Howdy WHA Members! Once again, our region has been hit with a cold January, impacted by Winter Storm Fern, but this time our infrastructure was better prepared. WHA also spent January preparing with our Board Strategic Planning meeting and committees meeting to discuss our plans for the […]
Meeting Growth with Innovation: Water Reuse in Fast-Growing Communities
Water reuse has become one of the most practical and impactful strategies for communities across the Houston region as they work to manage rapid population growth, reduce groundwater reliance, and build long-term resilience into local water systems. At its core, […]
New Sustainable Dining and Event Space in Houston Zoo’s Jack’s Cafe and Reflections Event Hall and Terrace
As you walk through the gates into Houston Zoo, you’re almost immediately embraced by their latest commitment to conservation and sustainability, the new Jack’s Café and Reflections Event Hall and Terrace. Our Sustainable Infrastructure Committee was fortunate enough to tour […]
New Leadership on the West Houston Association Board
As the West Houston Association begins a new year of programming, advocacy, and collaboration, we are pleased to announce new leadership for our Board of Directors and welcome a new member whose experience and perspective will further strengthen our organization’s […]
President’s Desk: January 2026
Howdy WHA Members! As the new year begins, the political landscape continues to take shape at the local level, with several transitions worth noting across Houston. In the At-Large Position 4 runoff, voters selected new leadership as Alejandra Salinas defeated Dwight […]
Rice Students Advancing Smarter Water Use and Sustainable Land Management
One of the West Houston Association’s greatest strengths is its ability to bring together research, policy, and practice in ways that lead to better outcomes on the ground. That strength was clearly demonstrated this fall through two Rice University School […]
Future of Mobility: The 290 Corridor
On December 4, stakeholders from across Greater West Houston gathered for a focused conversation on the future of mobility along the US290 and Hempstead Road corridor. Hosted by the West Houston Association’s Regional Mobility Committee and moderated by Jim Webb, […]
President’s Desk: December 2025
Howdy WHA Members! As 2025 draws to a close, Greater West Houston continues to see movement on several fronts that will influence our region in the year ahead. The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has recently accelerated maintenance and […]
Management Districts: Houston’s Tool for Local Services, Character, and Growth
Management Districts are one of Houston’s most versatile tools for shaping the look, feel, and function of its neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Created by the Texas Legislature, these locally driven organizations fill gaps in service, fund improvements, and carry out […]
Building Safer, Stronger Connections: A Forward-Looking Case for Grade Separation Along the 290 Corridor
West Houston is changing quickly. Following the 290 corridor from Beltway 8 through Waller County, new communities and major employment centers are taking shape in areas that, not long ago, were mostly quiet and rural. Roads that once carried light […]