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(From left to right: Ruben Perez, Evelyn Martinez and John Estrada) The newly-formed projects team at Westchase District has hit the ground running with a to-do list that’s growing faster than the District's landscaping. At the helm is John Estrada, senior projects manager, a man who probably dreams in spreadsheets. Estrada returned to Westchase District in March 2024, having served previously as an intern for the District. With a master’s degree in engineering from LSU,…..Read More

Anyone who has shopped the online marketplace Etsy, is probably wowed by the diversity of gift offerings, but occasionally frustrated that they can’t get an up-close view of the merchandise or handle it to determine if it is well crafted. Those limitations are lifted at Painted Tree Boutiques, newly opened in Westchase District. Self-described as an “Etsy marketplace and Pinterest catalog come to life,” Painted Tree Boutiques offer a shopping experience unlike anything else found…..Read More

Depending on when you were born, you may have differing ideas of what a robot should look like from your parents or younger siblings. The 1960s animated series “The Jetsons” envisioned Rosey, the robotic housekeeper of the Jetson Family, dutiful and dependable, while 1987’s RoboCop featured scary crime-eradicating cyborgs. The reality in 2024 is that robots can be used to eliminate repetitive tasks, freeing up human employees to handle more appropriate tasks. Brothers Keith and…..Read More

With 13 Blue Star certified apartment communities, Westchase District has more Blue Star communities than any other area of Houston. But the District is not resting on its laurels. Mark Hubenak, vice president of public safety, has set a goal of having 30 Blue Star communities by the end of 2025. Hubenak launched that effort in early November by inviting all Westchase District apartment community managers to meet the Houston Police Department team who oversees…..Read More

(Educating the public: Kelly Young, president and CEO of CFTH, educates key stakeholders at the Westchase District Public Safety Alliance Meeting, outlining strategies to address homelessness in the area.) Driving through Houston, it's common to see people at intersections asking for help or to come across encampments set up along the roadside. Recent surveys estimate that on any given day, more than 3,200 people are experiencing homelessness in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. Many…..Read More

(Golden milestone celebration: Sue Burnett and her husband Rusty toast to 50 years of success at a special celebration.) From humble beginnings to industry leader Sue Burnett arrived in Houston with just $500 and a journalism degree from the University of Arkansas. Little did she know that her journey would lead her to establish one of Texas' most recognized staffing firms right here in Westchase District. Burnett started her career in personnel services, quickly rising…..Read More

Various Westchase District locations served as the backdrop for a new video commercial that is being produced to promote Westchase District. The new commercials come as the result of a marketing survey commissioned by the District earlier this year. That research, which surveyed both internal and external audiences, revealed that Westchase District enjoys solid name identification, which the District will build on to encourage visitors to return to the area. The research was led by…..Read More

Westchase District is home to a “Y,” but not the Y you might be thinking of. Known for their community centers and fitness centers, the YMCA operates locations all over Houston. YMCA International Services is no different in serving communities throughout the greater Houston area, with their main office in Westchase District offering services to immigrants and refugees. YMCA International Services moved to its current location at 3110 Hayes Road one year ago, having previously…..Read More

A new destination park is under construction in Westchase District. Camden Park is on a 3.4-acre parcel of land, located at 2951 Wilcrest Drive, and will be Westchase District's largest park and a destination for all of west Houston when it opens in 2025. It will feature a 16,000-square-foot activity lawn with a multi-purpose pavilion for free concerts and cultural performances, a children's play area, enclosed dog park (one for small pups and one for…..Read More

Westheimer motorists and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods have enjoyed watching the improvements coming to 10770 Westheimer and speculating on the tenants that would be coming to the newly remodeled space. All those questions were answered recently, when signage was erected advertising the coming of a Goodwill retail store and a Planet Fitness health club facility. The 40,000-square-foot building (formerly the home of Tennis Express) has been completely remodeled by Williamsburg Enterprises, a Houston-based real…..Read More