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 […]
From Seed Grants to Signature Projects: Leveraging Park Bonds and Small Grants for Lasting Impact
In the Greater West Houston region, parks aren’t just recreational spaces—they are a reflection of our shared values. They represent health, connectivity, resilience, and the kind of thoughtful planning that makes neighborhoods more livable and sustainable for generations to come. […]
MUDs as a Vehicle for Sustainable Infrastructure
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are purpose-built for water, wastewater, and drainage—and, with appropriate authorization, parks, trails, and certain roadway and flood-control elements. That core mission aligns naturally with “sustainability” and “resiliency” in the Texas context: reliable drinking water, efficient treatment, […]
President’s Desk: November 2025
Howdy WHA Members! As we enter November, Greater West Houston continues to experience developments at every level of government that will shape our region’s future. At the state level, Texas is advancing major infrastructure commitments, including a $20 billion, 20-year investment through the […]
Elevating Communication in Water Infrastructure: WHA & Tetra Tech at WEFTEC 2025
The West Houston Association and Tetra Tech were well represented at the 2025 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, where Natalie Chaney, PE, ENV SP, Texas Stormwater and Sustainability Lead for Tetra Tech, and past Chair of […]
Rethinking Mobility Along the 290 Corridor
The U.S. 290 Corridor is entering a pivotal chapter in its story. Long regarded as a lifeline out of Houston and a gateway to the communities of northwest Harris and Waller Counties, it is now feeling the weight of rapid […]