Westcott Cemetery Association, Inc.

04/18/2026

Bid to Win a $4,000 Landscaping Package—Descendants Day Silent Auction Starts Now!

HAXEL LANDSCAPING has graciously donated a landscaping package for auction to our Greater Houston area descendants and donors.

This $4,000 retail value package includes professional conceptual sketch suggestions for your front or backyard for:

3 garden beds of your choice, including 10 flats of color

3 hours of garden clean up
detailed irrigation check with report

Color Star fertilizer enhancement for seasonal color

mulch application for 3 garden beds

Starting bid is $1,000.00. Bidding increments of $100. Bidding is open for one week.

To bid, all you need to do is send an email to [email protected]

Be sure to include your bid amount and all your contact information in the body of your bid.

WCA will post daily with the up-to-date high bid as well as closing the bidding at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th.

You do not need to be present at the picnic to win.

The winner will be notified later in the afternoon of April 25th.

We hope everyone will participate in the bidding. WCA board members are not eligible to bid.

Thank you!
Westcott Cemetery Association Board of Directors
HAXEL LANDSCAPING

Your donation is tax deductible only for any amount over the FMV of $4,000.

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04/08/2026

This is just around the corner from the cemetery. Hats off to the community leaders who have been working behind the scenes for more than a decade to “Bring Back Jensen!”

Houston officials want to transform 1.2 acres of land along Jensen Drive into a park, a proposal community leaders say represents a shift toward overdue investment in a historically overlooked area.

04/02/2026

03/25/2026

Grounds crew from Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park, pictured with Superintendent Lorenzo Valdespino (right), are clearing the east boundary of McDaniel Street Cemetery to the fence line in preparation for Descendants Day and the Community Picnic on April 25th. This volunteer community initiative is part of Brookside’s community engagement activities as WCA’s sponsor for this year’s event. The event is also supported in part by a $5,000 grant from the SCI Foundation.

03/20/2026

So many in bloom in the cemetery!

03/18/2026

Thank you to the volunteers from Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park's grounds crew who are out in McDaniel Street Cemetery today clearing the overgrowth on our east boundary to the fence line! Special thanks to Brookside's Superintendent, Lorenzo Valdespino for meeting with WCA's board president to arrange this work in preparation for the April 25th Descendants Day event!

03/17/2026

Spring is here and we are busy getting the cemetery ready for our annual event!

03/05/2026

This Year's Descendants Day is a Community Picnic!

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park, part of the Dignity Memorial® network, is supporting this year's Descendant's Day at McDaniel Street Cemetery as part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and local history preservation. The event is also supported in part by a $5,000 grant from the SCI Foundation.

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. - Noon

Where: 2951 McDaniel Street, Houston, TX 77093

Free picnic lunch

Family activities

Raffle

Bring your own folding chairs, wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

Parking and restroom facilities are courtesy of Iglesia Vision Global, our neighbor across the street from the cemetery at 2828 McDaniel Street.

02/27/2026

Spring blooming in the cemetery

02/10/2026

Cemetery Emergency Fund Surpasses Goal Thanks to Your Generosity

We are thrilled to announce that we have not only met but exceeded our $2,000 match challenge for the cemetery emergency fund, reaching a total of $4,500 to date! Special thanks to our two anonymous friends who who inspired us with their challenge.
If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, it’s not too late to chip in! Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact and helps us continue building reserves for unforeseen emergencies affecting our historic cemetery.
Just click the link below :
Thank you all for your heartfelt support!

Thank you for supporting the vision to improve McDaniel Street Cemetery. Westcott Cemetery Association was started because we believe that a well-maintained historic cemetery can be an asset to the Eastex-Jensen neighborhood and provide a much-needed passive greenspace in this vulnerable community.....

02/07/2026

Volunteer Wanted!

Are you an IT/computer science guru?

WCA is seeking help to streamline our digital modernization and operational efficiency by analyzing current software and practices, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to ensure that stories, records, and community connections managed by WCA are accessible for generations to come.

If this sounds like something you're interested in doing, please contact us at [email protected].

02/05/2026

Exciting News!

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park –
Part of the Dignity Memorial Network
Sponsors Westcott Cemetery Association’s 2026 Descendants Day

Get ready to celebrate! Save the date for a picnic in historic McDaniel Street Cemetery on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to Noon.
Join neighborhood residents, descendants, and WCA donors as we come together to enjoy community spirit.
Experience a delicious free picnic lunch and entertainment for all ages.
Mark your calendars—don’t miss this special event.

Fun Connection Celebration