New Charging Options Available for EV Drivers
According to Forbes, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the total auto market in the second quarter of 2022 – up from 2.7% in the second quarter of 2021. As electric vehicles gain popularity and market share, retailers and employers alike are working to meet the demand for charging stations. Two charging stations have operated at the Robinson-Westchase Library on Wilcrest for many years. And the multi-bay “superchargers” have served area Tesla drivers since the…..Read More
Texas Academy of Soccer Launches in Westchase
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar proved just how much the world loves soccer. Fans cheered on big names like Carvajal, Asensio, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Modrić, Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Militão who represented their national teams and played in the final 16 matches. These players all come from Real Madrid which has launched an unprecedented program in Westchase District. First of its kind soccer program A household name in soccer, Real Madrid plays in La Liga…..Read More
Kelsey-Seybold Opens Westchase District Clinic
West Houston residents can rejoice that their healthcare needs may now be addressed closer to home, rather than driving to the Texas Medical Center. Skip the traffic and enjoy free parking at Kelsey-Seybold’s new Westchase Clinic, 11284 Westheimer Road. The 22,500-square-foot clinic has space for up to 12 providers offering comprehensive healthcare for adults and children. “We are excited to bring this incredible clinic and the convenience it provides to the Westchase community,” said Shelley…..Read More
Westchase District Breaks Ground For Area’s Largest Destination Park Experience
Westchase District has broken ground on its largest destination park, playground and entertainment experience, a major step in the District’s efforts to meet the needs of residents and workforce in one of Houston’s most park-deficient areas. Spanning 3.4 acres on Wilcrest Drive just north of Richmond Avenue, Westchase District’s tree-lined Camden Park will offer a 30,000 square-foot activity lawn with multi-purpose pavilion for free concerts and cultural performances, onsite restaurant open daily with indoor and…..Read More
Longtime West Houston Assistance Ministries’ Store Has Bigtime Bargains
Sitting in the store’s lamp section was a 65-inch floor lamp in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. It looked brand new. Its round shade in a cream canvas color was exactly what the shopper needed to complement his living area. Making the find even better was its price - $20 compared to $70 - $100 at Home Depot or Lowe’s. These bargains make West Houston Assistance Ministries’ (WHAM) Resale Store shopping experience the best deal in…..Read More
Remy on the Trails Opens
After breaking ground last year, a major multifamily development built by McNair Interests is opening its doors to its first residents. McNair Interests, a real estate developer and private investment and management company, has nearly completed construction of Remy on the Trails, Westchase District’s newest multifamily residence. Located at 10421 Deerwood Road at the West Sam Houston Tollway, Remy on the Trails has 400,000 square feet of living space for lease in the first phase.…..Read More
Perilous High Seas Work Prepared SEAL for Domestic Security
In 2009, Somali pirates took Captain Phillips and his crew hostage. In a crisis that gripped headline news and spawned a Hollywood movie, Phillips’ ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. It was one of 20,000 merchant ships sailing through a vital artery of world trade that opened into two million square miles of water comprised of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. These acts of piracy posed…..Read More
BioUrja Group Moves to Westchase District
If you haven’t yet heard of the BioUrja Group, you soon will. With its principal headquarters in Westchase District, BioUrja has offices and facilities around the globe. It is a supplier and trader of physical commodities, including biofuels, petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas, electric power, metal alloys, grains and animal feed products. Recently, the company added commercial real estate ownership to its portfolio. Founded in 2006 by Amit Bhandari, BioUrja has grown organically and…..Read More
Westchase District Businesses Use Best Practices to Reduce Crime Risk
As crime continues to inch upward in Houston, Westchase District is not immune from the problem. Westchase District’s Vice President of Public Safety Mark Hubenak meets daily with property owners and building managers to discuss their particular needs and make recommendations on how to get the most from their public safety efforts. Many properties employ security officers – either armed or unarmed personnel. “Whether you employ armed officers, unarmed officers, uniformed officers or plain-clothed officers,…..Read More
Corporate Challenge Returns this Fall
Once upon a time, there was a popular community event that attracted hundreds of participants to enjoy a day in the sun, while raising money for charity. Then an unfortunate pandemic swept the globe, sending office workers home, shuttering retail stores and restaurants and making “social distancing,” “the new normal,” and “work from home” the new buzzwords. As the effects of the pandemic have subsided and more workers are returning to the office, Westchase District’s…..Read More