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In the Business of Revitalization

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

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

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

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

Security Firm Focuses on De-escalation, Customer Service

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

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

New Charging Options Available for EV Drivers

New Charging Options Available for EV Drivers

According to Forbes, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the total auto market in the second quarter of 2022 – up from 2.7% in the second quarter of 2021. As electric vehicles gain popularity and market share, retailers and employers alike are working to meet the demand for charging stations. Two charging stations have operated at the Robinson-Westchase Library on Wilcrest for many years. And the multi-bay “superchargers” have served area Tesla drivers since the…..Read More

Texas Academy of Soccer Launches in Westchase

Texas Academy of Soccer Launches in Westchase

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar proved just how much the world loves soccer. Fans cheered on big names like Carvajal, Asensio, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Modrić, Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Militão who represented their national teams and played in the final 16 matches. These players all come from Real Madrid which has launched an unprecedented program in Westchase District. First of its kind soccer program A household name in soccer, Real Madrid plays in La Liga…..Read More

Kelsey-Seybold Opens Westchase District Clinic

Kelsey-Seybold Opens Westchase District Clinic

West Houston residents can rejoice that their healthcare needs may now be addressed closer to home, rather than driving to the Texas Medical Center. Skip the traffic and enjoy free parking at Kelsey-Seybold’s new Westchase Clinic, 11284 Westheimer Road. The 22,500-square-foot clinic has space for up to 12 providers offering comprehensive healthcare for adults and children. “We are excited to bring this incredible clinic and the convenience it provides to the Westchase community,” said Shelley…..Read More

Apartment Community Owner Aims to Bring Residents What They Expect

Apartment Community Owner Aims to Bring Residents What They Expect

Stressing fun, John Boriack brings leadership skills to HAA and Westchase District John Boriack punched his ticket to commercial real estate success in a very unusual way when, after graduating from high school, he accepted his parents’ offer to take the money they’d saved for college and launch a business instead. “I set out to find an industry where no one in my family had any experience and I found it in commercial real estate,”…..Read More