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Millennium Learning Concepts reported achievement gaps and discipline inconsistencies in an equity audit conducted in Cy-Fair ISD last year. Data also showed teachers and principals in 2019-20 did not adequately re ect the diversity seen in the student population. SOURCE: CY FAIR ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Black Students White Hispanic Asian
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Stakeholders use data to address Harris County’s criminal justice systemchallenges BY DANICA LLOYD
“PEOPLE GET LOST IN THE SYSTEM, AND IF WE’RE ABLE TO LOOK AT THOSE TRENDS AND IDENTIFY
“We’re looking at addressing the necessary systemic changes that need to happen [based on] data [and] best practices so that violence can be stopped, the trauma from that violence can be addressed, [and] the reduction of racial and economic disparities can also be addressed all while attempting to minimize criminal justice exposure as much as possible,” JAD interim Director Ana Yáñez Correa said. CONTINUED ON 32
WHERE THOSE GAPS ARE AND ADDRESS THEM, I THINK WE WOULD BE MUCH BETTER OFF.” STEPHANIE TRUONG, PROGRAM
Local agencies are working together to improve Harris County’s criminal justice system—a system experts said is overwhelmed with a backlog of cases and discriminates against low-income residents and people of color. Harris County Commissioners Court created the Justice Admin- istration Department in 2019 to identify solutions and facilitate meaningful changes to the system.
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accepting new patients. 281-407-4886. www.visionconcepthtx.com 8 A new child care center opened Jan. 17 at 10730 Barker Cypress Road., Ste. B, Cypress. Titi’s Magical Spa Palace is a Spanish immersion drop-in/preschool center that engages children in creative and natural learning. The establish- ment also houses a party room and offers party packages. 346-758-9861. www.titismagicalbilingual.com 9 KidStrong opened a new child development center in late 2021 at 14041 Grant Road, Cypress. The center uses physical and character developing methods to teach children to become independent and confident at 14 months 10 A new location of Airrosti Rehab Centers opened Nov. 22 at 19500 Hwy. 249, Ste. 170, Houston. The clinic treats long-term pain and injury, and officials said treatments can be a viable alterna- tive to surgery. Elizabeth Alvarado serves the Willowbrook location. 800-404-6050. www.airrosti.com Interior design business Deluxe Fan Caves launched Jan. 4. Owner Bob Tinn takes customer commissions for “fan caves,” or specialized spaces for displaying memorabilia or collections. Deluxe Fan Caves can also install home theaters, special lighting and custom murals. 281-415-5568. www.deluxefancaves.com COMING SOON 11 Representatives from Dunham Pointe announced the new Cypress to 11 years old. 281-677-4773. www.kidstrong.com/cypress
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NOWOPEN 1 Möge Tee held its grand opening at 29040 Hwy. 290, Ste. A01, Cypress, on Jan. 15. The tea shop offers a variety of teas, toppings and add-ins as well as dorayaki and souffles. 832-334-5658. www.mogeteeusa.com 2 Anytime Fitness opened Jan. 20 at 10750 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 102, Cypress. The gym features small-group and personal training sessions in addition to treadmills, ellipticals, free weights and other exercise equipment. 281-892-1525. www.anytimefitnesscypress.com
3 Prestige Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opened Dec. 4 at 16726 Huffmeister Road, Ste. A500, Cypress, according to owner Bryan Flores. Prestige offers Brazilian jiujitsu classes for all ages and experience levels. www.prestigebjj.com 4 We Dat’s opened at 20326 Hwy. 249, Ste. 100, Houston, in November. The eatery, which is owned and operated by the Manna Syndicate, is based out of New Orleans. The menu includes chicken wings, french fries and shrimp wraps. 832-698-1889. www.wedats.com 5 Bahia Bar and Grill opened in late 2021 at 16510 FM 529, Houston. The
restaurant offers Latin and Caribbean cuisine and hosts live music and dancing events. 281-815-5877. www.bahiabarandgrill.com 6 Restaurant chain Jason’s Deli opened a new location Dec. 28 at 28050 Hwy. 290, Cypress. The eatery serves sandwiches, soups and salads and offers catering services. 281-205-8347. www.jasonsdeli.com 7 Dr. Phuong Anh Doan opened Vision Concept on Dec. 6 at 12620 FM 1960, Ste. C-2, Houston. Patients can visit the office for eye exams, vision therapy or help with various eye diseases. Vision Concept is
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community has broken ground on an amenity center complex on Mason Road and is looking to complete its construc- tion by the year’s end, according to a news release. The 7,500-square-foot complex will feature amenities such as year-round fitness, semiprivate pools, a splash pad, a great room, a fireplace and sitting areas, a meeting room and private office space for residents to use. www.dunham-pointe.com 12 D’Lites Houston , a healthy ice cream and grocery store, is targeting a mid-Feb- ruary opening for its brick-and-mortar location at 26321 Hwy. 290, Ste. 400, Cypress, according to owner Julie Dunlap. D’Lites will sell low-carb, low-sugar soft serve ice cream as well as low-carb pas- tas, bread, flour and snacks. www.dliteshouston.com 13 Construction is underway on a new location of Jon Smith Subs at 8350 Fry Road, Ste. 600, Cypress. The shop spe- cializes in grilled sirloin steak and chicken breast subs that can be topped with 14 D’Agostino Cos. has broken ground on a 300-unit multifamily complex at 20130 Schiel Road, Cypress, according to a news release. The Reserve at Cypress is slated to open in January 2023. One-, two- and three-bedroom floor plan options average 964 square feet, officials said. www.dagostinocompanies.com 15 Patricia Lopes plans to open quilting vegetables and cheeses. www.jonsmithsubs.com and craft store Bobbins & Threads in February at 10130 Grant Road, Ste. 216, Houston. The shop will feature long- arm machine quilting, long-arm machine rental, a laser cutter, a direct-to-garment
printer, fabric, and sewing and crafting classes. www.bobbinsthreads.com 16 A new location of Cy Fair Driv- ing School is projected to open in mid- to late February at 11901 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 2A, Cypress. The business offers in-person and virtu- al driving courses and driving tests for teens and adults. 832-647-3526. www.cyfairdrivingschool.com 17 A new Benjamin Moore retail store, Kwikze Paint , will have its grand opening in February at 7918 Fry Road, Ste. 180, Cypress. The shop will offer Benjamin Moore paints, paintbrushes, other paint- ing tools and hardware supplies. 281-407-0502. www.kwikzepaint.com 18 Sola Salon Studios is targeting an April opening date for its Cypress location, according to owners Jennifer and Jason Thibodeaux. The business will provide space and tools for beauty professionals to open and own their boutiques. Sola Salon Studios will open in Cypress Towne Center at 25719 Hwy.
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The co ee shop Black Rock Coffee Bar is targeting an opening date during the rst week of February for its location at A 8552 Hwy. 6, Houston, a spokesperson con rmed. Black Rock Co ee serves hot, iced and blended co ees as well as smoothies, teas and energy drinks. www.br.co ee O cials with Black Rifle Coffee con- rmed there will be two new locations opening in Cy-Fair this year. The rst will debut in February at B 7086 Hwy. 6, Houston, and the other will open later in the year at C 12020 FM 1960, Houston. The stores will host a full espresso bar, breakfast and lunch options, over 15 di erent co ee blends, merchandise, a drive-thru, Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. www.blackri eco ee.com CLOSINGS 20 Steamboat House permanently closed Jan. 29 at 8045 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. The restaurant served steaks, seafood, chicken fried chicken and burgers. Charlie and Senie Fogarty opened the restaurant in 2005 and showcased portraits of Sam Houston and George Washington along with other FEATURED IMPACTS COMING SOON Three new co ee shops are slated to open this month in Cy-Fair.
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19 Constance Benham relocated her local boutique Suburban Girl on Feb. 2 from 12320 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 900, Cypress, to 16726 Huffmeister Road, Ste. D200, Cypress. The store caters to women and carries T-shirts, jeans, dress- es, blouses, jewelry, handbags, shoes and gifts. 281-758-3636. www.suburbangirlcypress.com
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Cy-Fair ISD will host the 28th annual event when students show cattle, goats, rabbits and swine. The nal day will feature a freezer sale as well as a silent auction. Times vary. Free (admission). 11206 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-897-4036. www.facebook.com/c sdlsa (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Shield Bearer will host a ribbon-cutting at its new location. The nonpro t serves human tra cking survivors, rst responders and those requiring critical mental health care. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 12337 Jones Road, Ste. 114, Houston. 281-894-7222. www.shieldbearer.org (Courtesy Shield Bearer)
FEBRUARY 08 HELP CLEANUP CY FAIR’S GREEN SPACES Volunteers are invited to help “plog” the Little Cypress Creek Preserve, or clean it up while walking, biking or boating. All ages are welcome, and volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Telge Road and Spring Cypress Road, Cypress. www.hcp4.net/events 11 THROUGH 27 CATCHA PERFORMANCE OF ‘GOD OF CARNAGE’ AT STAGEWORKS Stageworks Theatre will host performances of “God of Carnage,” a 2006 Tony Award-winning musical, as part of its 2021-22 season. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $21-$29.50. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org 18 LISTEN TOHITS OF THE 1960S The Houston Choral Society will present its “Greatest Hits of the ‘60s” concert, featuring songs from Elvis, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin and others. 7:30 p.m. Free (children under 5), $30 (general admission). Tallowood Baptist
Church, 555 Tallowood Lane, Houston. www.houstonchoral.org 19 TAKE PART INA YOUTH FISHING DERBY COMPETITION Young anglers can participate in Harris County Precinct 4’s youth shing derby. The competition is divided into age groups for ages 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16 with prizes for the largest, smallest and most sh. Fishing licenses are not required for those under 17. Adults must accompany participants. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston. www.hcp4.net/events 20 PREPARE FORAQUINCEANERA AT TRADERS VILLAGE The Traders Village Quinceanera Expo returns with vendors for quinceanera celebrations, including dresses, reception halls and designers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission), $5 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com/houston 23 EXPLORE GREEN SPACES AT A LOCAL PRESERVE Harris County Precinct 4’s Trails as Parks will have a hiking event with a naturalist through Little Cypress Creek
Preserve. The event will teach about surrounding trees and animals as well as the importance of the preserve. A re llable water bottle, closed-toe shoes and outdoor clothes are required. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Telge Road and Spring Cypress Road, Cypress. www.hcp4.net/events 24 JOINA GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR CHARITY Local nonpro t Cy-Hope is hosting Meadow Golf Course. Participants can register individually or as a team. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $200 per person. Jersey Meadow Golf Course, 8502 Rio Grande St., Jersey Village. 713-466-4673. www.cy-hope.org 25 THROUGH 26 SEE ‘THE PRIME OFMISS JEAN BRODIE’ AT PLAYHOUSE 1960 its Larry Dierker Winter Classic Golf tournament at the Jersey Performances of “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” will be directed by local director Bonnie Hewett. Additional showings will take place in March. 8 p.m. $20-$23. Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. www.playhouse1960.com
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18 Marshmellow 19 Brad Paisley 20 George Strait with special guest Ashley McBryde
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A conceptual rendering shows what a high-speed rail station in Dallas could look like. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Supreme Court begins rehearing of high- speed rail eminent domain case, new land bill led
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the rehearing of a petition against the construction of a high- speed rail line Jan. 11. The case centers on a 236-mile high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas being planned by the company Texas Central. Filed by landowner JimMiles in 2016, the lawsuit argues Texas Central does not qualify as a railroad company under state law and therefore cannot use eminent domain to acquire land needed to construct the line. The Supreme Court initially declined to hear the case in June after an appeals court ruled Texas Central could be de ned as a railroad company. Miles petitioned for a rehearing, which the court granted Oct. 15. Attorney Je rey Levinger of Dallas-based Levinger PC, representing Miles, focused his arguments on whether Texas Central needed to be operating railroads to be considered a railroad company. Levinger also noted Texas Central had not applied for a permit from the Surface Transportation Board, a federal regulatory agency. The STB rejected a Texas Central petition for an exemption from construction approval requirements in July 2020. Levinger argued construction approval would require the company to disclose its nances. “They’ve got serious nancial issues demonstrating where they’re going to get the $18 [billion]-$30 billion needed to nish this project,” Levinger said.
Texas Central declined to comment on its available funds or whether it would receive federal funds from the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure deal. However, Marie Yeates of Vinson and Elkins LLC, representing the railroad, said the company had received federal funds as part of her argument that Texas Central is “not a sham.” “The question is whether we’re going to allow [land- owners who do not allow property surveys] to prevent Texas from getting the bene t of this train,” Yeates said. Lawmakers le land acquisition rights bill U.S. Reps. Jake Ellzey, R Waxahachie, and Kevin Brady, R The Woodlands, on Jan. 10 led a bill in Congress requir- ing high-speed rail projects to acquire all land necessary before beginning construction. The bill directs the STB to reject construction authoriza- tion for high-speed rail projects longer than 10 miles that have not acquired all necessary land. In a news release, Brady said the bill would protect the rights of landowners along planned railroads. “Many questions remain about Texas Central’s plans to build and nance this controversial high-speed rail proj- ect, and I support any necessary reforms that will protect the rights of landowners whose farms, ranches and homes sit along their proposed route,” Brady said. Texas Central declined to comment on the bill.
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Newdistribution centers under construction alongHwy. 290 Cy-Fair’s industrial real estate market added more than 1.5 million square feet of space in 2021, according to data provided by Caldwell Cos. Most of this has consisted of new distribution and warehouse facilities, and another 1.3 million square feet of space was under construction as of the start of 2022. region with three signi cant developments along Hwy. 290 slated to open in 2022, including Weiser Business Park, 290 Commerce Center and Barker Cypress Distribution Center. The Houston region as a whole saw signi cant growth in its industrial market in 2020 and 2021, according to a report from commercial real estate rm JLL. The leasing volume averaged 10 million square feet per quarter in 2021. This is about
declined each quarter in 2021, ending the year at 7.7%. Another 14.1 million square feet are under construction in the region, JLL reported. “Demand remains well ahead of supply, and given the current tenants in the market pipeline, this trend is expected to continue. Strong market performance drove healthy rent growth this year, and landlords are likely to keep pushing rates in 2022,” said Rachel Alexander, senior vice president of research, in JLL’s fourth quarter 2021 Houston Industrial Insight report.
Occupancy has increased from 86% at the end of 2020 to 91.7% by the end of 2021, and Cy-Fair’s total inventory is about 510 industrial buildings. Additional projects are underway throughout the
73% higher than the average of the past ve years. The total vacancy for Houston’s industrial sector
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WEISER BUSINESS PARK Trammel Crow Co. and Clarion Partners LLC are developing Weiser Business Park at the former location of Weiser Air Park. The developers have not con rmed speci c tenants but have said it is ideal for ecommerce, consumer goods and homebuilding companies. Space: 130 acres Square footage: 1.5 million Timeline: Phase 1 to open in second quarter 2022; fourth building to break ground in rst quarter
290 COMMERCE CENTER The 290 Commerce Center is expected to open this summer, according to documents on developer Vigavi’s website. Vigavi o cials told Community Impact Newspaper they could not con rm any information about the site due to a nondisclosure agreement. Space: 36.86 acres Square footage: 531,327 Timeline: opening summer 2022
BARKER CYPRESS DISTRIBUTION CENTER O cials with Molto Properties, the developers behind the Barker Cypress Distribution Center currently under construction, said they selected the location because of the proximity to Hwy. 290. Space: 11.92 acres Square footage: 142,100 Timeline: opening spring 2022
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EDUCATION Dyslexia testing changes increase access to services statewide
Dyslexia
Changes to the way Texas public schools test dyslexic students came about last fall when the Texas State Board of Education unani- mously voted Sept. 3 to adopt an amendment to the Texas Education Agency’s Dyslexia Handbook align- ing dyslexia testing guidelines with federal guidelines. According to the SBOE, a more thorough evaluation for dyslexia will BY ALLY BOLENDER & DANICA LLOYD
through the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. SBOE officials said a benefit to aligning dyslexia with the special education program is students may have the option to receive an individ- ualized education plan. According to the U.S. Department of Education, an IEP is created and monitored by teachers, parents, school administra- tors and related services personnel to guide special education services. Local effects Cy-Fair ISD Chief
RATES RISING The reported dyslexia rate in Texas has increased on average by 0.35 percentage points each school year since the Texas Education Agency began collecting data. The dyslexia rate in Cy-Fair ISD has increased each year since the 2016-17 school year, according to the TEA.
detect learning disabilities that would have otherwise gone undiagnosed. The proposed amend- ment was led by SBOE member Audrey Young.
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“THEMOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION IS THAT THE STUDENTS WITHDYSLEXIAARE NOT SMART ANDWILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL. OUR STUDENTS HAVE PROVED THIS MISCONCEPTION TO
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Academic Officer Linda Macias said this change provides more comprehensive data about students and provides infor- mation about needs beyond dyslexia. “Dyslexia is a neurological and language-based disorder that is remediated through systematic and
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has taken a huge step to move dyslexia forward and ensure the students are identified early and that they are properly identified for services,” Young said at a Sept. 3 SBOE meeting. Previously, students suspected of having dyslexia were given a dyslexia-specific evaluation. If the student was dyslexic, they would be protected under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Section 504 plan provides a blueprint for how schools support students with disabilities. The change requires districts to instead test suspected dyslexic students with a special education evaluation, which is conducted
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students are required to be screened for dyslexia, a process that lets educators know whether a dyslexia evaluation is needed. Factors such as difficulty with phonics, reading flu- ency and spelling may be considered at all grade levels, Macias said. The reported percentage of dyslexic students in Texas is lower than the national dyslexia estimates reported, according to the TEA. Although the precise prevalence of dyslexia in the U.S. has not been determined, according to a 2019 TEA dyslexia report, conservative
estimates put the prevalence at 4% with higher estimates reaching 20%. Macias said she expects to con- tinue to see the district’s dyslexia rate rise as campuses use data and better understand dyslexia characteristics. As of January, 241 of CFISD’s teachers served as dyslexia interventionists, who receive intense training and deliver multisensory instruction. “The most common misconception is that the students with dyslexia are not smart and will not be successful,” she said. “Our students have proved this misconception to be incorrect.”
explicit instruction that rewires the brain to improve the student’s ability to read fluently,” Macias said. “Students with dyslexia are provided services and accommodations based on their individual needs.” CFISD’s dyslexia rate has grown every year since 2016-17, when 0.83%—or less than 1,000 students—in the district had dyslexia. Macias said the district’s current dyslexia rate is 2.7%, or more than 3,000 students. She attributes the increase to early screening and staff awareness of dys- lexia. Kindergarten and first-grade
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JerseyVillage decides against bond for golf course project
BY JISHNU NAIR
that allows us to utilize the space well now but also to develop further in the future.” City sta reported at the Jan. 7 meeting that “patch repairs” had been completed, although the building continues to leak in heavy rain. The sta report described the building as “in need of major improvements” that would need requests for the scal year 2022-23 budget. The center cost was initially estimated at $7.5 million from the city’s cash on hand, although Bleess noted that cost took into account the potential bond. At a Dec. 20 council meeting, several council members expressed their wish to avoid calling a bond election. Bleess said the council expects to hear designs from architects by mid-February. He said it is unlikely the council would reconsider a bond for a revised design.
TEEING UP A PLAN Jersey Village City Council members have been discussing ways to update the golf course convention center for years.
JERSEY VILLAGE According to city manager Austin Bleess, Jersey Village City Council will not move forward with a bond election to fund its new golf course convention center. Council members decided not to call the election at a Jan. 7 workshop session. The council also decided to entirely redesign the center, Bleess said. The new design would rehabil- itate the building and add a separate building for tournaments and larger events, according to the Jan. 7 workshop packet. The rehabilitated center would span around 6,000-8,000 square feet. Restaurant space that was included in the initial design would remain, but a planned golf course maintenance facility would be taken out. “It would be a complete gut job,” Bleess said. “It will be something
City Council authorizes a study looking into remodeling the club house. The city is noti ed recommended updates would cost $682,500. Council votes to have PGAL design the facility. Construction bids on the design come back at $5.2 million-$7 million. The project is later put on hold. The project is now estimated to cost $7.5 million. Council considers calling a bond election. Architects are expected to present new designs for a more cost-e cient project.
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Jersey Village City Council Will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. 713-466-2100. www.jerseyvillagetx.com Harris County Commissioners Court Will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at 1001 Preston St., Ste. 934, Houston. 713-274-1111. www.harriscountytx.gov MEETINGSWE COVER cases, according to Hidalgo. HARRIS COUNTY In a split vote, Harris County commissioners pledged a maximum of $29.5 million for the second phase of Houston nonpro t Coalition for the Homeless’s COVID-19 housing project on Jan. 25. The Community COVID Housing Program is a joint e ort between the city of Houston, Harris County and the Coalition for the Homeless, and it was rst launched in July 2020. The program provides temporary rental assistance, permanent housing and mental health services among other resources to homeless individuals during the ongoing pandemic. During the rst phase of CCHP, 3,000 people have been housed and 7,000 households have been provided program services, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said on Jan. 25. COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS HARRIS COUNTY The number of Harris County coronavirus cases and hospitalizations began trending down in late January, but the county’s emergency COVID-19 status will not be lowered yet, County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Jan. 25. At the time, the county reported 162,623 active cases and a positivity rate of 29.1%. Hidalgo announced Jan. 10 the county’s COVID-19 threat level would return to red, where it remained as of press time. State leaders sent 356 nurses to Harris County-area hospitals in early January to help with the sta ng issues. Some local hospitals were missing up to 10% of their sta due to COVID-19 The CCHP 2.0 will begin in June or July, o cials said.
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County commissioners name new ood control director, county engineer
Harris County judge criticizes newmail-in ballot requirements
BY EMILY LINCKE
HARRIS COUNTY On Jan. 25, Harris County welcomed ve new directors who will head county entities such as the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Engineering Department. In a unanimous vote, commission- ers named Christina Petersen as the ood control district’s rst female executive director. Petersen has served as deputy general manager for the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for the last three years. Alan Black served as interim exec- utive director for HCFCD after former director Russ Poppe resigned in June 2021. Matthew Zeve, who served as deputy executive director for the district, con rmed in a Jan. 26 email to Community Impact Newspaper that he will be resigning from his position, e ective Jan. 28. Milton Rahman—who previously served as the deputy chief of sta for Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia—was unanimously approved for the position of county engineer. He will be the rst South Asian to hold that position, Garcia said.
BY JISHNU NAIR
HARRIS COUNTY New regulations in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 passed during the legislative session in August enacted sweeping changes to voter registration and mail ballot appli- cations. The March primary will be the rst election in which SB 1 will be in e ect. Harris County agged 35% of mail-in ballot applications for rejections, Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a Jan. 19 press conference. “It’s a solution in search of a problem,” she said. “The people who passed those laws in the last session and who are defending them now know [those rejections] could sway the election.” Harris County Elections Adminis- trator Isabel Longoria said the most common problems facing mail-in ballot applications and voter registra- tions include voters failing to include newly required information or information that is inconsistent with previously recorded data, requiring the county to track them down to con rm their identity.
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“The roles of ood control district director and county engineer are integral to Harris County’s regional leadership in developing drainage and transportation infrastructure, including the implementation of the 2018 Flood Bond as well as hundreds of millions of dollars of investments in ood mitigation projects along the county’s waterways and roadways,” a press release from the o ce of county administration said. The county administrator’s o ce on Jan. 25 also announced Daniel Ramos will lead the o ce of man- agement and budget; Lisa Lin will pilot the o ce of sustainability; and Sara Mickelson will head early childhood initiatives.
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Economy experts project 75,500 jobs to come toHouston region in 2022
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The Greater Houston Partnership projects around 75,500 new jobs will be added in the Greater Houston area in 2022. SOURCE: GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER JOBPROJECTIONS
BY SHAWN ARRAJJ & DANICA LLOYD While in ation and worker shortages continue to stunt a rebound of the Houston economy, forecasters with the Greater Houston Partnership project the area will still add 75,500 more jobs to the economy in 2022, including job growth in every sector. These projections were announced Dec. 10 alongside an update on how the area’s recovery trended in 2021, the second year of the coronavirus pandemic. As of October, the Houston area had recouped 269,000 jobs, or roughly 75% of the 361,400 jobs lost in the early stages of the pandemic. The greatest job gains in 2022 are projected to be seen in the administra- tive services, government, health care, professional services, and restaurant and bar industries, which are projected to add a combined 40,400 jobs. “Several factors will drive Houston’s growth in [2022]: a strong U.S. economy, expanding global trade, energy con- sumption returning to pre-crisis levels, pent-up consumer demand, local popu- lation growth and the ongoing housing boom,” o cials wrote in the report. According to the Houston Associa- tion of Realtors, single-family home sales in 2021 outpaced 2020 by 10%, and the total dollar volume grew by 28% for a record $40 billion. “Limited inventory and shortages of building supplies and labor on the new construction side also posed serious challenges, but the market powered through it all to achieve a record year. As we enter 2022, inventory and a ordabil- ity are de nite concerns,” HAR Chair Jennifer Wauhob said.
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The demolition of the former Raveneaux Country Club clubhouse was completed in September; however, the swimming pool and tennis courts remain.
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Raveneaux Country Club stormwater detention basin negotiations suspended
Professional services: 8,700
Health care: 8,400
Restaurants and bars: 7,200
BY WESLEY GARDNER
Negotiations to construct a regional stormwater detention basin at what was previously the site of Raveneaux Country Club have failed to gain traction, leaving the proposed project’s future in limbo. In January 2020, the Harris County Flood Control District acquired 27.6 acres of land in an $11.4 million deal that included the grounds of the Raveneaux Country Club clubhouse and adjoining facilities with the goal of constructing a regional stormwater detention basin. The remaining 206 acres encompassing the golf course are owned by the Cypress Forest Public Utility District. Former HCFCD Deputy Executive Director Matt Zeve said negotiations had been in the works with CFPUD o cials to swap the portion of land purchased by the HCFCD with a parcel of land owned by the CFPUD that was closer to Cypress Creek. Had the negotiations been successful, Zeve said the CFPUDwould have worked with an outside group to construct a new golf course on the property previously designated for the detention basin. “I really thought we could work together with the public utility district to get a win for the ood control district, a win for the public utility district and a win for the local community,” Zeve said in a Dec. 21 interview. According to Greer Pagan, an attorney with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP who represents the CFPUD, the appraisals of the properties presented by the county did not match the appraisals presented by the CFPUD, making a deal unattainable. “We haven’t given up by any means,” Pagan said. “We’re looking at di erent options now. I think we just have to continue talking about what some options might be that work for both parties.” Zeve noted the ood control district is still moving forward with portions of the project outside the construction of the detention basin, including the demolition of the tennis courts and swimming pool.
Government: 7,100
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Other: 2,300
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