Wilcrest Park will be a 3-acre park situated between the Robinson-Westchase Library and Home 2 Suites on Wilcrest Drive. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year.

The construction company that built the community-acclaimed Woodchase Park will be behind the construction of another Westchase District public park. Westchase District's Board of 

Directors has approved and awarded the $ 13.7 million contract to D.L. Meacham for construction of Wilcrest Park. The park will be built on a 3.4-acre parcel of land on Wilcrest just north of the Robinson-Westchase Library. Wilcrest Park was designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), which also designed Woodchase Park. The new park will feature a children's play area, performance pavilion, dog park, botanical garden, exercise stations, public art, a full-service cafe, and a 30,000-square-foot activity lawn for movie nights and concerts. Construction will begin later this year. View gallery of renderings.

From keeping eyes on the container ship decks to area neighborhoods, SEAL Security deploys the latest technology and public safety practices for Westchase District and area communities.

In 2009, Somali pirates took Captain Phillips and his crew hostage. In a crisis that gripped headline news and spawned a Hollywood movie, Phillips’ ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. It was one of 20,000 merchant ships sailing through a vital artery of world trade that opened into two million square miles of water comprised of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. One company's work to counter piracy led to domestic security services in the U.S. Read More

Early voting is underway and there's only a few days left to cast your ballot ahead of November 8. If you live in the area, you can vote 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Nov. 4 at designated locations like Tracy Gee Community Center 3599 Westcenter Drive which is a Precinct 4 location in the District. You can also cast your ballot at the following Precinct 4 locations during early voting or on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street; Houston Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley; John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress; and Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road, Houston. Visit harrisvotes.com/polling-locations for hours and more locations.

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)

Market Transitions to Fall Hours on Nov. 10

Daylight savings occurs this Sunday, Nov. 6. That means the Westchase District Farmers Market will transition to fall hours. Beginning on November 10, the market's hours of operation every Thursday will be 3 - 6 p.m. (marking an hour early closing due to sundown). Farmers Market manager John Carey says that shopping in the fall is one of the best times to come to the market. "The air is cooler and we maintain a diverse variety of some of the best vendors in the Houston area," said Carey. "Seasonally, we're also closer to the holidays," said Carey. "If you want to check off your gift giving list early, we sell many items that would make a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one."

Houston West Chamber of Commerce Salutes Veterans on Nov. 4

Of all the events the Houston West Chamber of Commerce hosts, the Salute to Veterans luncheon is the most heartfelt among its members and gives our business community an opportunity to recognize women and men who serve or have served in our military. The luncheon will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at HCC Alief Campus in Westchase District's West Houston Institute.

This year's keynote speaker is Brigadier General E. A. “Buddy” Grantham who is in his 40th year of serving his state and nation in uniform. He is a native Houstonian and a Texas A&M graduate where he commissioned through its’ Corps of Cadets. Grantham joined the Texas Army National Guard in 1979 while in college and continued in the Active Army retiring in 2005. He joined the Texas State Guard in 2007 providing humanitarian mission support and disaster recovery services for the citizens of Texas.

He is local business owner, a lifelong volunteer, civic leader, a strong advocate for the military, Veterans and their families and the Director Emeritus of the City’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.

Mea Williams is this year's emcee. Williams is a Navy Veteran, a mother, a wife and the President/CEO of Grace After Fire, an organization that assists women Veterans with the transition process and reintegration back into the civilian sector after their military service.

In her role, Williams directs and oversees all efforts and activities related to developing and implementing Table Talk ™ Color Me Camo, an innovative peer-to peer program and other Veteran focused efforts led by the organization.

Register here for Salute to Veterans.

In Search of Good Food in the District Universe? Find it at Cosmo

Westchase District's food scene helps Houston live up to its 'Space City' reputation. The newest arrival to land on the District's dining planet is Cosmo. Located at 9511 Westheimer Road at Rock Ridge, Cosmo recently opened and promotes its concept as creating 'food with mood,' the cafe's slogan. Its menu is broad enough that it's easy to find something you'll definitely be in the mood to eat. Cosmo's food menu includes appetizers like chicken strips and mozzarella sticks, salads, classic breakfasts including bagels with cream cheese and pancakes, and it offers four pasta dishes, a variety of hot sandwiches including shrimp po'boy, and cold sandwiches such as beef pastrami. There's also a pizza menu and lots of dessert options. The restaurant has outdoor seating and a warm interior with tropical light blue metal chairs for seating. Cosmo is open Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. To find out more information or place an order, call 832-400-5522.

Westchase District's public safety dispatch line is 713-701-7800.

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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