Westchase Today

We present the winners of our 2025 Best of Westchase contest in everyone’s favorite category: food! Best New Restaurant: Mad Dogs  “It's a great place to hang out [with your family and friends] while you enjoy your delicious gourmet dog or smash burger." – Moustafa Eissa, Founder This fast-growing family-owned eatery has quickly become a local favorite, blending innovative flavors with a commitment to community and quality. Founded by Moustafa Eissa, Mad Dogs reimagines the…..Read More

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

Soccer fans and players in Houston just scored big. WeGotSoccer, a major East Coast retailer known for raising the bar in soccer gear, has officially opened its second Houston location in Westchase District at 9521 Westheimer Road. Why Westchase? Owned by Arocam Sports and headquartered in Massachusetts, WeGotSoccer has spent the last 30 years building a reputation as one of the country’s top destinations for all things soccer. Now, with the 2026 World Cup headed…..Read More

HPD and SEAL officers team up to promote safety On any given day, you’re likely to see SEAL Security officers patrolling the streets of Westchase District in their specially-marked vehicles. Westchase District also hires Houston Police Department officers who work in tandem with SEAL. It’s all part of a strategic plan developed by Westchase District to keep the area safe. Beginning in 2004, Westchase District’s patrol force was made up exclusively of HPD officers 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

Westchase District’s public safety program began modestly in the late 90s with a handful of Constable deputies from Harris County patrolling the area. As licensed law enforcement officers, Constables could write tickets, make arrests and take individuals to jail, in addition to responding to various calls from property owners. In 2004, the District’s board of directors decided to move the program in a different direction.  They hired the District’s first full-time public safety director and…..Read More