Westchase Today

If you watch, listen or read local news, you’re well aware that crime is an ongoing problem in Houston and elsewhere across the country, particularly in large urban areas. Westchase District is rewriting those headlines, however, with crime rates that are plunging amid new public safety initiatives being employed by the District and its Westchase District Patrol. “We track HPD’s crime stats specifically for Westchase District,” said Mark Hubenak, vice president of public safety. “Using…..Read More

Parents who live in Westchase District, or work in one of the many office buildings here, can rejoice knowing there are two innovative and exceptional childcare and educational programs serving young learners. The recently launched Academy of Young Scholars, located at 2526 Walnut Bend Lane, is gaining momentum thanks to working parents who want quality childcare. Under the leadership of Deshonda Shipman and Terry Gaskin, this brand-new preschool is breathing new life into what was…..Read More

Less than a year after opening Remy on the Trails to new residents, McNair Interests has broken ground on the second phase of its multi-family development located on Deerwood Drive at 400 West Sam Houston Parkway South. The unnamed second phase “On the Trails” community will feature 221 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes averaging nearly 900 square feet with 3-bedroom units maxing out at nearly 1,500 square feet. “We’re very proud of what we’ve…..Read More

HPD officers working for the Westchase District Patrol routinely ticket and tow trucks and automobiles illegally parked throughout the District. Their efforts are part of an ongoing effort to improve safety and mobility. “Motorist visibility is so limited when these giant vehicles park on our narrow residential streets,” said Mark Hubenak, Westchase District’s vice president of public safety. It is a parking violation for 18-wheel vehicles to park for more than two hours on a…..Read More

Once a dilapidated Hampton Inn & Suites in Westchase, the former hotel has undergone a remarkable transformation under the vision of Champions Club Texas. With a commitment to sustainability and revitalization, the luxury hotel and poker lounge is redefining the image of poker and breathing new life into the property. Champions Club Texas, located at 6440 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, is a 71-room full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool and private poker club.…..Read More

If he were alive today, Mitchell Louis Westheimer would not recognize his namesake road. Mr. Westheimer (1831-1905) donated a portion of his land to Harris County to develop a road for farmers in the Alief area to transport their cotton, rice and other farm goods to Houston and beyond. Today, Westheimer Road is the longest major thoroughfare in Texas and home to METRO’s most-popular bus route. Its eight-lane divided design is being enhanced by a…..Read More

After more than 20 years combined experience in the restaurant industry, Marisa and Patrick Ashby decided they were ready to start their own. While on a hike together, the idea to do something with ice cream struck them. They were familiar with SMOOSH Cookies, which started as a Houston-based food truck selling ice cream sandwiches in 2015. Marisa and Patrick reached out and soon after became franchisees, opening the second Houston-area brick and mortar location…..Read More

Mary Nan Huffman has served as District G City Council Member since February of 2022, when she was elected to fill the unexpired term of former Council Member Greg Travis. She had previously worked as a prosecutor in the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for almost ten years, having served as Chief Felony Prosecutor in the Child Exploitation Division and over the Internet Crimes Against Children Division. When asked about making the transition from the…..Read More

The expression that it takes two to tango means that both people involved in a difficult situation must accept the blame. In the case of SEAL Security, officers are trained to not be half of the problem. Public safety officers never know what to expect when responding to a situation. Officers working for SEAL Security – the private security firm contracted by Westchase District – constantly train for the potential danger they face. A suspect…..Read More

One measure of a restaurant is years in operation. Another is years in operation at the same location. Bistro Le Cep can claim longevity in both. This authentic French restaurant has been a Houston favorite at 11112 Westheimer Road for 21 years. Bistro Le Cep represents the American dream. Founding Chef Joe Mannke grew up in Pomerania (a German province that is now in Poland) and had to flee his village because of World War…..Read More