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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 MAY 24 JUNE 21, 2023
A new generation of STAAR
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From left, Humble ISD’s Autumn Creek Elementary School students Khian Middleton, Henry Porter and Anabelle Garcia read word problems and decide which operations are needed to solve math problems as part of their STAAR review. (Courtesy Humble ISD)
Lake Houston-area schools await STAAR scores after new test launches in April
CHANGING THE EXAM The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness were conducted completely online in April after House Bill 3906—passed in 2019—implemented a redesign of the standardized test. 15 types of test questions Along with multiple choice questions, 14 other question types—such as graphing, maps and ll-in-the-blanks— could pop up on the new STAAR. Evidence-based writing The essay portion of the reading and writing STAAR are now based on a reading passage instead of an independent writing prompt. More crossover between subjects Reading passage test questions reference topics students have learned about in other subjects. Online testing STAAR tests are being administered online beginning this school year. This will provide more accommodations for students and expedited results, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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Students across the state began piloting a new form of standardized testing through a completely online format beginning April 18 after legislators called for a revamped test in 2019. Texas legislators passed House Bill 3906 in May 2019, transitioning the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR exam, from a mostly pencil-and-paper test to an online exam. The redesigned test also features more question varieties and changes to written essay prompts, and requires student knowledge of subjects outside of the one being tested, according to the Texas Education Agency’s website. “Feedback from educators informed the main com- ponents of the STAAR redesign, and both educators and students provided input to ensure STAAR better re ected the classroom experience,” a TEA spokesperson said in a May 5 email. Despite HB 3906’s updates to STAAR, the test will still contribute to the A F scale accountability ratings the TEA assigns each campus and district. However, Warren Roane, director of accountability and research for Hum- ble ISD, said he believes ratings are not always re ective of student achievement and learning.
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Since Elementary school, Abigail and Brad both grew up in Kingwood….following the path through Humble ISD and Graduating from Kingwood High School in 2016. Brad went off to Texas A&M University where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Distribution and is currently a Project Engineer for Webber Construction. Abigail went to Arizona State University, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and is finishing her third year as a YCAP teacher in Katy ISD. Their love story is a true fairytale of a high school “crush” turning into long distance challenges, but they completed the circle when they chose forever with each other.
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FROM HANNAH: Standardized testing in Texas has evolved over the years, from the TAAS and TAKS tests that I took in school, to the end-of-course and STAAR exams students today are familiar with. Most recently, House Bill 3906—which passed in the Texas Legislature in 2019—further revamped STAAR, shifting the traditional pencil-to-paper test completely online with the addition of more question types, among other amendments. These changes were implemented in schools statewide—including in Humble and New Caney ISDs—for the rst time in April. To learn more about how these changes are a ecting students and teachers locally, see our front-page story, which continues on Pages 18-19. Hannah Brol, EDITOR
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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding
NOW OPEN 1 Crust Pizza Co. opened April 15 at 4625 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 800, Kingwood, according to a company spokesperson. The Woodlands-based restaurant boasts a menu of thin-crust pizzas as well as calzones, pasta and sub sandwiches. 832-674-4231. www.crustpizzaco.com 2 MMM Crab hosted a grand opening celebration May 5-7 for its new location in The Food Zone Grand Texas. The business—which previously operated out of a food truck—is based out of a new renovated container restaurant located at 23020 Speed St., New Caney. MMM Crab serves dishes such as burgers, seafood, pho, kimchi fries and noodles. 832-777-8657. https://mmm-crab.business.site 3 Infuzion Bubble Tea Bar’s fourth Houston-area location is now open at The Food Zone Grand Texas in New Caney. The food truck celebrated its grand opening May 5-7 at 23020 Speed St. and offers teas, smoothies, coffees, frappes and 4 European Wax Center celebrated a March 30 grand opening for its new location in Kingwood. Located at 30129 Rock Creek Drive, Ste. 700, European Wax Center offers Brazilian, brow, facial hair and body waxing services. Additionally, the business offers brow tint services and waxing services for men. 281-608-0040. www.waxcenter.com 5 JCPenney Beauty opened a new location at Deerbrook Mall on April 7, mall management confirmed. The store is located within JCPenney and replaced Sephora, which moved out at the end of 2022. JCPenney Beauty sells skin care items, fragrances, hair products and makeup items, featuring brands owned by people of color. Deerbrook Mall is located at 20131 Hwy. 59, Humble. 281-446-6626. www.jcpenney.com 6 A new two-unit office space in New Caney owned by Anne Vickery & Associates Realty has been completed, one of the business owners confirmed April 3. The space, named 19792 Plaza , is home to Texas Insurance & Multiservices slushees. 346-380-0760. www.infuzionteabar.com
and Pristine OB-GYN. Texas Insurance & Multiservices opened May 1, and construction on the offices finished in December. The plaza is located at 19792 FM 1485, New Caney. 832-226-8610. www.avaarealty.com COMING SOON 7 A groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Bridges Point Office Park in Atascocita is projected to be held this summer, according to officials with Edmonds & Co. Real Estate. Located at the southeast corner of Will Clayton Parkway and West Lake Houston Parkway, the office park will consist of 10 buildings that will house either three, four or five 1,225-square-foot units. The units are projected to be on the market by the end of 2023. 281-893-4000. www.bridgespointofficepark.com 8 The Centre on Gene Campbell has secured multiple tenants for its 17,600-square-foot retail center, owner Jack Gross confirmed in late March. Located at the intersection of Gene Campbell Road and East Industrial Parkway in New Caney, construction on the plaza began in late September. Gross said plaza tenants are expected to open within the next six months, with the first—a full-service day care—expected to open in May or June. Other businesses slated for the center include three restaurants as well as a body sculpting, massage and hair styling spa dubbed Beauty Gallery Salon & Spa. 281-354-4419. www.emctx.com 9 A new retail center will be opening at 15720 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, real estate firm Satya Inc. confirmed in late March. Construction on this location began in October, and it is expected to open in June. Potential businesses that will lease space in this center include medical offices, shopping options and restaurants. 713-789-4443. www.satyainc.com NEW OWNERSHIP 10 Paradise Fish and Pets in Humble, which first opened in 1997, came under new ownership in mid-April. Located at 5344 FM 1960 E., the pet store offers a wide variety of fish, aquatic plants, small
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City of Humble o cials gathered for an April 26 groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the city’s roughly $6.2 million senior activity center.
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON The city of Humble held a groundbreaking ceremony April 26 for the city’s roughly $6.2 million senior activity center , which will be located at 1419 S. Houston Ave. next to the Humble Civic Center. Humble City Manager Jason Stuebe noted several design elements that will be included in the new 10,200-square- foot senior activity center, including a game room, a library, a full kitchen, classrooms and a multipurpose room. Humble Mayor Norman Funderburk said the project is projected to be completed by April 2024. Until the new senior activity center
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roasted craft coffee, tea, espresso, small bites and pastries. The coffeeshop’s last day in business was April 1. IN THE NEWS 13 Sixteen Tesla “supercharging stations” will be added to Valley Ranch Town Center in New Caney, according to a March 30 news release from The Signorelli Co. The stations will offer drivers of electric cars a location to recharge their vehicles. A timeline for this project had not been announced as of press time. Valley Ranch Town Center is located at 11985 N. Grand Parkway, New Caney. 713-452-1700. www.shopvrtc.com
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10 THROUGH 11 ATTEND A GUN SHOW Browse 300 tables of guns, ammo, knives, and hunting and shooting accessories at this event hosted by Premier Gun Shows. Attendees must be at least age 21 or accompanied by a parent. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (June 10), 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (June 11). Free (children age 11 and under, and uniformed peace o cers), $9-$15. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com 11 LISTEN TO ACOUSTIC MUSIC The Second Sunday Pickers will perform acoustic music outdoors with musical genres including country- western, bluegrass, folk, gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors are welcome to bring an instrument to play along. 2-4 p.m. Free. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. 281-446-8588. www.pct3.com 17 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH Generation Park will host a Juneteenth celebration, during which attendees can celebrate a day of freedom, unity and culture while listening to guest speakers and enjoying live music, food trucks, games and local vendors. 3-8 p.m. Free. Redemption Square, 250 Assay St., Houston. 713-860-3000. www.redemptionsquare.com
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Redemption Square will host bingo on the lawn, during which players of all ages can compete for prizes. Bingo cards will go on sale at 6 p.m. with the game starting at 7 p.m. 6-9 p.m. $10 (adult bingo packets), $5 (children’s bingo packets and additional bingo packets). Redemption Square, 250 Assay St., Houston. 713-860-3000. www.redemptionsquare.com JUNE 10 BROWSE LOCAL VENDORS Attendees of the 1886 Market Street market will be able to peruse a variety of unique vendors while enjoying live music and refreshments. 7-11 p.m. Free. 1886 Humble Backyard, 7015 Manor Way, Humble. www.theliveableforest.com 10 PAY TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF COUNTRY The Charles Bender Performing Arts Center will host a tribute to George Strait featuring Derek Spence with Southern County Line. 7 p.m. $20. Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble. 281-446-4140. www.humblepac.com
The night market opens at 6 p.m., followed by live music from 7-9 p.m.; events are free to attend. MAY 26 Melvin Johnson & The Electro- Akoustic JUNE 02 Mateo Orozco & Bumeran 09 Houston Skyline Band 16 Clarence Riley SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS Movies start at sunset, running roughly from 8-10 p.m., and are free to attend. MAY 27 “Transformers: The Last Knight” JUNE 03 “Encanto” 10 “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” 18 “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
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Kingwood Drive concrete panel replacements In late April, Houston Public Works completed concrete panel replacements along Kingwood Drive between Green Oak and Royal Forest drives. The project was expected to take 91 business days to complete; however, contractor JFT Construction was able to finish in 38 business days, according to a May 5 newsletter from Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin, who represents Houston City Council’s District E. Timeline: March 20-April 27 Cost: $335,000 Funding source: Houston City Council District E service funds
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PARKS & RECREATION
San Jacinto Bayou Greenway segment opens to Kingwood hikers, bikers
BY HANNAH BROL
County residents to safety from ood-prone areas and reduce the impacts of ooding,” HCFCD Execu- tive Director Tina Petersen said in the news release. “The impact of buyouts is greater when land is transformed to provide recreational spaces for surrounding communities.” The new segment gives Kingwood residents a trail connection at Woodland Hills Drive to access the bayou greenway as well as new o -street trails and the use of existing residential streets for the trail system. The segment also features the planting of native trees, meadows and wild owers; 14.5 acres of newly acquired land to be preserved as permanent parkland; benches, seating areas and overlooks; interpretive and directional signage; and trash cans and recycling containers. “Houston Parks Board always seeks opportunities where the organization can complement Harris
Kingwood residents can now traverse 2.5 miles of hike and bike trails following the opening of a new segment of the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway on April 15. According to an April 17 news release, the project is a joint e ort among the Houston Parks Board, the city of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Harris County Flood Control District. The segment— which spans 2.5 miles from Woodland Hills Drive to Hamblen Road—goes through a former townhome com- munity, The Riverview Townhomes at Forest Cove. HCFCD previously acquired and demolished the ood- prone property using its own funds as well as a Hazard Mitigation grant from the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency. “The buyout program is one of the most e ective ood mitigation tools used to move endangered Harris
The new hike and bike trails opened to the public April 15. (Courtesy Houston Parks Board)
GAINING GREEN SPACE A new 2.5-mile segment of the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway spans from Woodland Hills Drive to Hamblen Road in Kingwood. SOURCE: HOUSTON PARKS BOARD COMMUNITY IMPACT County Flood Control District’s e orts along the bayou greenways,” HPB President and CEO Beth White said in the news release. Construction on the project took more than two years beginning in January 2021 and wrapping up in March. The project cost, including design, land acquisition and con- struction, was just over $3.5 million. “This project is a testament of what
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CITY Humble residents voice top priorities for downtown improvement plan businesses to the city. BY WESLEY GARDNER
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT The Texas Downtown Association’s assessment of downtown Humble is set to be complete in late May, paving the way for city officials to plan improvements to the area.
Additional retail options, the preservation of historical identity and better access to parking were among the top priorities voiced by Humble residents during a March 24 public meeting held in advance of the city’s planned downtown improve- ment project. The idea to redevelop downtown Humble began in 2014, and the city held its first workshop to discuss revitalization efforts in January 2020. However, officials said the COVID-19 pandemic halted those efforts. In November, Humble City Council members approved an agreement with the Texas Downtown Association to assess the city’s downtown area and provide recommendations for improvements. According to Humble Mayor Norman Funderburk, revitalizing the city’s downtown area will be among the city’s top priorities over the next few years. “Our downtown is important to us,” Funderburk said. “We’ve talked about retaining and nurturing that small-town feel that’s so important to us. A big part of that is retaining the charm of our downtown.” Stephanie Wiggins, chief economic development officer for local chamber of commerce Partnership Lake Houston, said she believes improving Hum- ble’s downtown area could help attract additional
“I believe these efforts will only improve our ability to attract businesses to the area,” Wiggins said. “Having more retail, lodging and hospitality [options] in our downtown area only makes it more attractive to businesses looking to locate in the Lake Houston area, particularly within Humble.” Several residents at the meeting stressed the need for additional retail options in the downtown area. “I remember as a kid growing up when Main Street was the shopping destination for Humble,” Humble Police Department Chief Ken Theis said. “I would like to see the development come back to something like that to ... where there would be more locals on the Main Street area as well as more visitors.” Bea Emanuel-Sims, owner of Sweet Granny Bea’s on First Street, said she believes the downtown area could be connected more efficiently to reduce the need to drive from one destination to the next. “You go here, then you drive, and you go here, then you drive,” Emanuel-Sims said. “I think if it were all connected to where you could say, ‘Oh, if I walk a block this way, I could go here,’ or ‘If I walk a block that way, I could go there,’ it would be much more seamless.” Additionally, several attendees cited a lack of park- ing options as a targeted area of improvement. City
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2023 LOCAL VOTER GUIDE
RESULTS BREAKDOWN
Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Humble ISD board of trustees during the May 6 election. Additionally, incumbent Charles “Andy” Curry was re-elected to the Humble City Council, and voters approved both New Caney ISD bond propositions netting $695 million for district projects. SOURCES: HARRIS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR OFFICES COMMUNITY IMPACT
COMPILED BY HANNAH BROL & EMILY LINCKE Incumbent Winner HUMBLE ISD BOARD, POSITION 2
For more election information, visit communityimpact.com .
47.03% 214 votes Eric D. Lacy HUMBLE CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 1
18.8% 1,592 votes Asdrubal “Dru” Gutierrez
64.52% 5,465 votes Robert Scarfo
52.97% 241 votes Charles “Andy” Curry
8.78% 744 votes Erin Greene
Robert Scarfo
Charles “Andy” Curry
7.9% 669 votes Reginald Spivey
HUMBLE ISD BOARD, POSITION 6
NEW CANEY ISD BOND PROPOSITION A
38.76% 450 votes opposed
33.39% 2,788 votes Audra Deaver
61.24% 711 votes in favor
Proposition A allocates $634 million toward campus and facility improvements, includ- ing the construction of two new middle schools, two new elementary schools and the second phase of West Fork High School, among others.
43.87% 3,663 votes Marques A. Holmes
22.74% 1,899 votes Holly L. Ham
Marques A. Holmes
HUMBLE ISD BOARD, POSITION 7
NEW CANEY ISD BOND PROPOSITION B
29.57% 2,511 votes Nancy S. Morrison 25.63% 2,177 votes Natalie Carter
41.13% 3,493 votes Michael Grabowski
41.66% 482 votes opposed
58.34% 675 votes in favor
Proposition B allocates $61 million toward upgrading and
expanding access to New Caney ISD’s extracurricular activities.
3.67% 312 votes Leigh S. Marcus
Michael Grabowski
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
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GUIDE
Food Truck Guide 2023
Food trucks and food truck parks in the Lake Houston area
23562 Ford Road, Porter 346-818-1205 www.losprimoshtx.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Granny’s Tamales On the menu: a variety of tamales and Mexican pastries 8036 FM 1960 Bypass Road W., Humble 832-840-2990 www.grannystamaleshouston.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sun. Heartland Cajun Cuisine and Seafood On the menu: fried fish, shrimp po’boys, burgers, fried pickles, boudin balls, etouffee 1965 Northpark Drive, Kingwood 346-318-3708 https://bit.ly/3RUTvwO Hours: closed for season; estimated to reopen in July Rocos Grill & Smokehouse On the menu: barbecue plates and sandwiches, gumbo, quesadillas, loaded baked potatoes 8036 FM 1960, Humble 281-323-0559 www.rocosgrill.com Hours: Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., third Sun. of each month noon-4 p.m., closed Mon.-Thu.
COMING SOON While construction is still underway on the Feeder Streat food truck park, patrons can still visit its first dining option—a crawfish and seafood stand of the same name— which opened on April 7. Located at 20334 Hwy. 59, New Caney, the Feeder Streat food truck park is owned by Brad Arbaugh and Vernon Johnson. Upon completion— which is tentatively slated for Sept. 1—the food truck park will feature an arcade, bar and multiple food truck options. “We recently began food truck tastings as sort of an interview process to help us to determine what cuisine we will offer on the food truck side of things,” Mushinsky said. 713-254-7872. www.feederstreat.com
Jesse’s Burgers and Shakes
MMM Crab
Birria Los Primos COURTESY BIRRIA LOS PRIMOS
Granny’s Tamales COURTESY GRANNY’S TAMALES
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GUIDE 2023 From tacos and burgers to barbecue and bubble tea, there’s a food truck to meet everyone’s tastes in the Lake Houston area. This list is not comprehensive. COMPILED BY HANNAH BROL & EMILY LINCKE FOOD TRUCK PARKS The Food Zone opened in April 2018, followed by The Food Zone Grand Texas, which opened May 5.
The Food Zone Chicken Headz
tortas, birria fries, quesadillas https://blkmktbirria.square.site Hours: Tue. and Thu.-Sat. noon-10 p.m., Wed. 3-10 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m., closed Mon. Jesse’s Burgers and Shakes On the menu: smash-style burgers, french fries, milk shakes www.instagram.com/jessesburgershake Hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 3-9 p.m., closed Mon. La Heloteria On the menu: a variety of elote dishes 346-243-5178 www.instagram.com/laheloteria Hours: Mon.-Wed. 2-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 1-11 p.m., Sun. 1-10 p.m., closed Thu. Mariscos El Pirata On the menu: ceviche, seafood, quesadillas,
tacos, empanadas, aguachiles, tostadas 281-594-3641 www.instagram.com/mariscos_el_pirata23 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. MMM Crab On the menu: burgers, seafood, pho, fried rice, kimchi fries, egg rolls 832-777-8657
www.infuzionteabar.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. noon-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun. noon-9 p.m. X-Delicious On the menu: Colombian cuisine 281-683-7862
On the menu: hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, loaded fries, mac bowls and wings 713-732-0695 www.facebook.com/chickenheadzhtx Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon- 10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m., closed Mon. Goku’s Burger On the menu: burgers, chicken tenders, nachos, hot dogs, tacos, papas asadas 832-579-5996 www.facebook.com/gokusburgers Hours: Thu. and Sun. 5-9 p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., closed Mon.-Wed. Infuzion Bubble Tea Bar On the menu: a variety of bubble teas 346-380-0760
www.facebook.com/xdelicious314 Hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Mon. The Food Zone Grand Texas Adiptive On the menu: a variety of flautas and dips 346-639-9157 www.facebook.com/adiptive Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m., closed Mon. Blk Mkt Birria On the menu: birria de res (beef), tacos,
The Food Zone Grand Texas 23020 Speed St., New Caney 281-250-0431 https://bit.ly/3GymhjH
The Food Zone 23242 FM 1314, Porter 281-250-0431 www.thefoodzone1314.com
https://mmm-crab.business.site Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mon. STANDALONE FOOD TRUCKS Birria Los Primos
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KINGWOOD 1420 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-7115 ATASCOCITA 7034 FM 1960 E (281) 812-3100
BUSINESS FEATURE Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy
BY WESLEY GARDNER
Olympic-modeled training facility boasts decades of coaching experience for all ages in Humble J uergen Achtermann, the owner of Juergen’s Gymnastics Acad- emy in Humble, didn’t start Achtermann said classes are also available for adults.
Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy in Humble o ers training tailored to all ages and skill groups for every event featured in the Olympics.
COURTESY JUERGEN’S GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
“A lot of the adults were either for- mer gymnasts or cheerleaders, or just never had the chance to experience the sport,” Achtermann said. “It’s just a di erent workout environment as opposed to the regular tness gym.” Despite being a staple in the Humble community for decades, Achtermann said the gymnastics academy was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Achtermann said the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games added additional stress to the business. “Every four years we’ll get a big boom from the Olympics,” he said. “We never got that boom.” Still, Achtermann said he’s grateful the business was able to survive, not- ing more than 120 gyms throughout the state have closed permanently due to the pandemic. While Achtermann said he is incredibly proud of the athletes he’s been able to coach throughout his career, he said he takes even more joy in watching members of the academy grow. “[Gymnastics] teaches you to deal with frustration; it teaches you how to work for short-term and long-term goals, and makes you more orga- nized,” Achtermann said. “That ... helps you plan for success.”
his athletic career in gymnastics, but he’s made a name for himself in the industry nonetheless. Achtermann grew up in Indiana, where he said he was an elite high school wrestler and baseball player. His career in gymnastics didn’t begin until he moved to Texas at age 16. “For me, gymnastics started really late,” Achtermann said, noting he quickly fell in love with the sport. “With gymnastics, there’s always something newer, always something harder, always something more di - cult. You can never learn everything in this sport.” Achtermann eventually went on to coach high school gymnastics for Humble ISD before opening Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy in 1986. “[The academy is] a full-scale gym- nastics facility, so we o er quality training on all of the Olympic events for both men and women, which is unlike most places,” he said. Achtermann said the gymnastics academy o ers classes tailored to gymnasts of all skill levels and age groups. Parent-taught classes are available for children as young as 18 months old, while preschool classes are o ered beginning at age 3, and school-age classes are o ered beginning at age 5.
Instructors at Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy teach courses for 3- to 5-year-olds.
Owner Juergen Achtermann assists a young gymnast before she practices on the beam.
COURTESY JUERGEN’S GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
WESLEY GARDNER COMMUNITY IMPACT
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy in Humble o ers lessons and training for every event featured in the Olympic Games. However, the academy also o ers several events aimed at letting attendees experience the gym. Check the academy’s website for speci c dates.
Open gym ($15): held twice per month from 2:30-4 p.m. on a Saturday for children age 5 and older
Preschool open gym ($15): held once per month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on a Saturday for kids ages 18 months to 4 years old
Parents night out ($30): held
twice per month from 7-10 p.m. on a Friday or Saturday for children age 5 and older
Juergen’s Gymnastics Academy 5362 FM 1960, Humble 281-570-6478 www.juergensgym.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 3:30-8 p.m., Fri. 4-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, closed Sun.
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DINING FEATURE
BY WESLEY GARDNER
Pork chop basket ($13.99): Pork chops, fries and hushpuppies comprise this dish.
Owner Desmond Lee opened Kid Kreole Kooking as a food trailer in 2015.
COURTESY KID KREOLE KOOKING
WESLEY GARDNER COMMUNITY IMPACT
SPECIAL SERVICES While patrons have the option of dining in at Kid Kreole Kooking in Humble, the restaurant also provides services to feed large groups and events.
Catering: Starting at $8 per person with a delivery fee of $25 within a 5-mile radius of
Kreole mac and cheese ($5): This side combines seafood favorites with traditional macaroni and cheese.
Fish and shrimp combo ($20.99): This dish consists of two pieces of fried sh, six pieces of fried shrimp, fries and two hushpuppies.
the restaurant, catering services can include brown-bag lunches, burgers, fried sh, wings, chicken tenders, pasta and salads.
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COURTESY KID KREOLE KOOKING
Kid Kreole Kooking Humble-based Cajun eatery o ers dine-in, catering, food truck services D esmond Lee is no stranger delivery services activated, I already had them,” Lee said. Lee said he has no plans of expanding the restaurant to
Food truck: Starting at $1,500, the food truck services bring all of the
restaurant’s staples to any event, allowing patrons to enjoy fried sh, fried chicken wings and tenders, craw sh, pork chops, boudin balls, pasta, soups, salads, and sides.
Introducing Russian Manicure & Pedicures! $10 OFF Any Service of $50 or more. 281-441-6245 COUPON REQUIRED. EXPIRES 6/30/23. VALID ONLY AT ATASCOCITA LOCATION. One coupon per person. May not be combined w/other offers. 281-441-6245 Book Your Appointment online at www.taconailatascocita.com 18455 W. Lake Houston Pkwy #140 Atascocita, Tx 77346 Lee said the transition from operating a food trailer and catering service to operating a brick-and-mortar restaurant was not always easy. However, he noted the experience prepared him well for the COVID-19 shutdowns that were enforced only months after he opened the restaurant. “When everybody else was running and scrambling to get their The eatery o ers Cajun cuisine, including fried sh, craw sh, gumbo and boiled seafood. Additionally, Lee said the restaurant still o ers catering services for large groups and events, including Thanksgiving specials on the fried turkeys that helped launch his career.
to cooking for large crowds. He’s been doing it since his college days at Southern University in Baton Rouge. “It started o with me frying turkeys back in 2001,” Lee said. “It went from two turkeys to eight turkeys, and 20 turkeys to 80 turkeys. It’s something that just continued to grow and build from when we started out.” As orders for Lee’s food continued to pile up, he said he realized he needed more space to expand his operation. He initially opened Kid Kreole Kooking as a food trailer and catering service in 2015 before opening a brick-and-mortar location in Humble in 2019.
Kid Kreole Kooking 9739 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 100, Humble 281-570-2746 www.kidkreolekooking.com Hours: Mon. and Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Tue.
additional locations until he is sure he can do so without compromising the quality of the food. Still, he said it’s something he would consider if he could nd the right sta members to help run another location. Looking back at his decades of cooking for the people around him, Lee said he most enjoys seeing a person’s face light up as they take a bite of his Cajun cuisine. “[I love] seeing people’s reaction— the satisfaction that they enjoy the food,” Lee said. “I’m pretty sure they’re satis ed when they are leaving with what they got today.”
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CALCULATING ACCOUNTABILITY The Texas Education Agency provides annual academic accountability ratings to its public school districts, individual campuses and charter schools for three areas across several factors, including STAAR scores.
New format STAAR exams are designed to measure student progress in reading, math, science, social studies and writing—a goal that hasn’t changed with the online format, TEA officials said. “Assessments provide teachers and parents with helpful information to see how individual students are performing so they can better support those stu- dents moving forward,” the TEA spokesperson said. In addition to being online, the new STAAR test features a maximum of 75% multiple choice ques- tions while the remaining portion consists of 14 question types. The new question types have stu- dents perform tasks such as plotting points on a graph, selecting a point on a map or typing in the missing portion of an equation, according to the TEA’s website. For reading passage test questions, students may need to use knowledge from subjects outside of the one they are being tested for. This choice was made to align the test with educators’ efforts, according to the TEA. “The redesign better aligns STAAR with educator efforts to build students’ background knowledge,” the TEA spokesperson said. “Knowledge is essential for success as learners and critical thinkers.” Essays on language arts STAAR tests will now be based on a reading passage instead of an indepen- dent writing prompt, according to the TEA’s website. Reading and writing tests have also been combined into one test, which impacts grades four and seven. Roane noted several benefits associated with the new format. “Newly redesigned items align better with quality instructional practices and authentic classroom assessment,” Roane said. “These new items and available tools are more interactive than multiple- choice questions.” However, Roane said the new format has pre- sented challenges for students who test more slowly than others. “Likely due to the new item types, some students have taken more time than anticipated to complete their online STAAR tests this spring,” Roane said. “Even though they are allowed to use the full school day—about 8 hours—to test, some aren’t finishing.” Pushing for change Under the TEA’s current accountability system, ratings are determined by student STAAR scores,
2021-22 accountability rating scores:
Humble ISD
New Caney ISD
Scores are tallied for three areas.
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School progress Reflects students’ performance over time and how a school’s performance compares to other schools with similar economically disadvantaged student populations
Closing the gaps Reflects how well a school or district is ensuring all student groups are successful
Student achievement Reflects students’ scores on STAAR exams, graduation rates, and college, career and military readiness
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Student achievement score: 83 x 70% + Closing the gaps score: 81 x 30% = 82.4
School progress score: 87 x 70% + Closing the gaps score: 76 x 30% = 83.7
The higher score of either “student achievement” or “school progress” accounts for 70% of the total score, while “closing the gaps” accounts for 30%.
30% closing the gaps
70% student achievement or school progress
Round the total.
82.4 rounds to an overall score of 82 83.7 rounds to an overall score of 84
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Round the total score to a whole number to determine the overall ranking.
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 Not Rated = 0-69
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
were not rated due to the coronavirus pandemic, but intervention resumed in the 2021-22 school year. Multiple bills in the ongoing 88th Legislature seek to change the role STAAR plays in district account- ability scores. Bob Popinski, senior director of policy for public education advocacy group Raise Your Hand Texas, said he believes STAAR should be de-emphasized as an accountability metric. “We believe in good assessments, formative assessments that help inform instruction through- out the school year,” Popinski said. “The STAAR test, as it stands today, is not one of those types of tests. It’s a one-day test [taken] on one day, and it’s just a snapshot in time.”
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“High school graduation remains contingent on passing STAAR, and campus and district [account- ability] ratings are still overwhelmingly a reflection of STAAR, which is performance by students on just one day,” Roane said. “We would like to see legis- lators continue to remove the emphasis on high- stakes testing.” The TEA is typically required, under state law, to conduct interventions—requirements for districts to provide staff and resources to lower performing campuses—with schools that receive “not rated” scores, or ratings lower than a C. Exceptions were made for the 2020-21 school year, when schools
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