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Spring Klein Edition VOLUME 12, ISSUE 7 OCT. 17NOV. 12, 2025

2025 Voter Guide

Futureproong Cypress Creek Flood mitigation project in the Spring-Klein area nears completion

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BY MELISSA ENAJE

The Mercer stormwater detention basin along the eastern section of the Cypress Creek Watershed is one of the projects identied in the $2.5 billion ood bond voters approved in 2018. (Jamaal Ellis/ Community Impact)

Also in this issue Impacts: HI POT Korean BBQ now cooking up Korean food in Spring (Page 7)

Election: Meet the candidates running for Klein ISD board of trustees (Page 9)

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2 Advance Auto Parts Advance Auto Parts is now operating at a new Spring location off Rayford Road, marking the company’s sixth store in the Spring area. The chain sells auto parts and accessories, including car batteries, oil filters and brake pads, as well as automotive fluids and tools. • Opened Sept. 25 • 8730 West Rayford Road, Spring • shop.advanceautoparts.com 3 Authentic Cutz Authentic Cutz Barber Shop officials confirmed the barbershop is now offering hair cut services in Spring. Services can be booked online and include haircuts, beard trims and towel shaves, edge ups and kids haircuts. • Opened in August • 6640 Cypresswood Drive, Ste. 108, Spring • Instagram: Authentic Cutz Barber Shop 4 Smalls Sliders Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider and shakes restaurant, opened its fourth location in Texas on Sept. 16, store officials confirmed in a news release. The Smalls Sliders menu offers cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, fries, shakes and queso. • Opened Sept. 16

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5 Storyteller’s Thread A needlework and fiber arts store in Old Town Spring is now open for needlepoint, hand embroidery, cross stitching and craft enthusiasts. • Opened Oct. 1

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Veteran Builders Veteran Builders offers construction services to both residential and commercial clients in the Spring, Tomball, Woodlands, Conroe, Cypress and nearby areas, according to the business website. Customers can request services such as roofing, office and retail remodeling, repairs and custom home builds. • Reopened in September • www.veteranbuildersllc.com

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Base Power Base Power, an energy company founded in 2023 and headquartered in Austin, officially launched in Houston on Sept. 24, according to a news release. Base Power offers battery-powered home energy, a source of electricity that can keep Texans powered when power lines go down or the electric grid fails. • Launched Sept. 24 • www.basepowercompany.com

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6 Quick Quack Car Wash Quick Quack is a nationwide car wash company with over 300 locations, per the website. The car wash offers triple-foam wash, tire shine, ceramic coating that provides durable, bonded protection from rain, dirt, pollen and UV rays.

10 In A Pickle Co. Pickle enthusiasts can visit the all-in-one pickle experience now open in Old Town Spring. Guests can pick from local and viral pickle brands, shop for pickle merchandise, taste pickle margaritas and

12 HI POT Hot Pot & BBQ HI POT Hot Pot & BBQ is now open along Kuykendahl Road, serving all-you-can-eat sizzling meats, seafood and vegan-friendly dishes. The restaurant opened to the community mid-September with a soft opening celebration, according to its social media. The business also serves a variety of milk and fruit teas as well as ice cream shakes. • Opened Sept. 12 • 21460 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 240, Spring • www.hipottx.com

• Opening early November • 2920 Louetta Road, Spring • www.dontdrivedirty.com

even lemonade. • Opened Oct. 1 • 419 Gentry St., Ste. 105, Spring • Facebook: InAPickleCo

7 Terlinguas Tex-Mex Garage Terlinguas Tex-Mex Garage plans to offer Tex-Mex from fajitas to enchiladas as well as margaritas and specialty cocktails, officials said. After the soft opening, officials said the eatery plans to hold a grand opening event with several specials. • Opening by Oct. 31 • 16000 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. M., Spring • Facebook: Terlinguas Tex-Mex Garage

company Empire Flooring & Remodeling is now called Elm Flooring & Remodeling. The store still offers home renovation services such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring installations, and custom cabinetry. • Reopened Sept. 5 • 6224 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 116, Spring • www.elmfloors.com 11 Palladium Houston Ella A $35 million mixed-income housing development in northeast Houston held a grand opening event Sept. 25 with residents and county stakeholders. The complex is a public-private partnership with the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation and was fully leased at least two months before opening, according to a Sept. 26 news release.

• Opened Sept. 25 • 13420 Ella Blvd., Houston • www.palladiumhoustonella.com

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Closings

8 Cupcake Quilts Cupcake Quilts is celebrating 10 years in the Spring area, according to owner Stacie Johnson. The fabric and quilt shop in Spring offers classes, a yearly sewing camp, fabrics ranging from traditional to modern as well as quilting and sewing needs. • 21120 Spring Towne Drive, Spring • www.cupcakequilts.com

13 Salad and Go Salad and Go officials confirmed via email the salad chain is closing all of its Houston locations by the end of the day Sept. 19, and it will continue to operate stores in the Dallas area. Salad and Go is a drive-thru fast food chain offering affordable salads and wraps. • Closed Sept. 16 • 2219 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring

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Election

BY EMILY LINCKE

Voter Guide

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Dates to know

Where to vote

Oct. 21: First day of early voting Oct. 25: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Nov. 1: Last day of early voting Nov. 5: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 6 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election on Election Day)

Harris County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting; however, election day locations are by precinct. Visit www.harrisvotes.com for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

How will you prioritize students if you win this position?

Klein ISD, Position 3

Why did you decide to run for this position?

I have volunteer with Klein ISD for several years as a parent volunteer, part of Friends of Klein, Klein Leadership Coalition, Klein ISD Foundation and as a trustee of the board. I have heart to service, and I want to make a difference in the lives of kids.

I have proven when I was on the board previously, that I support students by ensuring decisions are made that are in the best interest of the student. All decisions will be made by asking the question, is this what is best for the students of KISD.

Dustin Creager Occupation & experience: Financial Advisor with Edward Jones; Former Trustee with Klein ISD; 27 Years as a First ... www.dustincreager.com Jack Velasquez Occupation & experience: Veteran, UH-Downtown graduate, supply chain management, experienced operations manager, Klein ISD graduate and parent 146050.campaignpartner.net

I’m running because Klein ISD needs independent voices. Decisions often pass unanimously, acting as a rubber stamp rather than true oversight. As a parent of three sons in Klein schools, I will restore accountability, transparency, and ensure the board represents the community’s families and values.

I’ll prioritize student success by supporting teachers, ensuring disciplined, safe classrooms and restoring academic focus. I’ll meet regularly with families, listen to their concerns and make decisions grounded in real community needs—not political agendas—so that every student is prepared for college, career or life after graduation.

How will you prioritize students if you win this position? We need to continue building on Klein’s recent academic gains. Our kids deserve to learn from exceptional teachers in a safe environment. I will continue to prioritize funding for safe schools and supported teachers. I have no personal agenda, and make every decision based on what is best for students. Prioritize students by asking “does this affect the student;” View students as students, not revenue; Overhaul FNG [local board of trustee] policy for an equitable process for issues; Remove administrative red tape; Give teachers back their classrooms instead of data driven instruction so they can teach, not teach to data and tests.

Klein ISD, Position 7

Why did you decide to run for this position?

I’m the father of five kids in the district, making me committed to the quality of our schools. My dad taught me the importance of community service, having also served on the Klein school board. These schools blessed my life, and I want to give back to our Klein family.

Rob Ellis Occupation & experience: Attorney, Harvard Law School; five kids in Klein [ISD] schools; second generation KISD board member www.facebook.com/ellis4klein Justin “Bumpy” Wooldridge Occupation & experience: Teamwork; community involvement; leadership; communication skills; managerial skills; conflict resolution skills; fiscal skills; policy adherence www.votebumpywooldridge4klein.com

With 3 consecutive years of approving budget deficits, teachers teaching to and for data, transparency and accountability nowhere to be found, I entered the race this year to restore credibility to the once great KISD that I came up through.

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 HANNAH NORTON

Breaking down the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election. The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute. SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT DISCLAIMER: AMENDMENT TEXT DOES NOT REFLECT OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE.

Proposition 6

Proposition 12

Ban on securities transaction taxes HJR 4 would bar lawmakers from imposing taxes on the purchase and sale of financial assets or requiring financial market operators to pay a tax to conduct business.

Judicial oversight SJR 27 would rework the 13-member State Commission on Judicial Conduct to include six judges appointed by the Texas Supreme Court and seven citizens appointed by the governor.

Proposition 1

Proposition 7

Proposition 13

Texas State Technical College funding Senate Joint Resolution 59 would create two new funds to support the Texas State Technical College System, which has campuses statewide. Up to $52 million could be appropriated this year.

Tax exemption for military spouses HJR 133 would allow lawmakers to create a future property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from an illness related to their military service.

Increasing homestead exemption SJR 2 would raise the property tax exemption on a person’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. This would apply to taxes charged by public schools.

Proposition 2

Proposition 8

Proposition 14

Ban on capital gains taxes SJR 18 would prohibit the Texas Legislature from imposing any future taxes on capital gains, which is income received from selling an asset. Texas does not currently have such a tax.

Ban on death taxes HJR 2 would prohibit the legislature from imposing future taxes on a deceased person’s estate or an inheritance passed to their heirs. Neither tax currently exists in Texas.

State dementia research institute SJR 3 would allocate $3 billion to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. An additional $300 million would be available for dementia-related research grants.

Proposition 3

Proposition 9

Proposition 15

Tightening bail rules SJR 5 would require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, including murder and aggravated assault, if the state demonstrates that a defendant is a flight risk or threat to public safety.

Business tax exemption HJR 1 would exempt up to $125,000 of businesses’ personal property, such as equipment and vehicles, from taxation. Texas business owners currently receive a $2,500 exemption.

Parental rights SJR 34 would add language to the Texas Constitution stating that parents have the right to “exercise care, custody and control” of their children and determine how to raise them.

Proposition 4

Proposition 10

Proposition 16

Water supply funding House Joint Resolution 7 would send $1 billion in sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund each year from 2027-47. The state fund was formed in 2023 to finance water projects.

Homes destroyed in fire SJR 84 would allow a future state legislature to create a property tax exemption for someone rebuilding a home that is completely destroyed in a fire.

Requiring citizenship to vote SJR 37 would enshrine in the Texas Constitution that people who are not U.S. citizens may not vote in Texas elections. Only U.S. citizens are currently eligible to vote under state law.

Proposition 5

Proposition 11

Proposition 17

Animal feed tax exemption HJR 99 would allow state lawmakers, in a future legislative session, to create a property tax exemption for stores that sell animal feed.

Exemption for elderly homeowners SJR 85 asks voters to raise the property tax exemption for homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability to $200,000. This would apply to taxes charged by public schools.

Border security tax exemption HJR 34 would exempt increases in a property’s value from taxation if the land is along the Texas- Mexico border and the added value is due to the installation of border security infrastructure.

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Government

BY MELISSA ENAJE AND SARAH BRAGER

Harris County Constable budgets

Lina Hidalgo not seeking re-election Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced she will not seek reelection for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county. Hidalgo said in a Sept. 15 news release that she is keeping her promise not to serve more than two terms. The details Hidalgo has served as county judge since 2019 and was reelected after winning the county seat during the November 2022 general election. Her current four-year term ends Dec. 31, 2026. In the year leading up to the 2026 general election. Hidalgo said her work is not done, and she is excited to see what more can be achieved throughout the rest of her term. “To the voters, it continues to be an honor to serve as your county judge,” Hidalgo said.

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New HCAD Chief Appraiser appointed Adam Bogard will serve as the new Harris Central Appraisal District chief appraiser starting in January, as Roland Altinger retires after over 30 years in the role. Some context Board Chairman Jim Robinson said Bogard’s experience as the county’s current deputy chief appraiser was beneficial to the board’s evaluation committee. “Adam Bogard has a vast amount of experience at the appraisal district, and his knowledge and background will enable him to continue to provide the leadership nec- essary to provide Harris County property owners with first-class customer service,” Robinson said. Bogard will be responsible for approx- imately 700 employees and more than 1.9 million properties with a total market value of $902 billion, according to the news release. Altinger, who officially announced his retirement in July, will remain in his position until the end of the year. Harris County Constables get $81K raise in 2025 A motion to increase each elected constable’s salary to $260,000 passed Sept. 9 with a 3-1 vote. Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis cast the dissenting vote, and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was absent. The debate Commissioners previously approved a motion

on May 22 that paved the way for increasing county law enforcement pay—a decision that came with a $104 million price tag that required identi- fying necessary savings to provide for raises. County officials said the raise will come from each constable precinct’s budget with no addi- tional funding required from the county. The last salary increase for constables was in September 2024. The final salary approved is an $81,000 bump from the current annual salary of $178,506 Brooke Boyett, director of commu- nications for the Harris County Office of County Administration, said.

Harris County ESD 11 opens 24-hour mobile stations

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11—the largest ambulance-only emergency service district in Texas—added two new 24-hour mobile health care stations in the Spring commu- nity, according to a Sept. 22 news release. What you need to know HCESD 11 is a governing entity responsible for providing emergency health care to residents within the district. District first responders serve over 700,000 residents within 177 square miles of Northern Harris County, per the release. HCESD 11 has a dozen mobile health care sta- tions spanning the Spring, Tomball and Humble areas. According to the release, the two latest additions include: • Station 411 at the ESD 11 administration build- ing, located at 18334 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring • Station 412 at 21455 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston in partnership with the Ponderosa Fire Department “Your care is our priority. The addition of two new 24-hour ambulances ensures that resources are available around the clock for our commu- nity,” Chief Operations Officer Kevin Nutt said in

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Education

BY EMILY LINCKE & VALERIA ESCOBAR

$7.5M gym coming to Krimmel Intermediate School Klein ISD’s Krimmel Intermediate School will be getting a new $7.5 million gym, thanks to the district’s bond program approved by voters in May 2022. A closer look

UH launching new transfer program The University of Houston is launching UH Next, a new transfer program designed to help community college students more easily and aordably complete their bache- lor’s degrees, starting in spring 2026. The details Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the pilot will streamline transfers after students complete associate degrees at one of ve Houston-area commu- nity colleges, reducing the cost of a four- year degree. Enrolled students will be able to follow four-year degree maps, co-created by advisors at both UH and the partner college to ensure they take the right courses in the right order, minimizing credit loss and keeping them on track for graduation.

On Sept. 8, KISD’s board of trustees unan- imously approved the initiation of the gym addition for Krimmel. The new facility will be the school’s second gym, said Danny Phillips, KISD executive director of capital projects, in a Sept. 11 email. Construction on Krimmel’s new gym is expected to begin in May 2026 and wrap up by May 2027, Phillips said. The project will be similar to gym additions at Doerre, Kleb, Klein, Schindewolf and Strack intermediate schools. Schindewolf Intermediate School’s gym project included features such as new bleachers and climate control systems, as previously reported by Community Impact.

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Transportation

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

Upcoming projects

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Project: Modify existing signal with a new mast arm traffic signal in order 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. • Coast: TBD • Timeline: Early 2027

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Project: Asphalt rehabilitation for Spring Cypress Road, from west of Stuebner Airline to east of TC Jester Blvd. and Louetta Road, then 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

3 Asphalt rehabilitation package 2 Project: Asphalt rehabilitation for Hargrave Road from Hwy. 249 to Falba Road. • Cost: $1.4 million • Timeline: March 2026 • Funding source: Harris County

SP E AR S R D. 4 Stuebner Airline Bridge repairs Project: Repair the bridge portion of Stuebner Airline Road over Cypress Creek near Cypresswood Drive. • Cost: $900,000 • Timeline: December 2025 • Funding source: Harris County RIDGE HOLLOW DR.

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Events

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Trunk or Treat The Resurrection Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat event will feature trunk or treating, a hay ride, a dunk tank, face painting, music and crafts. • Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. • Free • 1612 Meadow Edge Lane, Spring • www.churchthatcares.org Elixir Lounge No Where to Wear it Costume Party Elixir Lounge is holding a No Where to Wear it Costume Party in honor of Halloween approaching and a required

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Spring Klein Nutcracker Market - Holiday Extravaganza The Spring Klein Nutcracker Market will feature Christmas shopping opportunities from local small business owners. • Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • $5 (cash entry) • 7500 FM 2920, Spring • Facebook: Spring Klein Funky Junque Market Northwest Harris County Heart Walk Participate in the Northwest Harris County Heart Walk to help fund live saving science research that teaches people how to live longer and healthier lives. • Oct. 18, 9 a.m. • Free • 11521 Compaq Center West Drive, Houston • www2.heart.org ‘Beetlejuice’ 1960 presents ‘Beetlejuice’ based on the 1988 American

Pix on the Plaza: Coco Enjoy a movie outdoors featuring ‘Coco’ , a fantasy comedy-drama about a Mexican young boy's family history. • Nov. 2, 6 p.m. • Free • City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring Join the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and donate blood to help save lives. Each person that donates will receive a T-shirt. • Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-noon • Free • 18334 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring • www.houstonnwchamber.org • www.cityplacenow.com HCESD 11 Blood Drive Founders Cup Golf and Croquet Tournament Register to participate in the 29th annual Founders Cup Golf and Croquet Tournament taking place at the Northgate Country Club. • Nov. 3, 10 a.m. (golfer registration) • $150 (single player admission), $500 (foursome) • 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Northgate Forest • www.houstonnwchamber.org

costume party on Halloween featuring a DJ. • Oct. 25, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. • Free (admission) • 206 Main St, Spring • www.elixirloungekavabar.com HNWCC Networking Breakfast

A Curated Life The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts A Curated Life exhibition will feature 50 pieces from Andy

Moran’s private collection. • Through January 10, 2026 • Free • 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.pearlmfa.org

The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce invites active and prospect chamber members to network during breakfast. • Oct. 28, 8:30-10 a.m. • Free • Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek,

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gothic dark fantasy comedy horror film. • Oct 18-19, 3 p.m., Oct. 11, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. • $15 (adult), $12 (student) • Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com

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Futureproong Cypress Creek From the cover

The big picture

Projects along Cypress Creek watershed

6 Mueschke West Storm- water Detention Basin • Project stage: Planning • Original bond allocation: $10.5M • Spent-to-date: $7.6M • Estimated resume date: 2028 7 Mason Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Engineering • Original bond allocation: $13M • Spent-to-date: $9.8M • Estimated resume date: TBD 8 Hegar Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Planning • Original bond allocation: $10.9M • Spent-to-date: $7.8M • Estimated resume date: 2028

• Project scope: Reduce Cypress Creek flooding • Cost: $15M from federal funds; 2018 bond 4 Cypress Hill Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Design phase; construction in 2027 • Project scope: Channel rehabilitation • Cost: $55M from federal funds, 2018 bond

Active projects

Since early February, Harris County Flood Control District ocials and Harris County commissioners have assessed the status of various projects within the $2.5 billion 2018 ood bond program. By June, HCFCD Executive Director Christina Petersen told commissioners they had identied a $400 million shortfall in project funding. As a result, commissioners approved several motions for HCFCD to complete by Sept. 18, including restructuring priority projects from the 2018 bond list based on criteria such as existing drainage levels and social vulnerability indexes. The second motion was to create a new online dashboard that displays project schedules, funding sources and completion dates. With 54 bond project packages completed, commissioners approved the direction of the remaining 116 project packages: • Active: 75 project packages move forward fully funded • Paused: 26 project packages await future funding • Closing: 15 project packages determined not technically feasible “We are prioritizing projects that provide the greatest benets and building a bench of projects ready for future funding,” Petersen said.

1 Senger Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Design phase; construction in 2028 • Project scope: Channel rehabilitation • Cost: $55M from federal funds, 2018 bond 2 Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve • Project stage: Design phase • Project scope: Maintenance repairs along erosion-damaged sites • Cost: $22M in state funds 3 Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Construction

Paused projects

5 Schiel Stormwater Detention Basin • Project stage: Planning • Original bond allocation: $16M • Spent-to-date: $5.1M • Estimated resume date : 2028

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LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK

West eld

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CYPRESS CREEK

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The project

What they’re saying

Harris County residents who live close to the largest watershed in the county could see the benets of a number of ood mitigation projects along Cypress Creek, including the completion of the Mercer stormwater detention basin in the Spring-Klein area before the end of 2025. Spring-Klein business owner and resident Marc Priska said building out infrastructure is only part of the solution. “I believe we are in good shape to handle the additional watershed once all improvements are completed,” Priska said. A 2020 regional drainage study found that ooding in the area is mainly caused by rising stormwaters backing into tributaries along Cypress Creek. HCFCD engineer Mondel Garcia said stormwater could be reduced to minor street ooding with more detention basins in the county. “If you can reduce ooding to just a minor inconvenience, I think it’s all worth it,” Garcia said.

Mercer stormwater detention basin Wetlands Project boundaries Basins

“We need to invest in our future, and we need to invest in ood resilience.” ALAN STEINBERG,

Detention outfall: The point where the ditch discharges the water into Cypress Creek

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Equalizer pipe: A subsurface pipe that connects two basins, allowing water levels to equalize

“Harris County promptly voted on the issue, made decisions regarding what areas needed

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the most attention and proceeded to build it out.” MARC PRISKA, SPRING KLEIN BUSINESS OWNER

$15.4 million federal grant awarded

End of 2025 estimated project completion

512 acre-feet of stormwater storage during heavy rainfall events

1.2 million cubic yards of dirt excavated

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Digging deeper

Going forward

and data-driven projects, including current and past capital projects. At an Aug. 21 workshop, ood district ocials said the multiyear, multiphase initiative will utilize community feedback to develop a strategy using tools such as detention basins, tunnels and oodplain risk analysis.

HCFCD ocials, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are completing the early stages of the Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Study, or SAFER Study, which aims to identify projects across 11 of the county’s 23 watersheds—including Cypress Creek—to pursue large-scale federal funding. The study builds on current initiatives

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said during a Sept. 22 stakeholder town hall that out of the 15 canceled ood bond IDs, eight of them were located in his precinct, which covers unincorporated north Harris County. Despite having to place a pause on projects, Ramsey said $1.5 billion has already been invested in completed stormwater detention and channel improvements throughout the county. “This is really good engineering decisions being made to try to get projects moving,” Ramsey said.

SAFER Study timeline

Phase 1 summer- fall 2025 Gather public feedback

Phase 2 fall 2025- winter 2026 Tentatively select project plan

Phase 3 winter 2026- summer 2027 Draft feasibility report

Phase 4 summer 2027- fall 2027 Final report submission to federal agency

Phase 5 fall 2027- summer 2028 Congress authorizes plan

2018 ood bond funds by precinct The allocation of the $2.5 billion bond funds and their percentages by precincts were distributed as follows:

Precinct 3 25%

Precinct 2 19%

Precinct 4 17%

Precinct 1 21%

Countywide 17%

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

$634.2M

$432M $425.4M $481.3M $526.8M

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Elixir Lounge is owned by Chris Jepson and operated by Cassandra Abercrombie.

“I’ve been a trusted supplier in the kratom and kava industry, working with over 65 kava bars across the country,” Jepson said. “I’ve personally visited more than 150 kava bars throughout the U.S., taking note of the best decor, activities and menu oerings.” What’s special about it? Customers 18 and up can buy drinks made from diused kava roots and kratom leaves. Cassandra Abercrombie, manager at Elixir Lounge, said kava is known for its calming and relaxing eects while kratom stimulates energy. Sourced from the Polynesian islands, Abercrombie said they use trusted suppliers such as farms across Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.

Chris Jepson is shaking up the bar scene with alcohol-free cocktails made with kava and kratom at Elixir Lounge in Old Town Spring. Founded on Aug. 30, 2022, to oer a vibrant alternative to the traditional bar scene, Elixir Lounge oers a place full of energy and connec- tion without the presence of alcohol. “As more people seek alcohol-free social spaces, I saw a real need for a welcoming environment where anyone, regardless of whether they drink, can come together to unwind, connect and belong,” Jepson said. How it started Jepson said his journey in the kratom and kava industry began long before opening Elixir Lounge.

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Smash City Burgers The new halal smash burger and hot dog eatery concept recently opened in the Galleria area, serving a variety of halal comfort food items, including milkshakes and loaded fries. Smash City first opened as a food truck in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. • Opened Sept. 13

Krua Thai & Sushi What was once occupied by the popular Thai Gourmet restaurant is now a new establishment called Krua Thai & Sushi. Krua specializes in Thai cuisine, featuring noodle dishes and curries such as kaeng rawang, also known as green curry, and panang curry, also known as red curry. • Opened Aug. 28 • 6324 Richmond Ave., Houston • www.kruahouston.com

Hacienda Los Arcos Locally owned by Martin Gurrusquieta Sr. and his sons Martin Gurrusquieta Jr. and Jesse Gurrusquieta, Hacienda Los Arcos offers Tex-Mex dishes to the Kingwood area. The restaurant serves favorites such as fajitas and enchiladas, as well as handcrafted margaritas and cocktails. • Opened Sept. 1 • 4625 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • Facebook: Hacienda Los Arcos Kingwood

• 6377 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.smash-city-burgers.com

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Arcola

Houston

Gyro Republic A new Mediterranean restaurant has opened in Pearland, offering customized rice bowls, salads and pita sandwiches. Gyro Republic also serves loaded fries and “gyritos,” or gyro burritos, with proteins such as chicken or falafel, vegetable toppings and sauces, according to the restaurant. • Opened Sept. 8 • 10501 Pearland Parkway, Ste. D, Pearland • www.gyrorepublic.com

7Spice Cajun Seafood Houston-based restaurant 7Spice Cajun Seafood has opened its 20th location near Manvel and Pearland. The restaurant serves boiled Cajun cuisine, as well as other specialties such as blackened shrimp pasta, Cajun fried rice, gumbo, crawfish and shrimp etouffee. • Opened Aug. 29 • 13630 Hwy. 6, Ste. 351, Arcola • www.7spicecajun.com

Parlor Doughnuts Founded in 2019 in Evansville, Indiana, Parlor Doughnuts uses layered dough to create a crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside doughnut, rather than the traditional yeast or cake-style doughnut, and features more than 20 unique flavors. • Opened Aug. 30 • 5172 Buffalo Speedway, Ste. B, Houston • www.parlordoughnuts.com

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What to know about Texas’ new congressional districts

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congres- sional map into law Aug. 29, declaring in a video posted to social media that “Texas is now more red in the United States Congress.” Under Texas’ current congressional boundaries, Republicans hold 25 of the state’s 38 congressional seats. State lawmakers have said the new map will help Republicans gain up to ve more seats during the 2026 midterm elections. The details State lawmakers kicked o the redistricting eort this summer, after President Donald Trump asked Texas and other GOP-led states to redraw their congressional maps to help Republicans maintain a narrow majority in the U.S. House. Texas’ new map redraws 37 of the state’s 38 con- gressional districts. Rep. Todd Hunter, a Corpus Christi Republican who led the redistricting plan, said the “primary changes” were focused on ve districts: TX-09, TX-28, TX-32, TX-34 and TX-35. “Each of these newly drawn districts now trend Republican,” Hunter told state House lawmakers Aug. 20. “While there’s no guarantee of electoral success, Republicans will now have an opportu- nity to potentially win these ... new districts.” The debate After Republicans unveiled the map in late July, House Democrats held a two-week walkout that stalled, but did not stop, the map’s passage. Democratic lawmakers have said the new congressional map will “dilute” minorities’ voting power by dividing historically Black and Hispanic communities into multiple congressional districts. “Texans and Americans all across the country are watching,” Rep. Chris Turner, DGrand Prairie, 15

Current Houston district map New district map

Montgomery 8

Montgomery

Harris

Fort Bend 22

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NOTE: NUMBERS INDICATE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

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senators approved the map Aug. 23, the League of United Latin American Citizens and a group of Texas residents led a lawsuit asking that the map be blocked from becoming law. A panel of federal judges scheduled an Oct. 1-10 hearing in El Paso. The same panel is separately considering legal challenges to Texas’ current congressional maps, which were approved in 2021. “We have high condence that the courts will actually nd these maps to be illegal,” Rep. Gene Wu, DHouston, told reporters Aug. 18. “The ques- tion is more about the timing of it and whether or not there’s enough time left.”

said on the House oor Aug. 20. “They know this map before us is a calculated maneuver to diminish the voices of the very communities that power Texas.” Republicans have maintained that the map was drafted to benet GOP congressional candidates and that race was not considered when the new lines were drawn. What’s next Texas’ new congressional map is set to take eect in early December, although it will be discussed in court two months earlier. After state

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