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LAN Sponsors 22nd annual Corporate Challenge

LAN Sponsors 22nd annual Corporate Challenge

Engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has stepped up to serve as Title Sponsor for the 22nd annual Westchase District Corporate Challenge. "We're grateful to LAN for this sponsorship because it allows our competitors to enjoy a great day of competition, while ensuring that there will be a sizable contribution to our area charities at the end of the day," said Sherry Fox, Westchase District VP of Communications, who organizes the annual event.…..Read More

New interactive art coming to Trailside Park

New interactive art coming to Trailside Park

More improvements will soon be coming to Westchase District’s Trailside Park, thanks to a $1500 grant from America Walks. The “Community Change Micro Grant” awarded to the Westchase District Community Fund was one of only 20 grants extended to local organizations for 2019 and the only grant awarded in Texas. The grant program supports local efforts to create safe, accessible and enjoyable places to walk and be physically active. Westchase District Projects Director Louis Jullien…..Read More

Playground Amenity Added to Trailside Park

Playground Amenity Added to Trailside Park

Westchase District's Trailside Park received a significant upgrade with the installation of a ZipKrooz, the first new trail amenity designed specifically for kids and teens. The ZipKrooz allows children to safely and smoothly glide back and forth along a 30-foot track surrounded by soft mulch. Unlike other playground zip lines, ZipKrooz is a two-way ride, eliminating the need to walk the seat back to the starting point. We've enjoyed the Facebook posts that users have…..Read More

Mural Pays Tribute to Harvey Heroes

Mural Pays Tribute to Harvey Heroes

  Another public art installation is taking place this summer in Westchase District and will be the District’s largest piece to date: a 100-foot wide by 20-foot tall mural designed as a tribute to Hurricane Harvey rescuers.   Flood channel canvas The mural will be located on a concrete slope where the Brays Bayou Connector Trail intersects with the Wilcrest Connector Trail, just north of the Westpark Tollway. The trail follows along a Harris County…..Read More

Paul Revere Middle School Takes Top Prize at 2018 Corporate Challenge

Paul Revere Middle School Takes Top Prize at 2018 Corporate Challenge

Employees from Paul Revere Middle School took home the coveted traveling trophy after winning overall first place in the 2018 Westchase District Corporate Challenge. Click here for a complete list of winners and charity recipients...Read More

Frost Bank New Title Sponsor for Corporate Challenge

Frost Bank New Title Sponsor for Corporate Challenge

Outdoor fun fundraiser enters 21st year with new sponsors, events As it approaches a sellout attendance, the 21st Annual Westchase District Corporate Challenge is shaping up to be one of the most exciting ever. The event – which will take place Friday, April 6 at Quillian Recreation Center – has a new title sponsor in Frost Bank, an organization with longtime Westchase District ties that has participated with a team competing all 21 years. “We’ve…..Read More

Design Work Progressing for Woodchase Park

Design Work Progressing for Woodchase Park

Woodchase Park is becoming a reality! Recently, Westchase District General Manager Jim Murphy (above, left) inspected the site with Ali Choudhri, president of Jetall Companies. Choudhri sold the parcel to the City of Houston, which purchased the property on behalf of the District. The 1.8-acre park site is located at the southern end of Woodchase Drive, just north of the Westpark Tollway. The park will connect to a hike and bike trail that runs between…..Read More

Student Art Adorns Benches along Brays Bayou Connector Trail

Student Art Adorns Benches along Brays Bayou Connector Trail

Art students from Elsik High School in the Alief Independent School District have been studying the concept of sacred geometry and recently turned their own geometry designs into mosaic tiles that are incorporated into concrete seat walls along Westchase District’s Brays Bayou Connector Trail. When Louis Jullien, Westchase District’s projects director, approached local artist Reginald Adams about creating public artwork for the trail involving youth from the community, Adams said mosaics were top of mind.…..Read More

Costello, Inc. Earns Top Spot at 2017 Corporate Challenge

Costello, Inc. Earns Top Spot at 2017 Corporate Challenge

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

2017 Corporate Challenge a Super, Sunny Success

2017 Corporate Challenge a Super, Sunny Success

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