Recreational facilities in Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and other water districts play an important role in communities. Currently, only 1% of the taxable value of property in these districts may be used to support bonds that pay for recreation […]
Member Posts
3 Questions with Alan Steinberg, Ph.D, CEO/President of WHA
Alan Steinberg is the new CEO/President of the West Houston Association. He was formally introduced to the West Houston Association membership at the City Issues Forum and at the Hello/Goodbye Virtual Happy Hour and Pub Quiz on May 20th. As […]
Compass Award Winners Shed Light On Shortages In The Water Workforce
Bill Callegari and Todd Burrer are the latest recipients of the West Houston Association Compass Award for their extraordinary efforts in seeking a resolution to the growing decline in regional water service operators. Both recipients were awarded at the West […]
WHA City Issues Forum Recap – Here’s What You Missed
By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The City Issues Forum took place on May 14, 2020 in a virtual format, featuring Mayor Sylvester Turner. Over 130 participants attended the virtual event. The mayor’s remarks focused on the $169 million budget shortfall for […]
WHA Announces New CEO/President – Alan Steinberg Ph.D
Alan Steinberg Ph.D, will officially begin his role as the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer on May 19th, 2020. He is coming from Rice University where he serves as an Associate Director of Houston Programs and Partnerships within the Center for Civic […]
WHA Virtual Happy Hour: The Quarantini Edition
by Lawanda Maxwell West Houston Association created 3 signature cocktails to host this seasons virtual happy hour events. On April 8th, WHA hosted a virtual happy hour with Class 4 and Class 5 of the Rising Leaders Program to share […]
A Call for Greater Advocacy – Protecting Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
A lot of tough decisions are being made right now concerning this Coronavirus pandemic and business are suffering for it. Some of our members would like to see a different approach to COVID-19 as it concerns small to medium sized […]
Why CARES: What WHA Members May Find Important in the $2T Stimulus Plan
As part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, the Treasury Department has released its application and rules for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP). Businesses with fewer than 500 employees may consider a loan under the PPP even if they do […]
“Thanks For 4 Great Years”-CEO/President of WHA Announces Resignation
The President and CEO of West Houston Association, Augustus “Auggie” Campbell, announced his resignation in a letter to members on March 24, 2020 after discussing a transition plan with WHA Executive Board members and staff. “I am sure that WHA’s […]
Lone Star College Excellence Award Recipient Joins WHA As New Communications and Outreach Manager
Lawanda Maxwell, MBA joined the West Houston Association as the Communications and Outreach Manager on January 17, 2020. Maxwell is an adjunct professor at Lone Star College, teaching e-commerce, marketing, and business law. On February 7th, she was one of […]