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ASCE Houston Newsletter- October 2026 Print

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Welcome to the ASCE Houston Branch Newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership.  

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President's Message

President’s Message – October 2026

Dear ASCE Houston Branch Members,

It is truly an honor to serve as President of the ASCE Houston Branch for the 2026-27 year. I am grateful for the opportunity to step into this role and help lead one of the largest and most active ASCE branches in the country, especially the Houston one, as we are the best Branch out there! I would also like to thank our immediate Past President, Anna Chamberlain, for her leadership, dedication, and the many contributions she made to the Branch over this past year.

I also want to express my sincere appreciation to all our volunteers, committee chairs, board members, and institute leaders who generously give their time to support the Branch. Everything we accomplish, from technical programs and professional development opportunities to student outreach and networking events, is possible because of the commitment and passion of our volunteers. I look forward to working alongside this outstanding group as we continue to serve our members and advance the civil engineering profession throughout the Houston region.

I am excited to invite you to our October Branch Meeting, which marks an exciting scenery change for our monthly meetings. Starting this month, Branch Meetings will be held at the Hilton Houston Westchase, providing a great venue for all of us to connect, learn, and engage with each other.

We are also fortunate to welcome Randy Macchi, JD, Director of Houston Public Works, as our keynote speaker for our October Branch Meeting. Randy oversees one of the nation's largest public works organizations and he will share insights from his work leading Houston Public Works and the important work underway across the City of Houston. If you are available, please join us on October 20th for an evening of networking, learning, and connecting with fellow engineers.

Thank you for your continued support of the ASCE Houston Branch. I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the year and hearing your ideas as we work together to strengthen our Branch and to better serve our members!

Sincerely,

Aaron Orozco

President

[email protected]

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Calendar of Events

EWRI Technical Lunch - Treatment and Desal of Oilfield-produced Water

October 07, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

HR Green
11011 Richmond Ave #200
Houston, TX 77042

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Joint Technical Institute - Happy Hour & Networking

October 08, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Kirby Ice House
1015 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77055


 

Light Rail Pub Crawl

October 09, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Axelrad
1517 Alabama St
Houston, TX


 

Mentorship Program 2026-2027: Applications Due!

October 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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ASCE October Houston Branch Meeting

October 20, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042



Volleyball Fundraising Tournament

October 23, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Decoy
1222 Witte Rd Building B, STE 200
Houston, TX 77055

Register Now 

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Volunteering Opportunity: GEMS Day @ HMNS

November 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS)
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030

Register Now 

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Articles

ASCE October Houston Branch Meeting

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

**NEW LOCATION** Branch Meetings will now be hosted at the Hilton Houston Westchase

Online registration closes at 12pm the day before the event. Walk-ins are welcome and may register onsite on the day of the event. 

AGENDA

  • 5:00 PM - Social Hour
  • 6:00 PM - Dinner / Keynote Address

NOTES:

1. Dinner will be a chicken dish. If you would like a vegetarian or gluten-free option, please indicate this in the registration comments. We cannot guarantee that these options will be available for walk-ins.

2. VIRTUAL MEETING REGISTRATION: A link will be sent to you the day before the event, with a reminder one hour prior to the start time.

 Event Contact
Technical Program Coordinator
Gilbert Portillo
Rebecca Rice
[email protected]
[email protected]


Join ASCE Houston for a Joint Technical Institute Happy Hour & Networking event!


Connect with professionals from CI, COPRI, EWRI, G-I, SEI, T&DI, and UESI for an evening of networking, collaboration, and community building.

Thursday, October 8
5:00–7:30 PM
Kirby Ice House – Memorial
FREE for ASCE Members & Non-Members

Light bites and beverages will be provided. All ASCE members, non-members, and industry colleagues are welcome!

Register today and be sure to select the institute you’re representing!
https://lnkd.in/eFprc-YY

Corporate sponsorship available, please reach out to Clay Buhler at [email protected]



2026 EWRI Houston Conference: How lessons from the past, drive future decisions.

Where: Hyatt Regency Houston West

             13210 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079

When: Thursday, November 12th

Early bird registration is open on Star Chapter (American Society of Civil Engineers, Houston Branch - Meeting/Event Information). 

More details to come!

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Get to Know Your Board Member

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Member Spotlight

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Treasurer's Report

October 2026 Treasurer's Report

Checking $88,386.62
Savings $174,890.08
CD 1 $47,270.15
CD 2 $45,969.84
Paypal $7,046.60
TOTAL $363,563.29

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