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2 Bamburger The Spring-based eatery offers a variety of smash burgers in beef or chicken alongside items such as chicken tenders with fries and fries covered in cheese, jalapenos and bam sauce. • Opened Dec. 17 • 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 160, Tomball • www.bamburger.online 3 Barnes & Noble 12,000-square-foot book and entertainment store is now open to the public according to store officials. The store sells a variety of books, movies and merchandise. • Opened Nov. 12 • 6600 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 152, Spring • www.barnesandnoble.com 4 Los Cochinitos Los Cochinitos serves authentic Mexican food including carnitas, enchiladas, tamales and quesadillas. • Opened Nov. 20 • 21005 I-45, Spring • www.loscochinitos.com 5 Quick Quack Car Per officials, the new Quick Quack Car Wash location is offering 12 days of free washes from Dec. 31-Jan. 11. Memberships are available starting at $9.99 a month. • Opened Dec. 31 6 Round1 Located at the former Sears, per previous Community Impact reporting, Round1 is an arcade with over 100 crane machines, arcade games, professional-grade billiards, karaoke and bowling. • Opened Dec. 20 • 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston • www.round1usa.com 7 Southwest Farmers Market African grocery store and restaurant Southwest Farmers Market is now serving the Spring area. The store offers a variety of African home goods, fruits, vegetables and • 2920 Louetta Road, Spring • www.dontdrivedirty.com
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• Opening 2026 • 122A Vintage Park Boulevard, Houston • www.oakandironsocial.com
other staples. The store also offers meals such as stews, jollof rice and more. • Opened Nov. 19 • 4220 FM 1960, Spring • www.southwestfarmersmarket.com 8 La Michoacana Meat Market The meat market offers fresh produce, marinated meats and cooked meals in store. • Opened Dec. 14 • 6510 FM 1960 Road W., Houston • www.lamichoacanameatmarket.com 9 STOYrieland STOYrieland is an indoor playground for children over the age of one and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., per the website. • Opened Dec. 11 • 16116 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. 18, Spring • www.stoyrieland.com PetSet PetSet debuted a custom-built mobile spay-and- neuter clinic expanding the nonprofit’s ability to bring preventative veterinary care directly to Houston neighborhoods with limited access to services.
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12 Rahat Pakistani bakery Rahat is opening a new location in Spring according to the business social media and website. The franchise has locations in the United Arab Emirates, Canada and the U.S. offering a variety of Pakistani sweets and baked goods. • Opening first quarter 2026 • 1600 Louetta Road, Ste. B, Spring • www.rahatsince1950.com
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16 Golden Roastery Golden Roastery offers Arab and Turkish sweets including roasted nuts, halal gummies, chocolates, coffee and Palestinian delights. The Middle East roastery offers both in-store services and a dining area available to enjoy its Palestinian delights. • Opened Nov. 15
13 Consultants in Dental Aesthetics Celebrating five years of business, the location offers a variety of services, including preventative cleaning, same-day crowns, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry.
• 9700 Louetta Road, Spring • www.houstonsmilespa.com
• 5199 FM 1960 W., Houston • www.goldenroastery.store
14 Eyescript Vision Care Officials with the optometrist office in Spring announced they moved to a new location. Services at the optometrist office include eye exams, contact lens exams and medical exams. • Relocated Jan. 2 • 22321 Gosling Road, Spring • www.eye-script.com 15 Jason’s Deli Fast-casual eatery Jason’s Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide. • A 19507 I-45 N, Ste. 1000, Spring
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17 The Annex Crafthouse The Annex Crafthouse officially closed on Dec. 16 after being taken over by new ownership in July; however the business changed hands again in December and will have a new concept, officials said. • Closed Dec. 16 • 122A Vintage Park Boulevard, Houston • www.oakandironsocial.com Sprinkles As of Jan. 2, the Sprinkles website is still live, but all bakery locations have been removed, and several pages taken down. • Closed Dec. 31 • www.sprinkles.com
10 Dominique Dawes Academy The Maryland-based gymnastics school has plans to expand its Houston-area presence to Spring by early 2027, according to TDLR records. Construction is set to begin at the new facility in early February, per the filing. • Opening TBD • 19750 I-45, Spring • www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com 11 Oak and Iron Sports Social A new sports bar is coming to the Vintage Park area according to management officials. Oak and Iron Sports Social will focus on providing a new concept and design for the bar, but details are limited as of press time.
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1 Gosling Road at West Rayford traffic signal Project: This project will modify the existing signal with a new mast-arm traffic signal to improve traffic flow and safety along Gosling Road. The Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office is overseeing the design work. Update: Design work is underway for a potential light at the intersection of Gosling Road and West Rayford Road. • Cost: TBD • Timeline: Early2027 • Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, Texas Department of Transportation 2 Hufsmith Road intersection improvements Project: This will make improvements to the intersections of Hufsmith Road at A Kuykendahl Road, B Stuebner Airline Road and FM 2978. Update: This project is now in the design phase for future planning and construction.
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3 Louetta Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will allow for the asphalt rehabilitation of Louetta Road from Champion Forest Drive to Holzworth Road. Update: This project is in the design stage, with a potential timeline available soon.
Update: Work is underway to make asphalt improvements along Hargrave Road. • Cost: $1.4 million • Timeline: March 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 6 Stuebner Airline bridge repairs Project: This project will repair the bridge portion of Stuebner Airline Road over Cypress Creek near Cypresswood Drive. Update: Work has begun on the bridge repair along Stuebner Airline. • Cost: $900,000 • Timeline: Starting December 2025 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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4 Spring Cypress Road and Louetta Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will rehabilitate asphalt on Spring Cypress Road, from A west of Stuebner Airline to east of T.C. Jester Blvd. and B Louetta Road, from Old Louetta to east of Champion Forest Drive. Update: Work has begun along Spring Cypress Road to replace asphalt as part of an asphalt rehabilitation effort. • Cost: $6.5 million • Timeline: March 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 5 Hargrave Road asphalt rehabilitation Project: This project will allow for asphalt rehabilitation on Hargrave Road from Hwy. 249 to Falba Road.
8 Spring Stuebner Road expansion Project: This project will expand Spring Stuebner Road from two to four lanes from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway. Existing drainage and traffic signals will also be improved and added as needed. Update: Precinct 3 officials said construction on this project is expected to take roughly one year to complete. • Cost: $8.1 million • Timeline: second quarter 2026 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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7 Old Town Spring pavement repair Project: The Old Town Spring road project includes repairing, milling and resurfacing existing roads. Update: The asphalt rehabilitation project is now complete, but additional sidewalk work with occur in the new year. • Cost: $4.2 million • Timeline: December 2025 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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Government
BY MELISSA ENAJE
County expands child care center tax exemption With a unanimous vote on Dec. 11, Harris County commissioners reauthorized 100% prop- erty tax exemptions for qualified child care provid- ers in 2026 and onward in a move that is expected to save thousands of dollars for providers, county
IAH, Hobby roll out ‘eGates’ technology Airport passengers in the Greater Houston area who are also CLEAR members can uti- lize new biometric eGates aimed at expedit- ing identity verification at both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports. Zooming out While the security identity company CLEAR first announced the national airport partnership program roll out with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Aug. 19, Houston Airport officials announced the biometric security gates are in use as of mid-December. “The eGates are designed to give CLEAR+ members a more seamless and predictable travel experience,” officials said in a news release. “Travelers can verify their identity in under five seconds.”
In order to qualify for the full exemption, a child care center must:
Participate in the TWC’s Texas Rising Star Program
Maintain a minimum of 20% enrollment of children who receive subsidized services through the TWC
Harris County’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget included more than $125 million for early childhood initiatives, including: • $57.5 million for the Early REACH program • $17.7 million for SHINE Childhood Facilities funds • $16.5 million for Early Learning Quality Networks • $14.9 million for the Early Childhood Impact fund • $8.4 million for the County Connections Summer Enrichment program • $7.3 million for the Accessible Child Care Training Support program • $4.3 million for the Responsive Intervention Services & Engagement program, or RISE
officials said. The full story
Commissioners first approved the 100% prop- erty tax exemption for qualified child care centers in March 2024, with the stipulation that the exemption would expire every two years unless commissioners voted for an extension. With the December vote, commissioners also approved removing the expiration clause, which allows the exemption to continue without requiring the two year reapproval from Commissioners Court. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a news release the reauthorization helps providers pay
SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
and retain staff, and keep tuition rates affordable. “Today’s unanimous vote shows that every single one of us ... understands the importance of protecting access to high-quality, early childhood education,” Hidalgo said.
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Education
BY EMILY LINCKE
Spring ISD closing 2 schools in 2026
Managing the impact
Neighboring district Klein ISD is also preparing for any influx of students as a result of the closures, KISD Executive Director of Communications Justin Elbert said via email Dec. 11. “We are proud to provide a safe, caring, high- quality learning experience for our students, and our team is ready to support any new families who choose and are accepted into KISD,” Elbert said. School district data Klein ISD Spring ISD Student enrollment during 2024-25 52,437 33,590 Enrollment change from 2020-25 -0.7% +0.1% Number of campuses during 2025-26 48 43
have been operating at 60% capacity. “Closing Link and Dueitt is truly a heartbreaking decision,” said board President Justine Durant via the news release. “With campuses operating at nearly 60% capacity and reductions in federal funding, we are facing realities that require hard choices. We will not be fiscally responsible if we do not address these challenges now, even when the decisions are difficult.”
Two Spring ISD schools will be closing starting next school year as the district faces falling enrollment and a $13 million fiscal year 2025-26 budget shortfall, according to a Dec. 10 SISD news release. During its Dec. 9 regular board meeting, the SISD board of trustees made the decision to close Link Elementary School and Dueitt Middle School starting in the 2026-27 school year. According to the release, SISD campuses
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BY EMILY LINCKE
Education Foundation awards $62K in grants The Klein ISD Education Foundation awarded $62,057 in grants to KISD educators for improve- ments such as added classroom equipment and supplies to launch new programs, according to a series of December district news releases. The big picture The individual grants—awarded for the 2025-26 school year—ranged from $983-$23,556, according to KISD’s news releases. Two of the largest grants given were for multi-campus projects, such as: • a donation-fueled closet for KISD students • a hands-on program to teach students engineer- ing and construction using Lego bricks “We are proud to fund initiatives like this that remove barriers and empower students to succeed both in and out of the classroom,” Director of the KISD Education Foundation Christy Spisak said.
KISD launches online school statewide Klein ISD is opening an online “tuition-free” program for middle and high school students across Texas in the fall of 2026, according to a Dec. 5 news. In a nutshell Texas Promise Academy was created to provide an option to students wanting “rigorous online instruction” and will offer “advanced coursework and specialized pro- grams,” according to the release. The school is open to a limited number of students in 6-12th grades, and applications open this spring. A hybrid model will be available for students living within KISD’s boundaries so that they can take Texas Promise Academy online courses but participate in KISD’s in-person extracurricular activities.
Grant dispersement
The KISD Education Foundation awarded $62,057 in grants for various programs at local schools.
$23,556: Northampton Elementary outdoor facilities
$11,996: Lego-ndary STEM Builders
$7,500: Schultz Elementary movement and learning studio
$7,450: Kaiser Elementary autism, ADHD programs
$4,950: Klein Forest High School mariachi program expansion
$4,522: Klein Cain High School virtual reality game design program
$1,100: Mittelstadt Elementary headsets
$983: Bernshausen Elementary new reading program
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Blood Drive Donate blood and help save a life at the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 Mobile Healthcare. • Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m.-noon • Free • 18334 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring • www.houstonnwchamber.org Wags and Tales The Barbara Bush Library is holding a therapy dog reading session to help struggling readers ages 6-12 gain confidence. • Jan. 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Free • Barbara Bush Branch Library, Sports Night at the Pearl Sports fans are invited to a dinner featuring special wines, fine art and entertainment by Sports Luminaries. • Jan. 31, 6 p.m. • $300 (individual ticket) • Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.pearlmfa.org This list is not comprehensive. 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.hcpl.bibliocommons.com
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Band Sculpt Fitness Class City Place is holding a complimentary 45-minute fitness class with resistance bands, expert trainers and music. • Jan. 24, 9-9:45 a.m. • Free • City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com The Fun Bus Children ages 18 months-7 years are invited to a 35-foot refurbished school bus experience with two instructors leading games, obstacle courses and themed activities. • Jan. 24, noon-2 p.m. • Free • City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com Purse Bingo Join the Klein Collins Theatre Booster Club for an evening of Bingo featuring a 50’s themed designer purse bingo. • Jan. 24, 5 p.m. • $60 (admission), $65 (at door) • Klein Collins Commons, 20811 Ella Blvd., Spring • Facebook: Klein Collins Theatre Booster Club
Kucheza Ngoma Dance Co. The Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company invites audiences to a performance featuring traditional movements of West Africa to celebrate movement and history in the community. • Feb. 14, 11 a.m. • Free • Mangum-Howell Community Center, 2500 Frick Road, Houston • www.cypresscreekface.org
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BY JESSICA SHORTEN Health & wellness Health & Wellness Edition 2026
Welcome to the second annual Health and Wellness edition! With the start of a new year, many look for ways to incorporate new healthy habits and routine into their daily lives. Our guide kicks o with a focus on mental health, looking at a new tool for mental health professionals in diagnosing and guiding treatment. However, we also look at how the economic prosperity of an area is directly connected to access to providers. Our cover story provides an update on a number of park and trail improvements which have been completed in the last two years and gives a sneak peak at which projects are set for 2026 completion. Meanwhile, take a look at a selection of local tness and wellness centers which opened over the last year in Spring.
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Neurofeedback o ers new insights
There are ve types of brainwaves measured in neurofeedback, with each one re ecting speci c states of mind and cognitive function: Reading wavelengths Gamma waves: Complex thinking, long and short term memory
A new tool is being launched by mental health professionals, combining imaging with traditional counseling in a process called neurofeedback. According to the International Society for Neu- roregulation & Research, neurofeedback is aimed at assisting those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental disorders. “This helps us create a plan that is tailored exactly to your brain and your needs,” said Kylie Forgy, a neurobehavioral specialist at Cypress Counseling & Wellness. How it works The process begins with a brain mapping session—also known as a quantitative electroen- cephalography or qEEG—where individuals sit for 10-30 minutes with a series of sensors on the scalp. The process involves an eyes closed portion, and an eyes open portion where the individual watches a video. Sensors measure brain activity
levels and a report is created based on a database of “normative” brainwave patterns to help identify hyper- and under-active portions of the brain. “Having a very tangible and a more of a holistic regulation to the brain and the nervous system helps people make progress at a more rapid rate,” said Rhett Edwards, owner of Counseling & Coaching in Spring. What is it? Forgy and Edwards said EEGs have been commonly used in diagnosing and treating epilepsy, head injuries and other serious condi- tions. However, the data is now able to be re ned to provide visible feedback to guide counseling as well as re-enforce positive brain functions through multiple sessions. “[Neurofeedback] helps at a biological level and counseling helps to give you the tools to imple- ment these changes, to self-regulate,” Forgy said.
Beta waves: Active focus, anxiety
Alpha waves: Alertness, mindfulness
Theta waves: Deep relaxation, daydreaming
Delta waves: Sleep, resting state
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Health & wellness Fitness & therapies guide
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
equipment as well as group fitness classes. The new location offers Evolt 360 Body Composition Scanner, providing detailed data about your body through 40- plus fitness measurements, and includes a cold plunge,
Massage
Light and IV Therapies
Trifecta Therapy Founded two years ago, Trifecta Therapy offers Eastern and Western techniques of massage therapy including medical Swedish, Thai and sports massages and stretches. New clients interested in services can call and book an appointment to receive patient-centered care, officials said.
hot tub and infrared sauna • 18359 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.eosfitness.com
Elevate BioWellness The new studio specializes in a variety of wellness therapy services such as infrared and red light therapy; exercising with oxygen therapy; and pulsed electromagnetic therapy. Elevate BioWellness also offers esthetician services such as facials, chemical peels and waxing for customers. • 25115 Gosling Road, Ste. 102, Spring • www.elevatewellness.com
King Wellness Institute The medical spa offers aesthetic treatment herbal supplements, as well as services such as botox and dermal fillers, laser treatment and hormone replacement therapy, according to the company’s website. • 6384 Louetta Road, Spring • www.kingwellnessinstitute.com Spring Weight Loss & B12 Clinic Spring Weight Loss & B12 Clinic is a medical weight loss and wellness center that opened off Spring Cypress Road in July. Services at the Spring Health Center include personalized health assessments, weight management solutions, wellness programs and vitamin supplement injections. • 8515 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 104, Spring • www.springweightlossclinic.com
Light and IV Therapies
Stay Sharp Personal Training Per officials, Stay Sharp Personal Training will offer personal training, nutrition coaching, kickboxing, body sculpting and spray tanning. In addition, Munguia said Stay Sharp Personal Training will soon offer yoga and pilates classes. • 10326 Lake Road, Houston • Facebook: Stay Sharp Personal Training Woodlands Fitness and Wellness Studio The gym offers one-on-one personal training, fitness classes, strength training classes, Pilates and Zumba, Lindsay said. The manager and head trainer also said they would like to offer classes for kids in the future. • 23633 Gosling Road, Ste. F, Spring • www.woodlandsfitnessandwellness.com This list is not comprehensive.
Beem Light Sauna Beem Light Sauna, a health and wellness business focused on providing infrared and other light therapies, offers discounted founder memberships. • 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. J, Ste. G, Houston • www.beemlightsauna.com/location/vintage-park DexaFit DexaFit provides life changing health insights through advanced testing. The data driven approach empowers clients to manage and prevent chronic conditions while optimizing diet, nutrition and fitness plans. Services are geared for aging adults, women entering menopause, GLP-1 medication users, and anyone aiming to enhance
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Workouts
Amped Fitness The new Amped Fitness location has a women’s only section, cold plunges, red light therapy saunas, tanning, dry saunas and an athletic zone. Memberships start at $14.99, but there is a free three-day pass for those interested in the gym, per the website. • 18541 Kuykendahl Road, Spring • www.ampedfitness.com EoS Fitness Per EoS Fitness officials, the 43,761-square-foot, full-service gym features premium cardio, strength
Altered States Wellness The business offers services such as float therapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression boots. Officials said Altered States Wellness was created to make holistic wellness more accessible and approachable for today’s overworked and high-performing individuals. • 118 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. C, Houston • www.alteredstateswellness.com
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BY SARAH BRAGER
Mental health resources in Spring, Klein tied to economic prosperity, study finds
Carmack coined the term “mental health deserts” after using the concept of food deserts to compare mental health resources in Houston. Their study found communities in ZIP codes with higher incomes and more development had greater mental health care options. “Prosperity should not be the deciding factor on whether a population, a community, is mentally healthy and has access to mental health [care], because they want it,” Carmack said. The map combined data from Psychology Today’s registry of mental health professionals and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Distressed Communities Index, which measures economic prosperity across ZIP codes, the research duo said.
Residents in areas with fewer economic opportunities, such as in portions of the Spring area, are struggling to find mental health care in their communities according to a recent University of Houston study. The study, published Oct. 15, found that even neighboring ZIP codes may have sharp differences in accessibility to mental health resources, as
areas with lower education levels and higher poverty rates had fewer—sometimes zero—licensed mental health professionals. To address the gap, counselors, psychologists and policymakers in the Northwest Houston region are aiming to diversify options and fight barriers such as cost and stigma. UH researchers Damien Kelly and Chakema
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Local zip codes ranked on the DCI
The Distressed Communities Index (DCI) uses Census data including housing vacancy, poverty rate, median income ratio, among others to explore disparities in economic well being.
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do the things that we need to do as a social being,” she said. “It’s important to address that whenever we can so that it doesn’t translate into something more chronic.” Kelly and Carmack said they’re partnering with Harris County Precinct 4 to explore potential policy solutions, and they expect to release a follow-up report in spring 2026. Find a list of free mental health resources at www.cp4.harriscountytx.gov.
area. She said she was inspired to start her own clinic because she struggled to find local care for her son, who has autism spectrum disorder. Suarez said creating more diverse, holistic mental health options can help people connect with sustainable and accessible care in their own communities. “[Trauma] can get to a point that is really debilitating us and our ability to work, to
The DCI map, last updated with 2023 Census data, ranked several ZIP codes in the Spring and Klein areas as “prosperous.” However, some ZIP codes particularly near Hwy. 249 and Willowbrook, came up as “mid- tier” and “at risk,” with fewer resources than their “prosperous” counterparts. Local psychiatrist Arianne Suarez told Community Impact she opened her clinic, Spring Psychiatry, to fill a service gap in the
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Park upgrades take flight From the cover
The update
The North Houston Association, made up of more than 150 regional businesses, advocates for the creation of green space, parks and trails as part of its mission, NHA President Marlisa Briggs said. Briggs said outdoor recreation has also grown in popularity in the region over the last five years, a trend she expects to continue. “A robust parks and trails system provides places to play, to exercise and simply to take a mental break by immersing ourselves in nature,” Briggs said. Alan Smith is a former board member with the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce and owner of Hasta La Pasta in Spring.
Smith said many of his customers frequent community events at Meyer and Collins parks before stopping by his restaurant. He said he finds the green space a contributor to the area’s quality of life. “People want to live, work and play, as they say, in areas that have things that are of interest to them, that they find to enhance their lifestyle,” Smith said. In 2025, Precinct 3 officials also completed installing a new pickleball court at Meyer Park. Smith said outdoor recreation options are great for the public, including seniors who are staying active.
New trail connections and park amenities are rolling out across Harris County Precinct 3, including in the Spring and Klein areas over two years after the plan was initially outlined. The plan created a long-term vision to expand trail connectivity and upgrade parks. Since its release, officials say several projects have been completed, with additional trail links and park enhancements continuing through 2026. In 2025, the Precinct 3 office completed work to install a new playground and boardwalk at the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in Spring. The project also added a new south trail to the preserve, connecting it to the YMCA trail.
Completed projects Harris County Precinct 3 has completed at least six projects since unveiling the 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan.
1 Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park Half a mile of the Gourley Nature Trail was reconstructed. New pickleball courts were added. 2 Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve A new playground, boardwalk and south trail connections were added. A new parking lot was completed.
4 Dennis Johnston Park Butterfly Garden received erosion improvements, while fresh gravel and pollinator-friendly flowers were added. 5 Judge Ted Poe Community Center The 8,500-square-foot center was remodeled and renamed. 6 I.T. May Park New pickleball courts were added.
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Spring service area park recommendations Projects were assigned prioritization based on completion dates—short or within the next 10 years, medium or within 10-20 years, and long term could take 20 years or more. Short term priority Medium term priority Long term priority Key:
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Renovation recommendations
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Champion Forest Park
Renovate parking lot with permeable paving and improve ADA accessibility. Replace playground equipment and add shade. Renovate existing restrooms and remove existing gazebo. Replace site furnishings and include bleachers. Renovate parking lot. Upgrade field lighting.
Increase tree canopy. Add trees to buffer Cypresswood Drive. Add trees along the existing trail.
Provide trail access to Cypresswood Drive. Add shade cover and bleachers at soccer fields.
Donald R. & Sylvia Collins Park
Add trail connection from the primary parking lot to the Cypress Creek Trail. Add a new, larger picnic pavilion. Add tennis courts. Add seating and walking paths. Add picnic areas, playground, pavilion, perimeter fencing and educational signage. Consider other facilities other than baseball. Add playground near fields. Add tennis/pickleball courts and covered basketball pavilion. Add more covered picnic pavilions near playgrounds. Add an outdoor covered fitness gym. Construct a community center and additional parking.
Kissing Tree Park
Reconfigure parking.
Add native planting to screen nearby buildings.
Klein Park
Improve park drainage.
Increase tree canopy.
Roy Campbell Burroughs Park
Improve drainage at dugouts in fields. Replace site furnishings. Replace net and lights at volleyball court. Replace wood kiosk at dog park. Renovate restrooms. Overlay parking lots and improve pedestrian access.
Increase tree canopy around the sports fields. Provide educational signage along nature trails.
NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER TOM RAMSEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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How we got here
The projections
Precinct 3 service areas The Spring area has 12 total parks of varying sizes, the smallest being “pocket parks” and the largest being greenways like Spring Creek Greenway.
The Precinct 3 Parks and Trails Master Plan debuted in 2023 and divided the north Houston area into four segments: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby. Officials with Harris County Precinct 3 Commis- sioner Tom Ramsey’s office said park improve- ments were needed because the population in the county’s precinct spans over 555 square miles and is expected to double by 2045. The population growth will also increase demand for recreational facilities, trails and green space access, officials said. “Population growth in the north Houston area is a major driver for the master plan,” Precinct 3 officials said. “Planning is required to ensure parks and trails keep pace with that growth.” The estimated cost of all the projects totaled over $758 million in 2023, with $266 million for park projects and $492 million for trails. Precinct 3 officials said that amount is subject to change as projects come online and work begins.
Officials with Commissioner Ramsey’s office said projects in the master plan could also be completed through partnerships. “We are consistently looking for partnership opportunities with other agencies,” county officials said in an email. “That includes other cities like the city of Houston, [Municipal Utility Districts], developers, etc.” Budget breakdown for Spring service area recommendations $125M: Trails $21.3M: Park renovations $20.1M: New park facilities $2.6M: Natural parks features Total: $169M
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