News/Events

Houston Police Department’s Differential Response Team (DRT) officers take a different approach to policing. Rather than responding to emergency calls, they focus on long-term solutions to recurring issues that impact quality of life. Their work includes addressing code violations, environmental concerns and public safety matters that, if left unchecked, could escalate into larger problems. Two DRT officers, Andrew Calzavara and Robert Warley, are bringing that approach to Westchase District, where they patrol two to three…..Read More

More space, more impact Vita Living, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing vital support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has been an integral part of Westchase District for nearly a decade. The organization, the largest tenant at 3300 S. Gessner Rd., has recently undergone an exciting renovation to enhance its services which continue to transform lives for the better. “Vita Living was founded with one simple mission: to provide a ‘Vital Life’…..Read More

Camden Park is ready for its big debut. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Westchase District will officially open its long-awaited signature park with an Easter Celebration presented by Grace Presbyterian Church. Families will be able to explore the park’s rooftop terrace, adventure path, hummingbird climbing feature, water zone, performance pavilion, dog park, walking trails and more. If all that exploring works up an appetite, they can stop by Sunday Press, the park’s onsite restaurant. If…..Read More

  BGE, Inc., a full-service, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm planted its roots in Houston 50 years ago, with just a handful of employees and a limited scope of work. Over the years, it has grown into a highly respected civil infrastructure firm with employees and offices in six states. The current team – more than 1,200 strong – is enjoying a 50th anniversary celebration worthy of their years of success and leadership in the industry.…..Read More

(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

Westchase District’s public safety program began modestly in the late 90s with a handful of Constable deputies from Harris County patrolling the area. As licensed law enforcement officers, Constables could write tickets, make arrests and take individuals to jail, in addition to responding to various calls from property owners. In 2004, the District’s board of directors decided to move the program in a different direction.  They hired the District’s first full-time public safety director and…..Read More

It’s been almost six years since the former Halliburton campus at the southern end of Westchase District was purchased for redevelopment. The new owners – a partnership between Johnson Memorial Ventures, an affiliate of Johnson Development and a group of investors – went to work envisioning the potential for the former campus, eventually deciding to demolish the former Halliburton buildings on the property, and saving the parking garage from the wrecking ball. While that work…..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

The Gessner Corridor Reconstruction project is set to bring exciting major improvements to South Gessner Road from Richmond Avenue to Buffalo Bayou. Houston Public Works is seeking community input during the engagement phase to help shape the project. Residents, business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in an online survey and share feedback before the December 13 deadline. The project focuses on enhancing mobility, safety, and infrastructure along the corridor. Planned updates include modernizing…..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