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From Tehran to Texas: The Story of Kasra Persian Grill

From Tehran to Texas: The Story of Kasra Persian Grill

In Westchase District, amidst a diverse culinary scene, stands Kasra Persian Grill – a family legacy spanning five generations. Known for its authentic Persian cuisine, this restaurant was recently honored as one of only four Houston-area restaurants to make the Texas Monthly collection known as “The Good Place.” For anyone who has eaten at Kasra, this will come as no surprise. Their food, from their famous beef kabobs to their chicken barg has received recognition…..Read More

YMCA International Services Aids Refugees and Immigrants

YMCA International Services Aids Refugees and Immigrants

Westchase District is home to a “Y,” but not the Y you might be thinking of. Known for their community centers and fitness centers, the YMCA operates locations all over Houston. YMCA International Services is no different in serving communities throughout the greater Houston area, with their main office in Westchase District offering services to immigrants and refugees. YMCA International Services moved to its current location at 3110 Hayes Road one year ago, having previously…..Read More

New Monument Signs Coming to Westchase District

New Monument Signs Coming to Westchase District

Westchase District is welcoming 20 new, eye-catching entry monuments as it bids farewell to its original ground signs designed to mark the District's boundaries. Westchase District's President and CEO Irma Sanchez described the initiative, stating, "The new signs are designed to mark the District’s boundaries and beautify the area with a more modern look." The project is underway with two towering sculptures, both 20-feet tall, now installed at the southbound and northbound sides of the…..Read More

Lux Nail Spa Expands to Meet Demand

Lux Nail Spa Expands to Meet Demand

Stop by Lux Nail Spa almost any day of the week and you’ll find Antoine Hai Pham and wife Amy Vi Tran working at their appropriately-named Lux Nail Spa. Lux was an original tenant at Woodlake Square after the entire center, including its anchor Randalls store, was demolished and rebuilt in 2011. “I have a background in real estate and Amy always had a dream of owning a salon,” said Antoine. “It took us a…..Read More

Westchase District Sees Convention Comeback

Westchase District Sees Convention Comeback

As large in-person gatherings continue to return, Westchase District has emerged as a hub for a wide array of conventions, conferences and expos. The Houston Marriott Westchase and the Hilton Houston Westchase have played a pivotal role in accommodating the influx of these events in the District, reflecting a promising upturn for the events industry. The resurgence in these events aligns with a broader trend of recovery in the industry. Data from Northstar Meetings Group…..Read More

Construction Continues as Camden Park Takes Shape in Westchase District

Construction Continues as Camden Park Takes Shape in Westchase District

A new destination park is under construction in Westchase District. Camden Park is on a 3.4-acre parcel of land, located at 2951 Wilcrest Drive, and will be Westchase District's largest park and a destination for all of west Houston when it opens in 2025. It will feature a 16,000-square-foot activity lawn with a multi-purpose pavilion for free concerts and cultural performances, a children's play area, enclosed dog park (one for small pups and one for…..Read More

National tenants bring new brands to Westchase District

National tenants bring new brands to Westchase District

Westheimer motorists and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods have enjoyed watching the improvements coming to 10770 Westheimer and speculating on the tenants that would be coming to the newly remodeled space. All those questions were answered recently, when signage was erected advertising the coming of a Goodwill retail store and a Planet Fitness health club facility. The 40,000-square-foot building (formerly the home of Tennis Express) has been completely remodeled by Williamsburg Enterprises, a Houston-based real…..Read More

Houston City Council Extends Westchase District 380 Agreement

Houston City Council Extends Westchase District 380 Agreement

Imagine driving down Richmond Avenue without dodging potholes. Or walking leisurely down almost any Westchase District street well-lit by improved pedestrian lighting. Envision attending a concert at a newly-built performance venue in Westchase District. All that will be possible under the District’s new 380 area agreement with the City of Houston. Houston City Council unanimously approved a 10-year extension of the 380 at its meeting on November 1. The new agreement comes as Westchase District…..Read More

Active Shooter Presentation Comes to Westchase District

Active Shooter Presentation Comes to Westchase District

Run, Fight, Hide is the best advice As part of an ongoing series of events aimed to educate the Westchase District community about public safety concerns, the District hosted a lunch & learn presentation featuring HPD Senior Community Liaison Stephen Daniel talking about how to survive an active shooter. Coincidentally, the event was held just hours before an armed gunman opened fire at two separate locations in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people. An active shooter…..Read More

Westchase District Announces Irma Sanchez as Organization’s President/CEO

Westchase District Announces Irma Sanchez as Organization’s President/CEO

Westchase District’s Board of Directors has named longtime employee Irma Sanchez as President and CEO of the organization, effective October 23, 2023. Sanchez has worked for the District since January of 2000 and has served as Vice President of Projects since 2008. “We did a thorough and exhaustive search of the government, non-profit and economic development sectors in Houston and elsewhere looking for the perfect candidate,” said Harry Greenblatt, chair of the Board of Directors.…..Read More