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A Day in the Life of SEAL Patrol

A Day in the Life of SEAL Patrol

It has been almost two years since Westchase District added SEAL Security to its public safety program and the results speak for themselves. Overall, violent crimes in Westchase District dropped 33.3% while non-violent crimes fell 19.1%.  These drops outpace the reduction in crime that has occurred throughout Houston during this same time. Between October 2021 and March 2022, HPD statistics show violent crime down 12.8% citywide, while non-violent crime is down 2.1%. “We added SEAL…..Read More

Alief Early College High School Offers Smooth Transition from High School to University

Alief Early College High School Offers Smooth Transition from High School to University

Open since 2011, Alief Early College High School, located within its own building on the Houston Community College campus, has paved the way for thousands of students to move on to college and career success. “We serve the typical Alief student,” said Principal Dr. Brandi Brotherton,” but we provide a little different experience for our students.” Starting with competition. The students must apply to AECHS. Between 300 and 500 students apply each year for one…..Read More

Diligence Pays Off in Battle Over Illegal Truck Parking

Diligence Pays Off in Battle Over Illegal Truck Parking

HPD officers working for the Westchase District Patrol routinely ticket and tow trucks and automobiles illegally parked throughout the District. Their efforts are part of an ongoing effort to improve safety and mobility. “Motorist visibility is so limited when these giant vehicles park on our narrow residential streets,” said Mark Hubenak, Westchase District’s vice president of public safety. It is a parking violation for 18-wheel vehicles to park for more than two hours on a…..Read More

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

2828 at Royal Oaks Achieves Blue Star Certification

2828 at Royal Oaks Achieves Blue Star Certification

Congratulations to 2828 at Royal Oaks, Westchase District’s latest Blue Star community. The Blue Star distinction is awarded by the Houston Police Department, only after a community has completed the three-part certification process, which includes manager training, an exterior inspection and resident education. Patti Melendy, community manager at 2828 at Royal Oaks, says the process was worth the end result. Melendy has been with the community since October of 2021, when her employer, Asset Living,…..Read More

Goodman and Tango

Goodman and Tango

Tango and Goodman make great partnersAfter serving as a Master of Arms in the US Navy, then doing oversees private security in Argentina and Colombia, Colonel Bradley Goodman joined the team at SEAL Security. Almost 12 years later, he is now the most tenured officer on staff. Patrolling Westchase District with his K-9 partner Tango, Goodman is one of several SEAL officers that have been added to enhance the public safety program in Westchase District.A…..Read More