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Kingwood Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 OCT. 25NOV. 20, 2023

Growing green space

Members of Challenge Soccer Club’s Player Development Academy practice at Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex. The complex is one of eight Humble-area parks identified for improvements as part of the Harris County Precinct 3 Parks & Trails Master Plan released Aug. 31.

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BY HANNAH BROL, MELISSA ENAJE, WESLEY GARDNER & ANNA LOTZ Master plan outlines $758M in projects for Harris County Precinct 3 parks, trails over next 20-plus years

amazing green spaces,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said. “Our population is expected to double by 2045, which means engineered solutions for green activity spaces are a must.”

a plan that will impact roughly 1.26 million people. Released Aug. 31, the Precinct 3 Parks and Trails Master Plan includes recommendations for 69 exist- ing parks, four new parks and 225 miles of new trails. “We needed a plan to connect residents with our

Harris County Precinct 3 recommended more than $750 million in improvements to its parks and trails to be completed over the next two decades as part of

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Bad Axes coming soon to Kings Harbor (Page 7)

Government: Uptown Park renovations move forward (Page 9)

Education: Humble ISD lowers property tax rate (Page 11)

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1 Shipley Do-Nuts This Houston-based bakery offers doughnuts, kolaches, pastries, and hot and iced coffee. • Opened in early September • 10525 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Humble • www.shipleydonuts.com 2 Xplosive Athletics Owned by Krishawn Crockett, this youth basketball gym offers training sessions for $25-$65 per hour. • Opened June 3 • 7744 FM 1960 Road E., Humble • www.xplosiveathleticsacademy.com 3 Mindful Growth Therapy This private practice offers individual and family therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, attention-deficit disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. • Opened Aug. 3 • 1110 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 260, Kingwood • www.mindfulgrowththerapy.net 4 Paw Print Park The Highlands’ newest dog park encompasses roughly one-third of an acre and features open play space, a watering station, dog waste bag stations and trash cans, a seating area and shade. • Opened Aug. 29 • The Highlands, 21875 Zion Drive, Porter • www.thehighlands.com

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5 Loco Cantina Coming soon to Kings Harbor, this family-owned and -operated restaurant will offer Tex-Mex staples, including sizzling fajitas and margaritas. • Opening this fall • 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • https://kings-harbor.com

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6 CityVet This Dallas-based veterinary clinic recently opened in Kingwood. Led by Stephanie Bolden, who has more than 23 years of experience in the field, the new facility provides medical boarding, preventative care, diagnostics, same-day walk-ins, surgery and dental care. • Opened Sept. 18 • 4635 Kingwood Drive, Bldg. E, Ste. 100, Kingwood • www.cityvet.com/cityvet/kingwood 7 Porky’s Backyard Owned by father-and-son duo Michael and Austin Wolf, this food truck park will feature a 40-tap full bar, air conditioning, outdoor games and a children’s playground. • Opening early November • 5131 Atascocita Road, Humble • www.porkysbackyard.com 8 Bad Axes Owned by Nicole White, Lauren Williams and Christina Robinson, this ax-throwing venue will offer eight ax- throwing lanes as well as drinks and food. • Opening this fall • 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 106, Kingwood • https://kings-harbor.com

9 Chuy’s Construction on a new location for this Tex-Mex restaurant chain will begin this fall in Valley Ranch Town Center. Chuy’s serves burritos, tacos, enchiladas and fajitas as well as a variety of flavors of margaritas and drinks. The company has 10 locations across the 10 Dirty Dough This Utah-based cookie company offers layered and filled 4-ounce cookies, including four classic flavors, four flavors that change weekly and gluten-free flavors. • Opening early November 11 Hotworx Construction began in September on this studio, which will offer virtually instructed exercise programs conducted inside of infrared heat saunas. • Opening in January • 21383 Valley Ranch Blvd., Ste. 400, New Caney • www.hotworx.net • 4562 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • https://dirtydoughcookies.com

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12 Waxing the City Coming soon to Valley Ranch Town Center, this spa will offer full body waxing, brow tinting, lash lifting and skin revelation. • Opening winter 2023 • 21856 Market Place Drive, Ste. 500, New Caney • www.waxingthecity.com 13 Dermani Medspa Construction is underway on this medspa, which will offer cosmetic treatments and procedures such as laser hair removal, microneedling and Botox injections. • Opening in December • 21383 Valley Ranch Blvd., Ste. 200, New Caney • www.dermanimedspa.com

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Government

BY MELISSA ENAJE

2 Harris County courts to study eviction diversion Two Harris County courts are aiming to fill two new full-time positions by the end of October focused on finding new ways, under Texas law, to strengthen eviction diversion efforts and improve

Harris County officials adopt $2.7B budget Harris County will be operating fiscal year 2023-24 on a $2.7 billion budget, a $500 million increase from last year’s budget, after commissioners unanimously approved the amount on Sept. 19. Digging deeper According to officials, the budget includes the most significant investment in public safety in the county’s history. • $119 million to law enforcement • $5 million to provide body-worn cameras to jail staff • $7.8 million in additional jail medical costs Other countywide funding includes $128 million for Harris County Flood Control District and $888 million for Harris Health.

Harris County eviction filings Since funding for county and city rental pandemic protections ended in 2022, eviction rates in Houston have skyrocketed.

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Funding for the new positions was awarded in September by the National Center for State Courts’ Eviction Diversion Initiative to Justice of the Peace courtrooms covering Harris County Precinct 1-2— represented by Judge Steve Duble—and Precinct 2-2, represented by Judge Dolores Lozano. The joint application by the two judges was one of 10 to be approved nationally for the funding. The courts cover northwest and far southeast Houston. Why it matters Since January, more than 57,800 eviction cases

*2023 DATA IS AS OF SEPT. 20

SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS, JANUARY ADVISORS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

have been filed in Harris County, totaling more than $131 million in claims, according to consulting firm January Advisors. As of September, the county was on track to return to prepandemic historical averages for evictions. The approach With this grant, Duble said the two courts could connect people with social and legal services.

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Humble moves forward with $345K Uptown Park renovations

On Aug. 10, Humble City Council approved $345,000 in renovations for Uptown Park set to be completed ahead of the upcoming holiday season. The background Built in 1991, Uptown Park encompasses more than half an acre and features a stage, a gazebo, picnic tables, playground equipment and public restrooms, per the city’s website. What residents should know The project contract was awarded to Bey Com- mercial Construction. The project will involve clearing and remodeling the area to include an updated park space and music area. Council members noted concerns about ensuring the park will be available in time to host the city’s annual Christmas celebration and parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 5. City Manager Jason Stuebe assured meetings with Bey will begin as soon as possible to move forward with the project.

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In their own words “We were very pleased that our local contractor, Bey Construction, was the low bidder, so I look forward to working with them again. They are dependable and [have] had success [in] the past,” Mayor Norman Funderburk said. What’s next Bidding for the contract began in October, and the project is set to be complete by early December.

The project will involve clearing and remodeling the area to include an updated park space and music area.

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Education

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Humble ISD trustees vote to drop tax rate by more than 14%

Humble ISD trustees adopted a significantly lower tax rate than what was proposed earlier this year following the passage of Senate Bill 2 in July. The overview During a Sept. 12 meeting, trustees voted unanimously to adopt a tax rate of $1.1075 per $100 valuation for the upcoming fiscal year, down from last year’s rate of $1.2929 per $100 valuation. According to district documents, the approved tax rate: • Includes $0.7575 for maintenance and oper- ations, which pays for HISD’s general fund balance • Includes $0.35 for debt service, which funds debt service from bonds • Is based on a total appraised value of more than $28.9 billion and a total estimated taxable value of roughly $23 billion, according to estimates provided by the Harris Central Appraisal District

• Is about $0.18 less than the district’s FY 2022-23 tax rate District officials said the 2023-24 tax rate rep- resents a roughly 14.3% decrease from last year’s rate and marks the fifth consecutive year trustees have voted to lower the tax rate. How we got here In June, the district proposed a tax rate of $1.2312 per $100 valuation. However, the passage of SB 2 in July required district officials to adjust the tax rate to account for an increase to the homestead tax exemption, which will rise from $40,000 to $100,000. What’s next Texans will need to approve a constitutional amendment included in SB 2 during the Nov. 7 election for the tax cuts to show up on this year’s tax bill.

Historical tax rates Humble ISD trustees have lowered the district’s property tax rate for five consecutive years.

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Humble ISD trustees opted to keep a contract with the Memorial Hermann Community Benet Corp. that will provide free health care to thousands of students. The board tabled a vote to terminate the contract due to its inclusion of family planning services Sept. 12. Trustees then voted 5-2 in favor of keeping the contract Oct. 17, with trustees Chris Parker and Michael Grabowski dissenting. The contract—initially approved in November 2021—stipulates the district will build a space for the clinic at Humble High School that would then be staed and operated by Memorial Hermann. Due to construction delays, the contract was revisited Sept. 12 with a measure to build a temporary space for the clinic while the permanent location is completed. Humble ISD trustees approve free clinic

Those opposed

Aected campuses The clinic would serve students at six schools.

Guy M. Sconzo Early College High School

North Bend Elementary School River Pines Elementary School

“On one hand, we are saying the only protected way to be intimate is to abstain, but on the other hand, we’re saying, ‘But if you want to,

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here’s birth control.’” CHRIS PARKER, TRUSTEE

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“I’m basically against anything extraneous to the core mission of Humble ISD, and that core mission is educating our children. ... We don’t need a clinic to distract from our primary mission.” MICHAEL GRABOWSKI, TRUSTEE

Clinic location

SOURCE: HUMBLE ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Why it matters

What’s next

HISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said parents would be required to annually opt in or out of every possible health care ser- vice. Several trustees expressed concern over the inclusion of family planning services, which can include birth control.

Immunizations

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District ocials noted construction timelines for both the temporary and permanent clinic spaces will be determined following negotiations with Memorial Hermann Community Benet Corp.

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Transportation

Events

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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

State approves $14.2B for future Houston-area road projects Texas State Highway Fund, the Texas Mobility Fund, tax revenue and federal sources, accord- ing to TxDOT Media Relations Director Adam Hammons. 2024 UTP Houston-area projects include:

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October

‘High School Musical, Jr.’ This musical is based on the Disney Channel original movie of the same name. • Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4, 7 p.m.; Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5, 2 p.m. • $22 • Charles Bender PAC, 611 Higgins St., Humble • www.humblepac.com Atascocita High School Zombie Fun Run This 10th annual 5K fun run features a newly designed zombie-filled course and vendors. • Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m.-noon • $15-$25 • 13300 Will Clayton Parkway, Atascocita • www.lakehouston.org

Humble ISD golf tournament This annual golf tournament will include a silent auction, games and prizes. • Nov. 6, 7:30 a.m-2 p.m. • $300 (individual player) • Golf Club of Houston, 5860 Wilson Road, Humble • www.humbleisdfoundation.org Veterans appreciation luncheon Partnership Lake Houston is hosting a Veterans Day luncheon. • Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $30-$360 (general admission), free (veterans) • Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.lakehouston.org Holiday Vibe Artisan Market This annual holiday market will feature over 50 local artisans, live music, craft beer and food trucks. • Nov. 19, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Megaton Brewery, 808 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood • www.vibeartisanmarkets.com

The state of Texas will invest $142 billion in transportation projects focused on safety improve- ments, congestion, connectivity and road preser- vation over the next 10 years. “This plan will not only connect Texans from every corner of our state; it will also bolster our economic growth and ensure Texans and busi- nesses continue to thrive for generations to come,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 17 news release. The overview The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year plan, known as the Unified Transporta- tion Program, is updated annually and includes funding for initiatives across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission unan- imously approved $100 billion for the 2024 UTP during its Aug. 16 meeting—a $15 billion increase over the $85 billion 2023 UTP. The other $42 billion, which will fund develop- ment and routine maintenance, comes from the

“This plan will help the lives of all Texans for years to come as we work to move people and goods safely and efficiently in our rural, urban and metropolitan areas,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in the release. “TxDOT is already putting these resources to work with a record number of projects aimed at improving safety and saving lives on our roadways.” The 2024 UTP includes $14.2 billion in projects for the Houston region. By the numbers The Texas A&M Transportation Institute reported over the next 10 years, the 2024 UTP will: • Create 70,500 new jobs • Add $18.8 billion to the state economy annually

• $4.42B for the North Houston Highway Improvement Plan, which will improve I-45 from Beltway 8 to I-10 W. and reroute I-45 through Houston along I-10 and Hwy. 59 • $1.14B for the I-10 W. Inner Katy project to add four nontolled managed lanes between downtown Houston and Loop 610 in Houston • $730.6M to add two managed lanes and two general-purpose lanes, and extend frontage roads for the I-10 W. project from FM 359 to Mason Road • $555M for the I-10 bridge replacement at the San Jacinto River • $343.5M for a new location roadway on Hwy. 35 from I-45 to Dixie Drive • $150M to improve traffic and safety along Hwy. 105 from the Grimes County line to the San Jacinto and Liberty County lines

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Master plan outlines $758M in projects for Harris County Precinct 3 parks, trails From the cover

How we got here

What you need to know

Following redistricting in 2022, Harris County Pre- cinct 3 encompasses 555 square miles including 4,200 acres of parkland and 3,400 acres of greenway—the most of any precinct countywide. To maintain and improve upon the precinct’s existing green space and prepare for anticipated population growth, Precinct 3 ocials began working on a parks and trails master plan in 2022. As part of the master plan, Precinct 3 ocials completed an outreach phase to assess the needs and desires of the community, which included six meetings and an online survey conducted last fall. “Thank you to the residents who took time to provide us feedback,” Ramsey said. “They know their parks and trails better than anyone, so we’re con- dent in the information incorporated into the plan.” The parks and trails master plan assesses both cur- rent and future needs for the area’s parks and trails network. The analysis will inform the recommenda- tions process that has a baseline framework for the next 30 years, according to plan documents.

developments were constructed over the past 20 years, infrastructure such as bridges and culverts don’t allow for connectivity along channels, and connection to parks o the primary bayou corridors is limited. Jill Boullion, executive director of the Bayou Land Conservancy, said she was excited about the master plan, particularly the trails projects planned for the Humble area. “We have a high priority to do a project in the Kingwood and Humble area, so I’m really excited that the precinct is going to nish out those connections, too, because I know that the folks in that community are looking to be able to jump on their bikes and go all the way to Tomball,” Boullion said.

The plan divides Precinct 3 into four areas: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby. Recommended parks projects in the Humble service area total nearly $34.5 million and include new facilities, natural features and renovations, according to plan documents. The plan also recommends 48 miles of trail projects totaling $102.5 million in the Humble service area. According to the plan, the Humble service area’s population is expected to grow 95% by 2045, with most of the growth occurring east of Hwy. 59 and west of Lake Houston where the majority of undeveloped land lies. Ocials noted that because intercommunity connectivity was not at the forefront of planning when many of the area’s

Humble service area recommendations

Cost breakdown

Number of projects

Natural parks features: $3.22M Park renovations: $5.88M Trails: $102.5M New parks facilities: $25.38M

Long-term projects (20+ years): 8 Medium-term projects (10-20 years): 13

Precinct 3 service areas • Existing parkland: 1,102 acres • Existing greenway: 46 acres • Population growth by 2045: +131% Cypress service area • Existing parkland: 779 acres • Existing greenway: 1,456 acres • Population growth by 2045: +59% Spring service area • Existing parkland: 778 acres • Existing greenway: 0 acres • Population growth by 2045: +294% Crosby service area • Existing parkland: 1,572 acres • Existing greenway: 1,911 acres • Population growth by 2045: +95% Humble service area

Short-term projects (less than 10 years): 28

Total: 49

Total: $136.97M

Humble service area parks projects

1 Atascocita Park: add trees in dog park, remove invasive species and replace with natives 2 Carter Park: consider alternative uses, such as an adventure course, and add equestrian facilities 3 Creek Course Park: add kayak launch, dog park, disc golf, playground and picnic pavilion 4 Cypresswood Golf Club: repair/replace damaged concrete sidewalks and add natural trails in forested area with informational signage

5 Edgewater Park: add boardwalk, boat launch, dog parks, horse trailer parking and playground 6 Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex: add nature trails, covered basketball courts, community center, four soccer elds and 5K loop 7 Mercer Botanic Gardens: add boardwalk and trail, and expand gardens and parking lot 8 Turkey Creek Park: add pump track, parking lot, trailer parking, and equestrian and park trails

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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 PARKS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY IMPACT

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What they’re saying

“Our ability to provide access to green spaces … is an incredibly important part of what we do as a county.” TOM RAMSEY, HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER

“We live in a concrete jungle, and [trails] are the only place we

“[Parks and trails projects] preserve ood plains and provide a recreational benet for the community.” JILL BOULLION, BAYOU LAND CONSERVANCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

can escape to nature.” DENNIS DUARTE, PRESIDENT, GREATER HOUSTON OFF ROAD BIKING ASSOCIATION

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and apply for grants to help bring the recommendations to life. Precinct ocials will continue to engage with residents throughout the project prioritization process at future forums.

$200 million proposition for parks and trails to be distributed among the county’s four precincts. Additionally, Ramsey said the precinct will partner with local utility districts and nonprots,

To fund these recommended projects, Ramsey said Precinct 3 will use funding it received through Harris County’s $1.2 billion bond passed by voters in November 2022. The bond included a

Whatever happens in our community, we’re here, ready to serve. Providing Level I trauma care at Ben Taub Hospital for people experiencing the worst day of their lives. Reaching out to families struggling to find or afford healthy food. Offering the gold standard in nursing at our Magnet®-recognized Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Treating everyone with respect, compassion and gratitude for giving us the opportunity to care for them, work with them, know them. You may not know our name. And that’s okay.

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

September 2022

September 2023

Residential market data

63 38

32 23

-39.7%

-28.1%

77044

77345

Across most Lake Houston-area ZIP codes, fewer homes were sold in September than in September 2022. Meanwhile, the median home sales price dropped across most ZIP codes.

28 28

110 122

+10.9%

77338

77346

99 TOLL

57 41

50 35

-28.1%

-30%

77339

77396

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Median home sales price

2022

2023

2022

2023

77044 77338 77396 77346

77339 77345

77044

77345

-16.9%

-6.1%

$271,875

$382,500

$327,358

$407,500

77338

77346

-1.3%

+1.3%

$239,950

$335,750

$243,000

$331,500

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY DEBORAH ROSE MILLER • BROKER/AGENT WITH ROSE REALTY 281-380-0332 • DEBORAHROSEREALTOR@GMAIL.COM 2022-24 CHAIR OF HUMBLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2023 FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL

77339

77396

+5.4%

-12.8%

$295,000

$255,000

$280,000

$292,450

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Named for her daughters, Isabella and Angelina, Karina Torres opened BellaLina’s Couture in April 2020.

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BellaLina’s Couture oers designer gown rentals in Humble Owner Karina Torres opened BellaLina’s Couture in April 2020 to provide aordable gown rentals for women, specializing in designer maternity gowns. Named for her daughters, Isabella and Angelina, Torres said the business is a legacy she hopes to leave her children.

The details BellaLina’s oers gown rentals with over 130 options to choose from. Gown options include classic, couture and luxury, which range in size from extra small to 2X and 3X. Mini dresses, which are designed for children ages 6 months to 10 years, are also available. In 2022, BellaLina’s Couture expanded to include a photography studio to provide customers with both a studio space and wardrobe. The photography studio oers a white canvas studio, seamless paper backdrops, props and furniture. A photography studio rental starts at $60 for the rst hour and $50 per subsequent hour. Customers also have the option to pay an additional at rate of $50 to access BellaLina’s entire gown collection.

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“My daughters are everything to me,” she said. “I lost my mom at the age of 17, so I feel like for me it was like, I want to build something for them.” The framework Torres said the idea to create a gown rental business stemmed from her own experience as an expectant mother. She wanted a designer dress that was both elegant and aordable to wear for her maternity photo shoot, but said she was surprised at the limited resources available. “I wanted that fairytale experience of wearing a luxury gown,” she said. In 2020, Torres bought her rst designer gown for her own maternity session. “I loved the experience. I loved that I was able to wear this beautiful, luxurious gown,” she said. During her photo shoot experience, Torres came to the conclusion that other expectant mothers would appreciate an aordable gown rental company for their own special occasions.

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Health care

BY WESLEY GARDNER

Humble-area hospital’s garden helps fight food insecurity

Before the opening of Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital’s community garden in June 2022, officials said the space where it now resides was a bit of a nuisance. “It was not positively thought about because there was a lot of smoking that went on out there, and it was a main thoroughfare,” said Nikki Roux, vice president and chief operating officer of MHNH. Now, Roux said the community garden not only serves as a tranquil space for hospital staff and patients to enjoy, but as a source of fresh produce for the hospital’s local food bank. A closer look According to Roux, the idea to build the garden stemmed from a community health needs assess- ment that indicated food insecurity as one of the most pressing local needs. “Right across the street, we have a Memorial Hermann Community Resource Center that has a

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How to receive help Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital’s Community Resource Center offers several programs aimed at fighting food insecurity.

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food bank, and fresh produce is the most expensive thing,” she said. “Oftentimes, [food banks] get pro- duce that may be a day old ... and it’s hard to keep.” Within a year of opening, Roux said the garden has generated nearly 500 pounds of produce that has since been donated to the food bank. “It helps to remind us that the things that bring us together that we have in common are so much greater than the things that separate us in that kind of way,” Roux said.

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