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40 Years of the North Houston Association
The North Houston Association (NHA) celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022! Numerous accomplishments have emerged throughout its four decades of history within the region it represents - north Harris County and Montgomery County and here is the full story told by those who lived it.
North Houston Association History
Jack Drake works to create Greenspoint Area Management District
It’s essential that we plan for our future; that we ensure carefully planned growth in a high- quality commercial and residential environment in the Greenspoint area. This is the goal of the members of the creation steering committee for the Greenspoint Area Management District (GAMD), who are exploring the feasibility..[Read more]
Unveiling Beltway 8 Tollway as “next Loop 610”
The opening of the final leg of the Sam Houston Tollway on Sunday will bring much more than easier access to Houston’s northwest side. Real estate experts say the highway is expected to trigger a wave of commercial and residential growth along the tollway’s path between U.S. 290 and Interstate..[Read more]
JFK Road Construction to Meet Airport Growth Demands Through Year 2000
At Houston Intercontinental Airport the Houston Aviation Department is in the midst of rebuilding John F. Kennedy Boulevard from the intersection of Greens Road, north to the Will Clayton interchange. The $16 million capital improvements project — partially funded by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration — is part..[Read more]
Commissioner Eversole and NHA Chairman Gary Montgomery with speaker Denis Calabrese at NHA General Luncheon
County Commissioner Jerry Eversole. left, and NHA Chairman Gary Montgomery, right, exchange greetings with Denis Calabrese, chief strategist for Texans for Lawsuit Reform, center Calabrese served as the guest speaker for the North Houston Association’s General Membership Luncheon on April 21.
Harris County Flood Control Faces Budgetary Woes
Harris County residents will see no new capital improvement projects in the major watersheds in 1996 unless a budgetary solution is agreed upon by Commissioner’s Court. Under the current situation, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has a projected 1996 budget of $0 for capital improvements. According to Art..[Read more]
NHA Awarded Grant for Congestion-Mitigation Efforts
The North Houston Association has been awarded a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H- GAC), which will enable the association to create a Transportation Management Organization (TMO). The grant funds total $ 165,000 over a two year period, and are earmarked specifically for congestion-mitigation..[Read more]
Association Members Teed off at NHA’s first Golf Tournament
The North Houston Association’s first golf tournament fund raiser, held at Bentwood Country Club, was a huge success — due to the underwriters, sponsors and especially committee members. Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole was the honorary chairman for the tournament and Jon Strange. JNS Consulting Engineers, Inc . and Virgil..[Read more]
1996 Award Winners Jim Royer, Dr. John Pickelman and Mark Froehlich
Gordon Bethune, president and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., addressed the North Houston Association ‘s membership at its Annual Awards Luncheon in January. Dr. John Pickelman, chancellor of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, received the 1995 North Star Award for his leadership in expanding college level..[Read more]
GreenLine Express minibus in Kingwood Park & Ride
The newly-created Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has now completed consolidation of half of the 28 employment and job training programs which were previously spread throughout a number of stale government agencies. Under H.B. 1863. the TWC will consolidate employment and job training programs in two blocks, half in March and..[Read more]
Chairman of the Mobility Update Subcommittee Mark Froehlich presents the update to Texas Transportation Commission
The Transportation Committee is working with the city of Houston’s Department of Aviation to develop a list of projects that would improve mobility and access near Houston Intercontinental Airport The association will coordinate with various agencies involved in the projects to determine the priorities and timelines for the projects. In..[Read more]
NHA 2022 Brag Sheet
