What does the WHCA do?
The Woodland Heights Civic Association (WHCA) works to improve and preserve the historic Houston neighborhood by serving as a voice for residents, addressing safety, beautification, and quality-of-life issues, and celebrating the area's unique heritage.
When was the WHCA founded?
In 1986, a group of neighbors filed incorporation papers with the State of Texas to create the WHCA. The organization was created to work for the ‘civic betterment and social improvements in the Heights area of Houston, Texas.’
Since then, the WHCA, through it’s elected board of volunteer directors, have worked to support the neighborhood with programs like the WHCA Constable Patrol in partnership with Harris County Precinct 1, organizing major volunteer driven events like "Lights in the Heights," the bi-annual Woodland Heights Home Tour, managing neighborhood deed restrictions, advocating with city government for infrastructure improvements that benefit the Woodland Heights neighborhood, and fostering a neighborhood community through newsletters and social activities.
WHCA Board Composition
The WHCA Board is composed of 9 volunteer board members elected by WHCA members. The Board members are elected to 2-year terms, with staggered election terms. This means every year, an election is held for half of the board.
This year’s elections will be held during the May WHCA member's meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The following positions are up for election:
President – Coordinates and presides over General and Board Meetings; acts as a liaison with the neighborhood and other civic associations; acts as a government liaison to maintain contact with city and state officials.
Director of Beautification – Oversees the maintenance of the green spaces overseen by the WHCA, including the Norhill Esplanade, Ley Plaza Pollinator Garden, the Watson Street Esplanade, and the Houston Avenue Esplanade.
Director of Communications – Oversees the WHCA website, monthly newsletters, and additional WHCA publications, graphic needs, and literature.
Director of Security - liaisons with Precinct 1 on the WHCA Constable Patrol, coordinates the 4th of July neighborhood kids parade, and arranges the National Night Out events.
All nominations for board positions must be received by Monday, May 4, 2026. To submit a nomination for a board position for yourself or someone else, use the nomination form to add yourself to the mix. Nominations should be submitted to Sara Smithey at secretary@woodland-heights.org.