Government
ESD 10 plans for future stations
Construction coming for Hardin Store Road Engineering work is still underway for a project to improve the intersection of Hardin Store Road and Hwy. 249, and construction is anticipated to start in early 2024, Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley said Nov. 9. In a nutshell “There’s [going to be] three new lanes, widening of the lanes and aligning the intersection,” Riley said. He said the $7 million to $10 million project is being funded with toll road revenue. Rosehill Fire Department ends as ESDs take over Harris County Emergency Services Districts No. 3 and No. 21 are now the direct providers of emergency services after ending their contracts with the Rosehill Fire Department on Nov. 1, Nicole Pierce, who serves as counsel for both ESDs, said in an interview Nov. 7. Both ESDs will continue to split the services, with ESD No. 3 providing emergency medical services and ESD No. 21 providing fire services. “I think the big reason was just the growth in the area,” Pierce said. Put in perspective In a letter shared on its Facebook page Nov. 2, the Rosehill Fire Department said it began in 1963. The department covered around 100 square miles, but after nearby fire departments expanded, the coverage area became 48 square miles. “Unfortunately the proverb states, ‘All good things must come to an end’ also applies to successful organizations,” the Rosehill Fire Department wrote in the letter. “The government
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Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 10, which serves the Greater Magnolia area, purchased two more prop- erties that will serve as the sites for new fire stations, according to an Oct. 26 news release. ESD 10 purchased two other properties back in June, according to prior reporting. In a nutshell According to the press release, the new properties include: • 5 acres on Patricia Lane for $830,000 • nearly 32 acres on Coe Loop for $2.5 million Plans and designs are underway; a construction timeline is not set. “These purchases demonstrate that ESD 10 commissioners and Magnolia Fire Department command staff are strategically investing in emergency response for the future,” ESD 10 board President Larry Smith said in the release.
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officials that for years had supported our orga- nization have decided to undertake the services themselves.” What else? Ira Coveler—a partner attorney at Coveler & Peeler P.C., the firm that represents both ESDs— said there will not be a decrease in the level of service being provided.
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Alley upgrades
Remainder of Tomball alley project Park/public restroom Phase 1 Phase 1 is under construction, which includes adding a pocket park and public restroom downtown.
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Construction begins on Tomball’s alleys Construction began this fall on Phase 1 of Tomball’s alley improvement project, which will improve the alleyways to be more walkable and add a public restroom to downtown. The city’s portion—which includes paving, utility relocations, communication and electri- cal conduits, dumpster pads, and the additional restroom—is estimated to be completed in spring 2024, Assistant City Manager Jessica Rogers said in an email.
The Tomball Economic Development Corp. is doing the project’s beautification elements, Community Impact previously reported. Phase 1 involves the 100 blocks north and south of Main Street and the 200 north block, according to the city’s website. What else? Part of Phase 1, a pocket park is set for the corner of North Cherry and Commerce streets and will include a public restroom, according to previous reporting. The only existing public restrooms are at the Tomball Depot Plaza. The park’s initial design plan includes a raised deck with seating, artificial turf and a turf play mound, per TEDC renderings.
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