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Harris County ESD 11 adds additional 24-hour stations in Spring

Harris County Emergency Service District 11 announced two additional 24-hour stations are now serving the Spring area in a Jan. 13 news release.

The details: As previously reported by Community Impact, HCESD 11 is a governing entity responsible for providing emergency health care to residents within the district. District first responders serve over 700,000 residents within 177 square miles of Northern Harris County. With the two new stations opening in Spring in January, HCESD 11 now has 15 stations serving the community. 

The new stations are located at:

  • Station 602: 2900 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
  • Station 603: 22310 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring

In their words: “These two new 24-hour ambulance stations are designed to give our community more coverage enabling our crews to respond to calls more efficiently and faster,” HCESD 11 Chief Executive Officer Jordan Anderson said.

 
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Precision Restoration of Texas opens new Spring location

Officials with contracting company Precision Restoration of Texas announced they moved their business to a new Spring location. 

Meet the owner: Co-owner Frank Reed said in a Dec. 29 news release the move represents a major step forward for the companies.

"Owning our location and housing both companies together allows us to grow responsibly while continuing to invest in the community we serve," Reed said.

What they offer: Precision Restoration of Texas services homeowners and businesses across the Greater Houston region as a general contractor offering restoration services for events such as water damage, fire damage, mold removal and other full repairs. 

The event: Details and the date for a ribbon cutting ceremony will be announced in the future, according to the news release.

 
In Your Community
MLK Unity Parade, MLK Tribute Concert: 9 events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Greater Houston area

From volunteer events to parades, there are several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Greater Houston area. 

MLK Lonestar
The Lone Star Community Center is holding an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Free
  • Lone Star Community Center, 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Woodlands Methodist Church is holding its 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day with performances and guest speakers who highlight the importance of service and inclusion.
  • Jan. 18, 4 p.m.
  • Free
  • 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

MLK Day of Service
During the MLK Day of Service Hope Farms event, volunteers will be able to help with winter cleanup and garden bed preparation, tree planting, landscape renewal, spring flower planting and other light contribution projects.
  • Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free
  • Hope Farms, 10401 Scott St., Houston
 
Statewide News
Texas proposes 10,000% fee increase for hemp-derived THC retailers

Texas health officials are proposing sweeping new regulations on the state’s hemp industry, including raising the fees required to sell and manufacture consumable hemp products by roughly 10,000%.

The overview: In late December, the Texas Department of State Health Services published a slate of proposed rules regulating consumable hemp products. The proposals include:

  • A prohibition on sales to customers under 21 years old
  • Stricter testing and labeling requirements
  • Guidelines for product recalls
  • Tens of thousands of dollars in annual fees

DSHS records show that over 9,000 retailers are currently licensed to sell consumable hemp products in Texas, including recreational THC products and nonintoxicating substances like CBD. Under the proposal, annual licensing fees for hemp retailers would increase from $150 to $20,000, and manufacturer fees would be raised from $250 to $250,000.

The debate: Supporters of the proposal said the increased fees would improve oversight of thousands of Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products and help the state enforce tighter regulations, while some local hemp retailers said the changes would put them out of business.

 
What's happening at ci

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

Houston’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Community Impact’s Houston headquarters, 16300 Northwest Freeway, Jersey Village.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.
 

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