wrap up the day with "Recharge Your Energy" Social with plenty of great connections & laughter. Register for the event here.    

Thursdays @ 3 p.m. *Rain or shine* St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church

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

Unc B's Serves Up Tasty Wings and More

Love at first bite: You won't forget Unc B's flavorful wings.

A veteran and black-owned business, Unc B's was founded in 2015 on the principle that people should enjoy the best flavors possible when eating something for the first time. "My goal is simple," said Bryanal Davis, who takes a meticulous approach to how he cooks his dishes and creates his spices under the Unc B's brand. "I want to transform ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces with a flavor that will make you shout." Following his service in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force, Davis refined his passion for cooking when he went to culinary school and finished a two-year mentorship program.

That led to him cooking for large numbers of people. While his secret is to blend his spices with a disciplined cooking process that maximizes flavors, Davis does not shy from sharing what he knows. "I know what I'm doing is quality and I give my foods the right touch in all stages of preparation all the way to plating which is hard to replicate," said Davis. The best way to experience Unc B's is to stop by the market on Thursdays where you can take home his carefully crafted wings and sides like green beans smothered in onions and sauce. Customers can also order from Unc B's online store or follow on Facebook @goodcookingandeating.

Hop on the reading bus, Gus: Literacy Now's Reading Express mobile classroom will be a regular programming partner at Woodchase Park.

Woodchase Park's year-round calendar kicks off on October 21 with Reading Express at 9 a.m. Literacy Now's Reading Express mobile classroom is a dynamic and fun school on wheels for children 2 months to 4 years of age. The curriculum is designed to develop phonological and print awareness, oral language, fine motor and other early literacy skills through the exploration of books, nursery rhymes, songs, art and play. Mostly kids will just have fun reading with their parents. Participation in Reading Express is free but requires registering through Literacy Now. Register in English or Spanish. See more scheduled activities.

With a focus on nature and culture, 'artist-in-residence' Larry Crawford has added more works

to the public realm of the District.

Everywhere you turn, Westchase District's identity is becoming a little more colorful through a series of new public art murals painted by Larry Crawford. The artist has been on a prolific painting spree these past months, debuting new works on bridges and retaining walls.

Crawford produced four murals that capture the identity and feel of the area, all of which are a visual treat for one to spy. Read More

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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