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Futureproofing Little Cypress Creek: Spring-Klein area flood mitigation projects near completion

Commissioners approved several motions for HCFCD to complete by Sept. 18, including restructuring priority projects from the 2018 bond list based on criteria such as existing drainage levels and social vulnerability indexes. 

The big picture: With 54 bond project packages completed, commissioners approved the direction of the remaining 116 project packages. Projects moving forward include:

Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve

  • Project stage: Design phase
  • Project scope: Maintenance repairs along erosion-damaged sites
  • Cost: $22M in state funds

Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin
  • Project stage: Construction
  • Project scope: Reduce Cypress Creek flooding
  • Cost: $15M from federal funds, 2018 bond

The project: A 2020 regional drainage study found that flooding in the area is mainly caused by rising stormwaters backing into tributaries along Cypress Creek. HCFCD engineer Mondel Garcia said stormwater could be reduced to minor street flooding with more detention basins in the county.

Quote of note: “This is really good engineering decisions being made to try to get projects moving,” Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said.

 
On The Business Beat
Fitness centers, pickle shop: See what businesses are up to in the Spring, Klein area

A number of businesses celebrated openings over the last three months in the Spring and Klein areas. See which business and dining venues are now serving or are coming soon to the area. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open
 Amped Fitness
Fitness studio Amped Fitness is now serving the Spring area. At the studio, guests can get access to a number of amenities including HydroMassage virtual group classes and women-only areas.

  • Opened Sept. 27
  • 18541 Kuykendahl Road, Spring

Coming soon
 Terlinguas Tex-Mex Garage
Terlinguas Tex-Mex Garage plans to offer Tex-Mex from fajitas to enchiladas as well as margaritas and specialty cocktails, officials said. After the soft opening, officials said the eatery plans to hold a grand opening event with several specials.
  • Opening by Oct. 31
  • 16000 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. M., Spring
 
Key Information
May special election set for Senate District 4 after Brandon Creighton vacates seat

A special election will be held May 2 to fill Texas Senate District 4, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oct. 16. The seat became vacant earlier this month when former Sen. Brandon Creighton resigned from the legislature to lead the Texas Tech University System.

The overview: Senate District 4 covers all of Chambers County, a large portion of Montgomery County and parts of Jefferson, Harris and Galveston counties, serving a total population of 954,803 people, according to the 2020 census.

Prospective candidates have until March 3 to file to appear on the special election ballot, according to the governor’s proclamation.

The candidates: On Oct. 2, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon resigned from his position to run for Senate District 4. Ligon has been the county’s district attorney for 17 years and will remain in that role until Abbott appoints a successor.

Other candidates had not been announced as of press time. Whoever wins the special election will serve the remainder of Creighton’s term, which runs until January 2027.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Paul's Wine Pix is now opening in Bellaire, offering a bottled wine retail list that includes sparkling, rosé, white and red wines, according to the store’s website.

Along with new- and old-world selections of wine, the establishment also offers various food items, including charcuterie boards, sandwiches and pizza.

Bellaire residents Paul Kirchhoff and his parents, Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff, are the owners of Paul’s Wine Pix, which was founded out of Paul’s love for wine and desire to bring a diverse selection of wines to Houston, per the website.
  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 5424 Bissonnet St., Bellaire

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☕️ Monarch Pastries & Coffee House opens new storefront in Friendswood
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🌮 Margarita Jones now open in Seabrook
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🥯 Einstein Bros. Bagels opens Tomball location
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Fruity Temptations is now serving spicy and sweet specialty drinks, street tacos and nachos in Katy.

Along with tacos, the menu features other food items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, quesadillas and Mexican corn, according to its website. Customers can also order chopped fruit served with lemon, salt and Tajin as well as specialty drinks such as the Mangonada or Tamarindo Loco.
  • Opened Sept. 20
  • 1165 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 140, Katy

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