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Spring Klein Edition VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 FEB. 18 MARCH 17, 2026
2026 Voter Guide
Harris County combats animal overpopulation
Harris County Pets euthanasia rates
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In 2024, Harris County o cials approved a policy that halved the amount of time a pet can stay in the Harris County animal shelter before being considered for euthanasia from 30 to 15 days to combat overcrowding.
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Impacts: See how Expedition Outpost is now serving hobbyists in Spring (Page 6)
Elections: Meet some of the March primary candidates in Harris County (Page 11)
Located at Harris County Pets since Jan. 27, this female black and white Labrador retriever mix appears to be a year old and is available for adoption as of press time. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)
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as hamburgers and wraps. Crispy Burger & Laankee also serves boba milk teas and iced fruit teas, per the menu. • Opened Jan. 28 • 21519 Hwy. 249, Ste. I, Houston • www.txcrispyburger.com 4 Don Bar and Bakery Don Bar and Bakery offers Mexican pan dulce such as conchas and empanadas as well as other bites. • Opened Feb. 1 • 11710 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball • www.donbarbakery.com 5 Harbor Freight The center spans approximately 15,000 square feet and features a selection of power tools, outdoor equipment, generators and welding gear. • Opened Jan. 27 • 1469 Spring Cypress Road, Spring • www.harborfreight.com 6 Lacteos San Pablo Latin Market The market specializes in Latin products from Goya and Su Sabor, a Colombian brand, to cheeses. The market offers products from countries including Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador and Mexico. • Opened Dec. 14 • 9440 Louetta Road, Ste. 11, Spring • Facebook: Lacteos San Pablo Latin Market 7 Pinch-A-Penny Pool Patio Spa The store offers pool maintenance and repair services, as well as pool renovations, pressure washing, landscape lighting and supplies. • Opened Feb. 11 • 5315 FM 1960 W., Ste. A, Houston • www.pinchapenny.com 8 The Pink Page Boutique A new home for used books, vintage clothing and glassware is now open in Old Town Spring. Shoppers can find shelves of books, pre-owned fashion and other vintage glassware. • Opened in December
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2 BirthCo. Chiropractic Per the website, the woman-owned chiropractic office offers pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric services. Services offered include pediatric chiropractic care, pelvic floor rehab, massage therapy and hormone balancing. • Opened Dec. 1 • 417 Gentry St., Ste. L, Spring • www.birth-co.com 3 Crispy Burger & Laankee The menu includes a range of fried chicken options, including tenders, wings and family-size meals, as well
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1 Back Nine Golf Back Nine Golf offers a variety of simulators and training areas for professional and novice players through a membership program. Interested parties can schedule a free demo, and then become a member on a monthly or yearly basis. • Opened Jan. 12 • 21101 Gosling Road, Ste. 700, Spring • www.thebackninegolf.com
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13 Luliet Creamery & Bake Shop Luliet’s full menu will be offered at the new location, including scratch-made cookies and cupcakes, two dozen flavors of house-made ice cream, macarons and cakes.
• 100 Midway St., Spring • Facebook: The Pink Page Boutique
Now open
9 Precision Restoration of Texas Precision Restoration of Texas serves homeowners and businesses across the Greater Houston region as a general contractor offering restoration services for events such as water damage, fire damage, mold removal and other full repairs. • Opened Dec. 29 • 1208 W. Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring • www.pro-texas.com 10 Rahat Bakery Rahat Bakery offers a variety of Pakistani sweets and baked goods such as gulab jamun, malai khaja and jalebi. • Opened Feb. 3 • 1600 Louetta Road, Ste. B, Spring • www.rahatsince1950.com 11 Stay Sharp Personal Training Stay Sharp Personal Training will offer personal training, body sculpting, kickboxing and a certified nutrition coach. • Opened Feb. 5 Reset Your Space Reset Your Space is a mobile business which offers daily and weekly services from residential folding and hanging services to kitchen cleaning services. • Opened Jan. 1 • www.resetyourspace99.com • 10326 Lake Road, Ste. 105, Houston • Facebook: Stay Sharp Personal Training
• Estimated opening late February • 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston • www.lulietbakery.com
14 Summit Grove Business Park The Summit Grove Business Park will total more than 217,000 square feet near the intersection of the Grand Parkway and I-45, per the release. The development is designed for small to mid-size tenants. • Opening late 2026 • A 21737 Holzwarth Road and B 21811 Holzwarth Road, Spring • www.streamrealty.com
18 Expedition Outpost Expedition Outpost is a game and hobby store focused on quality collectibles, role playing and board games as well as hobbies including tabletop miniatures and models. • Opened Jan. 6 • 8320 Louetta Road, Ste 190, Spring • www.expedition-outpost.com
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15 Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels serves a variety of bagels, cream cheese spreads, breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks, according to its menu. • Estimated opening summer 2026
• 5330 FM 2920, Spring • www.einsteinbros.com
in 2026. According to a news release, the campus originally opened in 2016 offering a variety of services including diagnostics and outpatient surgeries. • 2255 E. Mossy Oaks Road, Spring • www.commonspirit.org
16 Playa Bowls Playa Bowls serves health conscious treats including açaí bowls, cold pressed juices, smoothies and cold brews, according to the website. In addition, they offer over 40 flavors of smoothie bowls including mango, coconut and banana cinnamon. • Opening TBD • 6625 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring • www.playabowls.com
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12 Ace Pickleball Club According to its website, the membership-based pickleball club will have a dozen pickleball courts along with private lessons and monthly tournaments. • Opening in February 2027 • 22713 Kuykendahl Road, Spring • www.acepickleballclub.com/spring-tx
19 Mama’s Pizza The North Texas-based pizza restaurant opened in Spring in late 2024, marking the first and only Houston- area location. The eatery specialized in East Coast-style pizza and wings, according to its website. • Closed Jan. 17 • 2019 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring • www.mamaspizzas.net
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Government
BY SARAH BRAGER & MELISSA ENAJE
Stop Overpaying on Property Taxes A motion to advance negotiations with local engineering rm J.M. Torres and Associates LLC passed unanimously at the Jan. 29 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. The Houston-based rm creates real-time ood intelligence alert systems and data collectors, according to the business’s website. Harris County Precinct 2 media specialist Alonzo Guadarrama said in an email seven measures would be installed across the county. “These systems will be able to detect roadway Harris County advances countywide road ood warning system Harris County roadways are one step closer to seeing a new countywide road ood warning system that can detect roadway ooding in real time and alert drivers. Explained
Harris County names new county attorney
Spring, Klein area ooding risks
According to First Watch, a nonpro t which monitors risk factors for weather events, roads are at the most risk for ooding in Spring and Klein. Minor Moderate Major Severe Zip code Residential Commercial Roads 77068 77069 77070 77379 77388 77389
Harris County com- missioners unanimously approved Jonathan Fombonne as the new county attorney Jan. 8, e ective immediately. The gist Fombonne previ-
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ously served as deputy then rst assistant county attorney before taking over the role following former county attorney Christian Menefee resignation on March 17 and announcement of his campaign run for U.S. Congress District 18. Fombonne will serve as legal counsel to all elected o ces in Harris County until the new county attorney is elected in November.
SOURCES: FIRST WATCH, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT
ooding in real time and alert drivers, improving safety and helping reduce the risk of ood-related accidents,” Guadarrama said. At least 812,294 properties in Harris County, or nearly 58% of all properties, have a risk of ooding over the next 30 years, according to data compiled from nonpro t First Street.
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Education
BY SARAH BRAGER AND EMILY LINCKE
New state laws change Klein ISD board policies On Jan. 12, Klein ISD’s board of trustees approved changes to 25 board policies due to bills passed by Texas lawmakers during the 89th legislative session, district leaders said. The gist During the KISD trustees’ regular Jan. 12 meeting, proposed changes were unanimously approved by trustees with board President Doug James absent. Modi cations to local policies include: • Raising the threshold for construction projects that need board approval from $50,000 to $100,000 • Adding language to the academic dishonesty policy to regarding students using arti cial intel- ligence programs to complete coursework The changes also now require teachers to share
New president leading Klein ISD board of trustees Klein ISD’s board of trustees has a new president as of Dec. 8. What’s changed Doug James—who previously served as board vice president—was unanimously approved as the new board president during trustees’ Dec. 8 meeting. Former secretary Dustin Qualls was selected as the new board vice president, and trustee Nicole Peters will serve as secretary. The catalyst Before James was selected, former board president Rob Ellis said the board reshu es leadership positions annually in December.
“Any proposed modi cations to the local district policies ensure KISD policies remain in alignment with newly passed state laws.” CHELSEA CEBALLOS, KISD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
class syllabuses with district administrators and parents as well as that parents be noti ed of each book their child checks out from the library. What else? District leaders now also have expanded reasons they can choose not renew contracts with employ- ees, including if someone with a disability can’t ful ll major parts of their job, “with or without reasonable accommodation.” The nal change requires that any relevant cam- pus sta and teachers now be noti ed of threats made against a campus, even if they’re made via social media. Previously, only speci c threats were shared broadly with sta members.
Harmony Public Schools rolls out online high school Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a statewide virtual learning platform o ering online high school courses. The overview
Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, advanced placement and career and technical education, according to the program’s website. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a Harmony spokesperson said. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.
The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards—all of which are self-paced, according to a Jan. 5 news release.
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Election
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Voter Guide
2026
Dates to know
Where to vote
Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 20: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election day and the last day for counties to receive completed mail-in ballots (or 5 p.m. March 4 if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day)
Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Third-party candidates will appear on the ballot in November. Residents in Harris County can vote at any polling location during early voting. Visit www.harrisvotes.com for polling locations.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
KEY: R Republican D Democrat *Incumbent
State elections Texas House, District 126 R Polly Looper R Kelly Peterson
District Clerk D Angie Dozier D Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter D Donna G. Glover D Desiree Broadnax D Jose “Alex” Maldonado D Pernell Davis D Darrell Jordan, Jr D Carlis Lollie
R Orlando Sanchez R Aliza Dutt D Annise Parker D Letitia Plummer
Sample ballot
Federal elections U.S. House, District 2
D Matt Salazar County Attorney R Jacqueline Lucci Smith D Abbie Kamin D Audrie Lawton Evans County Clerk R Lynda Sanchez R Mike Wolfe Department of Education, Place 7 R Denise Dick
R Stan Stanart D Stefanie Bord
R Dan Crenshaw* R Martin Etwop R Steve Toth R N. Lee Plumb U.S. House, District 38 R Barrett McNabb R Michael Pratt R Carmen Maria Montiel R Jeff Yuna R Craig Goralski R Jennifer Sundt R Avery Ayers R Shelly Dezevallos R Larry Rubin R Jon Bonck D Melissa McDonough D Theresa Courts D Marvalette Hunter
D Elizabeth Lotterhos Texas House, District 150 D A'yonna Kellum D R.L. Beatty Texas House, District 139 D Dominque Payton D Jerry Ford D Charlene Ward Johnson Harris County elections County Judge
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R Madison Guillory R Beverly Barrett
R George Harry Zoes R Warren A. Howell R Oscar Gonzales R Marty Lancton
SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Election
BY MELISSA ENAJE
Harris County Judge, Republican Primary
George Harry Zoes Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Warren A. Howell Occupation & experience: Business owner, construction executive, commercial insurance/ risk manager, Air Force veteran, civic association president www.warrenhowell.info
Oscar Gonzales Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Restore public safety and rule of law by strengthening coordination across agencies, supporting law enforcement and fixing bottlenecks in courts and jail capacity. Stop waste and restructure county operations with a full audit of departments, contracts, payroll classifications and procurement—then cut what doesn’t serve core duties. Rebuild basic infrastructure and ...
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Patrick “Marty” Lancton Occupation & experience: President of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association www.lanctonforharriscounty.com
Orlando Sanchez Occupation & experience: Former Houston City Council & County treasurer, board member Capital Bank & HCA Hospital Northwest www.orlandosanchez.com
Aliza Dutt Occupation & experience: Mayor of Piney Point Village, leading energy analyst on Wall Street, living the American Dream www.teamdutt.com
What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?
Reducing crime, improving public safety, infrastructure including flood control, and capital improvements that directly improve safety and quality of life. These are my priorities because Harris County MUST focus on solving problems, not growing bureaucracy.
Cut property taxes because as we’ve all seen our tax dollars are wasted. Create a public safety district that would allow any of more than 12,000 law enforcement officers in our region to respond to emergency calls. Use the flood control bond money approved by voters to address flooding.
Supporting law enforcement officers and first responders is critical for the safety of our families, homes, and businesses. Additionally, with over 5 million residents, reliable infrastructure is a top priority—from roads to drainage systems. We will achieve both goals by empowering local authorities to solve issues closest to them.
Harris County Judge, Democratic Primary
Matt Salazar Occupation & experience:
Letitia Plummer Occupation & experience: Practicing dentist, small business owner, former Houston City Council member, and community nonprofit founder. www.drletitiaplummer.com
Annise Parker Occupation & experience: Houston mayor, controller, and council member. Managed multi-billion- dollar budgets; led emergency response during ... www.anniseparker.com
Entrepreneur, workforce employer, economic policy and community development advocate. www.votemattsalazar.com
What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?
My first priority is a zero-based, accurate budget so every dollar is justified. That foundation allows three priorities to function: public safety and disaster readiness, economic mobility and government accountability. Without honest numbers, even good ideas fail to deliver.
I will prioritize justice by expanding Cite and Release and non-police emergency responses. I’ll establish a County Housing Trust Fund for permanent affordability and hold landlords accountable. Finally, I will aggressively fund Harris Health clinics in underserved communities and expand behavioral health services to address the root causes of community …
Flood infrastructure resilience; emergency preparedness; and affordability for working families. Next is access to healthcare. These issues directly affect safety, stability and quality of life, and require coordinated planning, disciplined budgeting and accountability. Overlaying all these is the imperative to protect Harris County from attacks by Abbott, Paxton, and Trump.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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Election
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Harris County District Clerk, Democratic Primary
Angie Dozier Experience: Special services administrator for the district clerk’s o ce www.voteangiedozier.com
Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter Experience: Parole revocation hearing administrator. Executive leadership: oversees sta , operations and programs. Global
Donna G. Glover Experience: Program manager (IT, business, education, nonpro t, community) www.donnag4districtclerk.com
operations: managed … www.roslynshorter.com
I am running for Harris County District Clerk because I have a deep and genuine commitment to this o ce. The Harris County District Clerk’s O ce has been my professional home for nearly 20 years, and I have an in-depth understanding of its operations and mission. Why are you running for this position?
I’m running for Harris County District Clerk because court operations a ect real people’s lives. With experience in judicial proceedings and executive leadership, I’m committed to eliminating systemic ine ciencies, strengthening jury representation, ensuring constitutional compliance, and delivering transparent, e cient court services residents can trust.
I am running to make the District Clerk’s O ce accessible, e cient, and responsive to every resident. By modernizing technology, reducing backlogs, and prioritizing customer service, I will ensure clear guidance, reliable systems, and respectful service—so everyone can navigate the courts with con dence and trust.
Desiree Broadnax Experience: Legal professional, leadership, supervision, operations management, sta training and development, con ict resolution, strategic planning, policy … www.desireebroadnax.com
Jose “Alex” Maldonado Experience: Educator, director of music, graduate-level action research www.alexmaldonadotx.com
Pernell Davis Experience: Harris County Precinct 2 deputy chief of sta , public safety and organizational development; budget director www.pernelldavis.com
Having experienced government failure rsthand through the loss of my son, I saw how a broken system lets families down. Our insurance coverage was cut, leaving him with nothing. This sparked a re within me. When elected, I will govern with empathy, accountability, and a commitment to access and fairness. Why are you running for this position?
At a time when the rule of law is under threat, I’m running to ensure the District Clerk’s O ce protects each person’s constitutional right to seek justice. As an educator, I want a District Clerk’s O ce that serves every constituent with exceptional customer service, transparency, and accessibility.
Our justice system should work for people who rely on it, not test their patience, paychecks, or ability to take time away from work and family. The District Clerk’s o ce is the backbone of the justice system; delays and breakdowns hurt working people who can least a ord them the most.
Darrell Jordan, Jr Experience: Attorney 20 years; former Harris County judge; JAG o cer Texas Army National Guard www.darrelljordanjr.com
Carlis Lollie Experience: Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in documentation, compliance, and complex record management.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and
Skilled in leadership … www.carlislollie.com
clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
I’m running to modernize the District Clerk’s O ce using proven leadership, legal experience, and public service. I have worked within this system for decades and understand how e ciency, transparency, and technology improvements can better serve the public and support the courts. Why are you running for this position?
I am running to ensure systems that are supposed to work for the people are actually working for the people. My platform is centered on “Restoring Trust” in our elected o cials showing Harris County what it means to elect competent, e cient, and compassionate leadership.
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Transportation
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
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. • Cost: TBD • Timeline: TBD • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
of T.C. Jester Blvd. and B Louetta Road, from Old Louetta to east of Champion Forest Drive. Update: Work has begun along Spring Cypress Road to replace asphalt as part of an asphalt rehabilitation effort. • Cost: $6.5 million • Timeline: March 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 6 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. • Cost: $1.4 million • Timeline: March 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 7 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. • Cost: $900,000 • Timeline: Starting December 2025 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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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. • Cost: TBD • Timeline: Early 2027 • 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.
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4 Louetta Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will allow for the asphalt rehabilitation of Louetta Road from Champion Forest Drive to Holzworth Road. Update: This project is in the design stage, with a potential timeline available soon. • Cost: $539,909 • Timeline: February-May 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 5 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
8 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. • Cost: $8.1 million • Timeline: Second quarter 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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for free apps similar to Microsoft offered through Google. Participants must bring their personal cell phone to class in order to participate. Personal USB drives are also recommended. • Feb. 24, 1-3 p.m. • Free • 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.hcpl.net Wags & Tales at Barbara Bush Join the Barbara Bush Library for a special therapy dog reading session. This program is recommended for ages 6 to 12. • Feb. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Free • 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.hcpl.net
February
Spring exhibition at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is holding its spring Exhibition featuring two artists from across the globe, Olga Tobreluts and Ivan Plusch. Visitors are invited to find their own meanings in images that
appear, dissolve, and re-emerge. • Feb. 21-May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.pearlmfa.org
’The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ Stage Works is presenting “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” a mystery musical. Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, everyone on stage is a suspect in the murder of young and charming Edwin Drood.
The Five Browns Cypress Creek FACE is presenting The Five Browns, featuring Desirae Brown, Deondra Brown, Stephen Beus, Gregory Brown, and Melody Brown, all The Juilliard School attendees. • Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. • $35-$75 (admission) • The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.cypresscreekface.org
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• Feb. 21-22, March 1, March 7-8, 2 p.m.; Feb. 21, Feb. 27-28, March 6-7, 7:30 p.m. • $28-$42 (admission)
‘The Outsiders’ Playhouse 1960 presents “The Outsiders,” based on the 1983 American coming-of-age crime drama film. • March 6, March 13, 7:30 p.m.; March 7, March 14, 7 p.m.; March 8, March 15, 3 p.m. • $22-$25 (admission) • Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com
• 10760 Grant Road, Houston • www.stageworkshouston.org
Gaggle of Google Apps Barbara Bush Branch Library will host a teaching event
Mozart Requiem Saturday, March 7 7:30 pm | John Wesley Church TexasMasterChorale.org C elebrating a meriCa ’ s 250 th with m usiC
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The Next Generation Leahy March 21, 2026 | Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Purpose. PUTTING FOR A Benefiting adults with developmental disabilities
Bursting with energy and talent, these Irish dancing and singing siblings are accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are astounding and breath-taking.
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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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Harris County combats animal overpopulation From the cover
What’s happening
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On Nov. 1 2024, Harris County o cials approved a policy that halved the amount of time—from 30 to 15 days—a pet can stay in the animal shelter before being considered for euthanasia. Corey Steele, director of veterinary public health at Harris County Public Health, said euthanizations increased by 1,355 from November 2024 to October 2025. Euthanasia is the last resort for animals within its custody, according to HCP. However, it is an essential component of its operation to ensure the health and safety of other pets in the shelter and residents in the community. “We focused on the 15 days speci cally because as a municipal animal shelter, we get animals of all kinds, whether it's court ordered aggressive, like cases, but we do obviously have a ton of good adoptable pets,” Steel said.
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Sarah Mills, senior director of operations at PetSet, said when it comes to animals in shelters, options are limited. “There are very di cult decisions that have to be made, but the reality is not every dog is adoptable,” Mills said. Steele said in November, HCP saw a 175-adoption increase and a higher intake. Yet, an uptick of adoptions doesn’t translate to a higher live release rate, which refers to the percentage of animals that are adopted or rescued. Le said shorter rescue times reduce animals’ chances of survival. “What makes me sad about the situation is that some of these are healthy animals that are adoptable,” Le said.
saw multiple animals in a kennel, which is not the best environment for them,” Steele said. “And so we needed to gure out a way to help move animals to the shelter quicker and decrease that length of stay.” In addition, Steele said that with a high popula- tion of animals also comes an increase in disease transmission among animals. “Even with vaccinations and boosters that we do when they rst come in and throughout their stay, we still see a high disease transmission,” Steele said. Jennifer Le, owner of A Couple of Vets, said there are several diseases that can be contracted between pets at shelters such as Bordetella, a highly contagious respiratory disease.
Steele said before its updated euthanasia policy, HCP was consistently at least 175% over capacity— with over 30,000 animal control calls received a year. “Our intake dropped signi cantly, the amount of animals that we can pick up. … Those decrease just because of the space. So we saw a very high population here, but a lesser intake of animals,” Steele said. After seeing consistent upward trends in animal population, Steele said HCP sent out a survey to over 1,000 animal networks and animal welfare organizations to get their input on the issue. With animal welfare in mind and the surveys sent out, Steele said HCP made the decision to update its policy. “When we were holding them for 30 days, we
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Live release rate refers to the percentage of animals that are adopted or rescued.
Numerous organizations provide resources to help unhoused pets nd forever homes: Rescued Pets Movement: RPM has been crucial in reducing the number of animals euthanized by transporting homeless animals to areas where there is a demand for adoptable pets. • 2317 W 34th St., Houston • www.rescuedpetsmovement.org Harris County Pets: HCP can focus on speci c ZIP codes in need based on the
Mills said it is imperative to strengthen legisla- tion to help reduce animal homelessness. “I would say the main two things that are going to impact euthanasia in the long run—it’s going to be spaying and neutering at low cost and funding our shelters,” Mills said. Greg Evans, community impact director at the Houston Humane Society, said the nonpro t is dedicated to ending cruelty and the overpopula- tion of animals through its A ordable Care Clinic and various programs o ered. In 2025, Evans said the HHS performed over 8,000 spay and neuter procedures. “We don’t ever euthanize for space, and so there are no time limits for pets within our shelter. And we pride ourselves in having a very high percent- age for live release rates.” Evans said. Evans said the HHS is one of the networks the HCP calls to house and provide veterinary care to animals they don’t have space for.
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Houston Pets Alive: Strives to save the lives of at-risk cats and dogs in shelters through adoption services and volunteer opportunities. • 2800 Antoine Drive, Ste. 2854, Houston • www.houstonpetsalive.org
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Business
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6 Black owned businesses in Spring-Klein In honor of Black History Month here are a few Black owned businesses offering services in the Spring-Klein area. From soul food to pastries, there are several locally owned businesses to support. This list is not comprehensive. Apple-licious Bakery Bistro Owned by Gloria Taylor, Apple-licious Bakery Bistro offers honey crisp and granny smith flavored pastries from cheesecakes to pies and 20 different gourmet candy apples as well as breakfast tacos, apple wood smoked pulled pork,
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Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services 6402 Louetta Road, Ste. 150, Spring www.theauprogram.com
Apple-licious Bakery Bistro 4420 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 800, Spring www.apple-licious.com
quiches, sandwiches, soups and salads. Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services
Owned by Melanie D. White, Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services provides services for children ages 4-17 with autism, attention-deficit/hyper- activity disorder, Down syndrome, dyslexia and other developmental and learning differences. Through its programs, AU also offers Social Satur- days in which children are given the opportunity to learn to socialize among each other. The Greasy Spoon Owned by Max Bozeman, The Greasy Spoon offers cajun seafood, roasted chicken, smothered steak and cajun fried catfish & shrimp. With over a decade in the restaurant and hospitality industry Bozeman has helped build some of Houston’s most notable restaurant and bar brands. Kimmy YumYum Kookies Founded by Kimbriana Chenier in June 2020, the locally owned bakery offers a variety of cookie flavors, such as hot fudge sundae and red velvet Oreo. Kimmy YumYum Kookies also offers a catering menu with offerings from cookie cakes to holiday packs. Klassy Koats Owned by Britney Jackson, Klassy Koats converted her mobile nail spa to a private nail establishment in 2020. As an advocate for self- care Jackson offers a different type of nail care experience. Klassy Koats specializes in medical pedicures, prosthetic nail restoration, and ingrown and involuted nail correction. Munches & Manerva’s Soul Food Cafe Offering soul food from wings and pork chops to shrimp baskets, Munches & Manerva’s Soul Food Cafe also offers desserts including peach cobbler rolls, Turtle cheesecake and sweet potato pie.
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Munches & Manerva’s Soul Food Cafe 18610 Kuykendahl Road, Spring www.munchestx.com
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