The North Harris County Regional Water Authority on March 3 moved forward on a final design for Project Series 39, a Spring-area project designed to help the district catch up with a mandated 60% groundwater reduction plan.

What's happening?: The authority was required to have no more than 70% of its total water usage come from groundwater sources by 2010. By the end of 2025, the authority was supposed to have reduced total groundwater usage to only 40%. However, NHCRWA officials said the agency has only been able to convert around 35%-38% of its total water users from groundwater 

the effort to reduce groundwater usage from 30% to 60% is already a $2.4 billion initiative, which may not be achieved until 2031. In order to fund the improvements throughout northern Harris County, water fees will also likely see significant increases over the next decade.

What's next?: The design for Project 39 will be presented to the public March 24 at Spring High School.

Paradigm Salon is now offering haircuts and salon services on Gosling Road in Spring.

The details: Founded by former Houston Texans cheerleader Randi Cazares, the salon is set to offer haircuts and styling in a "high-level" space.

In their words: "Opening Paradigm is the realization of a dream I've carried since high school." Cazares said in a social media statement. "After more than 18 years behind the chair, building a salon of my own felt like the natural culmination of a career routed in creativity, connection and a deep love for both the beauty industry and the people within it."

From water parks built for thrill-seekers to tranquil lagoons perfect for relaxing, there are several ways for Houston-area residents to cool off this summer.

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures: Located in New Caney, this water park also features amusement park rides, an inflatable course, zip lines, ax-throwing, a maze, a gator exhibit and a petting zoo.

• Open for Spring Adventure days in March; all water attractions open select days April 3-Sept. 30
• $19.99 (single-use day ticket March 7-29), $44.99 (single-use day ticket April 3-Sept. 30), $99.99 (season pass), free (age 2 and under)

• Open year-round
• $34-$55 (half-day pass), $49-$79 (full-day pass), $65-$269 (season pass)

• Open select days May 2-Sept. 7
• $42-$90 (daily admission), $89-$150 (season pass)

The city of Houston and the U.S. Navy announced the lineup of ships for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston.

The event: Fleet Week Houston will bring U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to the Port of Houston on April 15-22. During that week, the public will have the chance to meet and engage with service members, learn about the ships' roles in national defense and take ship tours.

Participating ships include:

• USS Kearsarge (LHD-3): an assault ship designed for multi-purpose operations, including troop transport and aircraft support
• USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21): a littoral combat ship optimized for operations in near-shore environments with high speed and agility
• USS Cooperstown (LCS-23): a littoral combat ship sharing the same advanced capabilities for coastal missions
• USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137): a fast response cutter equipped for a range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement and port security