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The Texas Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on FM 1960 in the Willowbrook area in August to alleviate trac congestion along the roadway. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)

TxDOT to break ground on Willowbrook-area FM 1960 project Just over 16 years since its concep- tion, a $20 million project from the Texas Department of Transportation that will renovate FM 1960 in the Wil- lowbrook area is slated to begin con- struction in August. complete the project. “This roadway is quite congested, and the extra travel lanes with the addition of several new dedicated left- turn lanes will improve tra„c ˆow and enhance safety,” TxDOT Public Infor- mation O„cer Danny Perez said. Bobby Lieb said. The Cy-Champ Public Utility Dis- trict’s representatives believe more is at stake than the typical inconve- niences of construction zones, how- ever. The organization, which serves areas along Cutten Road north of FM 1960, has opposed TxDOT’s FM 1960 plans for years, citing poten- tial harm to local businesses. BY EMILY LINCKE

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While some local organizations applaud the project, hoping it will alle- viate tra„c on the congested roadway, others fear for the future of small busi- nesses nestled along the corridor. In 2006, TxDOT identi‡ed tra„c ˆow problems along FM 1960 from Cutten Road to Hwy. 249. The years since have been devoted to designing a project, seeking public input and acquiring the parcels of land needed to

The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce has made e•orts to inform the community about the project with TxDOT o„cials scheduled to speak about it at the chamber’s virtual lun- cheon Feb. 10. “It’s a pain in the neck …when we’re being a•ected by it, but then as soon as the project will be over, it will most certainly be an improvement to that corridor,” Chamber President and CEO

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“Several of our longtime businesses that serve this area have either gone out of business or had to relocate as a result of right of way takings by TxDOT for this FM 1960 road expansion proj- ect,” said Ron Walkoviak, Cy-Champ PUD director and board president.

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4 On Dec. 22, French pastry shop Le Macaron opened at 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. G, Houston, in the Vintage Park shopping center. The store serves treats such as macarons, eclairs and gela- to as well as European coŠee. 832-559-7376. www.lemacaron-us.com/houston 5 Janice Bridal Couture opened Oct. 10 at 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. P., Hous- ton, in Vintage Park. The store sells bridal gowns—all created by in-house designer Janice Tran—in a range of materials, col- ors and styles as well as custom wedding dresses that begin with a design sketch and the bride’s measurements. Janice Bridal Couture also sells formal gowns for other occasions, such as prom, homecom- ing, and mother-of-the-bride or -groom dresses. 281-815-9083. www.janicebridalcouture.com 6 Lone Star Pickleball opened at 6130 Auburn Lakes Drive, Spring, on Nov. 1. The facility oŠers 12 regulation pickleball courts with open play as well as league and ladder play for various age groups and skill levels. Lone Star Pickleball Academy also oŠers lessons, referee cer- tiˆcations and other programs. The staŠ includes Program Director Ernie Ortiz, a certiˆed instructor and two other profes- sionals. League and membership informa- tion can be obtained through the facility, which is open daily. Other amenities at the site include an on-site cafe, a weight room, a soccer ˆeld, lockers and showers, according to Membership Ambassador Hank VanJoslin. 832-422-3447. www.lonestarpickleball.net 7 Team Abilities opened a new location at 15775 Bammel Village Drive, Houston,

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NOWOPEN 1 In November, We Dat’s Chicken & Shrimp opened at 20326 Hwy. 249, Ste. 100, Houston. The location, which is owned and operated by the Manna Syndicate, is based out of New Orleans. We Dat’s menu includes chicken wings, french fries and shrimp wraps. 832-698-1889. www.wedats.com

3 Crust Pizza Co. celebrated the grand opening of its newest location Jan. 6 at 5211 FM 2920, Ste. 108, Spring. Based in The Woodlands, the franchise’s menu in- cludes thin-crust pizzas, pasta, calzones, sub sandwiches, beer and wine. Crust Pizza Co. has 10 Houston-area locations and two in Louisiana. 832-680-2432. www.crustpizzaco.com

NOW ENROLLING Ages 6 weeks to 6 years Low student to teacher ratio Over an acre of outdoor play area Healthy meals prepared by chef daily Before & after care for Elementary students Summer camps Hwy. 249, Houston. The Houston-based eatery features a Cajun-inspired menu, including boiled or fried seafood, gumbo, crawˆsh étouŠée, shrimp and grits, bou- din ‹autas, ˆsh tacos and po’boys. BB’s Tex-Orleans also features salads, desserts, a menu for children and a full bar. 281-335-6007. www.bbstexorleans.com 2 The newest location of BB’s Tex- Orleans opened Dec. 23 at 21441

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A newly formed Spring Klein Rotary Club will begin meeting in February at Thistle Draftshop, located at FM 2920, Spring.

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON A newly formed Spring Klein Rotary Club will begin meeting in February at Thistle Draftshop, located at FM 2920, Spring. According to Sarah Davis, founding president of the Spring Klein Rotary Club, while there are more than 35,000 rotary clubs worldwide—including 62 in Harris County—the chapters nearest to the Spring and Klein community typically meet on weekdays in the morning or during lunch. “Our club will meet in the evening as a ‘happy hour’ club to make it more accessible to working professionals or parents,” Davis said. The Spring Klein Rotary Club will be hosting two informational meetings roscience clinic to encompass neurology, neurosurgery and pain management in a single clinic. Located at 18220 Hwy. 249, Houston, the clinic is slated to open in the second half of 2022, o¦cials said, and will complement existing inpatient services and a neuroscience intensive care unit. 281-737-1000. www.houstonmethodist.org ANNIVERSARIES 14 Komedy Lounge —located at 5060 FM 1960 W., Houston—celebrated its one-year anniversary in December. The comedy club, owned by Leonard and Tracey Hayes, hosts a calendar of diŠer- ent events every month, including local comedy acts, open mic nights and kara-

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Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 to allow interested community members the opportunity to learn more about the international service organization and its mission. Both meetings will be held at Thistle Draftshop beginning at 6 p.m. and feature complimentary appetizers. For more information about the Spring Klein Rotary Club, email springkleinrotary@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/springkleinrotary.

RELOCATIONS 11 Biking Roots celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at 21631 Rhodes Road, Ste. A101, Spring, on Jan. 4. Owners Evan and Alise Bailey ˆrst opened the retail bike shop at 3315 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 5E, Spring, in September 2019. 832-510-4696. www.bikingroots.com 12 BMF Fitness celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 21631 Rhodes Road, Ste. A-106, Spring, on Jan. 3. The new 5,200-square-foot studio oŠers nutritional services, workout equipment to be used in the gym and group ˆtness classes to members. BMF Fitness was formerly located at 21627 Rhodes Road, Ste. F, Spring. 281-541-2279. www.bmf-ˆtness.com EXPANSIONS 13 O¦cials with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital announced in early December the expansion of its neurosci- ence center, including the addition of two new neurosurgeons, according to a news release. The center oŠers comprehensive treatment for neurological conditions and spine disorders, such as advanced stroke care and thrombectomy; ruptured aneurysms; carotid disease; tumors in the brain, pituitary and spine; degenerative spinal disease; cervical disc disease; and minimally invasive spine surgery. Surgeons use the latest technology and robotics to allow for more precise procedures and faster recovery times, according to the release. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is expanding its outpatient neu-

in early December and plans to hold a grand opening celebration in January. The organization provides services for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, including counseling and therapy, homes with care provided and group events. Team Abilities has another location in the Spring area that is already open at 1029 Pruitt Road, Spring. 832-501-0282. www.myteamabilities.com 8 Bel Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its 20th location Nov. 13 with a new Champions-area storefront located at 7111 FM 1960, Houston. The 82,000-square-foot showroom, which formerly housed Star Furniture, has since been remodeled and features a wide range of dining room, bedroom and living room furniture. 346-235-3551. www.belfurniture.com 9 A new 100% Chiropractic location opened Oct. 25 in Vintage Marketplace, located at 10123 Louetta Road, Ste. B200, Houston, Clinical Director and Chiropractor Sherman Yeager said. The clinic oŠers prenatal, pediatric, family wellness, preventive and injury treatment chiropractic services as well as massage therapy. There are 100% Chiropractic locations across the country, including seven in Texas. 832-843-6632. www.100percentchiropractic.com 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 injuries, and o¦cials said treatments can be a viable alternative to surgery. Elizabeth Alvarado serves the Willowbrook location. 800-404-6050. www.airrosti.com

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Registration is required. 10-11 a.m. Free. Mangum-Howell Center, 2500 Frick Road, Houston. 281-591-7830. www.hcp4.net 28 SUPPORT A CHOIR Don western footwear for the “Crescendo 2022: Boots & Bling!” fundraising gala for the Texas Master Chorale. The evening will consist of live entertainment, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a ra¢e. A party bus will be available to shuttle attendees to the event, and the dress code is casual denim. Tickets and bus reservations must be acquired in advance. 5:30 p.m. (bus arrives at Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring); 7 p.m. (gala begins). $150. Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston. 281-351-9818. www.texasmasterchorale.org FEBRUARY 11 THROUGH 13, 1820, 25 27 CHUCKLE AT THE THEATER Stageworks Theatre presents this comedic production, dubbed “God of Carnage,” under the direction of Matthew C. Logan. Set in Brooklyn, the show depicts a meeting between two sets of parents who stray from using manners when discussing a playground ght among

their children. 3 p.m. (Feb. 13, 20 and 27); 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26). $21-$29.50. Stageworks Theatre–The Garza Mainstage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org 12 CRUISE THE BAY Sip drinks on this Valentine’s Day yacht cruise and wine tasting in Galveston Bay hosted by Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge. A menu of New York strip, salad, roasted veggies and an ice cream brownie is included with the ticket, and a bus will take attendees to and from the yacht location. Attendees must be 21 or older and advanced registration is required. 5:30-11 p.m. $150. Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge, 19620 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 140, Spring. 832-608-4446. www.buytheglasswinebarandlounge.com 13 ROCKOUT FOR ROMANCE Jam to a variety of metal bands before Valentine’s Day at “The Love Bites Valentines Metalfest” hosted by AMF Entertainment. The bands performing will be The Endless October, Bloodmoon, Maggot Mess, HateWaker, Dawn of Ascension, Decimate and Within Giants Reach. 6-11:30 p.m. $12-$17. Acadia Bar and Grill, 3939 FM 1960, Houston. 281-893-2860. www.acadiabarandgrill.com

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beginner-level embroidery course hosted by Cupcake Quilts. Attendees must register in advance and must own a sewing/embroidery machine they know how to use. Noon-4 p.m. $40. Cupcake Quilts, 1469 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. 281-528-2929. www.cupcakequilts.com 26 PREVENT A STROKE Learn the signs of a stroke as well as the risk factors in this class hosted by Harris County Precinct 4. Janice Flewelling of the Houston Methodist Hospital System will teach the course, and the curriculum includes ways to avoid a stroke. Bring a shovel, work gloves and water and get to planting for this community volunteer event hosted by the Bayou Land Conservancy. Volunteers will be planting trees in honor of Arbor Day. All ages are welcome, but children must volunteer with an adult. Advanced registration closes 48 hours before the event. 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston. 281-576-1634. www.bayoulandconservancy.org (Courtesy Harris County Precinct 4)

JANUARY 22 BIKE THE TRAILS Explore nature during this rst ride of City Place’s new bike club led by local bike shop Biking Roots. The ride will be at a leisurely pace, is open to families and will end at Island Grill in City Place, which will oer deals for the riders. 8-9 a.m. Free. Star Cinema Grill, 1495 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring. 713-840-2700. www.cityplacenow.com 23 CRAFT A CUSTOMCLUTCH Create a cork purse at this

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DEVELOPMENT Negotiations for Raveneaux Country Club stormwater detention basin fail to gain traction

BY WESLEY GARDNER

have worked with an outside group to construct a new golf course on the property previously designated for the detention basin, and the detention basin would have been constructed on the property closer to Cypress Creek. “I’m disappointed,” Zeve said in a Dec. 21 interview. “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.” According to Greer Pagan, an attorney with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP who represents the CFPUD, the appraisals of the proper- ties presented by the county did not match the appraisals presented by the CFPUD, making a deal unattainable. “The way that the county put value on their property and our property created a substantial gap,” Pagan said in a Dec. 22 interview. “We don’t necessarily agree that that gap is there, but to have two parties in a transaction, they both have to agree,

Negotiations to construct a regional stormwater detention basin at what was previously the site of Raveneaux Country Club have failed to gain trac- tion, leaving the proposed project’s future in limbo. In January 2020, the Harris County Flood Control District acquired roughly 27.6 acres of land in an $11.4 million deal that included the grounds of the Raveneaux Country Club clubhouse and adjoining facil- ities with the goal of constructing a regional stormwater detention basin. The remaining 206 acres encompass- ing the golf course are owned by the Cypress Forest Public Utility District. HCFCD Deputy Executive Director Matt Zeve said negotiations had been in the works with CFPUD oŽcials 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 suc- cessful, Zeve said the CFPUDwould

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so we’ve been looking at other options to try to ™nd a way to make it work for both sides.” Zeve noted a deal had been in the works to make up the dišerence between the appraisals, but it ulti- mately failed to gain traction. Pagan, however, said it was not accurate to characterize the negotia- tions as stalled. “We haven’t given up by any means,” Pagan said. “We’re looking at

dišerent options now. I think we just have to continue talking about what some options might be that work for both parties.” While Zeve said he thought there was potential for a deal in the future, he 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.

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The boundaries of Spring and Klein ISDs as well as Cy-Fair ISD’s eastern boundary largely encompass the unincorporated northwest Harris County community known as the Spring and Klein area. Data shown is reective of the residents who live within school district boundaries, not student population.

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The percentage of white residents living within the boundaries of Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair ISDs fell over the last decade.

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31.57% 40.07% 41.09% 16.33% 13.6% 35.43% 0.21% 0.17% 9.48% 4.67% 0.06% 0.19% 0.49% 0.58% 3.51% 2.56%

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The populations that reside within each of the area’s three school districts grew by more than 20% over the past decade. Population changes

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Black or African American

10-year population change Harris County: +15.61%% Texas: +15.91%%

0.2%

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2010

2010

2010

10.92% 0.05%

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217,773

166,904

496,751

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0.51% 3.14%

Some other race Two or more races

2020

2020

2020

276,719

200,804

613,615

+27.07%

+20.31%

+23.53%

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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DINING&SHOPPING

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CAFESBAKERIES 13 Karma Kolache 10211 Cypresswood Drive, Ste. 100, Houston 8326046670 www.alwaysbekind.shop $ B 14 Le Macaron 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. G, Houston 8325597376 www.lemacaron-us.com/houston $ 15 Noe’s Cafe 2120 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 610, Spring 2816569999 www.facebook.com/noescafespring $ B 16 Sweet Inspirations 6054 FM 2920, Spring 3463512144 www.mysweetestinspiration.com $$ B K CAJUNSEAFOOD 17 BB’s Tex-Orleans 21441 Hwy. 249, Tomball 2813356007 www.bbstexorleans.com $$ H K 18 Cassandra’s Louisiana Kitchen 5203 FM 1960 W., Ste. G, Houston 8324611911 www.cassandraslakitchen.com $$$ B K

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9 Woodall’s Bar-B-Que 22920 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 500, Spring 2812057717 www.woodallsbbq.com $$ K 10 Wunsche Brothers Cafe & Saloon 103 Midway St., Spring 2813501902 www.wunschebros.com $$ H ASIAN 11 Bimbimbox 10111 Louetta Road, Ste. 800, Houston 2817890803 www.bimbimbox.com $$ K 12 Sushi Rebel 1700 City Plaza Drive, Spring 2813234783 www.sushi-rebel.com $$

19 House of Roux 317 Gentry St., Spring 3463511099 www.houseofroux.com $$ ITALIAN 20 Crust Pizza Co. 5211 FM 2920, Ste. 108, Spring 8326802432 www.crustpizzaco.com $$ K 21 Godfather’s Pizza 5275 Louetta Road, Spring 2812570100 www.godfathers.com $$ LATINAMERICAN MEXICAN 22 Bigotes Street Tacos 2000 Willowbrook Drive, Houston

2813625725 www.chickingout.com $ B K 5 Masones Pub & Grill 24441 Hwy. 249, Tomball 2813740163 www.facebook.com/masonespub $ H 6 OMG Burger 8854 Spring Cypress Road, Spring 8327617183 www.txomgburger.com $$ K 7 Stacked Pickle 6944 FM 1960 W., Houston 8324466376 www.stackedpickle.com $$ H K 8 Uncle’s BBQ 23211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. D, Tomball 3462989955 www.unclestxbbq.com $$ K

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1 Bytes Arcade + Eatery 4477 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 2819070173 www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/ theatre/bytes-arcade-benders-landing $ 2 Caddy Shack Bistro 8714 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 100B, Spring 8325597030 www.facebook.com/caddyshacktx $$ 3 The Chef’s Table 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. J, Ste. P, Houston 8325597489 www.chefstablehouston.com $$$ B H 4 Chicking Out 23227 Gosling Road, Spring

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29 Fiiz Drinks 9702 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 118, Spring 2812038362 www.˜izdrinks.com 30 Little Woodrow’s 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball 2815169993 www.littlewoodrows.com/watering-holes/ tomball HEALTHWELLNESS 31 Algoo Buenoo 16314 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring 8326105198 www.facebook.com/algoo.buenoo 32 Blended Paradise Energy & Nutrition 16716 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring 3468087300 www.facebook.com/blendedparadisetx HOME DECOR 33 Bel Furniture 7111 FM 1960, Houston 3462353551 www.belfurniture.com 34 Magnolia Outdoor Living 3416 FM 2920, Ste. 100, Spring 8176884018 www.magnoliatexasoutdoorliving.com 35 No Thorns Floral Decor & More 5407 FM 1960, Ste. G11, Houston 2816650012 www.nothorns.com OTHER 36 Do Dollar Plus 21179 Hwy. 249, Houston

3467030951 www.bigotesstreettacos.com $ B K COMING EARLY 2022 23 El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant 8921 Louetta Road, Spring 8326982620 www.elzocalomexicanrestaurant.com $$ H K 24 La Patrona Cocina Latina 1491 Spring Cypress Road, Spring 2817190088 www.lapatronacocinalatina.com $ K 25 Mamá Juanita’s Mexican Grill 5706 Root Road, Spring 3463512168 www.mamajuanitasrestaurants.com $$ H 26 Viva Jalisco Taqueria & Restaurant 10800 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 100, Tomball 3468085886 www.vivajalisco4.com $$ B K SHOPPING CLOTHESSHOES 27 Style It Up Boutique 9803 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 800, Houston 8329538457 www.styleitupboutique.com FOODBEVERAGE 28 The Classy Cork 22916 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 100, Spring 8325341900 www.theclassycork.com

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After participating in gem and mineral shows throughout the state for the past several years, Angel’s Rocks and Fossils opened a storefront in February at 12918 Malcomson Road, Houston. Angelyn Davis founded the business in late 2014, but Doug Walser has moved into the owner role for the storefront, allowing Davis to spend more time with her family. The business o ers high-quality rocks, minerals and fossils for collectors or home and o„ce decor. Walser said products are typically purchased in bulk directly from mines and nishers to keep prices competitive.

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TRANSPORTATION

Updates on key transportation projects

OTHER PROJECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2022

TOP TRANSPORTATION STORIES TO WATCH IN 2022

Houston-areamobility groups plan for federal funds from$1.2 trillion bill

BY JISHNU NAIR

will have 11 new grant programs to apply for. Raborn said the bill’s broad scope will increase funding to programs, such as the Surface Transportation Block Grant, which is seeing a 24% increase in funding. “It’s a big bill; there’s a lot in it,” Raborn said. “And so it’s going to take a lot of time for agencies like ours to ƒnd and match the pieces to the needs they have.” Raborn highlighted new programs that could target resiliency and €ood control as areas of interest, such as the PROTECT Program, which

provides up to $8.7 billion to help reinforce surface transportation routes and evacuation routes. How- ever, he cautioned that other federal funding and regulatory hurdles need to be cleared before H™GAC can begin discussing funding allocation. “It’s going to take a fair amount of time for [all of the funding announce- ments] to work their way through their processes before we start seeing that,” he said. Once the bill makes its way through Congress, Raborn said H™GAC will get public input in the spring.

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President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law Nov. 6, provid- ing funds for projects nationwide. Texas is expected to get about $35 billion of that funding, while existing federal aid programs will receive an in€ux of $265.4 billion over ƒve years, according to Chandra Bhat at the University of Texas. Craig Raborn, transportation director of metropolitan planning organization Houston-Galveston Area Council, said Houston-area entities

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A group of advocates ƒled a 100-page complaint with the Federal Highway Administration on Dec. 16 amid an ongoing federal investigation into civil rights complaints related to the project, which seeks to expand and reroute portions of I-45 between Beltway 8 and downtown Houston. The complaint urges greater scrutiny of the project’s e‹ects on minority communities.

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN HOUSTON The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will boost federal programs and open new ones Houston-area entities can apply for. Existing federal programs will see an increase of $265.4 billion over ve years . SOURCES: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT; CHANDRA BHAT, UT AUSTIN; HOUSTON†GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL‰COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Houston metro planning organizations will have 11 new grant programs to apply for. Of the $1.2 trillion approved in federal funding, Texas will receive $35 billion .

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A project adding four direct connectors between Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway is scheduled to be completed this summer.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The project to add four direct connectors between Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway is scheduled to be complete by the end of summer, according to the Harris County Toll Road Authority. Once completed, northbound drivers on Hwy. 249 will be able to enter eastbound and westbound Grand Parkway lanes, and those traveling east and west on the Grand Parkway will have direct access to southbound Hwy. 249. “When completed, the project will alleviate the need to utilize Boudreaux [Road] to connect between [the Grand Parkway] and Tomball Tollway, reducing a considerable amount of frontage road traŸc,” the HCTRA said in a statement. The $92 million project began in March 2020. The majority of the foundation for the connectors had been laid as of early January with remaining work including ƒnishing the columns, beams and the deck of the roads, according to the HCTRA. Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber

foot bridge over Spring Creek. Timeline: Dec. 6-early 2023 Cost: $8.2 million

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of Commerce, said he believes the direct connectors are necessary to improve traŸc because of the growth the Tomball area has seen. “Having those direct connectors at [Hwy.] 249 and Grand Parkway, it cre- ates an ease of traŸc €ow. We [need] to have that,” Hillegeist said. “As highways are built, as traŸc comes, business and community grows.” Tomball City Manager David

Esquivel said along with better access, the project is also likely to draw more developers. Two projects already slated include the Grand Parkway Town Center—a 65-acre mixed-use development at the corner of Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway—and a 240-acre light industrial, distribution and retail development by Lovett Industrial at Rocky Road and the Grand Parkway.

High-speed rail The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments Jan. 11 in a case over whether Texas Central—the company looking to build a 236-mile high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas— is considered a railroad company under state law and has the power to use eminent domain. If the company wins, construction on the project is expected to start soon after the decision.

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EDUCATION

School stories to follow

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OTHER STORIES TO FOLLOW IN 2022

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LupitaHinojosa named lone nalist for Spring ISD superintendent

District leaders continue to combat stang shortages Cy-Fair ISD had approximately 1,063 vacant positions at the start of the 2021-22 school year, including about 300 teachers, 150 bus drivers and nearly 180 paraprofessionals. According to data from the district, there were about 38% more job openings at the start of this school year than one year earlier. Teacher vacancies have remained consistent throughout the school year with 286 positions open as of Dec. 13, said Chairita Franklin, assistant superintendent of human resources. Additional paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service workers and custodians are also needed. The district saw a 4% higher substitute †ll rate from 2020-21 to 2021-22, but Franklin said there is still a need for substitutes. CFISD has about 549 substitutes working daily, while the average teacher absence and vacancy rate is 812. Franklin said when teacher absences outnumber substitutes, campus principals may use substitutes from other classes on their oˆ periods; send an instructional specialist, interventionist or administrator to cover classes; or split classes at the elementary level. A SHORTAGE OF STAFF When students returned to classes at the start of 2021-22, Cy-Fair ISD had more than 1,000 job openings—a roughly 38% increase from the previous year.

BY EMILY LINCKE

MAKING HISTORY On Feb. 1, Lupita Hinojosa will become the rst female Hispanic superintendent in Spring ISD’s nearly 90-year history, as all of her predecessors have been male.

SPRING ISD The Spring ISD board of trustees named Lupita Hinojosa as the lone nalist for the district’s vacant superintendent position in a unanimous vote Jan. 6. Hinojosa, who serves as SISD’s chief of innovation and equity, will replace former Superintendent Rodney Watson, who resigned ežective Jan. 1 for a position with the nonpro t Texas Association of School Boards. Hinojosa began working for SISD as the district’s chief academic o™cer in 2014. Upon assuming her new posi- tion Feb. 1, Hinojosa will be the rst Hispanic woman to hold the superintendent title in SISD’s history. “My career started in the classroom, and that’s the perspective I like to take when making any decisions or formulating any strategies for helping our students achieve success,” Hinojosa said in a statement. “As superintendent of Spring ISD, I hope to build on the successes we’ve accomplished but also build capacity for new avenues of transformation.” Hinojosa has a doctorate in education and a master’s degree from the University of Houston. She began her education career more than 30 years ago as a teacher

James H. Goettee: 1930s-1939 Willard Frandolig: 1939-40 John A. Winship: 1940-73 Joseph S. Beneke: 1973-80 Gordon M. Anderson: 1981-97 John Folks: 1997-2002 Michael Hinojosa: 2002-05 Ralph H. Draper: 2005-14 Rodney Watson: 2014-22 Lupita Hinojosa: Feb. 1, 2022

SOURCE: SPRING ISDˆCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

with Houston ISD. School districts are required by state law to wait 21 days after naming a lone nalist for superintendent positions before o™cially hiring them; Hinojosa’s new role will become ežective Feb. 1.

New intermediate school, athletics stadiumamongKlein ISDbond recommendations

BY HANNAH ZEDAKER

requirements and opportunities to add new capital assets,” White said. “We worked very hard to weigh our interests as community members with what would be a good option for learners as well as teachers.” The committee recommended three bond package options with price tags at $1.1 billion, $994.4 mil- lion and $973.5 million. Among the projects recommended throughout the packages were the construction of Intermediate School No. 11; a new athletics stadium; an academics, ne arts, athletics, and career and techni- cal education event facility; and Klein Memorial Stadium upgrades. According to the presentation, a $1.1 billion bond would have a projected tax rate increase of $0.085 per $100 valuation, or an additional $196 in annual property taxes on a home valued at $255,000. Similarly, a $994.4 million bond would result in a tax rate increase of $0.0639 per $100 valuation—about $147—and a $973.5 million bond would result in a tax rate increase of $0.0597 per $100 valuation, about $137. The committee’s report comes just as KISD o™cials wrap up the last of the

projects included in its $498.1 million bond referendum, which was approved by voters in 2015. The board of trustees will now review the committee’s recommen- dations and consider the scope and timing of any potential future bond referendum to be put before voters. 2004 Student population: 36,800+ Total campuses districtwide: 32 Bond program: $223 million Tax rate increase: $0 2008 Student population: 43,600+ Total campuses districtwide: 38 Bond program: $646.9 million Tax rate increase: $0.18 2015 Student population: 50,300+ Total campuses districtwide: 44 Bond program: $498.1 million Tax rate increase: $0.04 SOURCE: KLEIN ISDˆ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Abrief history of bonds Klein ISD has completed three bond programs over the last two decades.

KLEIN ISD The construction of Klein ISD Intermediate School No. 11 and a new athletic stadium were among the recommendations presented Jan. 11. for a potential bond package valued at up to $1.1 billion. A committee of about 70 parents, employees and other community stakeholders met ve times in late 2021 to discuss KISD’s current and future needs. “For our community to maintain a strong economy, Klein ISD must continue to provide a well-educated, well-trained workforce to attract businesses and new jobs,” said Julie Stevens, a bond steering committee member and KISD parent. “These proposed bond packages will make sure we continue to ‡ourish for future generations.” On behalf of the KISD bond steering committee, Stevens along with committee members Dennis Boyter and Stephen White presented the committee’s nding to the KISD board of trustees Jan. 11. “Our committee has studied what makes up a bond, including the nancing, infrastructure

Teachers

Operations Transportation

Paraprofessionals

STAFF VACANCIES, CYFAIR ISD Start of 2019-20

773.5 total vacancies

Start of 2020-21

770 total vacancies

Start of 2021-22

1,063.5 total vacancies

NOTE: VACANCIES INCLUDE FULL• AND PART• TIME POSITIONS; 0.5 INDICATES A PART•TIME POSITION VACANCY.

SOURCE: CY•FAIR ISD– COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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