ASCE Houston Newsletter- November 2026

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President's Message

Dear ASCE Houston Branch Members,

Happy November! As we head into the final months of the year, there is a lot to look forward to across the Houston Branch. One area I am especially excited about is the continued growth of our Mentorship Program. Our mentors and mentees are beginning another year of building connections, sharing experiences, and learning from one another. Our Education Team is also working on several initiatives to support students throughout the Houston region.

On November 12th, the EWRI Houston Chapter will host its 6th Annual Conference, with confirmed speakers from more than 15 local agencies! This full day event is another great opportunity for us to come together, exchange ideas, and connect. This year’s theme is “Back to the Future: How Lessons from the Past Drive Future Decisions,” with keynote speakers Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough and Houston Chief Water Officer Drew Molly. And to have a little fun with the theme, our EWRI team has even secured a Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine for the event! We are all looking forward to a great conference.

Then, on November 17th, I hope you will join us for one of our most collaborative Branch dinner meetings of the year, our Annual Joint Societies Meeting. We are excited to welcome Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM, Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, as our keynote speaker. The Joint Societies Meeting brings together more than 18 professional engineering organizations from across the Houston area for an evening of networking and collaboration. It is always a great opportunity to connect with colleagues outside of our everyday circles and strengthen relationships across Houston’s engineering community. We will kick off the evening with a happy hour at 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Houston Westchase, and I hope to see everyone there!

As we approach Thanksgiving, I also want to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers, Board members, committee chairs, institute leaders, sponsors, and members who continue to give their time to the Houston Branch. Your involvement is what allows us to provide these programs and opportunities throughout the year, and we truly appreciate everything you do for the Branch and our engineering community.

I hope to see many of you throughout November, and I wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Aaron Orozco

President, ASCE Houston Branch

[email protected]

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Calendar of Events

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Articles

2026 Annual ASCE Houston Joint Societies Meeting

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

Event Schedule

• 5:00 PM: Social Hour
• 6:00 PM: Dinner & Keynote AddressRegistration Link: Registration and Meeting/Event Information

Join us for the Annual ASCE Houston Joint Societies Meeting for an evening of networking, dinner, and professional connection with fellow engineering professionals from across the Houston area! 

   
Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM
Executive Director, Harris County Flood Control District

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Get to Know Your Board Member

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Member Spotlight

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Treasurer's Report

November 2026 Treasurer's Report

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