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Volunteer at Trails Without Trash on April 22

Volunteer at Trails Without Trash on April 22

Save the date for the morning of Saturday, April 22 from 8am-10am for Trails Without Trash. Volunteers will converge on the Westchase District trail system on a mission to clean up litter makes our trails beautiful. These trails, which begin at Westheimer immediately east of Houston Community College’s Hayes Road campus and continue all the way to Art Storey Park south of Bellaire, are used by joggers, cyclists, dog walkers and pedestrians daily.Meeting Location: Robinson-Westchase…..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

Westchase District Breaks Ground For Area’s Largest Destination Park Experience

Westchase District Breaks Ground For Area’s Largest Destination Park Experience

Westchase District has broken ground on its largest destination park, playground and entertainment experience, a major step in the District’s efforts to meet the needs of residents and workforce in one of Houston’s most park-deficient areas. Spanning 3.4 acres on Wilcrest Drive just north of Richmond Avenue, Westchase District’s tree-lined Camden Park will offer a 30,000 square-foot activity lawn with multi-purpose pavilion for free concerts and cultural performances, onsite restaurant open daily with indoor and…..Read More

Longtime West Houston Assistance Ministries’ Store Has Bigtime Bargains

Longtime West Houston Assistance Ministries’ Store Has Bigtime Bargains

Sitting in the store’s lamp section was a 65-inch floor lamp in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. It looked brand new. Its round shade in a cream canvas color was exactly what the shopper needed to complement his living area. Making the find even better was its price - $20 compared to $70 - $100 at Home Depot or Lowe’s. These bargains make West Houston Assistance Ministries’ (WHAM) Resale Store shopping experience the best deal in…..Read More

Remy on the Trails Opens

Remy on the Trails Opens

After breaking ground last year, a major multifamily development built by McNair Interests is opening its doors to its first residents. McNair Interests, a real estate developer and private investment and management company, has nearly completed construction of Remy on the Trails, Westchase District’s newest multifamily residence. Located at 10421 Deerwood Road at the West Sam Houston Tollway, Remy on the Trails has 400,000 square feet of living space for lease in the first phase.…..Read More

Perilous High Seas Work Prepared SEAL for Domestic Security

Perilous High Seas Work Prepared SEAL for Domestic Security

In 2009, Somali pirates took Captain Phillips and his crew hostage. In a crisis that gripped headline news and spawned a Hollywood movie, Phillips’ ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. It was one of 20,000 merchant ships sailing through a vital artery of world trade that opened into two million square miles of water comprised of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. These acts of piracy posed…..Read More