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Spring Klein Edition VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 APRIL 17MAY 15, 2026

Meeting the need Harris County ESD 11 expands services and stations

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

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Impacts Page 6 Taco Palenque now serving Mexican cuisine in Spring

Community Page 21 See which Houston-area waterparks are open in 2026

HCESD 11 provides emergency medical care for residents in north Harris County. (Courtesy HCESD 11)

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2 Paradigm Salon Founded by former Houston Texans cheerleader Randi Cazares, the salon is set to offer haircuts and styling in a

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3 Pho Eva Vietnamese pho shop Pho Eva is now serving the Spring community according to business officials. The shop offers a variety of pho options with beef and pork. • Opened mid-March • 7306 Louetta Road, Ste. A-114, Spring • 832-479-8888 4 Swig Swig combines sodas with a customized mix of flavors, creams, purees and fresh fruits, according to its website. Swig also serves a variety of energy drinks and teas. • Opened March 26 • 22532 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.swig.com 5 Top Liquors Top Liquors officials owner Nina Aggarwal said the liquor store opened in March and is now offering a variety of liquor options. • Opened in March • 8765 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. B, Spring 6 Triplex Transition Housing Triplex is designed to provide independent living for graduates of Hope Path’s program as they transition into the next stage of life. The nonprofit helps former foster youth and young men facing homelessness transition into confident, sustainable independence. • Opened Feb. 1 • 28918 S. Plum Creek Drive, Spring • www.hopespath.org 7 Vivo Infusion IV therapy clinic Vivo Infusion is now accepting referrals for patients who require intravenous treatments. The clinic is able to provide treatments for autoimmune,

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oncology and neurological issues. • Opened March 6 • 16116 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. 26, Spring • www.vivoinfusion.com

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13 HobbyTown Hobby and craft story HobbyTown is bringing a new location to the Spring area. The business will offer a variety of remote controlled vehicles, model kits and painting supplies. • Opening third quarter 2026 • 7312 Louetta Road, Ste. B120, Spring • www.hobbytown.com 14 Liberty Dog Barkery According to the business’s website, Liberty Dog Bakery offers a variety of homemade dog treats such as jerky, cookies and pupmuffins–a dog-friendly muffin treat. • Opening summer 2026 • 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. G, Houston • www.libertydogbarkery.com 15 Mexquite Cocina Norestense Specializing in premium cuts of meat and signature mixology, per the website, Mexquite Cocina Norestense plans to offer steaks, salads and specialty cocktails. • Opening second quarter 2026 • 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. D, Ste. 126-B, Houston • www.mexquitegroup.com 16 Take 5 Oil Change Take 5 Oil Change is known for its car maintenance and was originally founded in Louisiana in 1984, according to their website. Its services include cabin filter inspection, full-service oil changes, and state inspections. • Opening third quarter 2026 • 1827 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring • www.take5.com

8 Ying Cha Ying Cha specializes in boba teas and offers a variety of sweet treats, such as yogurt bowls and froyo bites. • Opened March 13 • 16882 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. 6207, Spring • www.yingchaspring.com 9 Mimi Garden Specializing in Chinese dumplings, menu item additions will include Peking duck, as well as new lunch and dinner specials. • Opened March 31 • 202 Sawdust Road, Ste. 110, Spring • www.mimigardentx.com

18 Taco Palenque Founded in 1979, Taco Palenque has expanded to over 85 locations across North America, according to its website. The restaurant is mostly known for its commitment to making fresh Mexican cuisine. • Opened March 26 • 21430 Kuykendahl Road, Spring • www.tacopalenque.com

Coming soon

10 AF360 AF360 is a new facility which will offer personal training, group training, sports agility and endurance training, AF360 Managing Partner Amanda Lubicz said. • Opening April 2026 • 22940 Kuykendahl Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. A, Spring • www.af360training.com 11 Cold Start Coffee The café will offer coffee and small bites, with plans to make the space available for regular events such as trivia night and book club meetings. The coffee shop will also be pet friendly. • Opening late May or early June • 18113 TC Jester Blvd., Ste. A, Spring • www.coldstartcoffeetx.com 12 Empathica Spring Care Clinic Led by Elizabeth Condit, Empathica Spring Care Clinic offers a patient-centered approach to primary care and comprehensive wellness services, per the website. • Opening May 1

• 15802 Champions Forest Drive, Klein • www.kroger.com

Closings

19 The Catch The eatery provided a variety of cajun-style seafood including fried catfish, gumbo and etouffee as well as seasonal offerings such as crawfish. The Catch has three other locations open across the Greater Houston region in Conroe, Atascocita and the Meyerland area. • Closed early March • 7608 FM 1960, Houston • www.thecatchhouston.com

In the news

17 Kroger Kroger is undergoing renovations at its location along Champion Forest Drive. The renovations include new decor, a relocated and updated floral department and an upgraded produce department. • Renovations to be completed in late April

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Government

BY SARAH BRAGER

Harris County to consider future of ARPA programs Harris County commissioners will review the future of several county programs created with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, a 2021 federal aid package supporting local govern- ments after the COVID-19 pandemic. The details With ARPA support set to expire at the end of 2026, commissioners voted Feb. 26 to consider nearly $14 million in general fund appropriations in fiscal year 2026-27 that would allow the county to continue the services. The appropriations could support nine areas, said Tom Hargis, director of grants and partner- ships for the Office of County Administration. Hargis said the ARPA committee will work with county departments to develop a “current level of service” budget for each program to maintain the existing services in the next fiscal year.

$88M clean energy projects advance Harris County commissioners on March 19 authorized $88.3 million to fund projects for the Solar for All plan despite the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency’s attempted termination of grants associated with the program. Harris County filed a lawsuit against the EPA in October to reclaim the promised funds, and officials said a decision

Harris County ARPA-funded services to be considered in FY 2026-27 budget

$4M: Apprenticeship Advantage Program

$2.3M: Food & Nutrition $2.215M: Homelessness $1.23M: Maternal Health

$1.1M: Chronic Disease Prevention $1M: Eviction Support & Diversion/ Legal Aid

$1M: Behavioral Health $600,000: Women's Empowerment Center $500,000: Youth Diversion

is expected later this year. What you need to know

The March 19 vote authorized county staff to execute solar power and battery energy storage projects at approximately 6-10 locations across Harris County, which energy providers will be able to then deploy to qualifying low-income households. County officials said exact sites are still being evaluated.

SOURCE: OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT

What’s next? The action does not guarantee all nine programs will be included in the next general fund. Harris County commissioners are expected to review the initial FY 2026-27 budget proposal around August, with final approval in late September.

Harris County looks to grow public defenders Harris County leaders want to expand the capa- bilities of public attorneys who represent criminal defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, known as

Public defender appointments

Misdemeanor cases

Felony cases

misdemeanor cases. However, county leaders want the office to be able to take on half of all indigent cases in the legal system, a feat that will require more funding and staff. “We want to make sure that we assist people not with just their case but also try and reduce the chances that they return to the criminal legal system,” Chief Public Defender Genesis Draper told Commissioners Court.

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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

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Community

BY ROO MOODY

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hit record 2.7M attendees in 2025

Measuring the impact

The 2025 report also measured the Rodeo’s eco- nomic impact as well as other information, such as pony rides and chicks hatched. Statistics include:

largest educational contributors in the country, with $14 million given in scholarships in 2025. “Each year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaves a lasting impact, but the 2025 Rodeo season reached new heights,” HLSR President Chris Boleman said. “The numbers speak for themselves and reect the pride our great city of Houston—and 36,000 volunteers—have in our mission.”

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has hosted events to promote Western heritage. A newly released impact report from 2025 shows that last year broke several standing records, including an attendance record of 2.7 million guests over 23 days. The Rodeo also continues to be one of the

• $326 million of direct economic impact was generated in the Greater Houston area • $597 million of produced total economic activity • $630 million of total educational support has been given since 1932

• Nearly 18,000 young cowboys and cowgirls rode the pony rides • 961 chicks hatched in the Poultry Exhibit • Approximately 540,000 prizes were won at the carnival games

Numbers on the rise The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo saw a record number of more than 2.7 million attendees in 2025. 2022 2.4M 2023 2.4M 2024 2.5M 2025 2.7M

Who it aects

In 2025, the Rodeo also announced a new type of donation that provided $500,000 in aid for ood recovery eorts in the Texas Hill Country after the July 4 ash oods. “As the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo, we understand the responsibility we have to stand with our neighbors in times of crisis,” Boleman said in the report. Kerr County Stock Show: $150K Back in the Saddle: $100K Texas Department of Agriculture Star Fund: $150K Breakdown of HLSR donations to the Texas Hill Country The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo donated $500,000 to aid ood recovery eorts in the Texas Hill Country after the July 4, 2025, ash oods.

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Texas FFA: $50K Kerr County 4-H: $50K

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RodeoHouston awarded $2.5 million to contestants in 2025.

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Election

BY HANNAH NORTON

Races to watch Some races at the top of the Republican runoff ballot include: U.S. Senate: Incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton Texas attorney general: State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin Texas railroad commissioner: Incumbent Jim Wright and former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French Texas’ new 9th Congressional District: Army veteran Alex Mealer and state Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park Texas’ new 35th Congressional District: State Rep. John Lujan, R-San Antonio, and Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz Some runoff contests on the Democratic side are: Texas attorney general: State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski Texas lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and union leader Marcos Velez Texas’ new 18th Congressional District: Incumbent Christian Menefee, D-Houston, and U.S. Rep. Al Green, who currently represents District 9 Texas’ new 33rd Congressional District: Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, and U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, who currently represents District 32

Texas held its primary elections March 3, with Republican and Democratic voters selecting their parties’ nominees for scores of federal, state and local seats. Yet some candidates aren’t done campaigning— dozens of primary races are headed to runoff elections May 26. In Texas primaries, state law requires that a candidate receive more than 50% of the vote to win their race outright. When no one meets that threshold, the two highest- performing candidates advance to a runoff. The winner of each runoff election will appear on the November ballot. What to know about May 26 runoff elections

More details

Texans who voted in a political party’s primary this March can only cast ballots in the same party’s runoff, per state law. Those who did not participate in the primaries can vote in either party’s runoff. Individuals who participate in third-party nominating conventions may not vote in another party’s primary or runoff.

Dates to know

Deadline to register to vote in the runoffs

April 27

May 15

Last day to apply to vote by mail

May 18

Early voting begins

May 22

Early voting ends

May 26

Runoff election day

SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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1 Gosling Road at West Rayford traffic signal Project: This project will modify the existing signal with a new mast-arm traffic signal to improve traffic flow and safety along Gosling Road. The Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office is overseeing the design work. Update: Design work is underway for a potential light at the intersection of Gosling Road and West Rayford Road. • Timeline: Early 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, Texas Department of Transportation 2 Hufsmith Road intersection improvements Project: This will make improvements to the intersections of Hufsmith Road at A Kuykendahl Road, B Stuebner Airline Road and FM 2978. Update: This project is now in the design phase for future planning and construction. Old Town Spring

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3 Cutten Road extension Project: According to Harris County Precinct 3 officials, this project will construct a four-lane boulevard from Bavaria Drive to Cossey Road. Update: Officials said they are now in the design phase to understand the scope of the project. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

• Timeline: estimated completion in April 2026 • Cost: $1.4 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 6 Stuebner Airline bridge repairs Project: This project will repair the bridge portion of Stuebner Airline Road over Cypress Creek near Cypresswood Drive. Update: Work has begun on the bridge repair along Stuebner Airline. • Timeline: December 2025-April 2026 • Cost: $900,000 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 7 Spring Stuebner Road expansion Project: This project will expand Spring Stuebner Road from two to four lanes from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway. Existing drainage and traffic signals will also be improved and added as needed. Update: Precinct 3 officials said construction on this project is expected to take roughly one year to complete. • Timeline: Second quarter 2026 • Cost: $8.1 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

Ongoing projects

4 Louetta Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will allow for the asphalt rehabilitation of Louetta Road from Champion Forest Drive to Holzwarth Road. Update: Asphalt work is nearly complete and striping is underway. • Timeline: February-May 2026 • Cost: $539,909 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 5 Hargrave Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will allow for asphalt rehabilitation on Hargrave Road from Hwy. 249 to Falba Road. Update: Work is underway to make asphalt improvements along Hargrave Road.

8 Spring Cypress Road and Louetta Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will rehabilitate asphalt on Spring Cypress Road, from A west of Stuebner Airline to east of T.C. Jester Blvd. and B Louetta Road, from Old Louetta to east of Champion Forest Drive. Update: Work is underway on the project. • Timeline: estimated completion early April 2026 • Cost: $6.5 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — 33 Years of Swing! 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026

Since the early ’90s, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been keeping swing alive with over 3,000 shows, 2 million albums sold, and appearances in Swingers, Friends, Despicable Me, and more. The band blends classic jazz, swing, and dixieland with high-energy and their performances continue to thrill audiences everywhere.

Tickets: $35 - $75 Valet Parking Available $15/car. 281-440-4850 cypresscreekface.org The Centrum at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 77379

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Events

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

invited to give back through an on-site food drive benefiting local families in need. • April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com Earth Day Family Day Market The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts invites the community to a free market featuring art, food vendors, craft stations and a presentation of “Incredible Invertebrates” by the Houston Arboretum. • April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.pearlmfa.org Crawfish Boil Fundraiser Join members of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church for the annual youth ministry fundraiser. Individuals can purchase tickets online for all-you-can-eat crawfish or hot dogs. • April 25, noon-4 p.m. • $45-$55 • St. Ignatius of Loyola Christus Center, 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.silcc.org

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Sunshine Pop Up Market Join a variety of local businesses for a day of networking and shopping in the Spring area. Hosted by My Thrive MKT, the event aims to bring small businesses and the community together. • April 11 and May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (entry) • 5838 Louetta Road, Spring • www.mythrivemkt.com ‘The Lightning Thief’ Stageworks is presenting “The Lightning Thief,” about the Greek god, Percy Jackson, who discovers powers he can’t control. • April 23-24, 7 p.m.; April 25, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; April 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; May 3, 7 p.m. • $23.75 (admission) • Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston • www.stageworkshouston.org Spring Fest Market In partnership with The Woodlands Women’s Collective, City Place is holding the Spring Fest Market featuring a day of shopping from dozens of specialty vendors, bingo, music and a floral bouquet bar. Guests are also

Star Wars Lego Event The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is hosting the Star Wars LEGO Pop-Up Event hosted by the Houston Brick Club. Visitors are also invited to create their own Lego builds at an interactive table. • May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.pearlmfa.org Menil Duo, piano & cello Cypress Creek Face is presenting The Menil Duo, consisting of pianist Jonathan Mak and cellist David Dietz, who have performed extensively across the U.S. and Canada and have been prizewinners in major competitions in North America and Europe. • May 12, 2 p.m. • $12-$18 (admission) • The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.cypresscreekface.org

Klein ISD Fun Run Benefiting students in Klein ISD, the Fun Run will start at the Klein Memorial Stadium located behind Klein High School. • May 2, 7:30 a.m. $15 (kids fun run), $35 (5k) • Klein Memorial Stadium, 16607 Stuebner Airline Road, Klein • www.kleinisdeducationfoundation.net

Germanfest Klein ISD and the Klein, TX Historical Foundation will host a Germanfest event celebrating German heritage and culture. The event will include a variety of street vendors as well as a student performance.

• April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • Wunderlich Farm, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring • www.kleinhistorical.org

This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

SPRING STUEBNER 6603 Spring Stuebner Rd (281) 288-0239

NORTH LOUETTA 1614 Louetta (281) 350-1198

WILLOWBROOK 6927 FM 1960 W (281) 580-1734

LOUETTA 7314 Louetta (281) 370-1986

KUYKENDAHL 13313 Kuykendahl (281) 873-5220

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1 Station 411 • 18334 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring • Opened Sept. 22 • Partner: None 2 Station 412 • 21455 Imperial Valley Drive, Spring • Opened Sept. 22 • Partner: Ponderosa Fire Department 3 Station 601 • 8639 Fallbrook Drive, Houston • Opened Jan. 20 • Partner: Cypress Creek Fire Department 4 Station 602 • 2900 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • Opened Jan. 13 • Partner: Spring Fire Department 5 Station 603 • 22310 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring • Opened Jan. 13 • Partner: Spring Fire Department HCESD 11 new stations The stations will provide ambulatory care and transport across the Spring and Klein area.

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As the Spring and Klein areas continue to grow in population, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 is working to expand to meet the needs of residents with new stations and services. Since September, HCESD 11 has opened ve new 24-hour mobile health care stations across the Spring and Klein areas in partnership with the Spring Fire Department, Cypress Creek Fire Department and Ponderosa Fire Department. “These new 24-hour ambulance stations are designed to give our community more coverage, enabling our crews to respond to calls more eciently and faster,” HCESD 11 CEO Jordan Anderson said. HCESD 11 is a governing entity responsible for providing emergency health care to residents within the district. District rst responders serve over 700,000 residents within 177 square miles of northern Harris County. Ocials with the Spring Fire Department—a longtime partner of HCESD 11 for new stations— emphasized the importance of the partnerships. “Our partnership with HCESD 11 continues to be a cornerstone of our operations,” Assistant Fire Chief Robert Logan said. “We work together every day on the scenes we’re dispatched to.”

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with a critical condition—was roughly 8 min- utes and 23 seconds. For lower-acuity patients, response times range from 10-14 minutes. The district’s goal is to keep response times for high-acuity patients under 10 minutes and under 15-20 minutes for lower-acuity patients.

HCESD 11 Public Information Ocer Miranda Sevcik said the new stations ensure the district continues to provide timely response to both high- and low-acuity patients across the district’s service area. According to data from HCESD 11, the average response time for high-acuity patients—or those

In addition to the new stations, the Spring Fire Department has completed work on the $56 million W.W. ‘Cotton’ Weaver Training Center that will centralize equipment and support services for the area as well as serve as a logistics hub. “We are fully functional in our 51,000-square-foot logistics building and two burn buildings,” Spring Fire Chief Scott Seifert said. “The eciencies and exibility are nearly endless, and our crews can train while remaining ready to respond.”

HCESD 11 calls for service and transport HCESD 11 tracks the number of calls for service as well as the number of calls where transport is needed. Transports Calls for service

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Why it matters

Population change in the Spring, Klein area by ZIP code 2024 2019

According to the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the entirety of the Spring and Klein communities saw between a 4%-20% increase in population from 2019-2024. HCESD 11 tries to strategically partner with agen- cies, such as the Spring Fire Department, to reduce the overall cost of putting new ambulance stations in the community. “It’s expensive to buy land and build stations ver- sus leasing from a partner,” HCESD 11 Chief Quality Ocer Kevin Crocker said. “Luckily, we have great re department partners that are willing to let us lease space from them.” Ocials with the Spring Fire Department said the partnership allows the agencies to better meet the rising needs of the community. “The community consistently benets whenever an additional EMS unit is strategically integrated into the system, because paramedics are able to respond quicker and deliver patient care without delay,” Logan said.

While HCESD 11 is not planning any additional stations as of press time, the district has implemented a new program that will provide whole blood transfusions for patients experiencing severe blood loss. “If you move that hospital treatment to the pre-hospital environment, obviously, your patient outcomes would be better, and more people [would] survive their traumatic injuries,” Crocker said. HCESD 11 ocially rolled out a new program March 25 that allows ambulances to begin carrying blood plasma to administer to patients experiencing heavy blood loss in emergencies. “There's a lot of regulations around blood administration, so once we solidify our ability to successfully give blood products, we know our system works, we'll probably move to a whole blood program,” Crocker said.

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6 Great Wolf Lodge Webster This climate-controlled indoor water park in Webster also features dryland attractions, lodging and dining. • Open year-round • $34-$55 (half-day pass), $49-$79 (full-day pass), $65-$269 (season pass)

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3 Lagoonfest Texas Boasting over 24 million gallons of crystal blue water, this lagoon located in Texas City features water activities, cabana rentals, bumper boats and white sand beaches. • Opening in May for 2026 season (exact dates TBD) • Ticket pricing TBD, free (ages 2 and under) • 12600 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City • www.lagoonfesttexas.com 4 Margaritaville Lake Resort Situated alongside Lake Conroe, this resort features a 3-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, private beach, heated infinity and waterslide pools, water slides, hot tubs and swim-up bars. Day passes also grant access to mini-golf, arcade games and tennis and pickleball courts. • Open year-round; water slides opened March 6 for spring break season • $20-$119 (day pass), free (ages 5 and younger) • 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery • www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-lake- resort-lake-conroe 5 Pirates Bay Waterpark This pirate-themed water park in Baytown offers a wave pool, a lazy river, water slides and a surfing simulator. • Open daily beginning May 23; weekends only Aug. 15-Sept. 20 • $35.99 (daily admission), $79 (season pass) • 5300 East Road, Baytown • www.baytownpiratesbay.com

7 Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark Rivers connect three distinct park sections at this water park in Galveston, which features water slides, raft rides, pools, water coasters and water playgrounds. • Open select days May 2-Sept. 7 • $42-$90 (daily admission), $89-$150 (season pass) • 2109 Gene Lucas Blvd., Galveston • www.sixflags.com/schlitterbahngalveston 8 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown A surfing simulator, water slide racers and relaxing lagoons are just a few of the attractions at this water park in Spring. • Open select days May 2-Sept. 7 • $25-$60 (daily ticket), $65-$135 (season pass), free (ages 2 and under) • 21300 I-45 N., Spring • www.sixflags.com/splashtown 9 Typhoon Texas Waterpark Located in Katy, attractions at this water park include a lazy river, a wave pool, multiple water slides and activities for younger swimmers. • Open select days April 11-Sept. 20 • $39.99-$59.99 (any-day tickets), $64.99 (season

From water parks built for thrill-seekers to tranquil lagoons perfect for relaxing, there are several ways for Houston-area residents to cool off this summer. This list is not comprehensive. 1 Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures Located in New Caney, this water park also features amusement park rides, an inflatable course, zip lines, ax-throwing, a maze, a gator exhibit and a petting zoo. • Open for Spring Adventure days in March; all water attractions open select days April 3-Sept. 30 • $19.99 (single-use day ticket March 7-29), $44.99 (single-use day ticket April 3-Sept. 30), $99.99 (season pass), free (ages 2 and under) 2 Conroe Aquatic Center Water Park Conroe Aquatic Center’s water park has a capacity that is frequently reached and may result in a waitlist, per the website. Admission to the water park is not included with facility memberships; however, those with valid memberships receive half-price admission. • Open select days May 23-Sept. 6 • $10 (season pass or daily guest pass for ages 3 and older), $5 (membership admission for ages 3 and • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney • www.bigriverswaterpark.com

passes), free (ages 2 and under) • 555 S. Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy • www.typhoontexas.com/houston

older), free (ages 2 and under) • 1207 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe • www.cityofconroe.org

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A day in Old Town Spring

including 15 cupcake avors, brownies, bread pudding, cookies, cakes and pie. • 324 Gentry St., Spring • Facebook: Guilty Pleasures Bakery

Drinks

Eateries

Elixir Lounge Founded by Chris Jepsen, Elixir Lounge oers alcohol- free cocktails made with kava and kratom. • 206 Main St., Spring • www.elixirloungekavabar.com Excalibur Brewing Owned by Jeremy and Melissa Hahn, Excalibur Brewing oers a variety of housemade avor and diverse beer styles that craft beer drinkers seek.

Shopping

Alida’s Closet Boutique Alida’s Closet Boutique specializes in aordable new vintage women’s clothing and oers accessories such as purses, shoes and jewelry. • 202-1 Main St., Spring • www.alidasclosetboutique.com Art Glass Jewelry Boutique Art Glass Jewelry Boutique oers a variety of handmade jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings and more. • 315 Gentry St., Ste. A2, Spring • Facebook: Art Glass Jewelry Boutique This list is not comprehensive.

Corkscrew BBQ Owned by Will and Nichole Buckman, Corkscrew BBQ oers brisket, turkey breast, pulled pork and pork ribs by the pound as well as barbecue plates with sides and xings, tacos, and sandwiches. • 26608 Keith St., Spring • www.corkscreworders.com

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From left, Ellie Sou stands next to her husband, Sinarith Uy, and his brother Sam Nang.

Ohana Poke Bowl oers a variety of po'boys including shrimp po’boys ($13.99).

At Ohana Poke Bowl customers can customize their own poke bowl.

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Ohana Poke Bowl serves Hawaiian, Japanese cuisine

Originally from Cambodia, 20-year Navy vet- eran Sinarith Uy and his wife, Ellie Sou, returned to Texas from Spanish Fort, Alabama, in search of better opportunities for their family. When the opportunity to open their own restaurant came, Sou didn’t think twice about it. Although growing up Sou said she refused to learn how to cook, later in life her family’s lack of access to aordable food led her to learn to cook and create her own sustainable recipes. “We moved here because we’ve been raising our kids in small towns and struggling with

restaurant nearby,” Uy said. To show their appreciation to the community, Ohana Poke Bowl oers discounts for teachers and law enforcement. On the menu Alongside Uy’s brother Sam Nang, the eatery serves Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls with a Jap- anese inuence as well as Cajun seafood. With ingredients sourced locally and from Taiwan, Ohana Poke Bowl oers customers the oppor- tunity to create their own poke bowl as well as signature bowl options. During a ve-step process, customers can select their own base, protein, sauce, vegetables and toppings. With sauces made in house, Sou said customer favorites include the house spicy sauce, spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. The eatery also serves Cajun dishes, including fried shrimp, oysters, etouee and a variety of po’boy sandwiches. In addition, Ohana Poke Bowl oers musubi, an appetizer consisting of sweet and salty glazed Spam on a layer of white rice wrapped with a roasted nori sheet. Ohana Poke Bow also boasts an extensive boba milk tea menu with 20 avors, coees including the Viet ice coee, smoothies and sparkling waters.

Customers can build their own bowl or sushi burrito at Ohana Poke Bowl.

food,” Uy said. The backstory

The Etouee combo ($18.99) includes shrimp, sh and craw sh.

With the intention of opening a family restau- rant, Sou and Uy moved to Spring Cypress and opened Ohana Poke Bowl in March 2024, despite Uy originally hesitating to the idea. With several years of experience working at sushi restaurants, Sou prevailed and held on to her restaurant aspirations. As rst-time restaurant owners, Uy said they faced several challenges, but the community welcomed them with open arms and oered their input to make their opening transition smoother. “The community has been very supportive of us, and they are grateful that we opened a poke

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