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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

1996
NHA’s 2nd Golf Tournament

The Second Annual North Houston Association’s golf tournament exceeded all expectations. “Our goal was to net $13,000 in this year’s tournament, and we surpassed our goal by $4,000,” said Marlisa Stanley. executive director. “This nearly doubles the amount of funds raised in 1995.” The 1996 tournament raised more than $17,000…
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1997
Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce ANHOC Day at the Capitol
Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce ANHOC Day at the Capitol

(left to right) Senator Jon Lindsay, NHA president, Catherine Wray, director of projects, and Marlisa Stanley, executive director, meet Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock during the Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce (ANHOC) Day at the Capitol.  

NHA’s Vice Chair James Royer at April Airport Mobility Panel
NHA’s Vice Chair James Royer at April Airport Mobility Panel

North Houston mobility experts convened at the North Houston Association’s (NHA) Airport Mobility Panel Discussion to discuss roadway and highway projects that would improve mobility in the Bush Intercontinental Airport area. Panelists included Don Andrews, city of Houston department of aviation; Harris County Precinct Four Commissioner Jerry Eversole; Wesley Friese.…
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Vice Chair Robert Moore Presenting NHA Awards to 1996 Winners

The North Houston Association presented its annual awards to outstanding community leaders at the Annual Awards Luncheon in February at the Wyndham Hotel – Greenspoint. Former District 8 Congressman Jack Fields addressed the association’s membership at the event, and was the recipient of NHA’s 1996 North Star Award. Fields told…
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NHA President, Senator Jon Lindsay, addressing the Texas Transportation Commission
NHA President, Senator Jon Lindsay, addressing the Texas Transportation Commission

Senator Jon Lindsay, NHA President, will update the association’s membership on the 75th Texas Legislative Session, and newly appointed Texas Transportation Commission Member Robert Nichols will speak on his new role at the next NHA quarterly membership meeting. Robert Nichols was appointed to the Texas Transportation Commission by Governor George…
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NHA Golf Tournament Breaks Attendance, Fundraising Records

The 1997 North Houston Association Golf Tournament sold out one week prior to the day of the event and broke NHA fundraising records. “Now that the tournament is in its third year, area businesses are contacting NHA for information on the event,” said Marlisa Stanley, executive director. “Word is spreading…
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1998
NHA Members Briefed on Grand Parkway’s Future at Summer Luncheon
NHA Members Briefed on Grand Parkway’s Future at Summer Luncheon

After nine months of research and work between the North Houston Association (NHA) und several transportation agencies, the association presented a factual document on the current status of the Grand Parkway to its membership. The document was distributed at NHA’s quarterly membership luncheon on July 8. Texas Department of Transportation’s…
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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Speaks on Draft Guidance Document
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Speaks on Draft Guidance Document

The North Houston Association hosted a meeting in August to educate its members on the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission’s (TNRCC) recently released draft Regulatory Guidance Document for implementation of Texas Water Quality Certification Rules. “We asked TNRCC to brief our membership on the guidance document so that our committee…
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NHA’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament a Success!

More than 140 community leaders and public officials hit the greens in August at NHA’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament. “The tournament woe a great success,” said Bobby Adams, tournament chairman. “I appreciate everyone’s participation.” The annual fundraiser brought in $22,000 to support Association programs and projects. The tournament’s honorary chairmen…
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NHA President, Sen. Jon Lindsay listens to comments from NHA’s Environment Committee regarding his draft water legislation
NHA President, Sen. Jon Lindsay listens to comments from NHA’s Environment Committee regarding his draft water legislation

[Pictured from left are committee members David Parkhill, Brown & Root, Inc.. Bob Boozer. HNTB Corporation, Sen. Jon Lindsay, and Bob Jones, Jones & Carter, Inc.] With the 1999 Legislative Session on the horizon, NHA President, Sen. Jon Lindsay, gave NHA’s Environment Committee the opportunity to preview and comment on…
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