By Jennifer A. Boggs, J.D. In a year characterized by global challenges not seen in a generation or two, the question, “what is a leader” has perhaps never been more salient. In 2004, W.C.H. Prentice, writing in the Harvard Business […]
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Presidents Corner: May 2021
Howdy WHA Members, Last month, I updated you on some issues of importance to the region in the Texas Legislature. This month I want to give you a quick update on one of those matters as well as let you know about […]
Water Innovation Forum: The Recap
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA Water is vital to Greater Houston’s continued growth, but in a climate that seems to get hotter and dryer each year, it may become a scarce resource in coming decades. Securing the region’s long-term water reserves […]
The Tri-County Economic Development Forum: The Recap
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The West Houston Association hosted a virtual Economic Development Forum on March 25, with three area experts weighing in on issues as varied as racial equity, infrastructure, and international trade. Susan Davenport of Greater Houston Partnership […]
How HB 1410 Can Help Older Muds – MPC E3 Spring 2021
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA Final MPC E3 with MUD 23 incl discussion on HB 1410 Texas State Legislation March 30 2021 No Description On March 30, 2021, Houston Wilderness, in partnership with the West Houston Association and the Association of […]
Presidents Corner: April 2021
Howdy WHA Members, The first quarter of 2021 has been a particularly active season for advocacy. As you may remember, we put out our legislative agenda a few months back that touched on four priority areas: 1) Expanding the ability of MUDs […]
Our 2020 Annual Report is HERE!
We have finished our 2020 Annual Report and are proud to present it to you below: Be sure to flip through and read up on current leadership, a recap of 2020, and what we are looking forward to in 2021 […]
Presidents Corner: March 2021
Howdy WHA Members, February brought us some of the coldest days on record in Houston and across the state. The winter weather, Winter Storm Uri, caused the worst blackouts the West Houston region (and Texas as a whole) has seen in decades. Almost everyone in the […]
“Continue to Advocate” – A Look Ahead in Precinct 3 with Commissioner Tom Ramsey
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA To gain insight on the plans for Harris County Precinct 3, the West Houston Association hosted a discussion with the recently elected, Commissioner Tom Ramsey on February 11. The discussion, moderated by Paul Lock, Vice Chair […]
WHA is Creating a Master Park Plan for Greater West Houston
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The West Houston Association’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Committee has started working on a Master Park Plan. This document will serve as a comprehensive framework for the classification, usage, size, and facility recommendations for parks […]