Howdy WHA Members! Welcome to another hot summer! Last year broke records, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens this year. I know many of you are on vacation this week and we are well prepared for the […]
Member Posts
The Cornerstones of Sustainable Parks: A Blueprint for Future Generations
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a critical ethos shaping the future of urban development. As leaders in quality growth, we are at the forefront of this transformative movement. Sustainable parks are a tangible manifestation of our commitment to […]
One Water: Restructuring Urban Water Management
The City of Houston, along with communities throughout the United States are actively preparing to combat the impacts of population growth and climate change on public water resources, and One Water is emerging as their primary strategy. Despite over two […]
President’s Desk: June 2024
Howdy WHA Members! There were some big wins by small margins last week in the Texas Primaries. Speaker Phelan narrowly won his primary against David Covey. Covey was backed by Attorney General Paxton and Lt. Gov. Patrick. Phelan won the […]
WHA’s 2024 Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament
On May 23, the West Houston Association hosted its 4th Annual Rising Leaders Topgolf Tournament – an event that soared to new heights and left participants buzzing with excitement! Organized by Rising Leaders Class 8, the tournament attracted over 200 professionals […]
President’s Desk: May 2024
Howdy WHA Members! Don’t forget that there is not one, but two elections this month. For voters in Harris County, on May 4th there is both an election for three trustee positions for the Harris Central Appraisal District, as well […]
President’s Desk: April 2024
Howdy WHA Members! Welcome back from Spring Break. I hope you were able to join us last week for our event with Mayor John Whitmire. If you missed it, a recap is available on our website! Speaking of the mayor, […]
The First 100 Days & the Years Ahead: A Chat with Mayor Whitmire
On Thursday, March 28th, 2024, the West Houston Association held a fireside chat with Houston Mayor John Whitmire, titled the First 100 Days & the Years Ahead. The talk was moderated by Lisa Clark (W Land Development) and covered the […]
President’s Desk: March 2024
Howdy WHA Members! Happy Rodeo Season for some, spring break for others, and primary season for everyone. For some of you that means long days and nights enjoying the exhibits, rodeo activities, concerts and maybe even volunteering. For those in […]
Cities Must Earn the Ability to Retain Their Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction
Texas municipal annexation reform has steadily progressed since Houston’s unpopular annexation of Kingwood in 1996. As suburban populations grew, so did frustrations with the far afield city halls that governed them. In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed SB 6. With […]