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VOLUME 9, ISSUE 7 OCT. 15 NOV. 11, 2022

Revamping SPRING HIGH SCHOOL VOTER GUIDE 2022

Harmony Public Schools coming soon to City Place Spring, Klein ISDs lower 202223 property tax rates

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Rebuilding Spring High School will be a key project for Spring ISD in the coming year should voters approve Proposition A in the district’s $850 million bond proposal in the upcoming November election. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Spring ISD voters to consider $850M bond package at polls Nov. 8 Voters will decide the fate of Spring ISD’s $850 million bond package Nov. 8, an BY EMILY LINCKE

The bond will appear on the ballot as three separate items: Proposition A would allocate $681 million to fund campus improvements; Proposition B would fund the construction of a new $141 million academic and arts center; and Proposition C would allot $28 million to fund districtwide technology upgrades. “This bond will impact the entire

district, with safety and security being our priority. And then [we’re] really focusing on prioritizing needs,” SISD Superintendent Lupita Hinojosa said. “Every student, every sta member is going to be touched.” A 50-member bond steering committee made up of SISD trust- ees, community members, district

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amount more than 2.5 times the funding of the district’s last bond election in 2016 that would fund facility renovations, campus secu- rity enhancements and technology upgrades districtwide.

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Harris County residents will vote on a $1.2 billion bond during the midterm elections Nov. 8. Voters can approve or reject three separate prop- ositions: $100 million for public safety; $900 million for roads, drainage and multimodal transportation; and $200 million for parks. Historically, the county has proposed road and park bonds every six to eight years, most recently an $848 million bond in 2015. CONTINUED ON 22 Harris County voters to decide fate of $1.2B bond referendum BY RACHEL CARLTON

Bond on the ballot Harris County’s $1.2 billion bond is split into three propositions for public safety facilities, roads and parks. Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to adopt an allocation plan by precinct for the road and park bond funding.

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$100M: Public safety facilities $200M: Parks and trails $900M: Roads, drainage and transportation

$1.2B Total bond amount

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SAFETY & SECURITY BOND 2022 SAFETY & SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES SAFETY & SECURITY SPRING ISD SECURITY FACILITIES SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY BOND 2022 SPRING ISD $141M $141M SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY $681M TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES FACILITIES TECHNOLOGY SAFETY & SECURITY

PROPOSITION C PROPOSITION C Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. $28M $28M $28M n Refresh/design Jenkins Elementary School n Refresh/design Reynolds Elementary School n Conduct various districtwide high-priority maintenance projects Purchase 25 regular education and 35 special education buses, 12 light and four heavy duty fleet vehicles, in addition to 19 police units FACILITIES n Build an education and performance center – Spring ISD would utilize this building as a reunification center in the event of emergencies. The center will also be used for districtwide and community educational events, graduation ceremonies, performing and visual arts programs, and indoor athletic events and competitions. TECHNOLOGY n Build an education and performance center – Spring ISD would utilize this building as a reunification center in the event of emergencies. The center will also be used for districtwide and community educational events, graduation ceremonies, performing and visual arts programs, and indoor athletic events and competitions. FACILITIES FACILITIES n Build an education and performance center – Spring ISD would utilize this building as a reunification center in the event of emergencies. The center will also be used for districtwide and community educational events, graduation ceremonies, performing and visual arts programs, and indoor athletic events and competitions. TECHNOLOGY SAFETY & SECURITY BOND 2022 Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY PROPOSITION C Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. TECHNOLOGY PROPOSITION A TECHNOLOGY n Improve districtwide safety and security features n Rebuild Spring High School n Refresh/design Westfield High School FACILITIES SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY n Refresh/design Westfield High School n Refresh/design Jenkins Elementary School n Refresh/design Reynolds Elementary School n Conduct various districtwide high-priority maintenance projects n Purchase 25 regular education and 35 special education buses, 12 light and four heavy duty fleet vehicles, in addition to 19 police units FACILITIES n Rebuild Spring High School n Refresh/design Westfield High School SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY 2022 Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. n Refresh/design Jenkins Elementary School n Refresh/design Reynolds Elementary School n Conduct various districtwide high-priority maintenance projects n Purchase 25 regular education and 35 special education buses, 12 light and four heavy duty fleet vehicles, in addition to 19 police units SAFETY & SECURITY n Refresh/design Jenkins Elementary School n Refresh/design Reynolds Elementary School n Conduct various districtwide high-priority maintenance projects n Purchase 25 regular education and 35 special education buses, 12 light and four heavy duty fleet vehicles, in addition to 19 police units FACILITIES Rebuild Spring High School n Refresh/design Westfield High School FACILITIES Building for Equity. BOND 2022 SPRING ISD Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. SAFETY & SECURITY FACILITIES SAFETY & SECURITY

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PROPOSITION B PROPOSITION B PROPOSITION B n Replace or upgrade outdated technology districtwide n Improve instructional technology in schools, classrooms, and school theaters SAFETY & SECURITY BOND 2022 SPRING ISD n Replace or upgrade outdated technology districtwide n Improve instructional technology in schools, classrooms, and school theaters n Replace or upgrade outdated technology districtwide n Improve instructional technology in schools, classrooms, and school theaters PROPOSITION B

FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES On Nov. 8, 2022, Spring ISD voters will decide on an $850 million bond referendum focused on districtwide safety/security and high-priority maintenance, technology upgrades, and facilities needs.

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Planning for the Future. Building for Equity. n Replace or upgrade outdated technology districtwide n Improve instructional technology in schools, classrooms, and school theaters

M BOND ON NOV. BALLOT M BOND ON NOV. BALLOT Passage of all three Spring ISD Bond propositions could result in the approximate tax rate of $1.30. This will keep M BOND ON NOV. BALLOT M BOND ON NOV. BALLOT $28M

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Passage of all three Spring ISD Bond propositions could result in the approximate tax rate of $1.30. This will keep the tax rate lower than it was in 2021 and 13 cents lower than it was in 2019. For the average home in Spring ISD - $178,682 - the impact could amount to about $7.45 per month. the tax rate lower than it was in 2021 and 13 cents lower than it was in 2019. For the average home in Spring ISD - $178,682 - the impact could amount to about $7.45 per month. the tax rate lower than it was in 2021 and 13 cents lower than it was in 2019. For the average home in Spring ISD - $178,682 - the impact could amount to about $7.45 per month. Passage of all three Spring ISD Bond propositions could result in the approximate tax rate of $1.30. This will keep the tax rate lower than it was in 2021 and 13 cents lower than it was in 2019. For the average home in Spring ISD - $178,682 - the impact could amount to about $7.45 per month. Passage of all three Spring ISD Bond propositions could result in the approximate tax rate of $1.30. This will keep

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NOW OPEN 1 Elixir Lounge opened Sept. 3 at 206 Main St., Spring. The mocktail tiki bar serves iced cream teas, hot teas and holistic kava teas brewed from the Polynesian plant of the same name. The venue also hosts live music, karaoke and

2 Rotolo’s Craft & Crust opened Sept. 26 at 21101 Gosling Road, Spring. The Louisiana-based pizzeria oers 13-inch specialty craft pizzas, Chicago deep-dish pizzas and 18-inch thin-crust pizzas alongside craft beer. The menu also features Bualo wings, pasta, soups, salads, sandwiches, calzones, breadsticks and desserts. 281-719-5421. www.rotolos.com

3 Andale Mexican Bar & Grill hosted its soft opening Sept. 5 at 17045 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring. Owned by Juan Hernandez, the family-friendly restaurant oers classic Tex-Mex plates, such as enchiladas, fajitas and tamales, as well as margaritas. 281-826-3375. www.facebook.com/andaletx 4 Clutch City Cluckers hosted a grand opening celebration Oct. 1-2 for its sixth

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located on campus, although an opening date had not been announced as of press time. www.kelsey-seybold.com 12 Four Rich’s Car Wash locations are coming soon to the Spring area, according to the business’s website. The Alabama-based company oers a variety of car wash services. Locations are planned for A 24201 Gosling Road, Spring; B 4420 Louetta Road, Spring; C 8625 FM 2920, Spring; and D 4303 FM 1960, Houston. Projected opening dates had not been announced as of press time. www.richscarwash.com EXPANSIONS 13 Stageworks Theatre is reclaiming almost 7,000 square feet of space at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, that it relinquished due to the pandemic. This additional space will provide the thespians with space for rehearsals and classes. The new classrooms opened the week of Sept. 12 with fresh paint and renovated ooring, providing a space for skill- focused classes, including acting and dancing. There are also spaces for costume and prop storage as well as administrative o¤ces and work areas. A feature highlighted by board President Julie Montgomery is a practice space featuring a mirror, which she said enhances practice for musicals. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org ANNIVERSARIES 14 The Honey Tree Preschool & Child Care Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Aug. 22 at 18629 Hwy. 249, Houston. The child care center oers infant care for ages 6 weeks-2.5 years old, a preschool program for ages 2.5-pre-K, and before- and after-school care. 281-955-8033. www.thehoneytreepreschool.com 15 Aug. 1 marked the £ve-year anniversary since Fu Manchung opened its doors at 3416 FM 2920, Ste. 210, Spring. Fu Manchung serves Vietnamese dishes with “a hint of Thai and American” inspiration, according to the business’s website. The menu includes pho soups, macaroni and cheese egg rolls, fried rice, stir fry, ramen, curried chicken and drinks,

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impact on the existing and future City Place residents,” said Warren Wilson, executive vice president of CDC Houston, in a statement. The rst phase of development will include a pre-K to seventh-grade school slated to open for the 2024-25 school year. The second phase will add middle and high school campuses scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year. www.harmonytx.org

dine-in or pickup with options including barbecued meats, such as chicken, brisket and ribs; sandwiches; baked potatoes; and slices of pie and cake. 281-984-0036. www.zaksbbq.com operation serving the North Houston area, including Spring. The franchise is locally owned by Jason and Christina Micallef and oers home inspection services covering areas such as electrical, foundation and plumbing. 346-606-3235. www.pillartopost.com COMING SOON On Sept. 1, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors opened a new mobile 10 Dave’s Hot Chicken is projected to open in October at 20740 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. The business serves chicken tenders and sliders as well as sides such as mac and cheese, fries and milkshakes. 346-380-4544. www.daveshotchicken.com 11 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will be opening a 165,000-square-foot medical campus in City Place in Spring, according to a Sept. 12 news release, with the £rst section of the campus slated to open in summer 2023. Once completed, the City Place campus will house 55 physicians specializing in adult and pediatric primary care as well as various specialties. The campus will be located at 2340 N. Grand Parkway, Spring, and the £rst section to be completed will be a £ve-story clinic for 30 physician o¤ces. In fall 2023, an ambulatory surgery center will open with operating rooms, endoscopy suites, and an interventional pain management and interventional radiology services proce- dure room. A cancer center will also be

Harmony Public Schools —a Texas-based free public charter school system—will be opening multiple campuses at City Place in Spring with the rst slated to open for the 2024-25 school year, City Place ocials announced in an Aug. 25 news release. According to the release, City Place developer CDC Houston sold a 28.9-acre tract of land on Spring Stuebner Road south of the Grand Parkway to Harmony Public Schools for the project. “We are thrilled to add Harmony Charter Schools to the growing number of community partners and believe their elementary, middle and high school will have a very positive

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learning and receive a progress path to provide a guideline of what they can achieve in their £rst six months. 832-365-3500. www.kumon.com/spring-gleannloch-tx CLOSINGS 17 After 18 seasons, Old West Melodrama Productions announced its closure Aug. 16. The theater company held interactive murder mystery dinners and other productions performed by a cast of local actors at Puabelly’s Old Depot Restaurant, 100 Main St., Spring. Per the announcement, Puabelly’s is under new ownership, and a new location for performances has not been found. 979-324-9904. www.oldwestmelodrama.com

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16 Kumon Math and Reading Center of Gleannloch reopened under new management in July. Located at 9305 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 105, Spring, the center’s after-school academic enrichment program provides students with individualized lesson plans to advance their skills in reading and mathematics. Additionally, students entering the school will take a placement test to show where they are in their

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LIVE THEATER KLEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5920 FM 2920, Spring 281-580-4298 • www.cythouston.org Oct. 14 23: “Godspell.” 7 p.m.

Founder’s Cup Golf & Croquet Tournament can enjoy drinks and appetizers at the 19th Hole, raes, networking and an awards ceremony. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $100 (croquet team of two), $150 (single golfer), $500 (golf team of four). Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston. 281-440-4160. www.houstonnwchamber.org 08 ATTEND A PIANO CONCERT The Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment presents a live performance by pianist Viktor Valkov as part of its 2022-23 Promenade Series. 3 p.m. $10-$15. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org 12 SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS The Spring-based Bayou Land Conservancy hosts its annual Land Lover Gala to celebrate “The Art of Conservation.” The event will honor a conservation champion, a trailblazer and others who support the nonprot organization, and funds raised will support conservation e¤orts. 6 p.m. $200. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 281-576-1634. www.bayoulandconservancy.org

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Food, crafts, merchandise and entertainment abound at Dickens on Cypress Creek: A Victorian Christmas Market. The annual event is hosted by the Cypress Creek Christian Church and the Cypress Creek Community Chorale Ministry. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Cypress Creek Christian Church, 6823 Cypresswood

(Oct. 14-15, 21-22), 2 p.m. (Oct. 15-16, 22-23). $22 PLAYHOUSE 1960 6814 Gant Road, Houston

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281-587-8243 • www.ph1960.com Oct. 15 30: “Oliver, Jr.” 3 p.m. (Oct. 15- 16, 22-30); 7 p.m. (Oct. 15); 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Oct. 23). $10-$12 Oct. 21 Nov. 6: “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 8 p.m. (Oct. 21-22, 28-29 and Nov. 4-5), 3 p.m. (Nov. 6). $22-$25 STAGEWORKS THEATRE 10760 Grant Road, Houston 281-587-6100 www.stageworkshouston.org Oct. 15 30: “The Addams Family – A New Musical.” 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 15, 21-22, 28-29), 3 p.m. (Oct. 16, 23, 30). $26.50-$43

OCTOBER 19 LEARN ABOUT CONGRESS Learn about the state of Congress from U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, during this luncheon hosted by the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Noon. $50-$70. Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston. 281-440-4160. www.houstonnwchamber.org 24 SUPPORT SPRING ISD Spend a day on the green followed by an early dinner and awards at the Spring ISD Education Foundation’s annual golf tournament. Proceeds will benet SISD programs. 9 a.m. (golf clinic), 10 a.m. (shotgun start). $200 (individual

player), $700 (foursome). Northgate County Club, 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston. 281-891-6012. www.springisdfoundation.org 28 ATTEND A TEXAS SIZED PARTY Northwest Assistance Ministries will host its annual Jeans & Jewels Gala, the proceeds from which will benet the nonprot. This year’s theme is “A Texas Size Party,” and each ticket includes two drinks. 7-11 p.m. $250. Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston. 281-885-4555. www.namonline.org NOVEMBER 07 PLAY GOLF, CROQUET Attendees of the 26th annual

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an impact on our safety,” Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan said in a statement. “The thing that excites me the most are the app’s safety features. ConnectSmart’s eort to reduce serious and fatal crashes is another tool to help us achieve our goal of reducing fatalities in half by 2035 and to zero by 2050.” The app covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, Wharton and Walker counties. According to the initial project proposal in 2016, the development of the app was predicted to cost around $17.8 million and was partially funded by an $8.9 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration with the rest of the money sourced from various partners. ConnectSmart was developed by Metropia and is the product of a collaboration among TxDOT, the FHA, the Houston-Galveston Area

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ConnectSmart, which oers users a variety of dierent travel options to optimize commutes in the Greater Houston area. Regional commuters can use the application to nd ideal routes and available nearby parking, view tra c conditions through TranStar roadside cameras, form private carpools for high-occupancy vehicle lanes and get free emergency roadside assistance from Tow and Go, according to the website. Routes can be customized in dierent ways with lters such as speed or safety for cyclists. The app oers a variety of transit options ranging from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County to BCycle bike rentals, and purchases can be made directly on the app, according to a Sept. 16 news release. “Tra c is a regional concern that has an impact on every commuter,

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Greater Houston-area commuters can use the app to nd routes and form carpools. The app cost $17.8 million to develop and was funded in part by an $8.9 million federal grant. Houston ConnectSmart provides information on:

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF OCT. 3. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT SKLNEWSCOMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. third quarter 2025 Cost: $7.9 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 Spring Stuebner Road expansion This project is in the study phase; however, Harris County Precinct 3 is seeking to kick o construction in the third quarter of 2024. Planned improvements include upgrading Spring Stuebner Road from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane concrete road from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway. Drainage and tra c signals will also be improved and added as needed. Construction is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2025. Timeline: third quarter 2024-

Route planning

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Council, the city of Houston, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston TranStar, Tow and Go, Conroe Connection, BCycle, Fort Bend Transit and Harris County Transit. SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY IMPACT Carpools Parking

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News from the Spring & Klein area NEWS BRIEFS Klein ISD trustees lower property tax rate for fourth consecutive year

BY HANNAH ZEDAKER

and transparency while focusing on cost-saving measures for our taxpayers.” According to district documents, the adopted tax rate includes $0.855 to be used for maintenance and operations and $0.375 to be used for debt service. The rate is based on a total appraised value of more than $34 billion and a taxable value of roughly $28.5 billion, according to estimates provided by the Harris County Appraisal District. While the new property tax rate represents a 5.38% year-over-year decrease, the HCAD reported more than 95% of residential properties countywide had year-over-year value increases of at least 20% in 2022. KISD Chief Financial Ocer Dan Schaefer said he is hopeful the lower tax rate will help oset rising property values throughout the district. “We are excited that the trend of a lower tax rate

TRACKING TAXES

For the fourth consecutive year, the Klein ISD board of trustees voted to lower the district’s prop- erty tax rate during its Sept. 12 board meeting. Trustees approved a scal year 2022-23 tax rate of $1.23 per $100 valuation for the upcoming scal year, down $0.07 from the FY 2021-22 tax rate of $1.30 per $100 valuation. According to a Sept. 12 dis- trict news release, the new tax rate is KISD’s lowest tax rate in 30 years. “We are so pleased that our board of trustees adopted the lowest tax rate in 30 years,” board President Ronnie Anderson said in a statement. “I am grateful for the partnership of our board of trustees and district leadership in maintaining our tradition of excellence, always working together to meet the needs of our students and maintain our high level of nancial integrity

Over the past ve scal years, Klein ISD’s property tax rate has decreased by $0.20, or nearly 14%. Klein ISD property tax rate (per $100 valuation)

$1.43

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

$1.36 $1.3373 $1.3001

$1.23

SOURCES: KLEIN ISD, HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT

continues,” Schaefer said in a statement. “This $0.07 reduction will certainly help our taxpayers as it will directly oset a portion of the impact of property value growth on their tax bills.”

ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare CEO resigns; board of commissioners appoints interim replacement BY WESLEY GARDNER

Spring ISD board OKs 4% property tax rate drop

BY EMILY LINCKE

sinking rate of $0.4. The M&O rate funds SISD’s general fund budget, while the I&S rate funds debt service from bonds, Chief Financial Ocer Ann Westbrooks said. The value of taxable property within SISD’s boundaries totals $18.7 billion, according to Aug. 31 certied values from the Harris County Appraisal District, West- brooks said Sept. 13. Although SISD’s tax rate decreased, the taxable property values increased by more than 14% compared to the previous scal year, Westbrooks said Sept. 8. “Just because we’re lowering our tax rate does not necessarily equal a lower tax bill for our taxpayers because their values have gone up,” Westbrooks said Sept. 13.

On Sept. 13, Spring ISD trustees unanimously approved a new tax rate for scal year 2022-23 that represented a 4% decrease from FY 2021-22’s rate. Trustees approved a total tax rate of $1.2546 per $100 valuation, a decrease of almost $0.06 compared to the FY 2021-22 tax rate of $1.3128 per $100 valuation. The new tax rate is the lowest in more than 20 years, according to a Sept. 14 news release from SISD. Before approving the tax rate Sept. 13, trustees held a nal discussion with district leaders in a Sept. 8 workshop. SISD’s total tax rate is made up of a maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.8546 and an interest and

adjourned to executive session to discuss Hooten’s resignation. Upon returning, board President Karen Plummer called for a vote to accept the resignation, and the board unanimously approved the motion without discussion. Board members then unanimously approved the appointment of Chebra as interim CEO. Chebra serves as the district’s chief operating ocer. “I look forward to the opportunity to prove myself to the board and the community that I’d be a good choice for the permanent position,” he said. Chebra has previously served as the executive director of Jersey City Medical Center EMS and led JFK EMS in Edison, New Jersey.

Harris County Emergency Services

District No. 11 commissioners approved the appointment of Jamie Chebra as interim CEO of ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare on Sept. 27. The appointment follows the Sept. 20 resignation of Doug Hooten, who was appointed ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare’s CEO in December 2020. Commissioners had not yet given a reason for Hooten’s departure, and Hooten declined to comment as of press time. Early during the Sept. 27 meeting, the board Jamie Chebra

METRO adopts largest budget in agency history

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County adopted the largest budget in its history for FY 2022-23, totaling nearly $1.8 billion.

BY RENEE FARMER

The agency’s $570.7 million capital budget increased 106% from the previous year with a $125.5 million investment in METRONext, $54.7 million for the West Bellfort Park & Ride lot and $21.6 million for new electric buses. The operating budget also saw a nearly 20% increase to $855.2 million due to the eects of in¡ation on fuel, cost of living and materials, said Phil

Operating budget: $855.2M Capital budget: $570.7M Transfer to the General Mobility Program: $204.3M Debt service budget: $132.7M

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County adopted the largest budget in its history for scal year 2022-23, totaling nearly $1.8 billion. The budget, approved by METRO during its Sept. 22 board meeting, addresses rising operation costs and includes a slew of capital improve- ments with a 38% hike from last year’s $1.3 billion budget.

Total: $1.76B

SOURCE: METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Brenner, METRO director of manage- ment and budget, at a Sept. 15 Finance and Audit Committee meeting. “Overall the budget was a little

bit more challenging this year, but ... it allows the board to plan for the future,” Board Member Terry Morales said.

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VOTER GUIDE GUIDE

Candidates and information for general elections

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DATES TO KNOW Oct. 24 First day of early voting Oct. 28 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)

Nov. 4 Last day of early voting Nov. 8 Election Day

Nov. 8 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 9 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election on Election Day)

Harris County residents can vote at any voting center in the county during early voting and on Election Day. During early voting, polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 24-29, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 4; from noon-7 p.m. Oct. 30; and from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 3. On Election Day, the polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATECOMMUNITY IMPACT WHERE TO VOTE

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Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5 R Rebeca Huddle* D Amanda Reichek Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9 R Evan Young* D Julia Maldonado Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5 R Scott Walker* D Dana Hu¡man Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6 R Jesse F. McClure, III* D Robert Johnson Texas Senate, District 4 R Brandon Creighton* D Misty Bishop Texas Senate, District 15 R George Brian Vachris D John Whitmire* Texas House of Representatives, District 150 R Valoree Swanson* D Ginny Brown Daniel FEDERAL U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 R Dan Crenshaw* D Robin Fulford U.S. House of Representatives, District 18 R Carmen Maria Montiel D Sheila Jackson Lee* L Phil Kurtz I Vince Duncan

U.S. House of Representatives, District 38 R Wesley Hunt D Duncan F. Klussmann I Joel DeJean LOCAL Harris County judge R Alexandra del Moral Mealer D Lina Hidalgo* Klein ISD board of trustees, Position 6 Cathy M. Arellano* Kristin Cobb Klein ISD board of trustees, Position 7 Rob Ellis* Jack “Joaquin” Velasquez Spring ISD bond, Proposition A The issuance of $681 million of bonds for the construc- tion, acquisition and equip- ment of school buildings in the district; for the purchase of the necessary sites for school buildings; and for the purchase of new school bus- es; and the levying of a tax su¨cient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements executed in con- nection with the bonds. Spring ISD bond, Proposition B The issuance of $141 million of bonds for the con- struction, acquisition and equipment of a multipurpose events and exhibition center for use in connection with events including perfor-

mances, concerts, science and technology exhibitions, athletic competitions, grad- uations and convocations; and the levying of a tax su¨cient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements executed in con- nection with the bonds. Spring ISD bond, Proposition C The issuance of $28 million of bonds for the acquisition or update of district technology equipment, systems and infrastructure, including laptops, personal computing devices and software to integrate and implement such technology; and the levying of a tax su¨cient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds. Lone Star College System, District 6 Joe Gordon Myriam Saldivar* North Harris County Regional Water Authority Board of Directors, District 2 David Barker Len Sigler* NHCRWA board, District 4 Mark Ramsey Al Rendl* NHCRWA board, District 5

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