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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.

NHA Timeline

1998
The North Houston Association Transportation Management Organization Educates Seniors on Transportation Opportunities

The North Houston Association Transportation Management Organization (NHA-TMO) recently hosted a meeting to educate senior adults on their transportation options. “Metro has extremely good services,” said NHA President, Sen. Jon Lindsay. “It’s just a matter of introducing people to Metro’s services so they’ll use them.” Lindsay welcomed the lunch crowd…
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NHA Addresses the Texas Transportation Commission
NHA Addresses the Texas Transportation Commission

A number of North Houston Association representatives traveled to Austin recently to advocate for two major highway projects deemed as priorities for the north Houston region. Sen. Jon Lindsay, NHA president, addressed the Texas Transportation Commission at its August meeting regarding the Downtown Connector. He emphasized the importance of the…
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NHA President Congratulating NHA Annual Award Winners
NHA President Congratulating NHA Annual Award Winners

NHA President Jon Lindsay (left) and NHA Chairman James Royer (second from right) congratulate NHA annual award winners James Hebert, TxDOT, Jon Strange, JNS Consulting Engineers, Jimmie Schindewolf, city of Houston and Seth Sharr, Star Enterprise.  

1999
NHA to Honor Annual Awards Recipients at March Luncheon

The North Houston Association will honor business ¡aid community leaders at its Annual Awards Luncheon on March 4. Anthony Chan. PhD., chief economist and managing director. Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, will give an economic development forecast for 1999 and beyond. Chan’s presentation will examine the domestic and international events…
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Staci Adams NHA-TMO, Project Coordinator Congratulates Winner, Therushema Maweje at the Houston Women’s Business Council Expo
Staci Adams NHA-TMO, Project Coordinator Congratulates Winner, Therushema Maweje at the Houston Women’s Business Council Expo

The Mobility Update Subcommittee continues to work on completing the revised document. The subcommittee has reviewed and made changes to the initial design and layout, and printing quotes are being finalized. The 1999 Mobility Update is scheduled to be available by early fall, and sponsorships will be available. NHA’s Executive…
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NHA to Host Luncheon on Water Supply Issue
NHA to Host Luncheon on Water Supply Issue

The North Houston Association will give an update on the north Houston water supply issue at its luncheon on July 14. Featured speakers include Representative Paul Hilbert (invited), Senator Jon Lindsay, Ron Neighbors of the Harris Galveston Coastal Subsidence District and Joe Wozny representing the Alliance of North Houston Chambers…
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Dr. Martin Basaldua Speaks on Texas Strategic Economic Development Plan
Dr. Martin Basaldua Speaks on Texas Strategic Economic Development Plan

Swift action is needed by Texas leaders to maintain the state’s economic success, according to findings in the Texas Strategic Economic Development Plan 1998-2008. At a recent meeting of the North Houston Association’s (NHA) Business Issues & Resources Committee, Martin Basaldua, M.D., of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and…
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HB2965 Was Signed into Law Creating a Special Election to vote for the NHCRWA

On June 18, 1999, the bill that created the North Harris County Regional Water Authority (HB 2965), sponsored by NHA President, Senator Jon Lindsay, was signed into law, and called a special election for January 15, 2000 so voters could confirm the creation of the new Authority and elect Directors…
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NHA’s Water Supply Update Luncheon Draw Attention to Regional Issue
NHA’s Water Supply Update Luncheon Draw Attention to Regional Issue

The North Houston Association’s July Quarterly Membership Luncheon accomplished much more than expected. Its purpose was to educate the audience on north Houston’s water supply issue; its outcome was community-wide awareness of this critical topic. All of the large community newspapers, as well as the Houston Chronicle, ran stories not…
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Golf Goonies & Overcast Skies Big Hit at 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Despite the approaching hurricane Bret, the NHA Fifth Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success. In fact, the storm provided nice cloud cover and cooled off what may have been a scorching day. Financially, the event was the most successful tournament in NHA’s history, raising $32,375 to support the programs…
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