Why Katy, and Why Now? Across the Greater West Houston region, growth continues at a remarkable pace. New neighborhoods are rising, businesses are expanding, and infrastructure systems are evolving to keep pace with development. As communities grow, however, one question […]
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Multimodal Mobility in Greater West Houston
A short trip should not always require a car. Yet in parts of Greater West Houston, a missing sidewalk, a difficult crossing, or a trail that stops short of a destination can make driving the only practical choice. A person […]
Celebrating Leadership and Quality Growth: Honoring the 2026 WHA Award Recipients
Our 2026 Public Officials & Awards Reception brought together public officials, industry leaders, and community partners to celebrate the people and projects helping shape our region’s future. The annual gathering recognizes public service, outstanding member leadership, and investments that advance […]
A Framework for Better Infrastructure Decisions
Infrastructure decisions shape communities for decades. A roadway influences how people move. A drainage project affects flood risk and future development. A water or wastewater facility influences public health, operating costs, and regional growth. Parks, trails, energy systems, and other […]
President’s Desk: October 2026
Howdy WHA Members! September’s county budget debates brought a familiar tension into sharp focus. Harris County approved a higher property tax rate as it addressed a budget shortfall, while Fort Bend County reduced its rate to provide some relief to […]
Advancing Mobility Excellence Across West Houston
This year our Regional Mobility Committee’s Mobility Excellence program will recognize Harris County Precinct 4’s Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 Initiative, and Harris County Precinct 3’s Memorial Drive Roadway Improvements Project. The committee created the Mobility Excellence program to recognize transportation […]
Are Our Parks Keeping Pace with a Growing West Houston Region?
Parks can be easy to appreciate but sometimes difficult to measure. They come in a wide array of sizes, from a neighborhood or pocket park to huge regional parks that contain miles and miles of programming, trails, and amenities. A […]
Industrial Rainwater Reuse at the Grundfos Facility in Brookshire – A Model for Sustainable Facilities
Meeting the water needs of a growing region will require both new supplies and more efficient use of the water already available. At its USA headquarters in Brookshire, Texas, Grundfos offers a practical example. The facility meets approximately 87% of […]
Two Roads, One Corridor: Planning the Future of US 290 & Hempstead Highway
Few transportation corridors better reflect the growth and changing needs of Greater West Houston than US 290 and Hempstead Highway. Together, they connect the urban core to northwest Harris County, Waller County, and communities continuing to develop beyond the Grand […]
President’s Desk: September 2026
Howdy WHA Members! September started with our attention on the Gulf as Tropical Storm Edouard approached the Texas coast. Its landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border spared Greater Houston a direct hit but not before a number of events were cancelled […]