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LakeHouston businesses persevere through 2 years of COVID19hardships
INFLATION INCREASE
Consumer prices rose 7.9% nationwide from February 2021 to February 2022—the highest rate of ination since January 1982, according to a Greater Houston Partnership analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. SOURCES: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Consumer price index
Costly commodities Many commodities–including food and energy items–saw price jumps from February 2021 to February 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Motor fuel: +38.1% Eggs: +11.4% Commodities (other than food and energy): +12.3% NOTE: PERCENTAGE CHANGES ARE NOT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED.
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Businesses in the Lake Houston area have proven to be resilient during the ongoing coronavirus pan- demic, local stakeholders said, and the economy has begun recovering even as ination, labor short- ages and supply chain issues remain. Although the COVID-19 pandemic rst debuted in Texas two years ago, survey data from the Fed- eral Reserve Bank of Dallas revealed 70% of Texas business owners were negatively aected by the most recent COVID-19 surge in January. “Many are starting to feel the pressures of ination, but stang seems to be where the biggest struggle is,” said Mark Linabury, CONTINUED ON 22
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Opioid overdose deaths on the rise inHarris, Montgomery counties during ongoing pandemic
The number of reported opioid overdose deaths nearly doubled in Texas from January 2019 to September 2021.
A growing opioid epidemic that has seen increases in overdoses and deaths nationwide has been exacer- bated in Harris and Montgomery coun- ties due to strained access to treatment and other factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, local ocials said. Opioid overdose deaths have BY WESLEY GARDNER & JISHNU NAIR
steadily risen in Texas, nearly doubling from January 2019 to September 2021, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Provisional NCHS data indicates there was an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2021, an increase of 28.5%. InHarris County, the number of drug
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6 Lone Star College-Kingwood celebrated the grand opening of its new health professions center Feb. 22. Located at 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, the new 49,440-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art medical spaces for the college’s health care programs, including dental assistance, dental hygiene, nursing, occupation therapy assistance and respiratory care programs. Construction on the $18.8 million center began in spring 2020 and wrapped up in fall 2021. 832-813-6500. www.lonestar.edu 7 Future Frame USA held its grand opening Jan. 28 inside the East Montgomery County Industrial Park, located at 18900 Industrial Parkway, New Caney. The business is a new startup and partnership with Ireland- based company KTF, according to General Manager Joe Mazzenga. Future Frame USA manufactures and distributes construction materials for homebuilding and other projects. 281-231-9200. www.futureframeusa.com 8 Multi-Wing America announced the opening of its new manufacturing plant in New Caney via a news release Feb. 16. Located at 20060 Nichols Lane, the manufacturing plant is housed in the East Montgomery County Industrial Park’s Ymer Technology building. According to the release, the facility has begun production of select high-volume Multi-Wing modular axial fans for engine cooling and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration applications. Additionally, Smartpack and Customfan fan packs from E Flow Technologies—an entity of Multi-Wing Group—will also be manufactured in the new facility. 800-311-8465. www.multi-wing.net 9 Balanced Foods celebrated the grand opening of its new Atascocita location March 6. Located at 6717 FM 1960, the national health food franchise sells ready- made, healthy meals that customers can take on the go. Additionally, the store oers free nutritional consultations to help patrons create customized meal plans tailored to t their needs. 346-463-8198. www.balancedfoods.com
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cialty coee, smoothies, freezes, teas, a private-label Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coee. The new location is hiring and is locally operated by Kristin Leddige. 541-955-4700. www.dutchbros.com 3 Little Caesars opened a new location at 20306 Hwy. 59, Ste. A, New Caney, on Feb. 23, according to ocials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District. Located in the Caney Crossing shopping center, the new storefront features a Pizza Portal Pickup and also oers delivery. Known for its “Hot-N-Ready” pizza and Crazy Bread, Little Caesars is the third-largest pizza chain in the world with stores in each of the 50 U.S. states as well as 27 countries and territories, according to its website. 281-747-6988. www.littlecaesars.com 4 Full Force Fitness opened Feb. 11 at 21920 FM 1314, Ste. 300, Porter, according to ocials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District. The gym allows members 24- hour access to its workout equipment and oers boot camps and personal training. Other amenities include a smoothie bar, showers, a sauna and a children’s area, according to the business’s website. 346-423-9621. www.fullforcet.com 5 Kingwood ER , located at 2158 Northpark Drive, Kingwood, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Partnership Lake Houston on March 25. Kingwood ER is owned by Dr. Moath Amro and Dr. Kevin Tavangarian and is staed by board-certied physicians who provide state-of-the-art emergency adult and pediatric health care services. The emergency room opened Oct. 6
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N . L A K E H O U S T NOWOPEN 1 Chick Houz celebrated the grand opening of its second location Nov. 24 at 9522 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 2600, Humble. The restaurant specializes in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken that is marinated for 24 hours in 18 spices. The eatery’s menu also boasts a variety of chicken sandwiches, salads
and rice-based dishes. In addition to dine-in service, Chick Houz is available for delivery via GrubHub, UberEats, DoorDash and ChowNow. 832-429-2678. www.chickhouz.com 2 Dutch Bros Coee celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 12240 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, on Feb. 25. The Oregon-based drive-thru coee company serves spe-
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COMING SOON 10 Dave’s Hot Chicken will be opening a new location in Valley Ranch Town Cen- ter, located at 11985 N. Grand Parkway, New Caney, according to a Nov. 24 news release from developer Signorelli Co. A specic opening date has not yet been announced. Dave’s Hot Chicken has eight locations in Texas and others across the U.S. The restaurant serves chicken tenders and sliders as well as sides such as mac and cheese, fries and milkshakes. www.daveshotchicken.com 11 Jersey Mike’s Subs will be opening a new location in Valley Ranch Town Center, which is located at 11985 N. Grand Parkway, New Caney, according to a Nov. 24 news release from developer Signorelli Co. The location is expected to open in the third or fourth quarter of 2022, an employee with Splash Communications conrmed. The East Coast-based sandwich chain serves hot subs, such as the Chipotle Cheesesteak, and cold subs, such as the Club Supreme. www.jerseymikes.com 12 Gadget Cure Smartphone and Tablet Repair is projecting an April 1 opening for its new location in New Caney. Located at 20304 Hwy. 59, Ste. C, the business will oer repair services for smartphones, tablets, smart watches, laptops and other mobile devices. According to founder Josh Petro, the New Caney expansion will mark the third location for
the business since 2011 with additional locations in Cleveland and Humble. 281-446-2700. www.gadgetcure.com EXPANSIONS 13 A new re training facility at Lone Star College-Kingwood is expected to be completed by August, LSC ocials announced at a Feb. 11 groundbreaking ceremony. Located at 20000 Kingwood Drive, the facility will house all the equip- ment necessary for students to undergo real re exercises and learn other essen- tial skills needed to become certied reghters in Texas. Ocials noted the $2.5 million, 2,000-square-foot facility will feature training areas equipped to simulate burning buildings, car res and chemical emergencies. 832-813-6500. www.lonestar.edu ANNIVERSARIES 14 Dunkin’ celebrated its one-year anniversary in Kingwood on March 4. Located at 1301 Northpark Drive, the Kingwood location features the bakery chain’s new modern design; drive-thru lanes; and a tap system oering eight signature drinks, including coee, iced tea, cold brew and nitro-infused cold brew. Dunkin’ serves doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. 281-318-7099. www.dunkindonuts.com
Dote On oers a variety of interior tropical plants, supplies and gifts that owner Joselyn Burton said were selected while keeping both the Earth and customers in mind.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOWOPEN Owner Joselyn Burton hosted a grand opening celebration for her indoor plant boutique, Dote On , on March 12 at 3033 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. While the business has been operating out of a renovated cargo trailer dubbed “Ms. Dottie’’ since October, Burton said this is Dote On’s rst brick-and-mortar location. Dote On oers a variety of interior tropical plants, supplies and gifts that Burton said were selected
while keeping both the Earth and customers in mind. Burton added Ms. Dottie will continue to be available for pop-up events. www.shopdoteon.com
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will benet Addi’s Faith Foundation, a nonprot organization dedicated to ending childhood cancer. The event will also feature lunch, beverages and contests. 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (shotgun start). $175 (individual), $600 (team of four). Tour 18 Golf Course, 3102 FM 1960 E., Humble. 281-785-4098. www.addisfaithfoundation.org 15 THROUGH 16 RALLY FOR A CAUSE Come out to the Buckle Down South Festival to enjoy a car show, barbecue cooko, concerts, food trucks, vendors and children’s activities. Proceeds will benet the Kailee Mills Foundation, a nonprot aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries resulting from non-seat belt use. Noon- 10:30 p.m. $15-$150. East Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 21679 McCleskey Road, New Caney. 281-354-3247. www.buckledownsouth.com 16 GRAB AN EASTER BASKET Swing by the Humble Praise Center to receive a free Easter basket and take photos with the Easter bunny at this event hosted in partnership with A.P.C. Inc.—a Greater Houston-area tutoring service. Masks are required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Humble Praise Center, 2325 Atascocita Road, Humble. 832-298-1717. https://humble-praise-center.business.site
and food and beer vendors. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 713-871-0061. www.houstonhighlandgames.com 09 EXPERIENCE THE TASTES OF KINGWOOD Sample a variety of food and drinks from around the world at the fth annual Taste of Kingwood event. The event will also feature vendors and booths with information about local businesses, restaurants, clubs, schools and family activities. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.thelivableforest.com 09 GET READY TO RUMBLE Witness an all-out brawl between some of the state’s top professional wrestlers at Texas All-Star Wrestling’s Humble Rumble 29. Reserved seating for the event varies in price and must be purchased online. 7 p.m. $15 (general admission at the door). 1886 Humble Backyard, 7015 Manor Way, Humble. 281-548-5856. www.taswwrestling.com 11 GOLF FOR CHARITY Dust o the golf clubs and nd a team to enter the 11th annual Addishack Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds
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Student Conference Center, 20000 Kingwood Drive, Room C-104, Kingwood. 281-312-1600. www.lonestar.edu APRIL 09 SOAK IN SCOTTISH CULTURE Enjoy a morning full of Scottish culture and athletics at the Houston Highland Games. The event will feature athletic and bagpipe competitions, Scottish music, armored combat demonstrations by the Houston Horde, Scottish clans, children’s activities, 1-4 p.m. $70 (general admission), $120 (VIP admission). Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 832-454-6106. www.houbbq.com The 9th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival is returning to Humble, bringing more than two dozen Greater Houston-area barbecue joints to the Humble Civic Center. General admission to the event will include unlimited samples from participating restaurants, while VIP admission will include early entry to the festival, unlimited samples, a T-shirt and one free drink pass.
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MARCH 31 CELEBRATEWOMEN IN STEM Lone Star College-Kingwood is inviting the public to attend a two-hour seminar exploring women who have stood in out in science-, technology-, engineering- and mathematics-related elds. Titled “NASA and Beyond: Women in STEM,” the discussion will wrap up the college’s monthlong slate of programming celebrating March as Women’s History Month. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Lone Star College-Kingwood
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1 Sorters McClellan Road expansion Montgomery County Precinct 4 began con- struction on A Segment 1 of the Sorters McClellan Road project Jan. 24 and began receiving bids for B Segment 2 in March. The project will expand the road to four lanes with a center turn lane between FM 1314 and Northpark Drive. Segment 1 runs from FM 1314 to south of Lowe Road, and Segment 2 continues to Northpark Drive. Timeline: Jan. 24, 2022-January 2023 (Segment 1), TBA (Segment 2) Cost: $6.8 million (Segment 1), $7.4 mil- lion (Segment 2) Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 4
2 Gene Campbell Road widening Construction is 60% complete on a proj- ect to widen Gene Campbell Road from 1,000 feet west of 1st Walmart Drive to 1,000 feet east of E. Industrial Parkway. The project’s ¤nal design consists of a three-lane road with a continuous left- turn lane. Hugo Sanchez, the projects and logistics coordinator for Montgomery County Precinct 4, said the county’s goal is to complete the project this spring. Timeline: February 2021-spring 2022 Cost: $3.3 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 4
3 Community Drive expansion Construction is 60% complete on a project to expand Community Drive to include two lanes with a continual turn- ing lane between Hwy. 59 and Loop 494. Although inclement weather has slowed construction, Sanchez said construction began in November, and the county’s goal is to ¤nish the project this spring. Timeline: November 2021-spring 2022 Cost: $1.6 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 4
4 Ford Road expansion Following eminent domain authorizations approved by Montgomery County com- missioners Feb. 22, Sanchez said right of way acquisitions are 80% complete for the Ford Road expansion project. The project will expand the two-lane road between Hwy. 59 and Loop 494 by 10 feet to add wider shoulders for vehicles and expand the road between Loop 494 and W. Lake Houston Parkway from two to four lanes. Timeline: TBA Cost: $11 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 4
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ENVIRONMENT City of Humble, Humble ISDenter joint agreement to construct retention pond near Turner Stadium
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outdoor recreational and educational amenity,” Mount said in an email. According to HISD Trustee Chris Parker, who presented the project at the Humble City Council March 10 meeting, the retention pond will double as a community park featur- ing trails for walking, jogging and running; legacy trees selected by Har- ris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle; and three fountains with LED lights that will light up in school colors for home games. “We really, really want this to be a shining gem in the jewel box that is the city of Humble,” Parker said during her presentation. “We really want it to be just a beautiful, beauti- ful place that the community can use, and we’re really thrilled about it.” With the approval of the joint participation agreement, the city of Humble will allocate no more than $100,000 for the project, which will come from the general fund revenue, according to Humble Chief Financial
Construction will soon begin on a retention pond near Turner Stadium following the unanimous approval of a joint participation agreement between the city of Humble and Humble ISD at a March 10 City Council meeting. According to the March 10 meeting agenda, the retention pond will be built upon roughly 35 acres of prop- erty that is already owned by HISD, located at the corner of Will Clayton Parkway and Rustic Timbers Drive. Upon completion, HISD Chief Communications Ocer Jamie Mount said the project will protect several district facilities from poten- tial ooding by providing additional stormwater storage capacity. “This pond protects Turner Stadium, Humble High School, Ross Sterling Middle School, Lakeland Elementary School, Guy M. Sconzo Early College High School and the community while providing an
The retention pond will be built upon roughly 35 acres of property that is already owned by Humble ISD, located at the corner of Will Clayton Parkway and Rustic Timbers Drive. (Rendering courtesy Humble ISD) STORING STORMWATER STORMWATER STORAGE
The stormwater detention basin will be funded through a joint partnership between Humble ISD and the city of Humble, though an exact cost for the project had not been announced as of press time March 22. SOURCE: HUMBLE ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Ocer Aimee Phillips. According to the meeting agenda, any construction costs incurred during the construc- tion of the project or other work to be performed under the agreement in excess of the construction contract award amount will be funded solely by HISD.
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Mount said the project is still under design, and a cost estimation will be nalized and presented once the design phase is completed. She added district ocials hope to complete the project by the end of 2022. Wesley Gardner contributed to this report.
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NEWS BRIEFS
News from the Lake Houston area
Harris County elections administrator resigns followingMarch primaries
BY DANICA LLOYD
Ramsey and Precinct 4
statutory deadline of 7 p.m. on March 2. Longoria said she believed this state law was outdated and did not reect the increased number of votes or the technological and accountability standards in place. Additionally, about 10,000 ballots were discovered after the nal count. The votes were scanned into the elections computer but were not transferred and counted. Longoria attributed the mistake to the exhaus- tion of her sta members, who had worked throughout the night. Longoria was sworn into her position in mid-November 2020. The oce’s responsibilities include setting polling locations, counting ballots and registering voters—duties previously split between the county clerk and tax-assessor collector. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom
Following issues in the March 1 primary elections, Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria announced her resignation, eective July 1, at the March 8 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. She said this date will allow the Harris County Elections Commission sucient time to appoint a replacement. “Ultimately, the buck stops with me to address these issues and con- duct elections on behalf of the voters. I didn’t meet my own standard, nor the standard set by Commissioners Court in doing so,” she said. Just after the polls closed at 7 p.m. on March 1, the Texas Secretary of State’s oce said in a news release Harris County would not be able to count and report votes by the
Commissioner Jack Cagle—the two Repub- licans on the court—suggested transitioning responsibilities back to the county clerk and
Longoria
tax-assessor collector, which was not supported by the three Democrats on the court March 8. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s motion to have the county adminis- trator and county attorney’s oces engage a third-party consultant to review elections operations and recommend eciencies for the remaining elections this year passed with the same 3-2 split vote.
Balmoral toaddover 1,000newunits
BY WESLEY GARDNER
Balmoral—a 750-acre, master-planned community in Humble—will add more than 1,000 build-to-rent units through a partnership between Balmoral developer Land Tejas and Wan Bridge, a Texas-based builder and operator of build-to-rent communities. Ocials noted construction of the new units is sched- uled to begin in May and wrap up by October. The new venture is coming after the July 2021 com- pletion of Land Tejas’ previous development with Wan Bridge, Clearwater at Balmoral—a 94-unit townhome community located within Balmoral. According to a Feb. 14 news release, the new units will
Balmoral is a 750-acre community in Humble. (Courtesy Total PR)
be added within Clearwater at Balmoral and will feature three- and four-bedroom townhomes ranging from 1,400- 1,800 square feet. The homes will feature 10-foot ceilings, open oor plans, oversized countertops, and walk-in pantries and closets.
Tachus officials announce fiber optic internet expansion in Atascocita
BY WESLEY GARDNER
“We are thrilled to expand our net- work to more homes in the Atascocita area,” Brumeld said in a statement. “This new phase of construction, which is part of a $27.3 million infrastructure build-out that is expected to take roughly 12 to 15 months to complete, will ultimately bring ber internet to approximately 80,000 Atascocita residents in over 40 neighborhoods and 18,500 homes.” According to Carter Old, Tachus president and chief nancial ocer, Tachus diers frommany other inter- net providers because it uses 100% ber optic cables, which he said will not degrade over time. He also noted
the network’s infrastructure is built entirely underground, giving it added protection. Residents can determine service availability in their neighborhood by visiting https://get.tachus.com/s. 80,000 residents 40 neighborhoods 18,500 homes SOURCE: TACHUSCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER FIBER OPTIC FACTS In Atascocita, Tachus—a high-speed, 100% ber optic internet provider— will bring ber internet to:
Tachus, a high-speed, 100% ber optic internet provider, is expanding its market in Atascocita, ocials announced in a March 15 news release. The internet provider is available or building infrastructure in Atascocita, Conroe, Kingwood, Oak Ridge North and The Woodlands. As previously reported by Community Impact News- paper , the company rst announced its launch in Atascocita in June 2021. According to Tachus CEO Hal Brumeld, the expansion in Atascoc- ita will include the neighborhoods of Eagle Springs, Princeton Park and Clayton’s Park.
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ELECTIONRESULTS
Primary election results in the Lake Houston area
RESULTS BREAKDOWN
Primary elections were held March 1 across Texas. Here are the outcomes of some contested primary races that determined who will be on the November ballot as well as those candidates headed to a May 24 runo . The list of races is noncomprehensive.
COMPILED BY HANNAH ZEDAKER Incumbent Democrat Republican Winner
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For more election information, visit communityimpact.com .
SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICECOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 127
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 18
FEDERAL
29.5% Alexandra del Moral Mealer 15.16% Martina Lemond Dixon 25.87% Vidal Martinez
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 2
79.28% Charles Cunningham 20.72% Deanna Robertson
56.18% Ernest Bailes
5.79% Stephen A. Missick 11.6% Ronnie Tullos 26.43% Janis Holt
74.47% Dan Crenshaw 4.52% Martin Etwop 4.45% Milam Langella 16.55% Jameson Ellis
7.81% Warren A. Howell 9.59% Randy Kubosh 4.28% Oscar Gonzales 4.12% Robert Dorris 2.51% George Harry Zoes 1.17% H.Q. Bolanos
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 142
51.31% Harold V. Dutton Jr. 48.69% Candis Houston
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 29
MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDGE 66.11% Mark Keough
39.35% Robert Schafranek
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 15
2.91% Lulite Ejigu 26.38% Jaimy Blanco 31.36% Julio Garza
16.2% Sara Countryman 17.69% Billy Gra
69.22% Steve Toth 30.78% Maris Blair
HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE 70.32% Lina Hidalgo 14.75% Erica Davis
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 3
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6.22% Georgia D. Provost
58.44% John Whitmire 41.56% Molly Cook TEXAS SENATE, DISTRICT 15
3.74% Maria Garcia 2.86% Kevin Howard
67.19% Cecil Bell Jr. 32.81% Kelly McDonald
52.92% Matthew Gray 47.08% James Metts
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www.imaginechild.com/eagle-springs 5 Kids InAction hosts summer camp, during which preschoolers can enjoy activities such as water play, daily crafts, playground time and a foammachine, while school-age children can look forward to weekly eld trips, swimming in an on-site pool, archery and black light games. Ages 312 June 1Aug. 1 Cost unavailable as of press time DAY 3838 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood 2813589446 www.kidsinaction.net 6 The Lake Houston Family YMCA will host weekly Outdoor Adventure Teen Camps and Outdoor Adventure Day Camps through- out the summer, during which attendees will participate in games, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and educational activities. Ages 515 May 31Aug. 12 $200 (members), $40 registration fee DAY SP 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood
7 Pinspiration oers dierent weekly spirit themes with a variety of art projects associat- ed with the theme. Ages 418 May 30July 29 $40-$50 daily, $210 weekly DAY ART 1310 Northpark Drive, Ste. 800, Kingwood 8324802526 www.pinspiration.com/kingwood 8 Primrose Schools will host a Summer Adventure Club camp at seven locations in the Lake Houston area with themes including robotics, coding, art, cooking and science. Grades K5 Begins May 31 Cost varies by camp DAY ART www.primroseschools.com 9 Summer Science Safari is a camp that gets children excited about learning science by letting them experience it in person. The camp oers activities such as zip lining, learning about human anatomy at a medical school lab and an overnight trip in San Antonio. Grades 58
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3 Creativity Shell will be hosting various camps designed for dierent interests, such as baking, dragons and fashion, to develop a range of skills. Ages 5 and older June 1- Aug. 7 $225250 DAY ART 1580 Kingwood Drive, Ste. A, Kingwood 8329439767 www.creativityshell.org 4 Imagine Early Education and Childcare of Eagle Springs oers both three- and ve- day camps, centered around dierent themes to best t children’s interests, ranging from superheroes and culinary to arts and crafts. Ages 513 May 30Aug. 5 $165-$275 DAY
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June 13July 22 $699 A+ DAY NIGHT 3603 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood 8323058572 www.summersciencesafari.com 10 School of Rock oers weekly camps for musicians of all skill levels with themes ranging from Rock 101 and Indie Camp to Songwriting Camp and Ukelele Camp. Ages 418 May 30Aug. 12 $269-$495 DAY ART 1580 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood 2813587625 www.schoolofrock.com VIRTUAL CAMPS 11 Language KidsWorld is holding virtual camps throughout the summer. Programs are taught by native-speaking language educators in a play-based and innovative environment. Languages include American Sign Language, Spanish, French, English, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic. Ages 310 June 6Aug. 5
$75 per week for elementary school, $35 per week for preschool A+ 2815651388 www.languagekids.com WORTH THE TRIP 12 Camp Allen is the largest Episcopal summer camp program in the U.S., welcoming more than 2,000 campers annually during its weeklong residential camp sessions. Ages 816 June 5Aug. 6 $786 per session NIGHT REL 18800 FM 362, Navasota 9368257175 www.campallen.org 13 Camp Blessing is a residential Christian summer camp geared for children and young adults with disabilities and their siblings. The fully accessible camp is designed to meet the varying needs of campers diagnosed with in- tellectual and developmental disabilities who may also use wheelchairs, walkers or crutches. It is led by specially trained sta. Ages 7 and older May 30Aug. 6 $1,300 (need-based scholarships oered on a
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BUSINESS FEATURE Taste of Gnome Kingwood bakery boasts quirky sweet treats W hen Mary Beth Baker rst proposed the name “Gnome Sweet Gnome” was not always smooth. “When you do something like
BY WESLEY GARDNER
that, nobody teaches you, so it’s a huge on-the-job learning curve,” Baker said. “There’s a lot that we’re learning all the time—modifying our cookies, [learning] what [products] we can bring in here, what we want to add to the store. … Every day I learn something dierent.” According to Baker, Taste of Gnome is continually creating and experimenting with new oerings. She noted the king cake—a Louisiana staple resembling a crown adorned with Mardi Gras colors—has become a customer favorite. Additionally, she noted Taste of Gnome oers Vertere Coee, which is produced in Porter and sold locally in the Lake Houston area. “I’m really excited about that, espe- cially with it being local here,” Baker said. “When I say fresh, it’s fresh.” In addition to a bevy of staples, such as cupcakes and cookies, Baker noted the bakery can produce made-to-order items when asked in advance. Taste of Gnome can also cater for large events, such as weddings and birthday parties. Looking back at the early run of Taste of Gnome, Baker said she most enjoys interacting with happy customers. Looking to the future, she said she is excited to grow. “We’re still learning,” she said. “We’re still coming up with ideas and trying to gure out what works and what doesn’t work. We’re trying to keep our customers happy with everything we do.”
for her edgling gift shop and home decor business in Kingwood in 2012, she did not get the response she was hoping she would receive. “Originally, I had a lot of pushback on it, but it’s actually been a really great thing,” Baker said. “I wanted to have something that people would see that would be fun and they would recognize, and gnomes are fun.” Baker’s intuition proved to be correct. The store is still thriving a decade later and has done so well, in fact, that Baker leased space in an adjacent building to open a second business, Taste of Gnome, in Novem- ber 2020. Taste of Gnome oers an array of baked goods, including cookies, cupcakes, king cakes, cake bombs and other sweet treats with prices ranging from $3.95 per cookie to $74.95 for a large rectangle cookie cake. According to Baker, she had considered opening Taste of Gnome for a while before moving forward with the bakery. “It had always piqued my interest because I felt like there was a big need in Kingwood,” she said. “We didn’t really have a bakery that was a little more quirky and fun.” Baker said once the space became available in November 2020, she decided the time was right to move forward with the bakery. She noted the transition from owning a retail store to owning a bakery, however,
Mary Beth Baker owns both Gnome Sweet Gnome and Taste of Gnome in Kingwood.
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Taste of Gnome’s king cake has become a customer favorite, Baker said. COURTESY TASTE OF GNOME
The business also boasts homemade treats for pups of all sizes.
COURTESY TASTE OF GNOME
ANATOMY OF A COOKIE The red velvet cookie is one of Taste of Gnome’s most popular oerings, but customers can request their own unique treat if they have something else in mind.
Red velvet cookie dough Housemade cream cheese White chocolate drizzle
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Taste of Gnome 20 N. Main St., Kingwood 281-883-4814 www.tasteofgnome.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sun.
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