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Cy-Fair Jersey Village Edition VOLUME 17, ISSUE 8 APRIL 14MAY 12, 2026

2026 Voter Guide

Local water authority chases surface water conversion Finding the flow

By Sarah Brager

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JARVIS RD.

CYPRESS N. HOUSTON RD.

Also in this issue

Impacts Page 6 See what avors of popsicles King of Pops is bringing to Cy-Fair this summer

Government Page 8 Read how preliminary FEMA data has changed the ood plain and oodway in Cypress

The North Harris County Regional Water Authority has several surface water construction projects underway in the Cy-Fair and Cypress areas. (Daniel Arizpe/Community Impact)

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67% of Harris County residential properties didn’t protest their 2025 property taxes.

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Impacts

through a new interactive baking studio. The studio allows individuals of all baking skill levels to bake and decorate a cake with various levels of guidance. • Opened Feb. 11 • 14908 Hwy. 290, Houston • www.mydolceart.com 4 Falooda Fiesta Falooda Fiesta oers over 15 street food options and 50 ice cream variations made in house. Menu items oered include artisan paletas, milkshakes and a variety of Indian street food options including samosas and wraps. • Opened March 7 • 8931 Fry Road, Ste. 600, Cypress • www.faloodaiesta.com 5 Pappa Geno’s The eatery oers Philly cheesesteaks, sandwiches, and burgers freshly prepared to order. Menu items oered include Pappa Geno’s steak & cheese, Philly works and 6 Swig Swig combines sodas with a customized mix of avors, creams, purees and fresh fruits, according to its website. The business also serves a variety of energy drinks, teas and refreshers, and customers can build their own drinks. • Opened March 26 • 22532 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.swig.com 7 TestoThera Hormone therapy and wellness clinic TestoThera ocially opened a new location serving the Cypress area. The clinic oers testosterone and hormone replacement therapy as well as weight loss solutions. • Opened Feb. 21 • 9620 Fry Road, Ste. 500, Cypress • www.testothera.com 8 Texas Golf Studio Texas Golf Studio contains practice bays with simulators the smothered Philly. • Opened early March • 8307 Jones Road, Jersey Village • www.pappagenossteakandcheese.com

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2 Cowgirls Coee Cowgirls Coee oers a variety of coee and snacks. The Mexican-owned cafe also oers bites such as tamales by the dozen, empanadas, crepes, mini pancakes and chocoan.

Now open

1 Cadalawn Health & Wellness Cash-pay clinic Cadalawn is now oering medical services to the Cypress communities, per business ocials. The clinic provides a variety of services including wellness exams and telehealth. • Opened March 23 • 12914 Malcomson Road, Houston • www.cadalawnclinic.org

• Opened in late December • 11212 Perry Road, Houston • Instagram: cowgirlscoffeehouse

3 Dolce Art Bake Studio Decorative cake shop Dolce Art is now oering classes

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12 Children’s Lighthouse Children’s Lighthouse will serve children ages six weeks through 12 years old, oering infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K and school-age programs. • Opening early 2027

for members to develop their swing and perfect their shots. The studio also oers lessons ranging from beginner level to seasoned players. • Opened March 20 • 14922 Mueschke Road, Ste. B-9, Cypress • www.texasgolfstudio.com 9 Ventana Nails & Spa Nail services range from basic to luxury manicures and pedicures, with acrylics, gel and powder options available, per the spa’s website. Pedicure upgrades include CBD treatments, rice and sugar scrubs, clay masks and massages. • Opened Feb. 19 • 11231 Greenhouse Road, Ste. 175, Cypress • www.ventananailspatownelake.com The General Heating & Air The heating and air conditioning maintenance ¤rm is now serving the Cypress and Katy communities according to business ocials. The company oers maintenance, repairs, quality checks and full HVAC system replacements. • Opened March 19 • Serving Cypress and Katy areas • www.thegeneralHVAC.com

Now open

• 16710 Gleeful Grove St., Hockley • www.childrenslighthouse.com

13 Dunham Pointe Retail Center Located near the intersection of Hwy. 290 and Mason Road, the retail area will span 206,000 square feet and house tenants such as Amorino Gelato, Milkshake Factory, Pokeworks, Shake Shack and several others that chose to remain con¤dential, according to a March 24 news release from Trademark. • Breaking ground in early summer • Intersection of Hwy. 290 and Mason Road • www.trademarkproperty.com 14 Liberty Dog Barkery According to the business’s website, Liberty Dog Bakery oers a variety of homemade dog treats such as jerky, cookies and pup muns–a dog-friendly mun treat. • Opening summer 2026 • 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. G, Houston • www.libertydogbarkery.com

17 King of Pops According to the company website, the location will oer a variety of popsicles in avors such as strawberry lemonade, mango tangerine and cookies & cream. King of Pops also oers reservations for private events, festivals and school events, per the business. • Opened March 11 • Intersection of Barker Cypress Road and Spring Cypress Road, Cypress • Instagram: kop_Cypress

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In the news

10 Agavi Dental Studio Agavi Dental Studio is bringing a variety of dental services to the Cypress community. The business will provide oral x-rays, same day crowns as well as cleanings. • Opening May 2026 • 27230 Hwy. 290, Ste. 700, Cypress • www.agavidentalstudio.com 11 Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen specializes in New York and New Jersey-style thin-crust pizza, which may be ordered by the slice or as a whole pie, per its website. The restaurant also serves sub sandwiches. • Estimated opening in mid-April • 9618 Jones Road, Houston • www.anthonyandlucaspizza.com

15 Drake Plastics According to the website, Drake Plastics provides advanced polymer solutions that enhance customers’ products and processes. The family owned business has a team of over 100 professionals supported by an international sales and technical sta. • Celebrating 30 years • 14869 Grant Road, Cypress • www.drakeplastics.com 16 Longenbaugh Veterinary Hospital Copper¤eld resident Dr. Martin Keadle opened the hospital April 2, 1991 and continues to treat pets after more than three decades in the veterinary business. Located just o Hwy. 6 in the Copper¤eld area, the hospital treats dogs and cats as fellow family members.

• Celebrating 35 years • 15703 Longenbaugh Drive, Ste. F, Houston • www.longenbaughvet.com

Closings

18 The Catch The eatery provided a variety of cajun-style seafood including fried cat¤sh, gumbo, etouee and shrimp as well as seasonal oerings such as craw¤sh. The Catch has three other locations open across the Greater Houston region. • Closed early March • 7608 FM 1960, Houston • www.thecatchhouston.com

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Government

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Harris County residents can now see preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency map data through a new interactive dashboard from FEMA and the Harris County Flood Control District in the rst countywide update since 2007. The county’s 34 oodplain administrators received preliminary data and maps from FEMA in the rst week of February, HCFCD Executive Director Tina Petersen said. “These maps are draft. There will be years of opportunity to review these maps and engage with the process before they are nal,” Petersen said “We have a lot more work to do, but it is really fullling to see that the FEMA maps are showing the progress that we all know is happening.” The changes include expanding the 100-year oodplain to neighborhoods including Bridgeland and Elyson, according to the data. The oodway was also widened along the majority of the existing maps in the draft data. Draft FEMA maps update released

FEMA oodplain areas 1% (100 year) Floodway (100) year oodplain 0.2% (500 year) oodplain Low risk

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Next steps

The path ahead The estimated timeline provided to commissioners highlighted the maps may not become nal until 2028

Stay tuned

Petersen said the Modeling, Assessment and Awareness Project (MAAPNext) dashboard has been updated with the preliminary data received from FEMA to help individuals understand potential oodplain impacts. However, she cautioned against using the data formally as it is set to change. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said his major concern was that residents who are pur- chasing homes or property without the updated oodplain maps could be purchasing homes within a oodplain. “People are going to be buying homes tomorrow, and they won’t know anything about these maps,” Ramsey said. “I don’t know if there’s anything we can do to facilitate at least making the homeowner that’s about to buy something—banking his life or her life investment in a piece of property—[aware] that we’ve got more information about it.” Petersen said part of the decision to release the preliminary data typically only provided to oodplain administrators was an eort to begin educating the public now about potential ood- plain and oodway changes. However the nal maps will not go into eect until late 2028.

Petersen said a series of in-person meetings and webinars will be held to ensure the public has time to submit feedback on the new maps. However, the dates have not been nalized as of press time. “It is important to emphasize that, at this stage, these are draft maps from FEMA intended for technical review by oodplain administrators,” HCFCD spokesperson Emily Woodell said. “They are not nal, not regulatory. ... Nothing changes right now related to ood insurance requirements or development regulations.” Various portions of the county have received spot updates following major developments and infrastructure improvements in 2017 and 2019, according to FEMA documents. “In a county as large and complex as Harris County, it takes many dierent individuals to help move an eort like this forward,” Petersen said Feb. 12.

A Feb. 2:

2026

Draft data is released from FEMA to oodplain administrators

B May:

FEMA releases public data; community outreach begins C May 2026-January 2027: Ocials start community outreach, town halls D February-May 2027: Formal FEMA appeals and comment period E May 2027-May 2028: Map and modeling revisions made based on feedback F May-June:

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Final letters of map approvals are sent to elected ocials, oodplain administrators

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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Government

BY SARAH BRAGER

Harris County talks future of ARPA programs Harris County commissioners will review the future of several county programs created with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, a 2021 federal aid package supporting local governments after the COVID-19 pandemic. The details With ARPA support set to expire at the end of 2026, commissioners voted Feb. 26 to consider nearly $14 million in general fund appro- priations in scal year 2026-27

that would allow the county to continue the services. The appropriations could sup- port nine areas, said Tom Hargis, director of grants and partnerships for the Oce of County Admin- istration. Hargis said the ARPA committee will work with county departments to develop a “current level of service” budget for each program to maintain the existing services in the next scal year. What’s next? The action does not guarantee all nine programs will be included in the next general fund. Harris County commissioners are expected to review the initial FY 2026-27 budget proposal around August, with nal approval in late September.

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$88M clean energy projects advance

Harris County commissioners on March 19 authorized $88.3 million to fund projects for the Solar for All plan despite the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency’s attempted termination of grants associated with the program. Har- ris County led a lawsuit against the EPA in October to reclaim the funds, and ocials said a decision is expected later this year.

What you need to know The March 19 vote authorized county sta to execute solar power and battery energy storage projects at approximately 6-10 locations across Harris County, which energy providers will be able to then deploy to qualifying low-income households. County ocials said exact proj- ect sites are still being evaluated.

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Blinn College breaks ground on new Waller Campus On March 6, Blinn College hosted a groundbreak- ing ceremony on the 100-acre property that will be the home of the new Waller campus. How it happened

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The new facility came to fruition due to leg- islation passed by Texas Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst, RBrenham, which added the Harris County portion of Waller ISD to Blinn’s ocial service area, she said during the ceremony. Kolkhorst expressed her joy at the growth not only of Blinn College but also of the Waller area as a whole. “It’s a physical symbol of the commitment for the future of [the] Texas area that is growing so dynami- cally,” Kolkhorst said. The facility will be three stories tall with class- rooms, laboratories, student study spaces and on-site administrative oces, per a news release. Also of note The Waller campus is the latest of multiple

the classroom. The overview The board of trustees on March 2

Blinn College’s Waller campus The $68 million facility will be 82,000 square feet. Blinn College ocials broke ground on the soon-to-be home of the new Waller campus March 6.

approved a rst reading of a policy to guide ethical AI practices for students and sta . A committee will review how AI tools are being used in classrooms and propose train- ing guidelines, Superintendent Doug Killian said. District sta will ne-tune the plan and seek nal approval from trustees. CFISD is one of few large Houston-area school districts without a local AI use policy. Killian said the district will also collaborate with the Technology Services Department on the policy.

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Election

BY HANNAH NORTON

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

April 20: First day of early voting April 20: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 28: Last day of early voting May 2: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Jersey Village residents can vote at the Civic Center Auditorium at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. Jersey Village residents will be able to vote for City Council Place 1, Place 4, and Place 5. Also on the ballot is Proposition A, which seeks to extend the Jersey Village Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District lifespan by 20 years.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

Texas held its primary elections March 3, with Republican and Democratic voters selecting their parties’ nominees for scores of federal, state and local seats. Yet some candidates aren’t done campaigning— dozens of primary races are headed to runo elections May 26. In Texas, state law requires that a candidate receive more than 50% of the vote to win the race. When the threshold is not met, the two candidates with the most votes go to a runo. The winner of the runo elections will appear on the November ballot. What to know about May 26 runo elections

More details

Races to watch

Some races at the top of the Republican runo ballot include: U.S. Senate: Incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton Texas attorney general: State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin Texas railroad commissioner: Incumbent Jim Wright and former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French Texas’ new 9th Congressional District: Army veteran Alex Mealer and state Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park Some runo contests on the Democratic side are: Texas attorney general: State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski Texas lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and union leader Marcos Velez Texas’ new 18th Congressional District: Incumbent Christian Menefee, D-Houston, and U.S. Rep. Al Green, who currently represents District 9 Texas’ new 33rd Congressional District: Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, and U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, who currently represents District 32

Texans who voted in a political party’s primary this March can only cast ballots in the same party’s runo, per state law. Individuals who participate in third-party nominating conventions may not vote in another party’s primary or runo.

Dates to know

Deadline to register to vote in the runos

April 27

May 15

Last day to apply to vote by mail

May 18

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May 22

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Runo election day

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Election

Jersey Village City Council, Place 1

Michael Brittain Occupation & experience: Owner - ber optic construction contractor for government entities such as Harris County Trac and COH Facebook: Michael Brittain For JV

Curt Beasley Occupation & experience: 20+ years in construction and land development Facebook: Curt Beasley for JV

What is your top priority for Jersey Village, if elected?

Our city’s emergency services are my top priority, which requires strong economic development to ensure our Police, Fire and EMS are properly funded through our local business’ sales tax revenue.

My top priority is scal responsibility. I’m going to use my experience in land development and construction to get the new City Hall remodeled and to build a city pool. The city currently wants to spend more than triple of what it should cost to re- model the new City Hall.

How will you ensure transparency and accountability in City Council decisions?

The city currently has a dedicated communications director in place that I will work with City Council and the city secretary to maintain. I support open communications with residents, encourage public participation in meetings, and believe decisions and nancial information should be communicated clearly across multiple platforms.

I plan to be transparent and hold our city accountable for scal responsibility. We overspent ve million dollars on the nine million dollar budget for the golf clubhouse and convention center. If elected, I am going to request a forensic accountant and construction professional to review payments for that project.

What is the biggest challenge the city is facing today, and how would you address it?

The biggest challenge is balancing economic growth with infrastructure needs while protecting the character of our community. Through proactive planning and competitive bidding, we can maintain utilities, roads, and walkways so Jersey Village stays ahead of problems instead of reacting later when costs are higher.

The biggest challenge the city faces is spending. The processes that our city uses to nd vendors for construction projects are severely awed and need to be xed. We need to stop overspending.

How should the city balance budget sustainability with investments in city infrastructure and amenities?

The city has developed a roadmap for economic development, future land use, preventive utility maintenance, and has secured property for a new municipal and community center. I will work with City Council to maintain strong nancial reserves while prioritizing maintenance and infrastructure projects before issues arise.

The city needs to evaluate pricing for both infrastructure and amenities. This exercise will open up more dollars to spend on both or more dollars to save for the general fund.

How will you overcome dierences of opinion on the future needs of the city?

Dierences of opinion are inevitable. I will listen to residents, fellow council members, and the City Manager while focusing on costs, return on investment, and long-term data. My goal is to work toward practical, collaborative solutions that serve the best interests of Jersey Village.

One thing I learned a long time ago was, “I can’t give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure—try to please everyone.” There will always be dierences of opinions. We just need to nd common ground that we can move forward with.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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BY SARAH BRAGER

Jersey Village City Council, Place 5

Brian McCauley Occupation & experience: Senior arbitration manager, large auto auction company; Jersey Village resident since 2011; Charter Review Commission ... Facebook: Brian McCauley for Jersey Village

Steven Gill Occupation & experience: Director of sales United States, BioZone Scienti c; years working with city governments and global retail ... Facebook: Steve Gill for JV City Council Place #5

What is your top priority for Jersey Village, if elected?

My top priority is implementing Pay-As-You-Go funding: Phase in Fort Worth-style PayGo over 5–10 years for infrastructure and capital projects. Pay with current revenues, reduce unnecessary debt, protect reserves and prevent future tax hikes, ensuring long-term scal health while maintaining our small-town charm and quality of life.

We need to bring new businesses into our city and make sure that we are supporting those businesses we do have. I would like to help in the creation of an Economic Development Committee to assist our city in this priority. Remember, sales tax revenue helps reduce our property taxes.

How will you ensure transparency and accountability in City Council decisions?

I will build on Jersey Village’s strong foundation of open meetings, posted council packets, and nancial transparency by being readily accessible to residents. I’ll publicly share my positions and reasoning on social media, encourage open dialogue, and use my mediation experience to foster fair, inclusive discussions.

Our city has obtained ve of the six Comptroller transparency stars, a very admirable accomplishment. However, we should continue to lead but I feel we can make improvements on social media and resident engagement.

What is the biggest challenge the city is facing today, and how would you address it?

Aging infrastructure combined with growing debt for projects like ood mitigation and utilities. I would address it by implementing modest, across-the-board budget eciencies, asking each department to trim a nickel per dollar spent, while protecting core services and shifting to pay-as-you-go funding to avoid future borrowing and keep taxes stable.

One of the challenges is re department costs and ensuring we have enough tax revenue to continue providing a high level of service. Another is focusing on proper management of the utility fund, maintaining our infrastructure but also working to have reasonable water rates. Also focus on increasing citizen engagement.

How should the city balance budget sustainability with investments in city infrastructure and amenities?

The city should prioritize Pay-As-You-Go funding for infrastructure and amenities, using current revenues to build projects responsibly without new debt. We can achieve sustainability through modest eciencies and resident unity, such as community crowdfunding to substantially reduce pool-related debt, ensuring investments strengthen our city while keeping taxes aordable for families.

Budgets should have priorities. A budget sets the focus and rhythm for the whole year. We need to maintain our core services and frequently evaluate additional services to ensure we are getting value. If a service is not providing value, we cut that funding.

How will you overcome dierences of opinion on the future needs of the city?

Drawing on my years as an arbitration manager, I overcome dierences by facilitating open, respectful dialogue and seeking creative, fair solutions everyone can support, even through compromise where all sides feel a slight stretch. This builds consensus around Jersey Village’s shared goals: scal responsibility, strong services, and quality of life.

Everyone has dierent methods to accomplish that goal. It’s important to be willing to listen to the viewpoints of others and consider that my viewpoint could be skewed. I can work with anyone on council provided we have the same long-term goal of the city’s infrastructure and public safety.

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Events

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wine garden. • May 2, 10 a.m. • $10 (admission) • Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston • www.shrp.com Cypress Winds Concert See the Cypress Winds Community Band, a community band composed of music educators from the Cypress- Fairbanks Independent School District. • May 4, 7 p.m. • Free • Lone Star College-CyFair, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, • www.cypresswinds.org

April

Boots for Troops The 12th annual Boots for Troops will feature artists Josh Abott, Easton Corbin, Jon Wolfe and Cody Hibbard as well as a crawsh boil. • April 18, 3-9 p.m. • $78.25 (students), $154 (VIP) • Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston • www.mofittlegacyfoundation.org Fair eld Spring Market The Faireld Spring Market features an array of vendors oering fresh produce, music and shopping. • April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (entry) • 15103 Mason Road, Cypress • www.ynfma.org Spring 2026 Student Art Showcase Reception Bosque Gallery is holding a reception to showcase artwork done by students and honor the award winners. • April 23, 5:30 p.m. • Free • Lone Star College-Cy-Fair,

Texas Sundown The Barn at the Frio Grill is holding a live music performance featuring the “Texas Sundown.” • April 25, 8 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Frio, 16410 Mueschke Road, Cypress • www.friogrill.com

May

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Corgi Dog Racing Attendees are invited to the Sam Houston Race Park for annual corgi dog racing in which participants can register their corgis to compete. • April 25, 6:30 p.m. • $5 (admission) • Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston • www.shrp.com

Stageworks is presenting “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged. And Revised. Again.,” about a cultural comedy. • May, 1-2, May 7-9, May 15, May 17, 7:30 p.m., May 2-3, May 9-10, May 16-17, 2 p.m. • $32-$47 (admission) • 10760 Grant Road, Houston • www.stageworkstx.org Derby Fest The second annual Sam Houston Race Park Derby Fest will feature local vendors, food, a hat contest and a

Cypress Community Breast Ultrasound Screening

HerScan Breast Cancer Ultrasound Screening will be oering breast ultrasound screenings at MK Wellness & Body Sculpting. • May 18, 9:30-4:10 p.m. • $295 • 17844 Mound Road, Ste. G, Cypress • www.herscan.com

A Taste of Cy-Fair Organized by local business owners and residents, the seventh annual Cy-Hope Taste of Cy-Fair will feature local restaurants with food and beverages.

• May 2, 5 p.m. • $50 (adults), $20 (children), free (children under 2) • Lakeland Village Center, 10615 Fry Road, Cypress • www.atasteofcyfair.com

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arm trac signal at the intersection of Gessner Road and Twelve Lakes Boulevard. Update: Design is underway for a potential light at the intersection. • Timeline: early 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, TxDOT

reconstruction throughout the subdivision to increase drainage capacity, reduce ood risk, and reduce long term maintenance costs. Update: This project has entered the construction phase according to Harris County precinct 3 ocials. • Timeline: Second quarter 2026 • Cost: $1.1 million • Funding sources: Community Development Block Grant, Harris County 6 Cypress North Houston Road Project: This project will widen Cypress North Houston Road from a two- to four-lane concrete boulevard with raised medians and underground storm sewer system. The project also includes new or upgraded trac signals at Autumn Mills Road, Misty Moss Lane, and Perry Road. Update: This project is in the design phase. • Timeline: Design inalized by early 2026 • Cost: $16 million • Funding source: Harris County 7 Grant Road widening Project: Widen two-lane road to four-lane boulevard from Telge Road to Shaw Road. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: 2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

Ongoing projects

4 Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvements Project: This project will provide subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction for increased drainage capacity, reduced ood risk, and reduced long-term maintenance costs in the Cypress Creek Estates subdivision. Update: Funding for this project is approved and will focus on addressing drainage issues throughout the subdivision. • Timeline: Fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $10.1 million • Funding source: Federal grant managed by Harris County Engineering Department 5 Barwood subdivision improvements Project: This project will provide the Barwood subdivision with drainage improvements and pavement

8 Greenhouse Road Project: The new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Pacic railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. Update: Bids for construction of the project are now being accepted, according to Precinct 3 ocials. • Timeline: March. 2026-Dec. 2030 • Cost: $81 million • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, Harris County MUD 500, Harris County Toll Road Authority, H-GAC, TxDOT

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The big picture

Ongoing surface water distribution projects in Cy-Fair, Cypress

Distribution pipes Water receiving facilities

Project 31 series • Connects 15 additional facilities to surface water • 18 miles of distribution pipes • Project closeout by 2027 Project 35 series • Connects 10 additional facilities to surface water • 8 miles of distribution pipes • Project closeout in 2026 Project 37 series • Connects 22 additional facilities to surface water • 40 miles of distribution pipes • Project closeout in 2028

The North Harris County Regional Water Authority has approximately $406 million worth of construction projects planned for 2026—with several in the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas—as part of its decades-long e ort to keep up with a state- mandated groundwater reduction plan. The NHCRWA is responsible for carrying out surface water conversion projects across northwest Harris County as mandated by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, or HGSD. The HGSD’s regulatory plan aims to reduce groundwater pumping to combat subsidence, or land sinking, by requiring entities to gradually increase their surface water supplies. Entities within HGSD’s jurisdiction were supposed to have at least 60% of their water supplies sourced from surface water, such as Lake Houston and the Brazos River, by the end of 2025. However, the NHCRWA has only achieved about 35% conversion to surface water, ocials said, citing challenges related to COVID-19, supply shortages and easement delays. Program Manager Amber Batson said the 60% benchmark is a roughly $2 billion initiative that likely won’t be completed before 2031. Additionally, NHCRWA District 3 Director Melissa Rowell said the total conversion requirement, 80% by 2035, could cost nearly $10 billion. “The surface water conversion is happening,” said Rowell, who represents parts of Cy-Fair and Jersey Village on the ¢ve-member board. “The real policy question is whether the ¢nancing structure is fair to existing homeowners.”

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The projects send surface water to local water plants.

Construction crews work at a launch shaft in Cy-Fair.

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“We have continued to impress upon them the tools within the regulatory plan if they’re having a delay or an issue with the timeline,” Turco said. The HGSD oers two options to avoid a dis- incentive fee of $12.52 per thousand gallons for failing to meet the required conversion timeline. Water authorities can earn Over Conversion Credits by using less groundwater than what’s mandated in the regulatory plan, Turco said. The NHCRWA has accumulated OCCs over time but could deplete its balance within the next one to three years, ocials from the authority said. Secondly, Turco said authorities can earn credits by sponsoring the HGSD’s Water Conservation Program, such as purchasing education kits for schools. The NHCRWA is the only local authority that does not participate in the education credit opportunity, he said. Rowell said the conservation credits are not enough to address a ve-year construction lag.

Diving in deeper

NHCRWA forecasted water rates

According to NHCRWA ocials, residents could see signicantly higher water bills over the next 10 years as the authority continues conversion projects. Groundwater (per thousand gallons) Surface water (per thousand gallons)

As a non-taxing entity, the NHCRWA collects revenue through water fees typically billed through municipal utility districts. Despite the growing debt projection, the NHCRWA board has reduced water rates three times since 2022. However, Rowell said rates must inevitably increase to pay o the debt—possibly tripling within the next 10 years. She expressed frustration with the fact that local authorities are responsible for nancing the conversion, which ultimately trickles down to water customers. Rowell voted in favor of the three rate cuts. HGSD General Manager Mike Turco said the state established the district to mitigate subsid- ence through groundwater regulation, and HGSD is prohibited from buying or selling water. Water authorities were then created to carry out related infrastructure projects.

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Something to note

More details

Measured subsidence in Cy-Fair 2020 2024

A majority of the NHCRWA’s capital projects are funded by the State Water Imple- mentation Fund for Texas, or SWIFT bonds, which provides nancing for projects in the state water plan. About $396 million SWIFT dollars were allocated to NHCRWA projects for 2026, according to a ve-year capital improvement plan approved Feb. 2. The NHCRWA spent approximately $500 million to hit 30% conversion, which the authority achieved by 2010 as required by the HGSD, per the CIP. The authority will need to submit another application for SWIFT funds in 2027, the plan shows. Total water demand met by groundwater 2010: No more than 2025: No more than 2035: No more than

Turco said subsidence is “slower than other natural disasters,” which is why it isn’t always a top- of-mind concern when thinking about water supply. He said because the region is generally at, a small amount of elevation change could increase ood risks, even in non-coastal northwest Harris County. “Once it occurs, it’s irreversible,” Turco said. “That’s why we have to get in front of it, and we have to prevent it as we’re moving along.” The HGSD board has approved approximately 34,000 groundwater well permits over the last ve years, but only about 2% of those were new wells, he said. All permits in the district’s jurisdiction must be renewed annually. The HGSD will hold a public hearing April 30 at 1660 W. Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood to present updated information about measured subsidence and groundwater levels in the area. Community members can learn more at www.hgsubsidence.org.

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1 CFHS monitoring station • Total vertical displacement: -12.5 cm • Subsidence rate (cm/year): 1.49 2 CFJV monitoring station • Total vertical displacement: -8 cm • Subsidence rate (cm/year): 1.24 3 KKES monitoring station • Total vertical displacement: -10.4 cm • Subsidence rate (cm/year): 1.38 4 P007 monitoring station • Total vertical displacement: -61.20 cm • Subsidence rate (cm/year): 1.36

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