Spring - Klein Edition | February 2023

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VOLUME 9, ISSUE 11 FEB. 15MARCH 14, 2023

Although Spring ISD saw an increase in enrollment for the 2022-23 school year, prepandemic enrollment numbers are not expected to return for at least another eight school years, according to demographics rm Zonda Education.

SPRING ISD ENROLLMENT

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In the 2020-21 school year, SISD lost 1,769 students , representing a 5% loss from 2019-20.

In the 2022-23 school year, SISD saw an increase in enrollment by 628 students from 2021-22.

SISD expects to reach prepandemic enrollment numbers in the 2030-31 school year.

Mercer Botanic Gardens Visitor Center reopens

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Spring ISD expecting slow student enrollment recovery Spring ISD saw growth in its student population this school year, according to a Jan. 5 report from demo- graphics rm Zonda Education, but data shows recoup- ing enrollment losses from the pandemic is still projected to take at least eight school years. “We’re not seeing a lot of districts make a turn like this, I can tell you that. Districts at [Spring ISD’s] size … and being impacted the way they were with charter [schools], and now they’re turning and seeing a positive turn,” said Rocky Gardiner, the director of school district consulting for Zonda Education. BY EMILY LINCKE

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SISD’s enrollment increased by 628 students for the 2022-23 school year, representing a 1.9% jump from the previous school year—the largest enrollment growth the district has had in more than a decade.

At the same time, however, SISD has still not matched its prepandemic enrollment. During the 2018-19 school year, SISD had 35,385 students, over 1,300 more than the

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County jail population, deaths swell in 2022

In 2022, the Harris County Jail recorded the highest number of in-custody deaths since 2006, and the population surged to numbers not seen since 2011. Harris County’s overburdened jail

Harris County ESD 16 to open new $14M facility

BY RACHEL CARLTON

The Harris County Jail was pushed to its limits in 2022: the average daily population in the third quarter of the year rose above 10,000 people for the rst time since 2011, according to the county’s jail population dashboard. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also found the jail out of compliance twice in the lat- ter half of 2022: once Sept. 7 for

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in-custody deaths in Harris County Jail in 2022 27

average jail population in third quarter 2022, the most since 2011 10,033 of inmates on Aug. 1 were incarcerated pretrial, up from 58.8% in August 2012 84.9%

approved by Commissioners Court to outsource inmates to other jails in 2022 $34.89M

SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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FROM KIM: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks o this year on Feb. 28 and runs through March 19. This annual event is truly remarkable and oers something for everyone in the family. From the concerts and the barbecue cook-o to the bull riding and the mutton bustin’, Rodeo Houston is something to experience. To learn more about this year’s rodeo season, see our annual guide on Page 11. Kim Giannetti, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM HANNAH: While most Greater Houston-area school districts are projecting exponential growth over the next decade, data shows Spring ISD is not expected to reach its prepandemic student population for another eight school years. District ocials cite charter schools and COVID-19 as the main causes of this trend, although a recent report from demographics rm Zonda Education shows new housing within the district’s boundaries may oset these challenges. To learn more about SISD’s enrollment outlook, see our front-page story which continues on Pages 16-17. Hannah Brol, EDITOR

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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

4 Airi Ramen opened its fourth location at 3645 FM 1960 W., Ste. 228, Houston, in late October. The New Caney-based restaurant boasts a menu of various avors of ramen, Yaki Udon—stir- fried noodles—and fried rice as well as other dishes, such as Hawaiian poke and wonton soup. 281-397-1042 or 832-815-9547. www.airiramen.com 5 Following a soft opening in mid- December, Banh Mi Eatery HTX celebrated its grand opening Jan. 16. Located at 3835 FM 2920, Ste. A, Spring, the restaurant serves its namesake, banh mi, which is a Vietnamese sandwich, as well as chicken wings, rice and vermicelli bowls, smoothies and milk teas. 281-698-0449. www.linktr.ee/banhmieaterytx 6 PopsiBar celebrated its grand opening Oct. 8 at 8312 Louetta Road, Ste. C, Spring. Patrons of the new dessert shop can choose from 18 avors of gourmet made-in-house popsicles that can then be dipped in chocolate and coated in an array of toppings, such as nuts, fresh fruit and sprinkles. 346-360-2181. www.facebook.com/popsibar 7 La Michoacana Artesanal opened Jan. 11 at 5120 FM 1960 W., Houston. Locally owned by Tiany Bocanegra, the business boasts small-batch ice cream sorbet and handcrafted pops made fresh daily from locally sourced ingredients, in addition to a variety of other snacks and desserts. 832-991-9671. www.facebook.com/michoacanaartesanal 8 Loaded Daiquiris To Go opened Dec. 16 at 17175 Hwy. 249, Ste. 52C, Houston, in Willowbrook Plaza. Owned by the Sanders family, the store sells frozen and on-the-rocks daiquiris in various avors, such as peach, mango, pina colada, hypnotic, hurricane and Texas rita. Drinks are available in 16- to 44-ounce sizes as well as half and whole gallons. 832-843-3892. bit.ly/3YqMvuW 9 Dick’s Sporting Goods celebrated the grand opening of a new warehouse sale store in northwest Houston Nov. 4-6. Located at 21155 Hwy. 249, Houston, Dick’s Sporting Goods is a national retailer for athletic and exercise equipment and clothing. 412-841-2712. www.dickssportinggoods.com

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3 Bluen Hibachi & Sushi opened Jan. 1 at 17395 Hwy. 249, Houston, in Willowbrook Plaza. According to owner Lorence Eang, the restaurant’s head chef has over 20 years of experience in the industry. The restaurant oers hibachi meals and sushi options, such as mango and shrimp rolls. Willowbrook Plaza was bought by developer MGold Properties in December 2021. 281-653-9683

2 Outback Steakhouse opened Jan. 17 at 6805 N. Grand Parkway, Ste. 810, Spring, in Grand Parkway Marketplace. The Australian-inspired eatery boasts a menu of seafood and chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, salads, ribs and signature steaks as well as appetizers, such as the Bloomin’ Onion and Kookaburra Wings. 281-378-2556. www.outback.com

NOW OPEN 1 Cosa Nostra Cucina Italiana opened in late December at 17485 Hwy. 249, Houston, in Willowbrook Plaza. Owned by Adriana and Sergio Bosco, the restaurant serves handmade pasta and Italian cuisine such as beef carpaccio. 832-604-7460. www.cosanostrahouston.com

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FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATIONS After being damaged during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the newly renovated Mercer Botanic Gardens Visitor Center is now open, according to a Jan. 19 news release from Harris County Precinct 3. The 3,100-square-foot visitor center— which will be used to host educational gardening activities and events—cost $875,000 to renovate, according to the release. The space now features new ooring, windows, storage space and an updated kitchen. “Mercer Botanic Gardens is one of the crown jewels of our park system in Harris County. ... It’s been quite the journey to get to this point, and we strive to build on the legacy of this park and create Additionally, the business’ optical shop oers a range of eyewear, specialty contact lenses and sunglasses. 281-351-5468. www.houstoneye.com ANNIVERSARIES 18 Spring Fire Department kicked o its 70th anniversary celebration with an open house and blood drive at Spring Fire Station No. 71 on Jan. 14. Originally founded in 1953, SFD will mark 70 years since receiving its charter April 29. The department provides re suppression services across 62 square miles in north and northeast Spring. Today, the department operates out of nine stations with a eet of 46 apparatus

14 Garage will be opening a new store in the third quarter of this year in Willowbrook Mall, located at 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Ste. 1096, Houston. The Montreal-based women’s clothing brand oers fashion items, such as clothing, jewelry, shoes and purses. www.garageclothing.com RELOCATIONS 15 Dominion Park Church of Christ plans to relocate in March to a brand new campus at 13100 Kuykendahl Road, Houston. Previously located at 9521 Sunnywood Drive, Houston, and known as Shady Acres Church of Christ, the church’s new 20,000-square-foot building will also house Kingdom Park Learning Center. Construction on the new campus began in fall 2021 and will feature a sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, child care spaces, a kitchen, and church and school oces upon completion. 713-489-2960. www.dominionparkchurchofchrist.org 16 Victoria Cosmetology Academy ocials are aiming to relocate in March to 17355 Hwy. 249, Ste. 435, Houston, in Willowbrook Plaza. Previously located at 9815 Bammel N. Houston Road, Houston, and known as Victoria Cosmetology School, the academy oers cosmetology and nail technician courses. 281-260-9954. bit.ly/3WxBmXZ 17 Houston Eye Associates celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 5211 FM 2920, Ste. 102, Spring, on Feb. 8. Formerly located at 1250 Cypress Station Drive, Ste. A, Houston, the new location oers all areas of ophthalmological and optometric care, with treatment available in specialties and for all ages.

10 On Dec. 17, Wild West Weebs opened a new location at 17375 Hwy. 249, Ste. 2F, Houston, in Willowbrook Plaza. The Arlington-based business is owned by Jeremy Owens and sells anime collectibles, such as gurines, T-shirts, keychains and home decor. 682-323-4995. www.wildwestweebs.shop 11 Aordable Dentures & Implants celebrated the grand opening of its new location Jan. 23 at 21356 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. B, Spring, in Spring Town Center. The new dental oce—which is run by Dr. Thomas Kennedy—provides denture, implant and extraction services. 346-459-6040. www.aordabledentures.com COMING SOON 12 After being delayed from its original opening in August, Chitalian Pizzeria will be opening a brick-and-mortar location at 3323 FM 1960, Ste. B, Houston, in February. The eatery currently operates out of a food truck located at 13555 Kuykendahl Road, Houston, and oers Italian, Southern and American cuisine, such as pizza, wings, fried catsh, okra and french fries. 713-213-9392. www.facebook.com/chitalianpizzeria 13 Construction is expected to begin in early 2023 on Community Fieldhouse , an indoor and outdoor sports complex located at 2007 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, according to Director of Programming Susanne McLeod. Slated to open later in 2023, Community Fieldhouse will feature a patio and restaurant, and will oer both indoor and outdoor elds and courts for athletic activities. www.eldhousehouston.com

spaces people can visit and peacefully enjoy,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said in a statement. The visitor center originally opened in 1986 and is located at 22306 Aldine Westeld Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.pct3.com/mbg

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and 184 volunteer, part-time and full- time personnel. The department is led by Chief Scott Seifert. The Spring Fire Department administration building is located at 656 E. Louetta Road, Spring. 281-355-1266. www.springfd.org 19 Northwest Assistance Ministries is celebrating 40 years of giving back to the communities of Northwest Houston in 2023. Originally formed in 1983, NAM is a multiprogram social service agency that strives to meet basic human needs by providing assistance with food, shelter, health, education, safety and nancial education. NAM’s facility is located at 15555 Kuykendahl Road, Houston. 281-885-4555. www.namonline.org

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February & March events

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25 SEE THE KINGDOM CHOIR Enjoy renditions of gospel classics and popular contemporary music performed live by The Kingdom Choir at this event hosted by the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment. 8 p.m. $35-$65. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org MARCH 04 ENJOY A MEDIEVAL MEAL Sit at Elm & Magnolia’s communal table and enjoy an evening of food and spirits inspired by Renaissance- era medieval taverns of Western Europe. Live music will be provided by Big Blue Thumb, and medieval attire is encouraged. 7 p.m. $75. Elm & Magnolia, 206 Magnolia St., Spring. 832-844-8040. www.elmnmagnolia.com 14 LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC Musicians Hope Cowan and Zachary Montasser will perform the harp and violin, respectively, onstage during this event hosted as part of Cypress Creek FACE’s Promenade series. 3 p.m. $10-$15. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org

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Bistro & Bakery, and Louisiana-style gumbo provided by an on-site food truck. 5-7 p.m. Free. City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring. www.cityplacenow.com 25 COMPETE IN BAR GAMES Stats Sports Bar and Grill will host its Winter Bar Olympics, in which teams of four to ve will compete in a variety of popular bar games ranging from darts to life-size beer pong. Awards will be given to rst, second and third place. 2-11 p.m. $50 (per team). Stats Sports Bar and Grill, 10850 Louetta Road, Ste. 1700, Houston. 281-257-8287. www.statssportsbarandgrill.com Spend the morning shing at Kickerillo- Mischer Preserve by participating in Harris County Precinct 3’s annual Youth Fishing Derby. Open to participants ages 6-16, awards will be given for largest sh, most sh and top angler in each age group. Equipment and bait will be available. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston. 713-274-4299. www.pct3.com (Courtesy Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve)

Feb. 17-March 5: “The Women.” 8 p.m. (Feb. 17-18, 24-25, March 3-4), 3 p.m. (March 5). $22-$25. Feb. 18-26: “Madagascar, Jr.” 3 p.m. (Feb. 18-19, 25-26). $12-$15. LIVE MUSIC VINTAGE PARK 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 270, Houston 281-655-8000 www.vintageparkhouston.com FEBRUARY 16 AJ Santana, 6-9 p.m. Free. 17 Adrian Michael, 6-9 p.m. Free. 18 Yelba Heaton Band, 6-9 p.m. Free. 23 Hybrid 7 Band, 6-9 p.m. Free. 24 Louis Lamb Band, 6-9 p.m. Free. 25 Dan Golvach, 6-9 p.m. Free.

FEBRUARY 17 WATCH A MOVIE St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church will host a family movie night featuring the animated Christian lm “Lion of Judah.” Hotdogs, popcorn and drinks will be provided. 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church Christus Center, 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-370-3401. www.ignatiusloyola.org 21 CELEBRATE FAT TUESDAY City Place will host a Fat Tuesday celebration on the plaza to kick o the Lenten season with live music, traditional king cake provided by Common Bond

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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Harris County authorizes 10% toll rate cut, free EZ tags

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EASING THE BURDEN The 10% toll rate discount—which will go into effect by Sept. 4—will apply to motorists driving two-axle vehicles on toll roads managed by the Harris County Toll Road Authority.

A Harris County Toll Road Authority program that will reduce the cost of tolls by 10% was approved unanimously by Harris County commissioners Jan. 31. The discount will represent $894 million in discounts over the course of 10 years, or about $90 million in savings per year, Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said Jan. 31. “This gives us confidence in what the [Harris County] Toll Road Authority’s doing,” Ramsey said. “When you look at the consistent revenues that they generate, when you look at their ability to cover what they do. I think we are, in many ways, an envy of the state, in terms of how well we run our toll road authority.” The rate reduction will go into effect by Sept. 4. HCTRA will also provide up to eight free EZ tags per household as part of the program. The proposal was initially presented at a Jan. 24 news conference. HCTRA Director Roberto Treviño said the 10% discount would apply to those driving two-axle vehicles, which he said make up 95% of HCTRA’s transactions. He added that drivers can choose to apply the discount on each individual transaction or after aggregating transactions on a monthly basis. As part of the transition to all-electronic tollways, the county will also be phasing in several options for residents to obtain EZ tags at retail stores, open cash- backed accounts and pay at EZ TAG retail stores, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis said during the

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conference about losing 10% of revenue from 95% of the customer base, Treviño said the population growth in the region will correspond to increased demand and use of the toll road systems. Rachel Carlton contributed to this report.

Houston METRO adds service to Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook campus

Antoine/Washington, 86 FM 1960/ Imperial Valley and 96 Veterans Memorial. The pilot project launched under a service change Jan. 22. The connector runs 7:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday every 30 minutes with stops at the campus, Walmart and Fallbrook Church. Riders can also connect to MET- RO’s Park & Rides and other transit centers, as well as employment hubs including Willowbrook Mall, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and downtown Houston.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced the launch of a new shuttle route serving the Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook campus Jan. 24. The Lone Star Connector runs 6.5 miles near the campus, providing students and faculty with connec- tions to three local bus routes: 85

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Rodeo Guide 2023

Learn about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2023 season

Concert LINEUP

Weekday rodeos start at 6:45 p.m., with the entertainer taking the stage at 9 p.m. and the NRG Stadium gates opening at 6 p.m. Weekend rodeos start at 3:45 p.m., with the entertainer taking the stage at 6 p.m. and gates opening at 3 p.m. February 28 Parker McCollum (Opening Day) March 01 Brooks & Dunn (Armed Forces Appreciation Day) 02 Lauren Daigle (Sensory Friendly Day) 03 Bun B (Black Heritage Day) 04 Walker Hayes 05 Zac Brown Band 06 Jason Aldean (First Responders Day) 07 New Kids On The Block 08 Jon Pardi 09 Ashley McBryde 10 The Chainsmokers 11 Turnpike Troubadours 12 La Fiera De Ojinaga (Go Tejano Day) 13 Cody Jinks 14 Machine Gun Kelly

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has served as a venue for promoting agriculture and showcasing western heritage, while also educating the public and supporting Texas youth through scholarships and grants. The 2023 Houston Rodeo season will span 20 days from Feb. 28-March 19. COMPILED BY HANNAH BROL & EMILY LINCKE DESIGNED BY MARTHA AMBROSE

Tracking DOWN TICKETS

Tickets for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went on sale Jan. 12 and can be purchased online at www.rodeohouston.com.

Grounds passes

Rodeo & concert tickets

Carnival tickets

• Allow access to all events at NRG Park, NRG Center and NRG Arena as well as the carnival; do not allow access to the rodeo or concert, which take place in NRG Stadium • Can be purchased the day of the event online until 8:30 p.m. or on-site until 9 p.m. • Cost $10 for ages 3-12, $20 for ages 13 and older, and $50 for season passes • Children age 2 and under do not require a ticket.

• Allow access to all events at NRG Park, NRG Center, NRG Arena and NRG Stadium as well as the carnival • Can be purchased the day of the event online until 4:45 p.m. on weekdays and 1:45 p.m. on weekends, or on-site until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends • Start at $25 for individual performances, $150 for premium seating and $500 for season tickets • Children age 2 and under do not require a ticket.

• Are valid for both rides and games • Can be purchased on-site for 50 cents per ticket • Most rides require four to 20 tickets. Supporting TEXAS YOUTH Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ocials announced Dec. 15 the approval of an educational commitment of nearly $22.6 million to support Texas youth and statewide education programs in 2023.

Things TO DO There is never a dull moment to be had during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Between the bull riding, barrel racing and mutton bustin,’ check out the additional activities that will be available this season.

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BUSINESS FEATURE William’s Art Bar Paint Studio Canadian artist inspires Spring with paint-and-sip studio O ne-of-a-kind artwork is created every day by ordinary customers at William’s Art Bar Paint Studio in Spring. “This is not really an art lesson,” owner William Tomkins said. “You’re here to have fun and enjoy each other’s company.” Although customers do not need to be artists to visit William’s Art Bar, Tomkins has decades of experience in the industry. “I always wanted to be an artist,” he said. Tomkins—who came to the Spring area from Toronto four years ago—pursued an art education and eventually went on to complete commissioned work, which he now oers through his studio. When Tomkins immigrated to the U.S., he opted to invest in an art-related business for the rst time; thus William’s Art Bar Paint Studio was born. “I invested in what I know what to do best, [which] is artwork,” Tomkins said. Clients can book sessions at the studio for birth- day parties, date nights, company team-building sessions or an array of other events. Each party chooses the painting they would like to recreate, with options including landscapes, holiday scenes, owers, animals and even portraits. During the session, Tomkins or art assistant Cookie Showalter provides guidance on how to recreate the painting. The business provides art and party supplies, while customers can bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while they paint. “People enjoy the atmosphere here, and they enjoy the freedom they have to paint,” Tomkins said. “I don’t tell people what to do; I just show them what they can do. If they want to do just the opposite, that’s their business.” BY EMILY LINCKE

Planning a painting party William’s Art Bar Paint Studio hosts private painting lessons that must be booked in advance. HOW TO BOOK: • Visit www.artbarpaintstudio.com

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Customers can choose from a variety of paintings such as landscapes, portraits, animal pictures and holiday scenes to replicate at William’s Art Bar Paint Studio. (Photos by Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Art assistant Cookie Showalter, left, and owner William Tomkins teach customers how to recreate a painting with step-by-step instructions.

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Mofongo Camarones ($17): Fried and mashed green plantains, pork cracklings and shrimp comprise this dish.

Caribbean Red Snapper (market price): Seasoned red snapper is served with plantains and veggies. (Photos by Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Chicharron de Pollo ($14): Dominican-style fried chicken is served with vegetables, rice and beans.

Punta Cana Caribbean Restaurant Local eatery shares generations of culture with Willowbrook community A t Punta Cana Caribbean Restaurant, the food is made with fresh

cracklings and garlic butter. Punta Cana also serves drinks, such as mojitos, margaritas and Presidente, a Dominican beer. Gonzalez said she and Lugo have invested many hours of hard work into their restaurant over the years, often waiting tables, bartending or cooking if they were short on sta. Punta Cana was one of the rst Dominican restaurants in Houston, Gonzalez said, so she and other members of the local Dominican community found the restaurant inspirational. The couple hopes to open a second location in the future. Lugo and Gonzalez said they take pride in the fact that Punta Cana’s menu is cooked by a Dominican chef, Enerio Castro, who is 76 years old. Other sta, including host Esteban Marte, who has been working at the restaurant for more than a decade, also help cultivate an inviting environment for customers, Gonzalez said. “I think our customer service … plays a huge part of who we are,” Gonzalez said. “As Dominicans, we’re very inviting and homey. We treat you as family. A lot of our customers are regulars.”

Mondongo ($16): Tripe is stewed with seasonings and served with white rice.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Harris County ESD 11 nears completion of Phase 2 construction for new campus

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Harris County ESD 16 to open new $14M administration, vehicle maintenance facility

BY WESLEY GARDNER

new administrative building, is projected to cost an estimated $11.7 million, ESD 11 ocials noted. According to Ricardo Martinez— president of Martinez Architects, the rm responsible for designing and managing the project—the grand opening would be held prior to the board’s Feb. 28 meeting. “We’re getting very close to the very end here,” Martinez said. The new campus is being funded entirely through the district, which had contracted with Cypress Creek EMS for about $1.3 million per month for ambulance services until it launched its own service— ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare—in September 2021. In July, ESD 11 commissioners approved an $8.5 million loan to ensure sucient funds were available for operational costs, which ocials said was needed to reimburse about $5 million in expenses related to the launch of ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare and construction of the new campus.

TAX RATE BREAKDOWN Since launching its own ambulance services in 2021, Harris County Emergency Services District 11 has become partially funded through collections on those services. However, tax revenue still makes up a large portion of the district’s budget.

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 commissioners are projecting a Feb. 28 grand opening for its new administrative building, ocials said during the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. The announcement is coming as the district nears completion of the second phase of construction for its new 43-acre campus, which entails remodeling the district’s old facility to include its main administrative building, 911 call center, billing center, and eet maintenance and deployment facilities. ESD 11 ocials said the rst phase of construction—which included the district’s new 911 call center, billing center, and eet facilities—was originally projected to cost around $18 million, but ination pushed that gure to approximately $23.7 million. Construction for rst phase of the new campus wrapped up in August. The second phase of construction, which mainly consists of the district’s

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ESD 16 receives. “We were able to accomplish this project without raising taxes,” he said. The property will include enough space to build a new re station or replace an old facility, should the need arise in the future, Wilson said. A large training/multipurpose room inside the administration and maintenance facility will also be available for community use, he added. In September, ESD 16 took over services for the Klein Volunteer Fire Department, which provided re suppression, prevention and education service throughout a 52-square-mile area in unincorporated Harris County. KVFD also provided emergency medical response and hazardous materials response services. As previously reported by Community Impact , about 200 employees with KVFD were transferred to ESD 16’s payroll over the summer as part of the transition process. This transition had been in the works since 2020. ESD 16 was founded in 1984 and serves almost 174,000 individuals in the Spring and Klein communities as of 2022, according to ESD 16.

Construction is nearing completion on a new 33,000-square-foot administration and vehicle maintenance facility for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16, according to the district’s president. The $14 million facility provides a consolidated space for ESD 16’s administrative and maintenance sta, according to Lance Wilson, who serves as commissioner and president of ESD 16. Within the building, 23,000 square feet will be devoted to administration space and 10,000 square feet will be used for the maintenance section. Wilson estimated the project—located on Stuebner Airline Road in Spring—will be completed by mid- to late-February. “Currently our maintenance and administrative sta are distributed in dierent locations due to space restraints,” Wilson said. “This will allow for a more cohesive process and convenient access to our oces to the public and sta.” The cost of the project is funded by a loan with an interest rate of less than 2%, Wilson said. The loan will be paid o using sales tax revenue

ESD 11 property tax revenue

$19.7M

$16M $17M $18M $19M $20M

$18.77M

The new facility is located on Stuebner Airline Road in Spring. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

$17.78M

$17.52M

$17.28M

CONSOLIDATING COVERAGE In February, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 expects to complete construction on a new administration and vehicle maintenance facility at 18606 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring.

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33,000 square feet of space will be used for administration and vehicle maintenance. $14M in loans, with less than 2% interest, was secured by the district’s sales tax revenue. 173,549 individuals in the Spring and Klein communities receive re suppression, prevention and education services from ESD 16 as of 2022.

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One indicator Zonda Education used to predict Spring ISD enrollment is single- and multifamily housing being built within the district’s boundaries. While new housing typically increases district enrollment, charter schools remain an obstacle.

current school year. Zonda projects SISD will not reach prepandemic figures until the 2030-31 school year. “We are excited to see our enrollment begin to increase,” SISD Chief Financial Officer Ann Westbrooks said in a Feb. 7 email. Along with enrollment, the coronavirus pandemic affected daily student attendance in school districts statewide, which, in turn, impacted funding. According to the Texas Education Agency, state funding for schools is determined based on a basic allotment per student who meets an attendance threshold. In hopes of remedying these funding woes, Texas legislators filed bills in the 88th legislative session that would change the state funding mechanism so it is determined by enrollment. Pandemic problems After the pandemic hit in early 2020, SISD experienced enrollment decline, losing about 2,000 students. However, Gardiner noted pandemic- caused enrollment losses were experienced statewide. “Following COVID[-19] ... a lot of parents are making decisions with students. … We’re assuming homeschooling,” Gardiner said. Even prior to the pandemic, however, SISD was experiencing enrollment decline. In 2019, Zonda—then called Templeton Demographics—projected the district would lose more than 1,600 students by the 2028-29 school year. The main reason for this prediction was a growing presence of charter schools, Gardiner said in April 2019. Charter schools continue to be an ongoing challenge for public school districts statewide, Gardiner said as they receive government funding,

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For every 10 homes , SISD expects to receive 5 students .

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There are 32 subdivisions actively building homes within SISD’s boundaries and 14 planned subdivisions . SISD has more than 250 units of multifamily homes under construction and more than 500 future units planned within the district’s boundaries. Within SISD’s boundaries, 1,472 homes became occupied and construction began on 1,458 homes as of the third quarter of 2022.

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enrollment growth is the housing market, Gardiner said, noting the boost in enrollment SISD saw this year is due to new housing added within the district’s boundaries. During a Jan. 5 presentation to SISD’s board of trustees, Gardiner said he expects to see strong housing development this year. “The housing growth that [SISD is] seeing right now is really strong, and I think it’s going to be beneficial to that community,” Gardiner said. According to Zonda, every 10 homes occupied within the district adds an average of five students to SISD’s population. Within SISD’s boundaries, 32 subdivisions are actively building houses and 14 additional subdivisions are expected to be added, according to Zonda’s report. In terms of multifamily housing, 250 units are currently under construction, and 500 more are expected in the future.

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but do not have geographic zoning restrictions for enrollment. Within SISD’s boundaries—which encompass parts of ZIP codes 77373, 77090, 77068, 77067, 77073 and 77014—there are 11 charter schools, according to the Texas Public Charter Schools Association. SISD has lost enrollment due to charter schools, Westbrooks said. School of Science and Technology- Champions is one of several free public charter schools within SISD’s boundaries. According to Communications Specialist Natasha Turner, the campus has about 700 students enrolled in grades pre-K-8.

School of Science and Technology’s enrollment is a mix of students who grew up attending and who transferred in from public school systems, Turner said. Over the next decade, SISD is expecting to face additional enrollment obstacles with the construction of multiple Harmony Public Schools campuses in master- planned community City Place, which is zoned to SISD. The charter school system will open its first campus before the 2024-25 school year. Future of enrollment One major factor that determines

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