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Andy Lear was a fresh, young graduate of Harvard Business School when he packed up his Chevrolet Malibu and moved to Texas to be the assistant development manager of a 760-acre tract of land in west Houston. Hired by Dallas-based developer Jack Rogers, who founded the Westchase Corporation, it was Lear’s job to envision what the property would look like in 30 years and then sell the concept. Back then, it took a lot of…..Read More

Tucked in a quiet shopping center on Westheimer, just a few yards from the hustle and bustle of one of Houston’s busiest streets is a quiet retreat where women and men enjoy beauty treatments that originated in South Korea. Also known as K-beauty, the South Korean skin care treatments are well known for using natural ingredients to clean, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. The spa is called K Beauty Lab and owner Hannah Ahn is…..Read More

Park guests appreciate food and beverage options at park Westchase District has gained more than just a scenic green space with the opening of Camden Park — it also hosts a café experience that’s rare among Houston’s city parks. Sunday Press, a local brunch favorite, opened its doors at the park in April, offering fresh, fast-casual fare and a welcoming community space for parkgoers. The restaurant is the latest location from co-owners Sandy Nguyen and…..Read More

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

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

(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

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

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

With 13 Blue Star certified apartment communities, Westchase District has more Blue Star communities than any other area of Houston. But the District is not resting on its laurels. Mark Hubenak, vice president of public safety, has set a goal of having 30 Blue Star communities by the end of 2025. Hubenak launched that effort in early November by inviting all Westchase District apartment community managers to meet the Houston Police Department team who oversees…..Read More

(Educating the public: Kelly Young, president and CEO of CFTH, educates key stakeholders at the Westchase District Public Safety Alliance Meeting, outlining strategies to address homelessness in the area.) Driving through Houston, it's common to see people at intersections asking for help or to come across encampments set up along the roadside. Recent surveys estimate that on any given day, more than 3,200 people are experiencing homelessness in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. Many…..Read More