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BY SARAH BRAGER FEMA floodplain areas Homeowners with a federally-backed mortgage in the 100-year oodplain are required to obtain ood insurance, but Harris County leaders recommend all residents protect their homes. Navigating flood protection Key: 1% (100-year) oodway 0.2% (500-year) oodplain 1% (100-year) oodplain Low risk

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Government: See how Harris County is looking to expand early child care access (Page 9)

Real estate: Learn about key signs of pest issues around your home (Page 19)

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website. Classes are open to all experience levels and feature curated playlists and choreography. • Opened April 25 • 20115 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress • www.jetsetpilates.com/tx/bridgeland 4 Smile Factory Dental Owned by Dr. Ali Daham, the dental practice oŽers a wide range of services across general, cosmetic and emergency dental needs. They will also provide kids’ dentistry services and a variety of payment plan options for families with and without insurance. • Opened April 14 • 13330 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 500, Cypress • www.smilefactorydentaltx.com 5 Starbucks Global coŽeehouse chain Starbucks is now serving coŽee drinks, refreshers and small bites at its latest Cypress location in Bridgeland, per a Feb. 12 social media announcement. • Opened early February • 20103 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Ste. 203, Cypress • www.starbucks.com 6 The Volleyball School Volleyball training studio The Volleyball School announced the new Cypress location is set to o•cially open in early May with a new facility. The Volleyball School specializes in providing training for children ages 7-14 regarding technique and coordination in the sport. • Opening May 9 7 Andy’s Frozen Custard Andy’s Frozen Custard’s menu features a range of custard-based treats, such as concretes, sundaes, splits, malts, shakes and ™oats. Customers can choose from dozens of toppings, including candies, fruits, nuts and syrups. • Opened May 4 • 11450 Barker Cypress Road, Houston • www.eatandys.com • 7220 Westgreen Blvd., Cypress • www.thevolleyballschool.com

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2 Cypress Sunrise Cafe The menu features a wide array of breakfast dishes including pancakes, cinnamon french toast and stuŽed crepes for customers with a sweet tooth, as well as omelettes, Eggs Benedict and other Southern classics. • Opened Feb. 23

Now open

1 The Alley The Alley’s menu features milk teas, boba, fresh-brewed iced teas and cold brew drinks, per the website. Popular items include brown sugar boba creme brulée, garden milk tea, strawberry green tea with jelly and a snow strawberry smoothie. • Opened April 27 • 12262 FM 1960, Ste. 24, Houston • www.the-alley.us

• 13251 Jones Road, Houston • www.cypresssunrisecafe.com

3 JETSET Pilates JETSET Pilates classes combine strength training, cardio and Pilates-inspired movements on the reformer machine for a full-body workout, per the business’

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Wooˆe’s Mobile pet care company Woo¤e’s is set to begin serving the Cypress area over the summer. The business oŽers pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services to residents. • Opening summer 2026 • www.woo¥ies.com

Coming soon

Now open

8 Karma Kolache Karma Kolache’s menu spans from ‘kronuts’ and ‘koŽee’ to their signature gourmet kolaches, according to their website. This will be Karma Kolache’s sixth location in the Greater Houston area. • Opening date TBD • 21941 Rosehill Reserve Drive, Ste. 102, Tomball • www.karmakolache.com 9 Swarovski Founded in 1895 Swarovski is a jewelry store with locations world wide and oŽers watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings amongst other accessories, per the website. • Opening summer 2026

In the news

13 Openland Credit Union The Associated Credit Union, or ACU, of Texas has changed its name to Openland Credit Union as of late March. While ownership and services haven’t changed, the credit union felt it was time to give the brand an update, according to the credit union’s website.

17 P. Terry’s Burger Stand P. Terry’s Burger Stand serves all-natural burgers, fresh hand-cut fries, and more according to their website. This will be the Austin-based company’s fourth location in the Houston area. The burger stand is located in Village Green at Bridgeland Central, the growing retail district located along Bridgeland Creek Parkway. • Opened April 27 • 20025 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress • www.pterrys.com

• Rebranded late March • 7640 Fry Road, Cypress • www.openlandcu.com

• 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston • www.shopwillowbrookmall.com

10 Tradehome Shoes With over 130 stores Tradehome Shoes oŽers women’s apparel and accessories as well as men and kids apparel, per the website. • Opening summer 2026

14 Local Table OŽering brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour, Local Table serves hand-crafted recipes made with fresh ingredients with menu options including plant-based oŽerings, burgers, wraps, tacos and staple brunch dishes, per its website. • Celebrated 10 years April 18 • 10535 Fry Road, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.eatatlocaltable.com 15 SuzyBeez Bakery Owned and operated by husband and wife Tom and Caty Johnston, SuzyBeez Bakery oŽers custom cakes made from scratch and other specialty handmade desserts, according to their website. • Celebrating 10 years June 18 • 13802 Fleur De Lis Blvd., Ste. H, Cypress • www.suzybeez.com 16 Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce The Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 40 years of servicing businesses and the greater Cypress- Fairbanks community. Founded in 1986, the chamber works to connect residents and business owners with resources to help them grow and thrive.

• 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston • www.shopwillowbrookmall.com

11 Turquoise Wine Bar The wine bar will boast a boutique wine bar with wine and beer sales, bottles to go and serve light food with live entertainment, tastings, wine education and wine

• Celebrating 40 years May 9 • 8711 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. 120, Houston • www.cyfairchamber.com

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Houston Transtar The entity is made up of partnerships from the city of Houston, Harris County, the Metropolitan Authority of Harris County and the Texas Department of Transportation. The brand opened in 1996 and its services include mitigating congestion on area roadways. • Celebrating 30 years

12 Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Taking over the former Sam’s Boat space, the sports bar and restaurant oŽers a variety of craft beers, cocktails, appetizers and entrees such as cajun quesadillas and blackened chicken alfredo. • Opening June 2026 • 9955 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.walk-ons.com

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Government

BY SARAH BRAGER

Flood Control faces tight timeline for CDBG projects In an April 16 update to Commissioners Court, Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Tina Petersen shared the status of local Ÿood projects funded with Community Devel- opment Block Grants for disaster recovery and mitigation, also known as CDBG˜DR and CDBG˜MIT programs. What you need to know HCFCD must spend all CDBG˜DR funding by February 2027 and CDBG˜MIT funding by March 2028 as required by the Texas General Land Oœce. However, about half of the CDBG projects are still in the design phase as of April 1, per the report. Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia acknowl- edged during the April 16 discussion the back-and- forth with the Texas GLO took time away from Harris County in terms of its ability to meet the state’s deadlines. He also said many of the projects were initially “not well thought through” when it came to environmental impacts, right-of-way acquisitions and other logistics. “Yes we are all holding our breath, but there is a history for why this is as tight as it is,” Garcia said.

Cy-Fair FD breaks ground on Station 15 The Cy-Fair Fire Department on April 7 broke ground on a new station near FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, the ›rst of eight planned ›re stations as part of CFFD’s long- term expansion. Two-minute impact Station 15 construction is slated to wrap up by the second quarter of 2027, CFFD oœcials said. CFFD Chief Amy Ramon said plans for Station 15 have been in the works for more than 10 years. “We feel like we’re going to be extremely successful with this building and planning this station and putting it to use,” Ramon said at the April 7 groundbreaking.

Harris County CDBG funding breakdown

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While HCFCD has progressed since its last update in March, oœcials expressed dissatisfaction with the information provided. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey called for HCFCD to provide monthly reports with more speci›c details starting in May.

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Abbie Kamin appointed Harris County attorney Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin will serve as Harris County attorney eective June 15 after Commissioners Court approved her appoint- ment April 16 in a 3-2 vote. “I commit to each of you, to every department, to every employee and, above all, to the residents of Harris County, that I will work hard every single day to defend and protect our county and communi- ties,” Kamin said during the meeting. What happened Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the decision, disagreeing with appointing Kamin, who is the Democratic nominee on the Nov. 3 ballot, ahead of results from the November election. Kamin still faces Republican candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith in November, the sole Republican to enter the race for Menefee’s seat. In an April 15

10% homestead exemption kept

Dates to know

• March 3: Kamin secures Democratic nomination for county attorney • May 16: Runoff election for Houston City Council District C • Nov. 3: Election Day • Dec. 31: End of Fombonne’s unexpired term 2026 • Jan. 1: Winner of Nov. 3 election takes of†ice 2027 • Dec. 31: End of Menefee’s unexpired term 2028

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board of commissioners approved maintaining the district’s home- stead exemption for another year April 16. What happened Harris County ESD 9 oers a 10% home- stead exemption to all residents within the district, which allows homeowners to reduce the total amount of taxable property value by 10%, resulting in a lower tax bill from the district. Homestead exemptions are typically oered by individual taxing entities such as school districts, municipal utility districts and ESDs as a way of reducing the total property tax bill for residents within an area. The board also kept the district’s over-65 property tax exemption at $300,000.

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social media post, Smith condemned the court’s move to appoint Kamin to the position, calling the decision “backroom political maneuvering.” Kamin replaces County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne, who said he will serve in the position until she takes over in June. Commissioners named Fombonne the county attorney Jan. 8 after now-U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, D˜Houston, resigned to run for Congress.

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Education

BY ELLA BARNES & EMILY LINCKE

In ation, enrollment impacting CFISD budget Despite e‡orts to decrease a projected budget shortfall in Cy-Fair ISD, oŠcials said factors like in‹ation and declining enrollment could worsen the shortfall in future school years. What’s new The Œscal year 2025-26 shortfall increased by roughly $20,000 since a March 2 board meeting to $33.7 million . The projection is still less than the initial $45.5 million shortfall estimation in June 2025 as previously reported by Community Impact . CFISD Chief Financial OŠcer Karen Smith said the decline in enrollment and use of homestead exemptions were key impacts to the shortfall. CFISD saw a 2.7% decrease in enrollment as of October 2025 from the 2024-2025 school year. Smith attributed this decline to a lack of new children in the district. Similarly, Smith said a statewide 24% in‹ation

Lone Star College keeps tuition rates On April 2, the Lone Star College System’s board of trustees approved unchanged tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year and discussed lowering the rates in the future. What happened During the LSCS trustees’ regular April 2 meeting, trustees unanimously approved the proposed tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year. According to April 2 meeting documents, the rates will remain at $111 per credit hour for in-district students and $249 per credit hour for out-of-district students. The cost for international/out-of-state students is $313 per credit hour. Trustees tasked the district’s Audit and Finance Committee with evaluating potential tuition changes and bringing information to the board in the future.

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increase from Sept. 2019-Aug. 2025 has not been factored into state funding formulas. Smith said while private schools are able to increase tuition costs to catch up with in‹ation, public schools are not. Several expenditure increases are expected in the next budget cycle, including $4.6 million for Virtual Pathways implementation and $2 million for textbooks not covered by the Instruction Materials Technology Allotment.

Cy-Fair, Klein ISDs have highest superintendent pay

Top ve highest & lowest paid superintendents Greater Houston-area school districts

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2025-26 school year. According to the TEA data, the Œve Greater Houston-area school districts with the highest- earning superintendents for the 2025-26 school year are Cy-Fair ISD, Klein ISD, Katy ISD and Houston ISD. Cy-Fair, Klein and Houston ISDs also had the top student enrollments out of the 30 schools analyzed.

In the 2025-26 school year, Cy-Fair and Klein ISDs had the highest-paid superintendents in the Greater Houston area, according to Texas Educa- tion Agency data released March 16. The big picture Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn about compensation for superintendents, teachers and sta‡ at public school districts for the

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Dining

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

6 places oering crawsh in Cypress this season As peak craw£sh season approaches, here are a few places o¤ering craw£sh in the Cypress and Cy-Fair area. This list is not comprehensive.

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Anna’s Crawsh & Seafood Market Price per pound: $8.99 Seasoning options: garlic butter • 10020 West Road, Houston • Facebook: Anna’s Crawish & Seafood Market

Bluewater Seafood Price per pound: $10.99 Seasoning options: original, spicy, spicy garlic, lemon pepper, Bluewater OG • 12914 FM 1960 West, Houston • www.bluewaterseafoodonline.com

Crafty Crab Price per pound: $13.99 Seasoning options: crafty cajun, buttery garlic, lemon pepper, The Boom (mix of all)

• 17460 Hwy. 290, Houston • craftycrabjv.business.site

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The Barn at the Frio-Hans’ Crawsh Price per pound: $9.49 or 5 pounds for $45 Seasoning options: Hans Louisiana Cajun style • 16416 Mueschke Road, Cypress • www.friogrill.com

The Backyard Grill Price per pound: $9.99 Seasonings: spicy garlic, extra hot, mild, medium

BB’s Tex-Orleans Price per pound: $10.99 Seasoning options: Tex-Orleans, Louisiana style • 26010 Hempstead Road, Cypress • www.bbstexorleans.com

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Transportation

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1 Hwy. 290 resurfacing Project: The Texas Department of Transportation plans to resurface and rehabilitate Hwy. 290 from Badtke Road to Telge Road. Update: According to ocials with TxDOT, the project will be bid out by September, with construction starting soon after. • Timeline: estimated start in September 2026 • Cost: $2.7 million Project: The Grand Parkway is set to be widened from four to six lanes according to TxDOT ocials. The project will span from West Road to south of Hwy. 290. Update: The widening is on the TxDOT schedule bidding for April 6, with construction expected to begin over the summer. • Timeline: summer 2026-2029 • Cost: $72.6 million • Funding sources: TxDOT, H-GAC 3 Gessner Road at Twelve Lakes Blvd. trac signal study Project: This project will examine the need for a mast • Funding sources: TxDOT, H-GAC 2 Grand Parkway widening

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arm trac signal at the intersection of Gessner Road and Twelve Lakes Boulevard. Update: Design is underway for a potential light at the intersection. • Timeline: early 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, TxDOT

reconstruction throughout the subdivision to increase drainage capacity, reduce Œood risk, and reduce long- term maintenance costs. Update: This project has entered the construction phase Harris County Precinct 3 ocials said. • Timeline: Second quarter 2026 • Cost: $1.1 million • Funding sources: Community Development Block Grant, Harris County 6 Cypress North Houston Road Project: This project will widen Cypress North Houston Road from a two- to four-lane concrete boulevard with raised medians and underground storm sewer system. The project also includes new or upgraded trac signals at Autumn Mills Road, Misty Moss Lane and Perry Road. Update: This project is in the design phase. • Timeline: Design –inalized by early 2026 • Cost: $16 million • Funding source: Harris County 7 Grant Road widening Project: This project will widen two-lane road to four- lane boulevard from Telge Road to Shaw Road. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: 2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

Ongoing projects

Ongoing projects

4 Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvement Project: This project will provide subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction for increased drainage capacity, reduced Œood risk, and reduced long-term maintenance costs in the Cypress Creek Estates subdivision. Update: Funding for this project is approved and will focus on addressing drainage issues throughout the subdivision. • Timeline: Fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $10.1 million • Funding source: Federal grant managed by Harris County Engineering Department 5 Barwood subdivision improvements Project: This project will provide the Barwood subdivision with drainage improvements and pavement

8 Greenhouse Road Project: The new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Paci™c railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. Update: A groundbreaking will be held in late May for the project kickoš, Harris County ocials said. • Timeline: March. 2026-Dec. 2030 • Cost: $81 million • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, Harris County MUD 500, Harris County Toll Road Authority, H-GAC, TxDOT

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at Traders Village every weekend June 11-July 19. There will be fan activations, kids activities, live music and a beer garden. • June 11-July 19 • $6 (parking) • 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston • www.tradersvillage.com ‘The Miracle Worker’ Stageworks will start its two-week run of the Tony Award-winning play following Anne Sullivan through her journey teaching Helen Keller. • June 12, 7:30 p.m.; June 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; June 14, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; additional showtimes available • $32-$42 • Stageworks, 10760 Grant Road, Cypress • www.stageworkshouston.org Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting and Shoppa’s Lawn Mower Races Attendees are invited to a tasting of 6 di¡erent pours of whiskey and bourbon along with live horse racing. • June 13, 5 p.m. • $10-$60 (admission) • Sam Houston Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston • www.shrp.com

• Bridgeland High School, 10707 Mason Road, Cypress • www.c£isd.net

May

The Bard’s Bounty The Bard’s Bounty Tavern, a popular tavern chain in all of Improvzaria will be presenting at The Good Friend Theatre. • May 16, 9:30 p.m. • $15.50 (admission) • Good Friend Theater, 8301 Jones Road Ste. 160, Jersey Village • www.comedysportzhouston.com ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged. And Revised. Again’ Stageworks will have its ‹nal showing of the William Shakespeare parody play written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Win‹eld, with new revisions. • May 17, 2 p.m. • $32 to $47 • Stageworks, 10760 Grant Road, Cypress • www.stageworkshouston.org ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Bridgeland High School Theatre presents the musical written by Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers. • May 21, 7 p.m.; May 22, 7 p.m.; May 23, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • $20 (adults), $15 (students at the door)

June

Double Vision Concert Swanny’s is holding a concert featuring Houston’s Foreigner tribute band Double Vision Concert. • June 6, 7:30-10 p.m. • $17 (general admission), $10 (children ages 11-17), Free (children 10 and under) • 6224 Theall Road, Houston • www.swannysgrill.com Jubilee Hosts Monthly Yoga on the Lawn Series On the ‹rst Sunday of every month, yoga classes instructed by Jessica Garcia of Candra Yoga are open to the public. Participants should bring their own mats and water bottles. RSVP is requested on Jubilee’s website. • June 7, 11:00 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • Jubilee, 26134 Happy Home St., Hockley • www.liveinjubilee.com World Cup Viewing Party Houstonians are invited to watch the World Cup games

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Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event’s Race Roster site. • June 13, 7:30 a.m. • $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K) • John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress • www.katypride.org

2026 World Cup viewing party Trader’s Village will be showing the World Cup games on the weekends following the tournament’s run during its regular operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • June 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28; July 4-5, 11-12

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How Harris County homeowners can keeps pests out he recommends individuals do work with pest control professionals if they suspect infestations. What residents need to know Pesky pests

No matter the season, pests such as insects, rodents and more can become a major problem for homeowners. However, there are a number of steps residents can take to protect their homes. The breakdown On top of insect-based pests, Houston homes are also vulnerable to rodents such as rats, mice and snakes. The Houston area is also seeing a resurgence in bed bugs according to a TAMU report. “They’re showing up everywhere—hotels, theaters, aircraft, buses, trains,” said Robert Puckett, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist and associate professor. “Unfortunately, you’ve probably been around bed bugs before and just didn’t know it.” While mosquitos and cockroaches are more seasonal pests that breed and are most active in summer months; several pest species, such as ants and Šies, can be year round issues. Puckett said

According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the most common pests aƒecting homeowners in southeast Texas include:

Cypress Creek Pest Control provides a variety of pest control services across Harris County, and said the biggest point of concern in a home is the kitchen and any rooms with a faucet. “Pests are attracted to water and need it to survive,” a Cypress Creek Pest Control spokesperson said. “Sealing leaky faucets is a quick Œx that will keep spiders, roaches and even small rodents away.” CCPC also recommends homeowners keep trees and shrubs trimmed, as mice and rats only need a quarter to a half inch of space to enter a home. “Tree branches that help to shade your home also act as a walkway to ants entering your home,” the company recommends. “Small holes from utility lines may be just enough space for an outdoor rodent to get in.”

Ants

Cockroaches

Fruit and drain ies

Termites

Wasps

To help prevent pests, homeowners should:

Perimeter pesticide treatments quarterly Ensure shrubs and trees are trimmed Avoid keeping dishes in sink for long periods Wipe surfaces with a 1:1 vinegar and water solution

SOURCE: TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE“COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Navigating ood protection From the cover

The big picture

there was a “signi‘cant expansion in the maps” driven by a 30% increase in rainfall rates. “Our stance has always been and will always be that everyone in Harris County should have ood insurance no matter where you live,” she said. As for cost, Houston-area insurance agent Jose Medrano said every property is unique, and the map alone no longer determines premiums. In 2023, FEMA implemented a new pricing system called Risk Rating 2.0 that uses factors such as home elevation, distance to ood sources and construction history to calculate quotes.

A before-and-after glimpse of the preliminary maps indicates more Cypress homes fall within a high-risk ood zone, potentially impacting ood insurance requirements for certain residents. The February draft reects nearly two decades of change, as FEMA last released ood maps in 2007 using data from Tropical Storm Allison, per the agency’s website. Emily Woodell, HCFCD chief external aŒairs oŽcer, said new insurance requirements won’t take eŒect until the map is ‘nalized in two to three years. She said HCFCD doesn’t know the exact number of homes now in a oodplain, but

It’s been more than two months since the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Harris County Flood Control District released the long-awaited draft maps highlighting updated ood risks across the region. While the data is a work in progress, local homeowners are wondering how the changes will impact their bills. FEMA requires all property owners with a federally-backed mortgage living in a 100-year oodplain—areas with a 1% annual chance of ooding—to obtain ood insurance through private insurers or the National Flood Insurance Program, known as NFIP.

NFIP policyholder premium changes, 2025 Monthly premiums shifted across Cy-Fair in the past year based on a matrix used by the NFIP called Risk Rating 2.0.

ZIP codes

Policy count

$20+ decrease

$10-$20 decrease

$0-$10 decrease

$0-$10 increase

$10-$20 increase

$20+ increase

99 TOLL

77040 3,903 77064 2,710 77065 2,278 77070 3,985 77095 5,449 77429 9,884 77433 7,539

12.7% 1.8%

3.3%

74.6% 6.6% 1.1%

290

77070

77429

1960

2.6% 0.6% 0.8% 93.9% 2%

0.1% 0.1%

3.1% 1.8%

0.1%

0.2% 96.4% 0%

77064

0.3% 0.5% 96.3% 0.9% 0.2%

77433

1.1%

0.1%

4.3% 94.4% 0%

0%

249

529

77040

2%

0.2% 2.2%

94.8% 0.7% 0.1%

77095

77065

0.2% 0.1%

4.2% 95.5% 0%

0.1%

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NOTE: DATA REFERS TO POLICIES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. ONE HOUSING UNIT MAY CARRY MORE THAN ONE POLICY, AS COVERAGE FOR THE BUILDING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS ARE PACKAGED SEPARATELY. SOURCE: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM¢COMMUNITY IMPACT

Occupied housing units vs. NFIP ood insurance policies in Harris County

Another detail

The cost

20.4%

Medrano said standard homeowners insurance does not cover ood-related damages. “Flood insurance, what that covers is damage to your property if water comes from the ground up,” he said. “Regular home insurance is if the water comes in from the sky down.” Residents can obtain ood insurance directly through FEMA or through its Write Your Own Program, which is a list of private companies that issue standardized policies regulated by the NFIP. NFIP claims led, paid in unincorporated Harris County Write your own: Private insurers issue the policy, but NFIP pays the claim Direct

For those weighing the cost of ood insurance, a ordability concerns may tip the scale away from the additional coverage. Annual ood insurance costs vary greatly for Harris County residents—anywhere from $500 to more than $1,000—according to FEMA data. However, some community members believe the extra protection is always worth the cost. Cy-Fair resident Jim Robertson said his annual costs have increased by about $850 since he „rst purchased insurance in 2001 after Allison. He said even though he lives outside the 500-year oodplain and his Lakewood Forest home has never ooded, he will continue to renew his policy. “I talked to people that had been in Lakewood Forest that said, ‘I had ood insurance forever and never ooded, so I dropped my insurance and got ooded,’” Robertson said. Medrano said residents living outside the

1.175M Total occupied housing units

240,031 Total NFIP policy count in Harris County

20.42 Estimated flood insurance policies for every 100 occupied units

NOTE: ONE HOUSING UNIT MAY CARRY MORE THAN ONE POLICY, AS COVERAGE FOR THE BUILDING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS ARE PACKAGED SEPARATELY. SOURCE: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM AND U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COMMUNITY IMPACT

Number of claims

37,093

12,716

Total: 49,809

100-year oodplain may be eligible to purchase an NFIP policy at a lower rate. The NFIP also o ers discounts for properties that are now in a high-risk zone based on updated mapping.

Net dollars paid

$2.08B

$477.34M

Total: $2.56B

SOURCE: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAMCOMMUNITY IMPACT DATA COLLECTED THROUGH DEC. 31

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Zooming out

Check this out

Staying prepared

Woodell said Harris County is at the start of a long process to update the maps and, as a result, šnalize insurance changes. In the meantime, she said residents should use the maps to make informed decisions about where to live, work and play.

Medrano said in addition to rainfall, devel- opment contributes to the increased ood risks seen in northwest Harris County, as new streets and buildings impact the ow of water, particu- larly in at regions like Cypress and Katy. Claims paid by NFIP by county, past 10 years Dollar amount of claims paid by NFIP Number of NFIP claims paid

All Harris County residents are eligible to purchase ood insurance through the NFIP, according to the ood control district.

Tips to kick o your ood insurance research Visit www.€oodsmart.gov and enter details about your property to get a quote. Compare potential changes to your ¡ood zone by visiting www.maapnext.org and entering your address. Use the slide tool to view FEMA’s existing maps versus draft maps. Contact NFIP experts at €oodsmart@fema.dhs.gov or call 800-427-4661 Reach out to an insurance agent to discuss possible coverage options for your property and personal belongings. Consider obtaining a home inspection and elevation certišcate, which may decrease your quote.

Prepare your property for hurricane season

Research ¡ood insurance policies. Add your agent to your phone contacts, and email all important documents to your phone. Take pictures or videos of each room in your home to make a home inventory. Consider comprehensive auto coverage for your vehicle, which covers ¡ood, hail, šre and wind damages. Toughen the exterior of your home with window shutters and a wind-resistant garage door. Prepare your yard by removing dead tree limbs and low-hanging branches.

Montgomery County

Liberty County

1,220 $83.1M

5,386 $471.4M

Harris County

61,563 $6.5B

Galveston County

8,564 $861.7B

Fort Bend County

3,848 $432.5M

Brazoria County

Sign up for ¡ood alerts at www.harriscountyfws.org

5,396 $449.7M

SOURCE: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAMCOMMUNITY IMPACT

NOTE: STANDARD NFIP POLICIES TAKE 30 DAYS TO TAKE EFFECT. SOURCE: NFIP, HCFCD, HARCOMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCECOMMUNITY IMPACT

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HAR CEO, President René Galvan discusses the organization, Houston’s real estate market

René Galvan was appointed the new CEO and president of the Houston Association of Realtors in February, as previously reported. Galvan succeeded Bob Hale, who retired Jan. 31. In an interview, Galvan discussed his background, what HAR does and the real estate market in the Greater Houston area. What do your responsibilities entail as the president and CEO of the Houston Association of Realtors? As president and CEO, I work with our board of directors to set the strategic vision for the organi- zation as well as promote engagement with our members and the community we serve. Broadly speaking, what does the Houston Association of Realtors do, and how do Realtors and buyers interact with HAR? HAR is here to support real estate profession- als and, in turn, help consumers navigate the homebuying and selling process. For Realtors, HAR provides tools, data and other resources they need to do their jobs e„ectively. This also includes access to market data, education, technology and advocacy at the local, state and national levels. For consumers, we are best known for HAR.com—the place most people in our market go to search for homes online. HAR.com is the top home search site in the Greater Houston area. Buyers and sellers can search for homes, explore neighborhoods and connect directly with a Realtor. It really all connects. Most buyers start their search on HAR.com, and when they’re ready, they connect with a Realtor who helps guide them every step of the way. When it comes to the housing market in the Greater Houston area, what trends are you seeing? The Houston market continues to Šnd its balance. Inventory is expanding, which means buyers have more options, and we’re seeing home prices level out in many areas. Homes are also taking a bit longer to sell. That’s giving buyers more time to make decisions and bringing negotiations back into play. Even with some interest rate volatility, activity remains steady. Overall, it’s a healthier, more normalized market, and that’s a good thing for both buyers and sellers. Houston has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, while many major metros across the country are still working toward that same stability.

Where has the most growth in single-family homes occurred in the Houston metro? We're seeing the most growth in suburban com- munities, especially those with new construction and home prices below the Houston-area average. These more attainable price points are a big draw for buyers looking to enter the market. What factors, economic or otherwise, do you see aecting the Houston housing market? A„ordability continues to be the biggest factor shaping our market, as well as the U.S. housing market overall. Here in Houston, there’s steady demand, but many buyers are feeling the impact of volatile mortgage rates, which directly a„ects what they can comfortably a„ord each month. There’s also the rising cost of homeowners insurance. It’s no longer just about the home price. Buyers need to look at the full monthly cost of ownership, and insurance premiums can vary sig- niŠcantly depending on location and risk factors. Can you speak to the near future of the Houston housing market? What do you see happening? I believe we’ll continue to see a more nor- malized market. That said, there are still some external factors that we need to watch. Mortgage rates have been volatile in recent weeks, and that’s largely tied to broader economic conditions, including in’ation and geopolitical issues, such as the ongoing con’ict involving Iran. We’ve already seen how that kind of instability can push rates higher and impact consumer conŠdence. The good news for Houston is that we tend to be more resilient than many markets. With regard to HAR, can you speak to any plans or goals you have in mind as you begin your tenure as president and CEO? HAR is already in a really strong place. Bob Hale built an incredible foundation over 37 years, and I’m excited to build on that while making sure we’re always supporting our members. My focus is on continuing to deliver real value through technology, data, education and advo- cacy. HAR has always been a leader in technology and innovation, and we want to continue pushing forward in that space, especially as [artiŠcial intelligence] and new digital tools reshape how people search for and sell homes. It’s about making sure everything we do helps our members succeed. That means continuing to invest in tools like HAR.com, improving e–ciency,

and Šnding new ways to support agents as the market evolves. What do you want buyers to know about HAR? HAR.com gives consumers a complete and accurate view of the housing market. Because it's powered by the HAR Multiple Listing Service, buyers can trust that the information they're see- ing is timely and reliable. We also o„er tools like Šnancial calculators and down payment assistance resources to help buyers navigate the process with conŠdence. 90% of listings on HAR.com qualify for a down payment assistance program. There are programs for Šrst-time buyers as well as repeat buyers. They can explore all of the programs at www.har.com/downpayment. The most important thing a buyer can do is connect with a Realtor. Their Realtor is their trusted adviser through every step of the home buying journey. What do you want Realtors to know about HAR? Everything we do at HAR is focused on helping our 48,000 members succeed. From indus- try-leading tools like ShowingSmart to innovations like AI Mode, our technology team is constantly creating new tools that help Realtors better serve their clients and grow their business. At the same time, we’re committed to listening to member feedback and making sure we’re providing resources, education and advocacy that truly support them in this evolving market.

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