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Spring oil and gas job creation lags as prices at the pump rise

TWO SIDES OF THE MARKET While many oil and gas companies are planning to increase production in 2022, many do not plan to increase employment and, in some cases, are planning to decrease employment.

HOWMUCHWILL YOU INCREASE OIL PRODUCTION IN 2022? Small companies produced fewer than 10,000 barrels of oil per day in the fourth quarter of 2021. Decrease production Keep production the same

Large companies produced 10,000 barrels of oil per day or more in the fourth quarter of 2021.

BY EMILY LINCKE

of Regional Forecasting, said this does not necessarily translate into lasting health for the oil and gas industry. “Good news: Recovery has occurred in the demand for oil and gas,” Gilmer said in an email. “As people return to work, shopping, travel, etc., they are using gasoline and jet fuel again as daily life resumes. … The bad news is that despite the progress in oil mar- kets, the response of the U.S. oil indus- try has been slow and partial.” Oil and gas jobs have been slow to recover since the initial economic downturn the industry saw due to

WhileGreater Houston-area employ- ment has been rising since early 2021 and the price of oil has spiked in recent months, local oil and gas jobs— particularly in manufacturing—have dawdled behind, industry experts said. According to local leaders, this trend may greatly aect communities such as Spring and Klein, which have a larger manufacturing workforce com- pared to the rest of the metro area. U.S. consumers may have seen gas prices rise at the pump in recent months, but Bill Gilmer, director of the University of Houston’s Bauer Institute

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Opioid overdose deaths increasing inHarris County

AGROWING problem Texas saw a roughly in the number of annual opioid overdose deaths since 2019, rising from 1,452 deaths in 2019 to 2,628 in 2021.* *DATA DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. 87% increase

While opioid-related overdose deaths have been steadily climbing throughout the nation—resulting in more than 841,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999—the trend has been further exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

BY WESLEY GARDNER & JISHNU NAIR

of the 71,000 drug overdose deaths that occurred in the U.S. in 2019 involved opioids.

Roughly 4 out of 10 illegally manufactured pills seized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in 2021 contained lethal doses of fentanyl. 70%

A growing opioid epidemic that has seen increases in overdoses and deaths nationwide has been exac- erbated in Harris County due to strained access to treatment and other factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, local ocials said. Opioid overdose deaths have steadily climbed in CONTINUED ON 20

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and cookies to edible cookie dough. Additionally, all Cinnaholic products are baked fresh and are 100% vegan, dairy and lactose free, egg free and cholesterol free. 832-422-3324. www.cinnaholicspring.com 4 Amith and Divya Patel held a grand opening celebration for their new Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming location in Spring from May 7-14. Located in the Springwoods Village Shopping Center at 2015 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 600, the business oers a wide range of all-natural and healthy pet foods, gourmet baked treats, accessories and pet supplies as well as professional pet grooming ser- vices. 713-842-9663. www.woofgangbakery.com 5 USA Pet Resorts celebrated its grand opening in Spring on April 22. Located at 21120 Spring Towne Drive, USA Pet Resorts’ 2-acre campus features 24-hour stang and extended service hours to accommodate busy pet parents, owner Keith Jankowski said. Additionally, Jankowski said USA Pet Resorts oers in-home services, including meals and restroom breaks as well as walks and playtime. According to Jankowski, a 32- foot swimming pool is coming soon to the campus to give pets a place to cool down during the summer months. 346-305-8713. www.usapetresorts.com 6 Cornelius Nursery celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Spring from May 6-8. Located at 7311 N. Grand Parkway W., the garden center oers a wide selection of plants and gardening supplies as well as decorative items such as custom-designed wreaths, fountains and imported pottery. The nursery also boasts seasonal plants,

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2 Crumbl Cookies celebrated the grand opening of its new Spring location April 2. Located at 20530 I-45 N., Ste. C, Crumbl Cookies oers gourmet desserts and treats ready to be delivered to customers’ doors. The national franchise also oers in-store and curbside pickup from its locally owned and -operated shops. The eatery’s cookies are made fresh every day with a rotating menu of unique cookie

avors every week. 346-298-0326. https://crumblcookies.com/txspring 3 Cinnaholic celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Spring on May 6. Located at 6525 N. Grand Parkway W., Ste. 220, the plant-based bakery is locally owned by Hanan Abu-Sada and Mazen Qasem and oers create-your-own cinnamon rolls in addition to other sweet treats ranging from scratch brownies

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FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSIONS Site preparation has ocially begun to make way for a new 400-acre residential project in City Place , ocials with developer CDC Houston announced in a news release May 3. CDC Houston announced a new partnership with Arizona-based DMB Development in June 2021 with plans of adding roughly 600 new single- and multifamily housing units to the 2,000- acre master-planned community by 2023. City Place is home to two single- family housing communities and three multifamily housing communities. “Best known for its highly quality oce environment; upscale multifamily oerings; eclectic restaurant options and beautiful natural setting, complete with miles of trails, nature preserve and activated plaza, the next step for City Place is to dene our space in the area’s single-family residential landscape,” CDC Houston President Warren Wilson said in a statement. According to the May 3 news release, Phase 1 of the residential project will

NOW ENROLLING Ages 6 weeks to 6 years Low student to teacher ratio Over an acre of outdoor play area Healthy meals prepared by chef daily Before & after care for Elementary students Summer camps 12 This year marks the 100th anni- versary since the building now home to Wunsche Bros. Cafe & Saloon was constructed in Old Town Spring in 1902. Located at 103 Midway St., Spring, the building is a recorded historic landmark by the Texas Historical Commission and originally functioned as a hotel, brothel 10 Scooter’s Coee is opening a drive-thru coee shop location at 24771 Gosling Road, Spring. According to a company spokesperson, the new location is slated to open in July or August. The business oers a diverse drink menu, including hot and iced drinks, smoothies and teas. Scooter’s Coee also oers burritos, croissants, sandwiches and a va- riety of sweet treats, among other menu items. www.scooterscoee.com EXPANSIONS 11 The Village at Gleannloch Farms hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion project May 10. Located at 9505 Northpointe Blvd., Spring, The Village at Gleannloch Farms is a senior living community that oers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long- term care and rehabilitation. According to Executive Director Lindsay Weaver, the 26-acre community comprises both apartments and small patio homes called cottages. As part of the expansion, Weav- er said The Village at Gleannloch Farms will be adding 12 new cottages to the property for a total of 22 with plans for the rst cottages to open by June. 281-569-2999. www.villageatgleannloch.com ANNIVERSARIES

including gourds and pumpkins during the fall and poinsettias and Christmas trees during winter. 346-386-6471. www.calloways.com 7 Cordovan Art School opened a new studio location May 9 at 8905 Louetta Road, Ste. A, Spring. The school has additional locations in Houston and Austin and oers art classes for both children and adults. Customers can enroll in paint-your- own pottery classes, summer camps or art workshops or host parties at the locations. 281-720-6540. www.cordovanartschool.com COMING SOON 8 Seafood restaurant La Palapa will open May 16 at 6507 FM 2920, Spring, pending approval from the local health department, restaurant ocials said. Owned by Albert Soto, La Palapa will of- fer fresh seafood dishes with a Latin air with menu items ranging from fried cala- mari and Baja tacos to octopus carpaccio and shrimp empanadas. Additionally, the restaurant will feature a full bar with a wide selection of micheladas, mojitos, margaritas and signature cocktails as well as beer and wine. 281-205-7176. www.restaurantlapalapa.com 9 Cabo Bob’s , an Austin-based bur- rito restaurant with a seafood twist, is planning to open three new eateries in the Greater Houston area this summer, including one near Willowbrook Mall. Lo- cated at 7103 Cutten Road, Houston, the California-inspired eatery will serve burri- tos, salad bowls and sh tacos with each restaurant theme focusing on a dierent surng hot spot. 832-446-3504. www.cabobobs.com

be located along the recent westward extension of East Mossy Oaks Road and include the addition of roughly 520 single-family units across 160 acres. Participating homebuilders will be announced this summer, according to the release, with residential product types and amenities to be announced in late 2022. “This joint venture endeavor is the result [of an] extensive planning process to imagine what we anticipate will become one of the most talked about places to live in Greater Houston—focused on thoughtful design, pedestrian mobility, environmental projects and one-of-a- kind amenities,” Wilson said. For more information about City Place, visit www.cityplacenow.com.

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13 Founded in 1997, Royal Appliance Parts & Service is celebrating its 25th anniversary in May. The appliance repair store is owned by Tim, Becky and Court- ney LeBlanc and is located at 4021 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. Royal Appliance oers services such as appliance repair and cleaning as well as replacements for broken parts. 281-350-6605. https://royalappliance.cc

and saloon, according to the business’s website. Today, the restaurant serves a variety of Texas and American classics, such as burgers, chicken-fried steak and catsh, as well as signature dishes, such as campre fare entrees and chocolate whiskey cake—a recipe that dates back to the prohibition era. 281-350-1902. www.wunschebros.com

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21 RAISE FUNDS FOR THE KOHRVILLE COMMUNITY The Kohrville Community Association will host its annual festival fundraiser, the proceeds from which will support historical preservation eorts. The event will feature food trucks; a car, truck and motorcycle show; a waterslide; face painting; and a rae, among other activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Windwood Presbyterian Church, 10555 Spring Cypress Road, Houston. 281-450-1946 or 281-797-1777. www.kohrvillecommunityassociation.com 21 INDULGE IN CRAWFISH As the nal event in its 50th anniversary celebration, Kinsmen Lutheran Church will host a community crawsh boil, which will feature live music and additional food options. 6:30 p.m. Free (under age 5), $5 (ages 5-11), $20 (age 12 and older). Kinsmen Lutheran Church, 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston. 281-444-3126. www.kinsmenlutheran.org 22 SUPPORT ASPIRING MUSICIANS The community is invited to attend Allegro Violin School’s Spring Recital, which will feature outdoor performances by piano, voice and string students. 5 p.m. Free. Allegro Violin School, 9834 Spring Cypress Road, Spring.

LIVE THEATER PLAYHOUSE 1960 6814 Gant Road, Houston 281-587-8243 www.playhouse1960.com “Emma A Pop Musical:” 3 p.m. (May 14-15), 8 p.m. (May 14). $10-$12 “Footloose! The Musical:” 8 p.m. (May 27-28 and June 2-4), 3 p.m. (May 29 and June 5). $20-$23 832-398-6133. www.allegroviolinschool.com JUNE 10 LISTEN TO LIVEMUSIC Husband and wife Herb Alpert, a trumpeter, and Lani Hall, a vocalist, will perform with their band on stage at this event hosted by Cypress Creek FACE. Originally scheduled for Jan. 29, tickets that were purchased for the event prior to its postponement will be valid for the new date. 8 p.m. $35-$65. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org

day, and $1 from each Tito’s beverage sold will benet Corridor Rescue, a local animal welfare nonprot organization. 2-7 p.m. Free. Little Woodrow’s Tomball, 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball. 281-516-9993. www.littlewoodrows.com 14 GROOVE TO THE SOUNDS OFMOTOWN Dance and sing along to the tunes of Motown at this event hosted by the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment. The cast and musicians of “Forever Motown” will perform classic hits from artists including The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell and Stevie Wonder. 8 p.m. $35-$65. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org 21 MEET LOCAL AUTHORS In celebration of its eighth anniversary, Coppereld’s Books will host its annual Indie Author Fair, during which attendees can meet with and get books signed by nearly 40 local authors and artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments and giveaways, and participate in a rae. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Coppereld’s Books, 8220 Louetta Road, Ste. 106, Spring. 832-761-5559. www.coppereldsbooks.net

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MAY 14 DRESS THE DOGS FOR DISCO Little Woodrow’s in Tomball will host a Doggie Disco event, featuring a Doggie Disco costume contest at 5 p.m., multiple food trucks and dog-centric businesses on-site, a live DJ and a charity auction from 2-7 p.m. The patio pub will oer $4 Karbach Brewing Co. beers all Bring the family out to City Place for a movie night under the stars featuring the Disney animated movie “Encanto.” Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. 8:30 p.m. Free. City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring. www.cityplacenow.com (Courtesy City Place)

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1 Intersection improvements at Aldine Westfield, Sciaaca roads Construction is underway on a project that will add a traffic signal to the intersection of Aldine Westfield Road and Sciaaca Road, along with other intersection improvements. Construction began in the first quarter of 2022 and is expected to finish in the second quarter of this year, according to Harris County officials. Timeline: first quarter 2022-second quarter 2022 Cost: $300,000 Funding source: Harris County Engineering Division

2 Gosling Road Segment 3 Gosling Road from West Rayford Road to Creekside Forest Drive will be upgraded to a four-lane concrete boulevard section for an estimated cost of $7.3 million, which will be funded by Harris County Precinct 3. Construction began in the second quarter of 2021 and will include improved drainage and added or altered traffic signals as needed. The bidding process began Feb. 5, 2021, while construction is expected to wrap up by the third quarter of this year. Timeline: second quarter 2021-third quarter 2022 Cost: $7.3 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

3 Boudreaux Road widening Boudreaux Road improvements have been proposed, including expanding the road to a four-lane concrete pavement section from Old Boudreaux Lane to Gleannloch Forest Drive at the Grand Parkway. Still in the study phase, this project is estimated to cost $11.9 million with funding from Harris County Precinct 3. A construction timeline has yet to be announced, but other proposed changes include added or modified traffic signals and improved drainage. Timeline: TBD Cost: $11.9 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

4 Mossy Oaks Road East extension Harris County Precinct 3 is studying a roughly $8.25 million project that will expand and extend Mossy Oaks Road East from just east of Mossy Oaks Road to 2,525 feet east of the current end of Mossy Oaks Road East. The extension will be a four-lane road with improved drainage and traffic signal installation and modifications. The project would be funded by Harris County Precinct 3. A construction timeline has not yet been determined. Timeline: TBD Cost: $8.25 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

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“THERE’S A LOT AT STAKE AS FARAS THE CULTURAL DISTRICT. IF THE CULTURAL DISTRICT FLOODS AGAIN, I DON’T THINK ITWILL BE REBUILT.” GLENN WILKERSON, CYPRESS CREEK FLOODING TASK FORCE PRESIDENT

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Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force targets partnership funds to protect Cultural District

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$2.5 billion bond, which voters passed in 2018. If funds are provided from utility districts along Cypress Creek, the partnership fund would match the funding 50-50, Cobb said. The task force’s proposed locations are the two smallest land parcels out of nine detention basins recommended by the HCFCD along Cypress Creek between I-45 and Hwy. 249. Accord- ing to the task force’s proposal, the land is already owned by the HCFCD. One of the parcels, located near Stuebner Airline Road, is 74 acre-feet and would require an estimated $6 million for the design and construction of a detention basin, according to the proposal. One acre-foot is equal to about 326,000 gallons, or enough water to cover an acre of land one foot deep. The sec- ond parcel, located along Kuykendahl Road, measures 130 acre-feet and would need $6.8 million for a deten- tion basin to be built. Wilkerson said the two locations were selected because of their size and proximity to the Cypress Creek Cultural District, which includes several community amenities that have ooded in recent years. “There’s a lot at stake as far as the Cultural District,” Wilkerson said. “If the Cultural District oods again, I don’t think it will be rebuilt. That would also mean our current prop- erty values would plummet.”

Stormwater detention basins were deemed the most eective strategy for ghting potential ooding in the Cypress Creek Program Implemen- tation Plan, which was released in January. The report was completed by engineering rm Jones & Carter, which was awarded the project for $1.4 million by Harris County Com- missioners Court in July 2020. Task force ocials are now working to speak to local utility and water districts with plans to present a proposal at a meeting—tentatively set for late May. HIGH STAKES A local ooding task force is hoping to gain support for the construction of two stormwater detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed. $17.9 billion worth of damage to 16,000 structures could be prevented by additional stormwater detention basins along Cypress Creek. $10.1 million in Harris County partnership 50-50match funding has been designated for detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed. $12.8million is the estimated cost of obtaining 2 parcels of land targeted by the Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force for stormwater detention basins. SOURCES: CYPRESS CREEK FLOODING TASK FORCE, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

A local task force’s proposal to collect funding for stormwater deten- tion basins along Cypress Creek could prevent future potential ooding in the Cypress Creek Cultural District, project leaders said, but the project’s success will depend on the rest of the community’s participation. The Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force is focusing on two parcels of land along Cypress Creek and is work- ing to garner support and funding from nearby utility and water districts so two stormwater detention basins could eventually be built on the sites. The basins could potentially prevent $17.9 billion worth of damage to 16,000 structures at risk during a 100-year ooding event, according to the task force’s strategic plan. The proposal is being spearheaded by task force President Glenn Wilkerson, Vice President Clara Lewis and Project Chair Calvin Cobb. “We feel it’s important to target the entire corridor and work together. ... The strategic plan’s success depends on the participation of all the water districts,” Wilkerson said. The group is seeking to use $10.1 million in Harris County partner- ship funding that has been designated for stormwater detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed. The partnership funding is part of the Harris County Flood Control District’s

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HarrisCountyESD11, CypressCreekEMS reachsettlement agreement on lawsuits

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counsel, in an email. CCEMS ocials declined to provide a comment on the agreement. The settlement follows an initial lawsuit led by CCEMS against ESD 11 in December 2020 that sought to recover $2.5 million in payments with- held by the district earlier that year. ESD 11 ocials said they initially withheld pay- ments because of documents that were allegedly withheld pertaining to an investigation into CCEMS that alleged the nonprot misused taxpayer funds. ESD 11 commissioners voted later that year to withhold 30% of CCEMS’ invoices due to allega- tions of unpaid employee insurance claims. In January 2021, the district led a counter lawsuit against CCEMS, claiming the entity stole up to $20 million in taxpayer funds. Per the settlement agreement, CCEMS is waiving its claims to recover the $2.5 million withheld by the district.

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A legal feud between Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 and Cypress Creek Emer- gency Medical Services is nearing its end after both parties agreed to a settlement that could result in CCEMS paying ESD 11 more than $2.5 million. The settlement agreement, signed by ESD 11 commissioners April 29, comes ve months after CCEMS led for bankruptcy. According to court documents, CCEMS will pay ESD 11 $413,000 in cash, up to $380,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds and up to $2.5 million resulting from the sale of CCEMS’ bankruptcy estate. The sale of CCEMS’ assets is stipulated in the agreement. “The settlement is a fantastic result for the district and their taxpayers with a value in the millions, netting immediate cash and a promise of more money later as CCEMS liquidates its assets,” said Brian Trachtenberg, ESD 11 special litigation

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 will gain the following as a result of a settlement with Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services.

$413,000 from CCEMS and aliated companies

Up to $380,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency monies Up to $2.5 million from CCEMS’ bankruptcy estate

SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY ESD 11, CYPRESS CREEK EMS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

Harris County ESD 16 to absorb Klein Volunteer Fire Department employees this summer

$100 valuation. ESD 16’s budget already pays for the payroll of KVFD, and ESD 16 expects money to be saved by the merger since the department’s administrative departments will be combined. “Moving the employees and volunteers over to work for ESD 16 will only change the name on their paycheck,” Jones said. Following the employee transfer, Jones said KVFD will no longer be eligible for the same funding it pre- viously received through tax dollars as it will no longer be providing reghting services. KVFD’s board has not yet determined what will happen to the department after the employee transition is complete. KVFD did not respond to requests for comment as of press time.

THE NEXT CHAPTER The Klein Volunteer Fire Department has been serving the Klein community since the mid-1950s. 1950s-mid-1970: KVFD is housed inside a barn near Stuebner Airline and Spring Cypress roads. 1967: The department’s rst modern re truck is purchased for $5,200 . 1973-85: Stations Nos. 2-6 are built. 1998-99: Station No. 7 is built. 2003: The department’s rst platform ladder is purchased for $800,000 . 2019-20: Talks about ESD 16 absorbing KVFD begin. May 2022: ESD 16 prepares to transfer KVFD employees over to the department. SOURCES: KLEIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, HARRIS COUNTY ESD 16 COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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KVFD will be transferred to ESD 16’s payroll this summer should they choose to accept the job oers. Jones said the move will allow KVFD employees to receive more employment benets, such as retire- ment benets, while also making it easier to nd and retain employees as they will no longer be volunteers. “We recognize change is some- thing you have to do delicately,” Jones said. “We wanted to do this slowly ... so that we wouldn’t lose any of our volunteers.” Jones said the transition will not cause an increase in taxes as ESD 16’s tax rate is capped at $0.05 per

Over the next two months, employees with the Klein Volunteer Fire Department will be transferred to Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16, district ocials said May 3. According to former ESD 16 Commissioner and President Rich Jones, the move is the next step in the process of the district taking over services for the 52-square-mile area. Currently, ESD 16 contracts out re suppression services to KVFD. According to Jones, ESD 16 and KVFD have been working on this transition for the past two years. As part of the process, about 200 employees with

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ELECTIONRESULTS Klein ISDvoters approve $895.4M in bonds

DorothyDalton, Zach Dunlap elected to ESD 11

BY MATT STEPHENS

CLOSE CALL While voters approved Klein ISD’s bond propositions A and B, propositions C and D, which would have funded the construction of a district events center and a second stadium, respectively, did not pass.

Nearly 60% of voters showed their support for two of the four Klein ISD bond propositions on the May 7 ballot, providing nearly $900 million for district facilities, safety and security upgrades, and classroom technology. However, propositions C and D, which would have funded a new events center as well as a second stadium and renovations to Klein Memorial Stadium, respectively, failed to pass. “We are very grateful for the support we’ve received from our community during this election,” KISD Superintendent Jenny McGown said in a news release. “The 2022 bond is the largest bond to pass in the history of our school district, and we are very excited to see our Klein ISD students, sta and community benet for many generations to come.” With 100% of Harris County voting centers reporting results May 8, propositions A and B each received exactly 10,718 votes, or around 59% of all votes cast in the election. Nearly 9,700 voters opposed Proposition D, or 53.44% of all votes, while 9,340 voters opposed Proposi- tion C, or 51.61%, according to unocial results. The news release stated the district will begin developing construction timelines and project schedules for the approved projects. All results are unocial until canvassed.

BY WESLEY GARDNER

Dorothy Dalton and Zach Dunlap won two at-large positions on Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11’s board of commissioners. According to unocial results, Dalton took in 1,681 votes, followed by Dunlap with 1,489 votes. The election was held to select two at-large positions on the ESD 11 board currently held by incumbents Kevin Brost and Fred Grundmeyer. While Grundmeyer did not seek re-election, Brost nished third in the race, tallying 1,420 votes. Candidates Christopher David and Joel Ocasio rounded out the remainder of the eld with 1,195 and 920 votes, respectively. “I’m very happy,” Dalton said after the win. “I really want to weed out the bad and dead wood on that board. I think it’s time for new blood.” Moving forward, Dalton said she was going to aim to increase transparency on the board. “The rst thing I want to see is how much [the board] has spent and how much in debt they put the taxpayers in,” Dalton said. “I want to be reassured that our level of care for the public when they call 911 is where it needs to be.” Dunlap could not be reached for comment as of press time. All results are unocial until canvassed.

10,718 (59.07%) 7,427 (40.93%) PROPOSITION A: $843.8M

For Against Total:

PASSED

18,145

10,718 (59.13%) 7,408 (40.87%) PROPOSITION B: $51.5M For Against Total: 18,126 8,758 (48.39%) 9,340 (51.61%) PROPOSITION C: $131.3M For Against Total: 18,098 8,424 (46.56%) 9,669 (53.44%) PROPOSITION D: $75.2M For Against Total: 18,093

PASSED

FAILED

SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF THE ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

AnnaM. Vollenweider, LanceWilson earnmost votes inHarris County ESD 16 commissioner race

vote-getters, earning 408 and 399 votes, respectively, according to ESD 16 election ocials. Other candidates, including Daniel Erickson, Michael Gosselin, incum- bent Rich Jones, Evan Schroeder and Jaime Lynn Serghini ended the night with vote totals of 191, 143, 269, 159 and 300, respectively. ESD 16’s board of commissioners

are elected for four-year terms, according to the organization’s website, and commissioners meet monthly to discuss district business at the Klein Volunteer Fire Depart- ment’s Administration Building. Founded in 1984, ESD 16 is a taxing district that supports re suppression and rescue services through its contract with the Klein Volunteer Fire

Department. However, the district is in the process of absorbing KVFD, with the department’s employees set to transfer to the district this summer. ESD 16’s district covers 49 square miles and serves about 173,549 residents. Vollenweider and Wilson could not be reached for comment. All results are unocial until canvassed.

BY EMILY LINCKE

In the May 7 election for two at-large positions on the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 board of commissioners, one newcomer and one incumbent garnered the most votes. Anna M. Vollenweider and incum- bent Lance Wilson were the top two

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Jacen Langely and Cheyenne Kirby slide across the rink March 31.

Paul and Wanda Hedrick opened Skate Champions in 1984.

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Evelyn Otiniano and Dylan Thompson practice lifts while gliding around the rink at Skate Champions on March 31.

Skate Champions oers patrons the option to rent skates or bring their own.

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Skate Champions Spring-area roller rink boasts family-friendly atmosphere F ounded in 1984, Skate Champions has provided a safe space for almost three

open on FM 1960; Paul was a skate instructor, while Wanda worked at the snack bar. Later, their son went to the Olympics for his speed ice skating talent. “It’s been a blessing to serve the families of this community through skating, and we look forward to making great memories here for years to come,” Wanda said. Today, the rink continues to welcome families through its doors oering snacks and arcade games, in addition to skating. It also doubles as an event venue. “I’ve seen a lot of kids come through, and I think it’s really healthy for them, not only phys- ically, but for the mental health aspect of it as well,” Justice said.

While more adults began visiting Skate Champions in 2020 after picking up a new hobby during the pandemic, Justice said the environ- ment remains family focused. “I think [it] matters to families that when … they bring their kids in here, they know that they’re in a safe environment and that they know their kids aren’t going to hear or see something that’s not family friendly,” he said. In addition to public skating, the rink also oers classes for skaters of all experience levels. “Skating has so many dierent personalities and avors and colors to it,” Justice said. “So it’s really kind of fun to see it all kind of blended together.”

generations of families to spend time together on roller skates, according to Manager Bob Justice. “This atmosphere, ... it’s kids; it’s cotton candy; it’s Fun Dip,” Justice said. “It’s all of those nostalgic things that people remember when they walk in the door. ... It takes them back to their childhood.” Located in Spring, the roller skating rink is owned by Paul and Wanda Hedrick with Justice manag- ing the location since 1999. Skating has always been a big part of the Hedrick family’s life, Justice said. The couple met at a roller skating rink that used to be

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