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When Cantina Laredo opened in December 2003, the gourmet Mexican restaurant prided itself on providing a contemporary spin on traditional Mexican recipes. Thirteen years later, the venue has become one of the jewels in Westchase District’s culinary crown (or sombrero, take your pick), all the while maintaining a modern-day look, atmosphere and menu.   Founded in Dallas in 1984, the upscale chain is owned by Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. and was named by Restaurant Business…..Read More

First Place Overall, Costello, Inc. "Blue" Team For the seventh year in a row, a team from Costello Engineering, Inc. claimed the coveted traveling trophy as overall winner of Westchase District's 20th annual annual Corporate Challenge. The "blue" team, led by Brent Palermo earned top honors, while Tailored Brand's "Buy 1, Get 4 Free" team, led by Stacy Malin, came in second. Third place in the six-event competition went to the Paul Revere Patriots, led…..Read More

Whether working, leasing or owning, when you do business in Westchase, you get the best of all worlds: Best Freeway Access in Houston Surrounded by I-10, the West Sam Houston Tollway, U.S. 59 and the Westpark Tollway, Westchase District has unmatched freeway access. And the series of major roadways running through the District including Briar Forest, Westheimer, Richmond, Westpark, Wilcrest and South Gessner offer even more commute options. Plus it’s a quick 35-minute drive to…..Read More

Weather was perfect, some new events kept things interesting and a good time was had by all at the 2017 Westchase District Corporate Challenge last Friday. Celebrating no serious athletics just serious fun, about 300 competitors, staff and volunteers participated in the challenge, which has taken place for 20 years at Quillian Recreation Center. "We've been trying to convince our management to let us participate for years," said Diana Brown with Harvey Builders. "It was…..Read More

Several METRO bus routes run through Westchase District, but which ones? Where’s the nearest bank? How do I find where the District’s trails are located? The answers to these questions and more can now be found within a new online map created by the District to help users find what they’re searching for with just a few clicks or taps. The map includes: METRO bus routes and park and ride stations; trails; restaurants; hotels; banks;…..Read More

Apartments that bring it all together Whether you’re considering a shorter commute to work or looking to enjoy the benefits of multifamily living, Westchase District has your number: 4 major highways within minutes (I-10, West Sam Houston Tollway, Westpark Tollway and US-59) 4 degree-granting institutions More than four miles of networked hike and bike trails At least 10 major surface streets for easy access to and from the rest of Houston 13 daycare and private…..Read More

Bird’s Eye View: This picture of the Brays Bayou Connector Trail taken by a drone shows a stretch of the 1.92-mile trail as it runs south to Art Storey Park. Only a year after its groundbreaking ceremony, the Brays Bayou Connector Trail (BBCT) is nearing completion and will be open for walkers, joggers and bicyclists by late spring. The 1.92-mile off-street trail features underpasses at Richmond Avenue, Westpark Drive, Westpark Tollway, Harwin Drive and Bellaire…..Read More

You are invited to attend Westchase District's second Draft Master Plan Workshop for our Trails and Parks Master Plan. This free workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10370 Richmond Avenue, Floor 8. At this workshop, we will review the Draft Master Plan which analyzes data gathered from surveys and prior community meetings. The goal of the Trails and Parks Master Plan is to identify opportunities for…..Read More

Chief Emergency Center Officer: Neighbors Health CEO (or chief executive officer) Setul Patel, M.D., aims to change how people access health care. This summer, Westchase District welcomed new neighbors...Neighbors Health System, that is. The parent company of Neighbors Emergency Centers has occupied the entire building at 10800 Richmond Avenue. Relocating from Pearland, the company’s new 100,000 square-foot headquarters initially will hold about 200 employees with room for expansion. Dr. Setul Patel, chief executive officer of…..Read More

Dig This: Members of the Westchase District community broke ground Friday on the .6-mile HCC Campus Trail near Westheimer and Hayes Road. (From left): Jack Pidgeon, West Houston Christian Center; James Koski, Office of Mayor Sylvester Turner; Zachary Hodges, HCC Northwest; Tracy Bridge, CenterPoint Energy; Beth Van Winkle, Milestone Management; and Jim Murphy, Westchase District. Westchase District staff and West Houston civic leaders broke ground Friday morning on the HCC Campus Trail, Westchase District’s third…..Read More