Westchase District promotes economic development through programs that enhance mobility, beautification, public safety and long range planning in the Westchase area of west Houston.
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Headquartered at Richmond and the West Sam Houston Tollway, the Westchase District organization promotes economic development in the Westchase area of west Houston. We want to be the first choice of any business that is considering locating to or relocating in Houston. We're surrounded by high-end neighborhoods and offer a thriving retail community.
The weekend is close and you're craving Modern Mexican. Read our story about how local favorite Cantina Laredo returned to the scene after the pandemic pushed the restaurant to the brink. #dineout
John Vargas has been in the Cantina Laredo family for almost two decades. He began with the Dallas-based restaurant company when it had only four locations. In December 2003, it was looking to expand into a new market which brought Vargas to open its first Houston restaurant. The growing company sel...
07/14/2021
Please join District G Council Member Greg Travis on Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the The Westin in Memorial City for an Informational Town Hall on Crime. The Town Hall features Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and Harris County Constable Ted Heap, plus presentations by HPD, FBI, Harris County Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police Officers Union, and Crime Stoppers.
Please join District G Council Member Greg Travis on Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the The Westin in Memorial City for an Informational Town Hall on Crime. The Town Hall features Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and Harris County Constable Ted Heap, plus presentations by HPD, FBI, Harris County Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police Officers Union, and Crime Stoppers.
07/13/2021
Summer campers from Quillian Recreation Center's Camp Quillian spent the morning on the Westchase District Trail System playing I Spy Bingo where they 'spied' turtles, egrets, caterpillars, fish, sun flowers, bicyclists, and much more. Westchase District staff also interacted with the campers to answer questions about the area. You too can share in the fun of seeing nature and trail items anytime you are out on our trails! https://bit.ly/3ySJgPZ
07/13/2021
A Place for Creatives returns this Friday, July 16 at 3663 Westcenter Dr. Come perform and enjoy talent in an open mic format. Poets, artists, writers, dancers, painters, musicians, videographers, photographers, and short film directors are invited to share their creations. Doors open at 7 p.m. Food will be available. Contact Anthony Rogers at aro[email protected] for more information.
It's really shaping up. Here's the latest drone footage of Woodchase Park as shot by D.L. Meacham.
07/12/2021
Please join us this Thursday, July 15 from 4 - 6 p.m. when Farmtastic returns to the Westchase District Farmers Market. Bring the kids for fun festivities: simple crafts from Harris County Master Gardeners, face painting, balloon twist art, and live music from Downers Grove. The market is located at 10503 Westheimer(at Rogerdale Rd. one block west of BW8) on the parking lot of St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church.
07/09/2021
Westchase District Property of the Week: 3100 S. Gessner Rd has 21,668 sf of office space available. With restaurants and hotels nearby, building has conference rooms, deli, and key card access. Free and covered parking spaces are available. To find out more information, contact Matthew Asvestas and Adam Ross with Stream at 713-300-0305. #potw #officeinwestchase #propertyoftheweek
07/09/2021
West Houston Assistance Ministries - WHAM is a Houston Food Bank Site for free summer lunch for children through August 6, Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is required. WHAM is located at 10501 Meadowglen (at Rogerdale Road). #HopeInAction
West Houston Assistance Ministries - WHAM is a Houston Food Bank Site for free summer lunch for children through August 6, Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is required. WHAM is located at 10501 Meadowglen (at Rogerdale Road). #HopeInAction
07/08/2021
Rachel Delafuente with Alief Independent School District joins Louis Jullien, Westchase District's parks programming director, for a photo during the July meeting of the Westchase District Advisory Board held at the impressive Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers today.
Rachel Delafuente with Alief Independent School District joins Louis Jullien, Westchase District's parks programming director, for a photo during the July meeting of the Westchase District Advisory Board held at the impressive Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers today.
07/08/2021
School supply donation boxes are in place and we need your help filling them until July 31. Westchase District Community Fund invites you to participate in its annual School Supply Drive taking place during the month of July. WDCF will distribute donated supplies among Sneed Elementary School, Paul Revere Middle School and West Houston Assistance Ministries. Cash donations are also accepted and can be made at wdcfund.org/donate
Requested supplies include:
• Binders
• Folders
• Notebooks
• Calculators
• Pencil cases
• Art supplies
• School bags
• School books
• Pencils and pens
Individuals and organizations interested in making donations can drop off supplies in the boxes at the following locations:
- Millennium Tower - 10375 Richmond Avenue
- Westchase Towers I & II - 10370 Richmond Avenue
- Premier America Credit Union - 9630 Westheimer Road
- SignatureCare ER - 11103 Westheimer Road
- Karya Management - 10777 Westheimer Road
- Raba Kistner - 3602 Westchase Drive
- Crest Apartments - 2300 Wilcrest Drive
- Odyssey Engineering Group - 2500 Tanglewilde Street
- Westchase Creek Apartments - 3000 Woodland Park Drive
- Subsurface Consultants - 10700 Richmond
- Stream Realty - 10111 Richmond
- Transwestern - 3600 & 3700 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
#schoolsupplies
07/07/2021
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Hurricane Elsa off the Florida coast reminds us that we're in hurricane season. Read Houston TranStar's helpful tips to be prepared in the event that storms form in the Gulf during this year's hurricane season period which runs until November 30.
While residents are no strangers to heavy rain events throughout the year, and particularly during hurricane season, which runs from June 1 – November 30, Transportation and Emergency Management personnel at Houston TranStar are stressing the importance of being prepared for severe weather. “You...
07/06/2021
Did you know that there are Amazon counter and hub locations at which to have your packages delivered or held for you in Westchase District? Options include the following: 10914 Westheimer - Phone Repair Ambulance (Amazon Hub Counter); 10945 Westheimer - Ross (Amazon Hub Locker); 11041 Westheimer - Whole Foods (Amazon Hub Counter); and 9603 Westheimer - LA Fitness (Amazon Hub Locker). Click here to find the location nearest to you https://amzn.to/2UszpBs
Did you know that there are Amazon counter and hub locations at which to have your packages delivered or held for you in Westchase District? Options include the following: 10914 Westheimer - Phone Repair Ambulance (Amazon Hub Counter); 10945 Westheimer - Ross (Amazon Hub Locker); 11041 Westheimer - Whole Foods (Amazon Hub Counter); and 9603 Westheimer - LA Fitness (Amazon Hub Locker). Click here to find the location nearest to you https://amzn.to/2UszpBs
07/06/2021
Mark your calendars for a Career Fair on Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alief Center for Advanced Careers. The fair is presented by The Office of Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas. If you want to participate as an employer hiring, please send an email to [email protected] Stay tuned here as we'll post more registration info for those seeking employment opportunities and interested in attending the Career Fair.
Mark your calendars for a Career Fair on Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alief Center for Advanced Careers. The fair is presented by The Office of Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas. If you want to participate as an employer hiring, please send an email to [email protected] Stay tuned here as we'll post more registration info for those seeking employment opportunities and interested in attending the Career Fair.
07/02/2021
Westchase District Property of the Week: 2405 S. Gessner is a multi-tenant retail center located between Ella Lee Lane and Westheimer with 10,131 sf space available for lease or as an investment opportunity. Built in 1970, the facility was renovated in 2005. Find out more information, by contacting David Greenberg at 713-778-0900. #potw #officeinwestchase #propertyoftheweek
07/02/2021
Crews on Woodchase and Elmside Drives continue making landscaping improvements by planting flax lily along the new, widened sidewalks.
Crews on Woodchase and Elmside Drives continue making landscaping improvements by planting flax lily along the new, widened sidewalks.
Need a lunch or dinner idea today or for the weekend? Try Tarka Indian Kitchen which recently opened at 10550 Westheimer in CityWest Retail (where you'll find Zoes Kitchen, MOD Pizza and Panera Bread too!). #eatout
Tarka Indian Kitchen, Gyro Republic, Halal Guys, Abu Omar Halal and Buffalo Wild Wings all expand their regional presence
06/30/2021
#whereyoulivingwednesday Gramercy Park Apartments, 3225 Woodland Park Drive, offers various floor plans for 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms starting at $1,060. Their unique recreational amenities include a pool area, splash pad, Aqua Lounge, gym, and golf simulator.
06/30/2021
You still have four more Tuesdays in July to enjoy an evening dip in Quillian Recreation Center's pool. Bring the family and take a swim on Twilight Tuesdays from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Quillian Center pool. Cost is $6.50 per person.
You still have four more Tuesdays in July to enjoy an evening dip in Quillian Recreation Center's pool. Bring the family and take a swim on Twilight Tuesdays from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Quillian Center pool. Cost is $6.50 per person.
06/29/2021
Primrose School of The Westchase District is hosting a Job Fair Open House for potential teachers on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Primrose School of the Westchase District is located at 3191 Briarpark Drive. Interested? Sign up here https://bit.ly/3jsb09Y See the attached flyer for more information.
Primrose School of The Westchase District is hosting a Job Fair Open House for potential teachers on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Primrose School of the Westchase District is located at 3191 Briarpark Drive. Interested? Sign up here https://bit.ly/3jsb09Y See the attached flyer for more information.
06/29/2021
Check out Gail Delaughter's Houston Public Media story about our improvements on Westheimer, including the new custom bus shelters we're installing. https://bit.ly/3qvEsxa
Check out Gail Delaughter's Houston Public Media story about our improvements on Westheimer, including the new custom bus shelters we're installing. https://bit.ly/3qvEsxa
06/28/2021
It's Monday and the start to a great summer week. Coming up on Wednesday is your chance to meet new HPD chief Troy Finner, thanks to a town hall presented by District F Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Tracy Gee Community Center on 3599 Westcenter Dr.
It's Monday and the start to a great summer week. Coming up on Wednesday is your chance to meet new HPD chief Troy Finner, thanks to a town hall presented by District F Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Tracy Gee Community Center on 3599 Westcenter Dr.
06/25/2021
Westchase District Property of the Week: Two BriarLake Plaza is located at 2050 W Sam Houston Pkwy S. The property has 47,702 sf of 5-star office space available. Office tower offers a 6,560 sf suite and an entire floor at 26,772 sf in shell condition and ready for customization. Property comes with stunning views and immaculate finishes. To find out more information, contact David Baker, Tyler Garrett or Katy Stewart Gragg with Transwestern at 844-298-8143. #POTW #officeinwestchase #propertyoftheweek
06/24/2021
It's the 25th anniversary of Westchase District's most famous swimmin' hole: the Noah's Ark Pool!
YOU get the present with 1/2 price admission on Friday, June 25th.
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Noah's Ark Pool. 1/2 Price admission tomorrow, June 25.
06/24/2021
Westchase District has more than 4.2 miles of trails on which to ride your bike. Did you know that the District is home to one of Houston's largest and most trusted bicycle retailers? Read more about Bike Barn's Market at Westchase location on 11105 Westheimer Road. https://www.westchasedistrict.com/bike-barn-powers-cycling-world/
Westchase District has more than 4.2 miles of trails on which to ride your bike. Did you know that the District is home to one of Houston's largest and most trusted bicycle retailers? Read more about Bike Barn's Market at Westchase location on 11105 Westheimer Road. https://www.westchasedistrict.com/bike-barn-powers-cycling-world/
06/23/2021
#whereyoulivingwednesday Enjoy suburban living at its finest at The Columns at Westchase. Located at 3354 Rogerdale Road, The Columns offers spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 692 to 1436 square feet.
Amenities include pool plaza with sundeck, barbecue pavilion, fitness center, designer kitchens with granite, Internet cafe, plus attached garages in select homes.
This gorgeous gated community is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. For more information please contact our office at 713-278-9000 or use the online contact form on www.thecolumnsatwestchase.com/
06/23/2021
Read all the latest Westchase District news in the latest edition of our twice-monthly eNewsletter The Wire. And if you don't want to wait to read it on Facebook, subscribe today so that it will be delivered direct to your inbox. Read the The Wire. Read all the latest Westchase District news in the latest edition of our twice-monthly eNewsletter The Wire. https://conta.cc/2SOHmAQ
Read all the latest Westchase District news in the latest edition of our twice-monthly eNewsletter The Wire. And if you don't want to wait to read it on Facebook, subscribe today so that it will be delivered direct to your inbox. Read the The Wire. Read all the latest Westchase District news in the latest edition of our twice-monthly eNewsletter The Wire. https://conta.cc/2SOHmAQ
06/23/2021
Check out the crew attaching the new custom bus shelter yesterday on Westheimer (at 2901 W Sam Houston Pkwy S) near Seagler.
06/22/2021
Happening now on Westheimer near Seagler: the very first custom bus shelter is being installed. Features include three, 600 lb seat blocks and a metallic, powder coated slate grey shelter cover.
06/21/2021
Quillian Recreation Center hosted officers from the Houston Police Department who spoke to summer campers at Camp Quillian. Arranged by Westchase District Patrol, the officers spoke about their work and how they keep the community safe. Kids even got to see the inside of a patrol vehicle!
06/18/2021
We're doing curb inlet connection work on this portion of Woodchase Drive off of Westpark. What does that mean? It means that the work will improve the street by helping to eliminate ponding or standing water during heavy rains.
06/18/2021
Wherever you are in Westchase District, you'll notice Crape Myrtles in full bloom with full colorful canopies like these on Briarpark Drive at Richmond. #colorfulcrapemyrtles
06/17/2021
Get up close and feel the love of animals at the Westchase District Farmers Market this afternoon from 3 - 7 p.m. at 10503 Westheimer Rd (at Rogerdale Rd one block west of Beltway 8) on the parking lot of St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church. The Farmers Market is presenting its annual Farmtastic event today. PEAS Farm will teach you how to make pickles and there will be live music. Plus, Harris County Master Gardeners will be showing kids how to make bird feeders and tree leaf engravings while you shop our fantastic vendors!
—— PUBLIC SAFETY —— Since 2004, overall crime in Westchase District has declined 23%, due partly to Westchase District’s public safety initiatives, which include: *** Vehicle, bicycle and foot patrols *** More than 40 mobile surveillance cameras in 20 locations throughout Westchase District *** Personal “Knock & Talk” visits with apartment community residents *** Undercover surveillance teams preventing vehicle burglaries *** “Lock, Take, Hide” parking lot signs reminding motorists to secure their vehicles and belongings before leaving them —— BEAUTIFICATION —— We’ve planted thousands of trees, shrubs and flowers to help make Westchase District one of the nicest looking areas of Houston. —— MOBILITY —— We’ve also put in boundary markers and custom street signs to help drivers navigate better. Underpass lighting improvements make the area more pedestrian friendly.
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Ballet classes for dancers of all ages and experience levels have begun at the new Bayou City Ballet School in Westchase District. For details about upcoming summer programs, visit bayoucityballet.com or call Alex Pandiscio at 713-280-3646.
Call Install: This week, workers are erecting eight emergency call boxes at various locations along our trail system. The solar-powered towers are equipped with video cameras and allow trail users to call the District’s dispatch service, which can promptly send officers to each station.
All About That Base: Yesterday, workers installed the bases for eight emergency phones at strategic locations along our trail system. The solar-powered, wireless call boxes are designed to be weather-proof and tamper-resistant. Expect to see them installed by early January.
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Zip A Dee Doo Dah: Projects director Louis Honoré Jullien IV is the first to try out the District’s playground zip line at Trailside Park. The Zipkrooz was made possible by a grant from KaBOOM! #PlayEverywhere
We're live at the Westchase District Corporate Challenge and our epic #BriefcaseRelay.
This holiday musical moment is brought to you by The Towers at Westchase.
Kula Revolving Sushi Bar, 11161-B Westheimer, is now open and satisfying all of your impulse eating needs. See something that looks good? Just grab a plate off the conveyor belt or punch in an order on a touchscreen and it'll zip right to you!
Thanks to Rickey Pittman for stopping by to play at Westchase District Farmers Market today. You're our hero!
Brendan Shea and D.B. Rouse at Westchase District Farmers Market!
Come check out D.B. Rouse playing this afternoon at the market!
Special thanks to Kevin Kaufman for entertaining everyone at the farmers market today. "Righteous!" #livemusic #westchasehou
And then there were fireworks!
And then there were fireworks!
It's snowing in Westchase District! Come out to Wonderland in Westchase tonight and enjoy the fun! 6-9 pm. Fireworks start at 9 pm.
What do YOU chase in Westchase District?
Finishing the surface after the concrete is poured.
Early morning concrete pour on the Brays Bayou Connector Trail.
The party has started! Wonderland in Westchase is underway. Join the fun 'til 8:30.
Ricky Pittman "The Bard of the South" is performing at the Westchase District Farmers Market today. Join us at 10503 Westheimer til 7:00.
It's snowing in Westchase District! Join us for Wonderland in Westchase tonight at Quillian Center 10570 Westpark at Beltway 8. 5:30 to 8:30 pm followed by fireworks.
You can find it all in Westchase District. Our area covers 4.2 square miles (2,700 acres). Westchase District is home to more than 28,000 people who live in apartment communities and townhomes while 53,000 people work for Westchase District employers.
We offer 18.1 million square feet in 119 buildings, 1.2 million square feet in 23 office service centers and warehouse buildings, 1.6 million of retail space, 54 residential communities (16,493 units) and 25 hotels.
The District’s amenities provide options for every lifestyle within a thriving hub of hotels, grocery stores, banks, health and fitness, medical centers, churches, schools, higher education, and services. A continual focus on amenities, safety, mobility, beautification and vision makes Westchase District a great place to live and work.
More than 1,500 businesses, including major employers like Phillips 66, Chevron, National Oilwell Varco, Honeywell, BMC Software, Sabic, Tailored Brands and much more have experienced the overwhelming advantages that come in Westchase District.
Moreover, people in the District enjoy the added bonus of a top rated Farmers Market and 4-mile long Westchase District Trail System where fitness, nature, art and reading merge. Two public parks in the works will further elevate Westchase District as the place to be.
