Westchase Today

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

It’s been almost six years since the former Halliburton campus at the southern end of Westchase District was purchased for redevelopment. The new owners – a partnership between Johnson Memorial Ventures, an affiliate of Johnson Development and a group of investors – went to work envisioning the potential for the former campus, eventually deciding to demolish the former Halliburton buildings on the property, and saving the parking garage from the wrecking ball. While that work…..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

(Golden milestone celebration: Sue Burnett and her husband Rusty toast to 50 years of success at a special celebration.) From humble beginnings to industry leader Sue Burnett arrived in Houston with just $500 and a journalism degree from the University of Arkansas. Little did she know that her journey would lead her to establish one of Texas' most recognized staffing firms right here in Westchase District. Burnett started her career in personnel services, quickly rising…..Read More