CANCELLED I have been informed that just surfacing obligations of a much higher priority have arisen and our speakers will be unable to attend the BBA Flood Forum scheduled for Tuesday September 19th. While we are disappointed we understand that going to DC to advocate on behalf of Houston for much needed recovery assistance and [...]
When the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve (also known as Willow Waterhole Park) became a significant component of Project Brays in 2000, the main plan for its 290 acres was to create infrastructure that allowed for flood damage reduction. In the 17 years since, it’s become so much more than that—it’s truly a haven for the [...]
Neighborhoods to Trails Southwest is a community organization that seeks to connect the neighborhoods in Southwest Houston to the city's extensive bayou trails system. In this video about the Keegans Bayou Trail we introduce ourselves.
Brays Oaks District is more than just streets, buildings, and businesses; individuals working together to build community is what makes it a great place to live. In our My Brays Oaks series, we highlight the people and organizations making a difference in the community, a place we’re proud to call home. Today we feature Daniella [...]
Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative City/Private Partnerships aim to Transform Forgotten Neighborhoods WHAT: Mayor Sylvester Turner will announce the first round of neighborhoods selected for his Complete Communities Initiative. Complete Communities aims to transform neighborhoods that have been overlooked for the amenities enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. The city will work with stakeholders [...]
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner fought rush hour traffic to address a joint breakfast meeting of the Brays Oaks Management District and Southwest Houston 2000 Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Houston Baptist University. The mayor spoke about the city's growth and diversity and talked about issues that concern all Houstonians––not just those affecting residents in the southwest [...]
Houston is no stranger to the human and economic costs of severe weather. Recent floods in 2015 and 2016 caused 16 deaths and over $1 billion in damage. Additionally, the entire coastal region is particularly vulnerable to the threat of storm surge from a powerful hurricane. In order to address these issues, Houston City Council [...]
The Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy would like you to tell them what you like about your park! They have been working away making your park fabulous. Now they really need to know if you like it too. Go ahead, be honest. Their feelings won’t be hurt. Tell them what you think in their short, delightful [...]
While residents of the Westbury neighborhood already enjoy the sounds of nature and birdsong in the Willow Waterhole Park, many are looking forward to the time when music will fill the nights, as well. Plans for a Levitt Pavilion to host 50 free music concerts a year have been underway since the Willow Waterhole Greenspace [...]
For all the Brays Oaks residents that have been wondering what the “New Homes” sign on the west side of South Gessner north of West Bellfort portends, the mystery has been at least partly solved. AC Homes, a Chinese investment and development firm closed on the property on Friday, December 11. The firm has previously [...]
