In the Business of Revitalization
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
Westheimer Streetscape Brings ADA Improvements to the Area
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
The Best Things in Life are SWEET
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
Council Member Huffman Brings Law and Order Background to City Hall
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
2828 at Royal Oaks Achieves Blue Star Certification
Congratulations to 2828 at Royal Oaks, Westchase District’s latest Blue Star community. The Blue Star distinction is awarded by the Houston Police Department, only after a community has completed the three-part certification process, which includes manager training, an exterior inspection and resident education. Patti Melendy, community manager at 2828 at Royal Oaks, says the process was worth the end result. Melendy has been with the community since October of 2021, when her employer, Asset Living,…..Read More
Goodman and Tango
Tango and Goodman make great partnersAfter serving as a Master of Arms in the US Navy, then doing oversees private security in Argentina and Colombia, Colonel Bradley Goodman joined the team at SEAL Security. Almost 12 years later, he is now the most tenured officer on staff. Patrolling Westchase District with his K-9 partner Tango, Goodman is one of several SEAL officers that have been added to enhance the public safety program in Westchase District.A…..Read More
Volunteer at Trails Without Trash on April 22
Save the date for the morning of Saturday, April 22 from 8am-10am for Trails Without Trash. Volunteers will converge on the Westchase District trail system on a mission to clean up litter makes our trails beautiful. These trails, which begin at Westheimer immediately east of Houston Community College’s Hayes Road campus and continue all the way to Art Storey Park south of Bellaire, are used by joggers, cyclists, dog walkers and pedestrians daily.Meeting Location: Robinson-Westchase…..Read More
Security Firm Focuses on De-escalation, Customer Service
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
Bistro Le Cep Enjoys Longevity in Westchase District
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