A guest services attendant since the park opened, Darren Binns is a familiar face to families and guests. Whether he's setting up lawn games or placing books in Woodchase Park's library cart, Binns enjoys making the park a fun experience.

Would you like to be surrounded by a community garden, walk around lush, beautiful landscaping or hear the joyful sounds of kids playing and dogs woofing it up? You can if your office is Woodchase Park. In return, you bring outgoing, mature, and positive skills to the job.

Woodchase Park is hiring for a guest services attendant. In this role, the guest services attendant performs many functions that create a fun park experience, including acting as a host for the park and engaging with visitors. View the job description which has information on how to apply. Plus, read our story about our these enthusiastic people who serve as our park ambassadors.

If you thought Texas was just full of Texans or transplants from the West and Southwest, think again. S.E.A.L. Security Sergeant Jesus Quiñones hails from the Bronx, N.Y., where he grew up on 193rd Street, a block from Fordham University. The area was his home for 35 years.

After working in New York City, Quiñones pursued work as an HVAC contractor in Flagler County in Florida.

In need of a change of scenery, he then relocated to Texas, continuing HVAC work in the construction industry in Mission until injuring his knee in a workplace accident. 

That incident made him rethink construction work and brought him to Houston in 2015. Quiñones recalled his work as a bouncer for several nightclubs in his 20s and saw similarities in the skills needed for private security. Read More

Dip into summer fun: It all begins once Quillian Center opens its outdoor swimming facility.

Named the best watering hole by Great Day Houston, Noah's Ark Pool will open for special hours on May 17 while Quillian Center's regular pool hours begin May 30. Noah's Ark Pool is the smaller pool designed for children at the Quillian Center's outdoor swimming facility.

Noah's Ark includes three slides and a crawl-through. The pool fun includes a mushroom water drop, a rainbow slide, a coconut water drop, and spraying water from Noah's animals. Pool hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

There is a limit of 120 customers per time period and all admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is $8. Children under the age of 1 are admitted free. Admission is $5 for active military and seniors age 65 and up. Located at 10570 Westpark, Quillian Center is the sports and recreation ministry of First Methodist Houston.

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)

Venezuelan Baker Has Love for Bread

Bread maker: Panaaron's Aaron Mendoza is passionate about bread.

Aaron Mendoza is all about bread. Influenced by his native country of Venezuela, Mendoza's business Panaaron is rising like his baked dough. He began his career making bread in 2016 and then trained professionally with Master Baker Julio Diaz in 2017 to become an artisan maker. Building an extensive background in Venezuelan foods, he honed his craft in his hometown of Caracas. Mendoza describes himself as "a lover of culinary art" which defines his approach to crafting bread. "Bread can always be made better and at another level," said Mendoza. Grab a loaf, cinnamon buns, golfeado squares or whatever Mendoza has specially prepared every Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Farmers Market. Based in Katy, Mendoza also accepts catering orders and pre-orders at 832-363-9332.

And the Oscar Goes to...Find Out When You Bring Your

Celebrity Self to HWCOC Hollywood Gala on May 19

The glam, the fame, the fashion, the celebration of the year. It's time for Houston West Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers to shine at the Chamber Celebration. It's happening on Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. You don't have to take a private jet to Hollywood. Hop in a limo and tell your chauffer you have a date with stardom at The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted in high style at the red carpet. There will be 'Oscars' awarded and memorable moments made to showcase another fabulous year for HWCOC. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non members. For more information, email Ashley Smith.

The Infrastructure Deal could expand electric vehicle charging in Texas.

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a comprehensive framework to enable passenger EV travel across the state and spur economic development. This network will give drivers confidence and flexibility when traveling for work, recreation, or exploration regardless of distance traveled or weather conditions. Texas is set to receive $407 million over the next five years to create an EV charging network. Stations must be on the Alternative Fuel Corridors first then dollars can be spent on roads, not on the corridors. Federal Highway Administration will not declare any corridors complete in the first year of the program. Nominations to extend the Alternative Fuel Corridors are due to FHWA by May 13, 2022. TxDOT intends to nominate all missing segments of the interstate to the Alternative Fuel Corridors. TxDOT welcomes feedback. Visit here and scroll down to the survey button to provide your input. All comments are due by May 15.

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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