North Houston Association

June is off to a great start with us hosting Development and Transportation's last committee meetings before we take a quick break for Summer! 🌞

Thank you to Jon Yi, Senior Service Consultant of Underground Residential Distribution at CenterPoint Energy for the info packed conversation regarding data centers, the real impact they have on the community and the enhancements being done to the CenterPoint grid & infrastructure to support the increased demand. 📈🔌

Thank you also to Callie Barnes, Director of Freight Mobility at Port Houston for the fantastic presentation highlighting not only the economic impact of the nation's fastest growing port, but how partnerships are shaping the improvements of our infrastructure to support the freight, and seaport traffic increase. 🚚🚢

Be sure to check out the member's side of our website for the recordings & presentation downloads if you weren't able to make it!

We are proud to celebrate the opening of Montgomery County Precinct 4’s new Emergency Response Warehouse in New Caney!🚁🚨🚑

This facility was built to provide help for residents in the area from emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. With the location being in East Montgomery 📍 it will be easier to provide residents in that portion of the county with faster response times and emergency support.

The warehouse will store essential emergency resources, including bottled water, cots, and sheltering supplies, helping support up to 500 people during a crisis. Previously, many of these supplies were stored in the northern part of the county near Conroe, creating potential delays when roads became impassable during emergencies. This investment reflects Montgomery County’s commitment to building a region that prioritizes the safety of its community.

Congratulations to Commissioner Matt Gray, Montgomery County Precinct 4, Mark Keough County Judge, Montgomery County Commissioners Court, and all partners involved in bringing this important project to life. We look forward to the positive impact this facility will have on the safety of our community for years to come - Zach Hansen, NHA Intern

Sponsorships are officially open for our October 5th golf tournament! ⛳ And we're taking it back to where it all began - Willow Creek Golf Club! There's a little something for everyone and all sponsorships range from $500 - $5,000. We can't wait for what is one of our favorite days of the year - so don't miss your chance to sn**ch up some of the exclusive opportunities before they're all sold out! Just click the link below: https://zurl.co/81B82

It’s hard to pick a favorite event of ours, but if we had to… yesterday's Annual Awards Ceremony might be it 🏆 🎉 It is such a special day when we get to honor some of our organization/community’s most impactful and influential folks. Thank you to each and every person and firm who spent the afternoon with us to celebrate our award winners!

Pape-Dawson's Kim Sachtleben, P.E. received the NHA Compass Award for her significant contributions to our programs and projects while leading the NHA Board of Directors as its first female Chair. Bayou Land Conservancy's Jill Boullion, PCED received the NHA Environmental Impact Award for her efforts to dramatically expand land conservation, strengthen community partnerships, and elevate watershed protection across the Houston region. Jim Holcomb, of Holcomb Properties received the NHA North Star Award for his long‑term, significant contributions to the region as a developer, community leader, and a steadfast champion of quality growth and development. State Representative Sam Harless received the Honorable Judge Lindsay Visionary Award for championing infrastructure improvements, securing $22 million in state funding for erosion control and dam protection, and authoring legislation that created the Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District during the 89th Legislature. We also honored our long-time friend and event photographer Larry B. Lipton for always being there to capture NHA's most meaningful moments.

Thank you also to our fantastic panelists Mark Keough County Judge, Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office, and Justice of the Peace Lincoln Goodwin who moderated an excellent conversation between our electeds.

We couldn't host these events without the support of our fantastic membership, and we thank you all for your continued support of the NHA mission. Platinum Sponsor: WSB | Gold Sponsors: East Aldine District, Entech Civil Engineers, HNTB, Pape-Dawson, & PGAL | Silver Sponsors: Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, AIRIA Development® Company, Baxter & Woodman, BGE, Inc., DCCM, EDGE Engineering, PLLC, EHRA Engineering, Freese and Nichols, Inc., Halff, Howard Hughes Communities, Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Kimley-Horn, LJA, North Houston District, Quiddity, Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., Terracon and TNP!

P.S. We are so excited to welcome our Summer Intern, Zach Hansen of Oak Ridge Highschool! Be on the lookout for the event gallery and recap, coming soon to the NHA website!

TLDR: We had a great time 😊 🎉 🏆

Congratulations are in order for our members at Houston Airports for their incredible recognition of Hobby Airport being the ONLY 5-star airport in all of North America for the 5th year in a row! It's evident when you walk the corridors that intention and innovation are all over the place and we are honored to have members who do such an excellent job at welcoming residents and visitors alike into our great city! Learn more about their award & recognition here: https://zurl.co/YCCML

Thank you so much to our friends over at Geotech Engineering & Testing who invited us to their offices for a wonderful meeting and tour! We got a behind the scenes look at the detailed process involved in soil and concrete testing while admiring the machinery that allows drills to reach depths up to 120 ft. Geotech is a multi-disciplined organization of licensed engineers, geologists, field and laboratory technicians who combine their technical capabilities, past experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to offer the finest service on public and private infrastructure projects. Learn more about them here: https://geotecheng.com/

Hey Members! 📣Join us for our final committee meetings before we take a little summer break 🌴🌞 https://zurl.co/4WEtm All members are welcome!

First up, on June 2nd, our Development Committee will host Rina Harris with CenterPoint Energy, and she will discuss the real story behind utility demand in regard to the data center wave 📲 as well as how explosive growth in the north is affecting the power supply industry.🔌

Then the following day, on June 3rd, our Transportation Committee will welcome Callie Barnes, Director of Seaport Connectivity with the Port Houston, as she gives the group an update on port projects and all things port related! 🚢🚚

These are two great meetings you won't want to miss so be sure and RSVP at the link here: https://zurl.co/4WEtm

We had such a fun time celebrating the LNH Class # # at today's graduation luncheon! The Leadership North Houston program is an excellent opportunity to meet folks in the community that you may never meet otherwise and turns them into lifelong friends.

Congratulations to all of the graduates! We can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you will continue to accomplish that help shape our community for the better.

Applications are now open for Class # # so if you or anyone you know might be a good fit for a group where you exchange ideas, experiences, and best practices as part of the learning process all the while engaging in interactive presentations, site visits, workshops, and local projects, click here to learn more about this amazing opportunity: https://zurl.co/I10je

Special shoutout to Class II and Class XXVIII who showed up to support. (We know which one is the real best class ever 😉)

It was an absolute pleasure onboarding our newest member, ORYX Communications, yesterday morning! They are a telecommunications contractor with experience providing turnkey solutions for companies across the state. Did you know that fiber optic cables are thinner than a human hair but can transmit data at nearly the speed of light? 🏃💡
At Oryx Communications, they install the ultra-fast technology underground bringing next-level internet to homes and businesses. We are so excited to get to know the Oryx team and look forward to how we can build a better more connected community together!