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Sam Houston State University opens new charter school in Spring

Sam Houston State University officials announced the opening of a new charter school serving the Spring and Klein area in July.

What residents need to know: SHSU launched a series of charter schools in 2017, and has four locations across the northern Houston region including in The Woodlands, Humble and Spring. The newest location, which will be at the intersection of Kuykendahl Road and FM 2920, will offer schooling for children in kindergarten through second grade.

How it works: SHSU's charter schools offer education for students in kindergarten through sixth grade year-round with no tuition costs; however, spots are based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents can submit an application for any of the SHSU charter schools online, but classes will not begin at the new Spring location until the fall.

 
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Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy coming to Spring

A new gymnastics studio led by Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is preparing to open in the Spring area. 

The details: Officials with Dominique Dawes Academy confirmed the Spring location is preparing for an August 22 grand opening following the academy's first location opening in Jersey Village in May. As previously reported by Community Impact, Dominique Dawes Academy offers a variety of programs geared towards varying ages and experience levels, including:

  • Recreational gymnastics
  • Junior Gymnastics
  • Ninja
  • Tumbling
  • Competitive gymnastics
Registration for classes at the Spring location is now open, per a July 22 news release, and early registrants will be able to pre-register for classes for only $10 for a limited time.

In their words: "Spring is a wonderfully family-centered community, and after the response we saw in Jersey Village, we knew this was the right place to grow. We can't wait to create another space where kids feel encouraged, supported, and inspired," founder Dominique Dawes said.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Expedition Outpost Hobby Night

Bar-B-Que Cook-off & Car Show

July 24, 5-9 p.m.
Spring

July 24-25, noon-5 p.m.
New Caney

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Superhero Day with CARS

TBFP at The Lawn at Baybrook Mall

July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Woodlands

July 25, 7-10 p.m.
Friendswood

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Learn more.

 
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Tropical storm watches in effect for Texas coast as Bertha path shifts

Officials with the National Weather Service issued tropical storm watches for portions of southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall by the end of the week.

What we know: Tropical Storm Bertha maintained strength overnight according to data from the NWS, but is still expected to not strengthen beyond a tropical storm before making landfall across Louisiana and Texas. However, officials said the storm itself should not cause significant impact to the region.

NWS officials urged residents along the coast in Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties to continue any storm preparations before Bertha makes landfall. The storm watch along the Texas coast is in effect until 6 a.m. July 24 unless it is extended.

In their words: "Bertha will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms through the day, but the threat for excessive rainfall/flash flooding is marginal," NWS officials said in a July 22 news release. "While there is not a storm surge risk, there is a threat of minor coastal flooding."

 
CI Texas
Texas on track to see record-breaking power demand amid triple-digit heat

With large parts of the state under an extreme heat warning or heat advisory through July 23, the operator of Texas’ independent power grid is projecting record-breaking electric demand this week.

What's happening: As of 3 p.m. July 22, there were 90,027 megawatts of demand on the grid with 113,543 megawatts of power available, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' real-time supply and demand dashboard. One megawatt of electricity can power about 250 homes during peak times.

This would break ERCOT’s current demand record of 85.5 gigawatts, which was set during an August 2023 heat wave. ERCOT spokesperson Trudi Webster cautioned that this week’s demand records are preliminary.

What it means: Texans should not expect a grid emergency during this week’s extreme heat.

ERCOT previously projected that demand would surpass 92,000 megawatts this summer, due to high temperatures, moderate rainfall and the growth of data centers.

This week's triple-digit temperatures come during the sunniest parts of the day, allowing the state to rely in part on solar energy to power the grid.

 

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