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Maternal mortality rates on the rise in Harris County

Texas has been working to address its higher-than-average rates of maternal mortality and morbidity for several years. These rates continue to climb across the U.S., and experts said Black women and women who have babies later in life face the highest risks of complications in pregnancy and childbirth.

In 2007, Shiriki Davis—a mem- ber of the Spring area’s Fallbrook Church—said her sister, Katrina Robinson, went into labor at only 28 weeks pregnant. After 20 hours in labor, the doctors performed a cesarean to deliver Davis’ nephew. “Within a few days, [Katrina’s] health began to decline,’” Davis said during a May 21 panel discus- sion on Black maternal deaths in Harris County. “What happened is in delivery, she aspirated, and she became septic. … At one point, we BY DANICA LLOYD & HANNAH ZEDAKER

had my nephew in the [neonatal intensive care unit] and my sister in the [intensive care unit].” After four weeks in the hospital, Robinson died on May 26, 2007. According to experts, Robinson is just one of the many women who die each year due to pregnancy- related challenges, as barriers to health care have led to higher rates of maternal mortality in Texas than other parts of the U.S., with Black women and women older than age 35 facing the highest risks. CONTINUED ON 22

AGE RACE & ETHNICITY U.S. maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020

Texas’ maternal

107.9

mortality rate is about 13.9% higher than in the U.S.

55.3

U.S. average: 23.8

22.8

19.1

18.2

13.8

White Black Hispanic >24 years 25-39 40+

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Spring businesses battle inflation, supply shortages

INFLATION INCREASE Consumer prices rose 8.3% nationwide from February 2021 to February 2022— the highest rate of ination since January 1982, according to a Greater Houston Partnership analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Consumer price index Houston U.S.

GROCERY INFLATION, AMONGST OTHER RISING COSTS, SOME SUPPLY SHORTAGES, SHORTAGE AND INCONSISTENCY OF LABOR, WAS MAKING IT TOUGHER FOR US TO WANT TO CONTINUE. PAUL HUYNH, FU MANCHUNG COOWNER

The consumer price index in the Houston metro has been on the rise since late 2020.

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Spring-area businesses have proven to be resilient during the ongoing pandemic, local stakeholders said, and the economy has begun recovering even as ina- tion, labor shortages and supply chain issues remain. Facing higher operating costs, experts said CONTINUED ON 26

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professionals by listing their lawns on the app with their preferred service date and lawn care needs. Vetted lawn care professionals can then bid on the listing, allowing users to select who they want to work with based on the vendors’ ratings, reviews and prices. 866-798-4485. www.yourgreenpal.com/tx/spring-lawn- care COMING SOON 8 Popshelf representatives conrmed in a June 1 email that the retail store will break ground this summer for a new location at the southwest corner of Hwy. 249 and Spring Cypress Road. The company said it is nalizing the due diligence phase as of June 1 for a Popshelf store, which will o er customers seasonal and home decor; health and beauty products; cleaning supplies; and party goods at an a ordable price. An opening timeline for the Tomball store was not yet available. www.popshelf.com 9 Gold’s Gym is coming to Northchase plaza this summer, according to the business’s website. The gym will be located at 4425 FM 1960 W., Houston. Gold’s Gym has locations across the U.S. and will o er equipment for members to work out on their own, under the instruction of a personal trainer or as part of a group class. 281-301-0907. www.goldsgym.com ANNIVERSARIES 10 Lone Star College-University Park — located at 20515 Hwy. 249 S., Houston— is celebrating its 10th anniversary this

NOW ENROLLING Ages 6 weeks to 6 years Low student to teacher ratio Over an acre of outdoor play area Healthy meals prepared by chef daily Before & after care for Elementary students Summer camps after Kim Kaufman, who served as the district’s alternative education program director for 20 years until his retirement in 2016. Kaufman served in a variety of capacities with KISD after joining the district in 1976. 832-249-4801. https://aec.kleinisd.net 12 Klein ISD celebrated the o¦cial unveiling and rededication of the K.E. Kaufman Alternative Education Center with a ceremony May 10. Located at 7302 Kleingreen Lake, Spring, the facility was formerly known as the Klein Alternative Education Center and was recently named year, according to a May 16 news release. The college, founded in 2012, is led by President Shah Ardalan and is one of LSC’s eight campuses. In May, LSC-UP set a record for its largest graduating class to date, handing out more than 1,000 diplomas. Facilities at LSC-UP include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, the Center for Science & Innovation and the University of Houston-Downtown, according to the news release. 281-290-2600. www.lonestar.edu/ universitypark.htm 11 Moo House Cafe celebrated its ve-year anniversary since opening on June 17, 2017. Moo House Cafe serves a variety of co ee, tea, milkshakes and smoothies as well as Asian, Mexican and American foods, such as kastsu curry, elote and french fries. The cafe is located at 7310 Louetta Road, Ste. A120, Spring. The business changed its name in 2018 and was formerly called Moo Moo Sweet House. 346-808-7182. www.moohousecafe.com NAME CHANGES

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Formerly known as Springwoods Village, City Place is a 2,000-acre master- planned community located along Spring’s northern border. NOW OPEN 1 Following just over two years of con- struction, ocials with Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced the completion of its new campus in City Place via a news release April 4. Construction rst began on the new campus in February 2020, and in December 2020, HPE ocials announced the new campus would also become the company’s new headquar- ters, which was previously located in San Jose, California. Located at 1701 E. Mossy Oaks Road, Spring, the new cam- pus comprises two ve-story buildings that are connected by bridges at each level. www.hpe.com 2 Yi Cha Tea & Coee celebrated its grand opening June 11 in The Market at Springwoods Village. Located at 2174 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 370, Spring, the business oers a menu of hot and iced coee, and tea-based beverages as well as smoothies, milk teas and frappes. 281-719-5173. www.yichateacoee.com COMING SOON 3 Orion Engineered Carbons LLC, a manufacturer of specialty carbon blacks and rubber carbon blacks, is expected to

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OUTDOOR EVENTS CITY PLACE PLAZA 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring 713-524-2800 www.cityplacenow.com JUNE 19 Sunday Strolls. 5:30-8 p.m. 23 Summer Trivia Nights, 7 p.m. 24 Friday Night Live, 6-9 p.m. JULY 03 Sunday Strolls, 5:30-8 p.m. 08 Friday Night Live, 6-9 p.m. 12 Summer Trivia Nights, 7 p.m. 15 Children’s Storytime, 6 p.m. 15 Family Movie Night featuring “The Sandlot,” 8 p.m. 09 CHECK OUT A CAR CONTEST Peruse a collection of model cars at the 15th annual Houston Automotive Modeler’s Society Model Car Show and Contest. The theme for this year, “Do It In The Dirt,” asks contestants to enter o¦- roading vehicles for judging. 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $1 (admission), $2 (junior contestants), $10 (adult contestants). Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-731-6566. www.ipms-hams.org

centers around strategy and defense tactics. 3 p.m. Free. Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net JULY 01 HEAR TRIBUTE BANDS Jam to live music from the bands Count-R-feit—a Limp Bizkit tribute band— and Spiritus, a Ghost tribute band. This “Rhodes to Oz” night will feature drinks and food available for purchase. 8- 11:30 p.m. $17 (younger than age 21), $12 (age 21 and older). Acadia Bar and Grill, 3939 FM 1960, Houston. 281-893-2860. www.acadiabarandgrill.com 01 THROUGH 02 & 08 THROUGH 09 DO THE TIME WARP Enjoy a rendition of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” by actors at the Stageworks Theatre. This cult classic centers around a couple who stumbles upon the spooky mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Prop kits are available for $15, and costumes are encouraged. Attendees must be age 17 or older. 7:30 p.m. (July 1-2 and 8-9), 10:30 p.m. (July 2 and 9). $35. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org

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Houston energy sector at this virtual conference held by the Greater Houston Partnership. Hosted via Zoom, the “Future of Global Energy” will consist of an opening keynote address and three topics of discussion: Houston energy transition leadership, innovation and climate equity. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $80 (members), $110 (nonmembers). 713-844-3600. www.houston.org 30 PLAY VIKING GAMES Teens and young adults are invited to learn how to play the ancient Viking board game Hnefata after making the pieces required to play. The game Explore works of art made from Lego blocks at “No Limits – The Artistry of Bricks,” the new Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts exhibit. Legos built into monuments such as the downtown Houston skyline and the Alamo in San Antonio will be displayed along with other recognizable creations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tue.-Sat.). Free. Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-376-6322. www.pearlmfa.org (Courtesy Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts)

JUNE 29 WATCH FIREWORKS Bring a blanket to enjoy Independence Day reworks at this Stars and Stripes Celebration hosted by the John Wesley United Methodist Church. Open to the local community, the outdoor event will include live music, food trucks, games and family activities. 7-9 p.m. Free. John Wesley UMC, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Houston. 281-444-2112. www.jwumc.org 30 LISTEN TO ENERGY EXPERTS Take a deep dive into the

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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Harris County commissioners approve $53M for trailway projects Harris County commissioners

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has “too many unknowns.” “Safety is my No. 1 concern, and I’ve not seen enough of the concept to condently say it’s properly being addressed in these projects,” Ramsey said in an email May 17. Meanwhile, Cagle said he would have preferred additional trails be funded by the county’s parks budget. “While Commissioner [Cagle] is a major proponent of hike and bike trails and has considerably expanded their availability throughout Precinct 4, he voted against this measure because he believes it sets a bad precedent of diverting toll road money to projects not originally envisioned when toll roads were rst pitched to Harris County voters,” said Joe Stinebaker, Precinct 4 director of communications, in an email May 17. The HCTRA identied 22 priority projects that were ranked as having the highest community benet and were given a prioritized timeline. These projects would cover 65 miles and cost $131 million. Some of the more expensive priority

New ways to commute The Tollways to Trailways project will bring biking and walking paths to Harris County for local commuters to utilize daily.

approved $53 million on May 10 for the Harris County Toll Road Author- ity’s new Tollways to Trailways initiative, which will add 236 miles of new recreational trails across each of the county’s four precincts. According to the HCTRA’s planning documents, most of the trails will be placed adjacent to existing toll roads, providing access to existing parks, public transit hubs, schools and neighborhoods. A timeline for the project has not yet been announced. “Tollways to Trailways make the county healthier and more resilient by expanding healthy mobility choices, creating more local green spaces, and giving people transporta- tion options that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve regional air quality,” HCTRA’s plan reads. The request was approved in a 3-2 vote with Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey and Precinct 4 Commis- sioner Jack Cagle dissenting. Ramsey said he voted against the item because he believes the project

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236 miles of trails will be added across Harris County. 63 projects are envisioned for the Tollways to Trailways plan across Harris County’s 4 precincts. $601 million in funding will be needed to cover the plan’s trailways.

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MAY 19. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT SKLNEWSCOMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. concrete pavement section as well as add/modify trac signals as needed and improve drainage. The project would take place from north of Hick- orygate Drive to south of Otto Road. A construction timeline has yet to be announced, but Harris County Precinct 3 will fund the project. Timeline: TBD Cost: $3.15 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 Birnam Wood Boulevard, Segment 1 This $3.15 million project is still in the study phase; however, proposed enhancements would expand Birnam Wood Boulevard into a four-lane

$53 million in funding was approved for the project by Harris County commissioners on May 10. SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER projects include a Space Center Bou- levard trail, a west extension to the Cypress Creek Greenway and an Alief East Loop project. Combined, these projects would cost $48.3 million. The remaining 41 projects would be completed later and cover 171 miles at a cost of $470 million.

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News from Lone Star College System, Spring & Klein ISDs

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Klein ISD raises starting teacher salary to $60,000

BY HANNAH ZEDAKER

PRIORITIZING PAY Klein ISD’s starting teacher salary has increased by just over 14% over the past ve school years.

KLEIN ISD Starting teachers in Klein ISD can expect to earn an annual salary of $60,000 in the 2022-23 school year, while existing employees can look forward to pay raises and loyalty payments upon their return. KISD trustees unanimously approved the employee compensation plan for the 2022-23 school year May 9. According to a May 10 district news release, returning KISD teachers, librarians, nurses and counselors will receive a pay increase of 3.7% over the 2021-22 control point in the upcoming school year, while all other Teacher Retirement System-eligible employees will receive a pay increase of 3% of the 2021-22 control point in their pay grade. Meanwhile, hourly wages for various support posi- tions will also be raised, providing market adjustments to remain competitive, per the release. Additionally, all TRS-eligible full-time employees who are current KISD employees as of May 31, 2022, and return to the district in the 2022-23 school year will

STATE NEWS Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested the formation of two special legislative committees following a May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, which resulted in 21 deaths. In a letter sent June 1, Abbott asked Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan to each create a special legislative committee, which will examine actions taken by previous legislatures regarding gun violence, review resources available to school districts and make recommendations to prevent future school shootings. EMPLOYEES, BOTH NEW AND EXISTING, EARN A COMPETITIVE SALARY.” LUPITA HINOJOSA, SPRING ISD SUPERINTENDENT

STARTING TEACHER SALARY

$52,600

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

$55,550 $56,500 $57,800

$60,000

SOURCE: KLEIN ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

receive two $500 loyalty payments on Nov. 5, 2022, and Feb. 20, 2023. Meanwhile, TRS-eligible employees working less than full time will receive two $250 payments on the same dates.

Spring ISD bumps starting teacher salary to $60.5K ahead of the 202223 school year

Lone Star College System adds online campus for fall 2022

MEETINGS WE COVER

Stacking up salaries Spring ISD’s starting teacher salary has increased by nearly 16% over the past ve school years.

BY EMILY LINCKE

SPRING ISD Spring ISD trustees adopted pay raises of 5.3%-5.7% for current teachers as well as average raises of 11% for paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year, according to a May 17 news release. SISD will oer new teachers a starting annual salary of $60,500 while current teachers with less than ve years, ve to 11 years and 12-15 years of experience will receive raises of 5.3%, 5.5% and 5.7%, respectively. The new hourly minimum wages for paraprofes- sionals and classied employees will be $13.50 and $12, respectively. Additionally, classied

Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 and 8 at 10300 Jones Road, Houston. 281-897-4000. www.csd.net Klein ISD board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at 7200 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, or 7500 FM 2920, Spring. 832-249-4000. www.kleinisd.net Spring ISD board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 and at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston. 281-891-6000. www.springisd.org Lone Star College System board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. June 29 and Aug. 4 at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 832-813-6500. www.lonestar.edu

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LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM Starting in August, the Lone Star College System will launch its eighth campus as a way for students to receive their degrees entirely online. According to an April 11 news release from LSCS, the new campus was added in response to demand for virtual learning, and it has been in the works for nearly a decade. LSCS ocials said the new campus has added $2 million to the system’s general existing budget and will launch with 40 full-time sta mem- bers from within the college system.

STARTING TEACHER SALARY

$52,275 $53,400

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

$56,500 $57,600

$60,500

SOURCE: SPRING ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

employees will receive an average raise of 7% in the 2022-23 school year while all other SISD employees will receive a 2% raise.

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HEALTH CARE SNAPSHOT

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Local health care data and information

COMPARING COUNTY HEALTH

TRACKING VACCINATIONS Vaccination rates for fully vaccinated individuals age 5 and older in Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties were above 60% as of June 13.

These rankings of all counties statewide are updated annually but include data from previous years. The factors listed are not comprehensive.

PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS AGE 5+ FULLY VACCINATED

TOTAL VACCINES ADMINISTERED

HARRIS COUNTY

HEALTH OUTCOMES INCLUDE:

• LENGTH OF LIFE • QUALITY OF LIFE , such as the number of poor mental and physical health days reported

FORT BEND COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY

7.45 MILLION

68.04% 61.2%

857,070

1.5 MILLION

79.08%

2022 STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE RANKINGS OUT OF 244 COUNTIES

HEALTH CARE EMPLOYMENT TRENDS HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT Health care employment has grown more rapidly in Harris County than in Montgomery or Fort Bend counties. However, all three have experienced sector growth in recent years.

HEALTH FACTORS INCLUDE:

• HEALTHBEHAVIORS , such as smoking, obesity, physical activity, excessive drinking, alcohol-impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted infections and teen births • CLINICALCARE , including health insurance coverage; number of physicians, dentists and mental health providers; preventable hospital stays; and u vaccinations • SOCIOECONOMICFACTORS , such as educational attainment levels, children in poverty, income inequality and violent crimes • PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT FACTORS , such as air pollution, drinking water violations, housing problems and long commutes

HEALTH OUTCOMES

4 4

14 11 20 15 25 32 33

28 34 78

Length of life Overall Quality of life

Sept. 2019

Sept. 2020

Sept. 2021

2-year change +3.8%

2-year change +3.4%

2-year change +9.9%

HEALTH FACTORS

1 5

26 123

Overall

Health behaviors

16 15

Socioeconomic Physical environment Clinical care

193 238

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Information on local hospitals in the Spring and Klein area

1 CHI St. Luke’s Health- Springwoods Village Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 4

MOST ADVANCED TRAUMA VS. NICU LEVELS

E. MOSSY OAKS RD.

SPRING STUEBNER RD.

Total number of employees: 946* Total number of sta openings: 194* 2255 E. Mossy Oaks Road, Spring 3463055000 www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/ springwoods-village-hospital *INCLUDES TOTAL EMPLOYEES AND STAFF OPENINGS AT CHI ST. LUKE’S HEALTH THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL 2 CHI St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Trauma level: IV NICU level: II Number of beds: 106 Total number of employees: 362 Total number of sta openings: 102 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston 8325345000 www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/ vintage-hospital 3 HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest Trauma level: II NICU level: III Number of beds: 305 Total number of employees: 1,031 Total number of sta openings: not provided 710 FM 1960 W., Houston 2814401000 www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/northwest

2920

Highest level of care, more specialist physicians available, can treat more serious conditions

99 TOLL

Trauma level

NICU level

249

LEVEL I

LEVEL IV

LEVEL II

LEVEL III

CHASEWOOD PARK DR.

1960

LEVEL III

LEVEL II

LEVEL IV

LEVEL I

4 Houston Methodist Willowbrook Trauma level: N/A NICU level: III Number of beds: 358 Total number of employees: 2,300 Total number of sta openings: 315 (239 clinical) 18220 Hwy. 249, Houston 2817372500 www.houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook

5 TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 15 Total number of employees: 180 Total number of sta openings: 22 17080 Red Oak Drive, Houston 2813178583 www.tops-hospital.com

LEAST ADVANCED

Lowest level of care, more likely to have to transfer to higher level for serious conditions

SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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