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Congressional Support Achieved for Additional Dredging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov

Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware that he has achieved support for additional dredging on the Lake Houston mouth-bar in the form of a signed letter from Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Congressman Kevin Brady, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator John Cornyn to the Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). This is a rare accomplishment for the City of Houston to have all interested parties of a project at the local and state level signed on in agreement working together to make sure those at the highest level know that this project is not just necessary but required for our community. 

Council Member Martin has worked hard over the last year and several months taking multiple trips to Austin and Washington, D.C. in order to solidify support at the state and federal level. Council Member Martin is happy to fight for the residents of District E and is glad to have this signed letter as proof of our hard work  supporting the additional dredging. Council Member Martin has worked tirelessly to gain the support for this project from Mayor Sylvester Turner, Governor Greg Abbott, Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Congressman Kevin Brady, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator John Cornyn. 

As many in the Kingwood community are aware the first mission assignment modification to address partial removal of the mouth-bar concluded earlier this year. The mission assignment modification provided the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) authorization, acting at the direction of FEMA, to remove an additional 497,400 cubic yards of debris from the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, known locally as the “mouth-bar”. Council Member Martin has never accepted the amount of debris included in the mission modification and continues to fight that number today. Council Member Martin made the community aware of our plea to federal officials early September 2019.   Overall the dredging efforts in the San Jacinto River have removed roughly 2 million cubic yards of debris from the river alone, which has been tremendous to return the flow and depth in the river. The 500,000 cubic yards removed from the mouth-bar, while helpful, does not achieve the goal of Council Member Martin to further reduce the effects of potential future flooding while protecting lives and property of those living in Kingwood and the Lake Houston area. Council Member Martin wants to achieve complete removal of the mouth-bar and will not stop fighting until that is achieved.

An update was provided to the community by Chief Recover Officer Costello at the Kingwood Town Hall Meeting on October 17, in his presentation that covered Recovery and Flood Mitigation Strategies. Thanks to this congressional letter of support delivered to FEMA on October 24 the City of Houston is in the final steps for solidifying an additional mission modification, which we hope to hear about soon.   Please contact the District E Office with any questions by emailing districte@houstontx.gov.

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Bens Branch Approved Easement Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov

Bens Branch Approved Easement Agreement   Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware that Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has officially obtained a signed easement agreement with Bear Branch Trails Association and Friendswood Development Company to conduct much needed maintenance between Northpark Drive and Kingwood Drive.

Council Member Martin, HCFCD, Kingwood Service Association and Bear Branch Trails Association have worked hard over the last eighteen months to finalize this easement agreement. Bear Branch Trails Association and HCFCD had to request a transfer of ownership before they could begin maintenance. Friendswood Development Company had to sign off on the agreement because after annexation in 1996, the drainage easement returned to their possession. The updated HCFCD easement agreement was signed by Bear Branch Trails Association earlier this year, but was pending changes from the Friendswood Development Company.

This week, HCFCD received notice from the Friendswood Development Company that all proposed changes to the agreement were accepted, including widening the channel from 70 feet to 100 feet. HCFCD crews will mobilize in the area in the next week to remove silt and trees from the choke points as a first step. 

Thank you to Friendswood Development Company, Bear Branch Trail Association, HCFCD and all community leaders who helped move this process along. This is a huge accomplishment for the Kingwood area. The District E Office will continue working with HCFCD to address the major and minor areas of concern, providing updates to the community as they become available.    Please contact the District E Office with any questions by emailing districte@houstontx.gov.
 

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Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration

Mayor’s Office of Special Events M.O. S.E., City of HoustonAgency

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Mayor Sylvester invites Houstonians to attend the Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day celebration starting at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 at City Hall, 901 Bagby St. Joe Walsh of the American rock band, The Eagles, will serve as the Veterans’ Day Parade Grand Marshal. Walsh also is a longtime supporter of veterans, a Gold Star family member, and Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductee. The celebration will conclude with a moment of silence in honor of the signing of the WWI Armistice. More information available at: www.houstontx.gov/nov11/index.html Parking is free in the Theater District Tranquillity Parking Garage. Please use entrances #2 and #5 to receive the complimentary parking. Download our FREE “MOSE” app at Google Play for Android devices running 4.1 and higher, or at the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 8.0 or later.

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Woodridge Village Development Update 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov

Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make residents in the Kingwood community aware that conversations are occurring at the highest level of leadership within Perry Homes, regarding the future of Woodridge Village. The developer is looking to do something over and beyond what they have already committed to in their memo provided to the City of Houston on October 17. While Council Member Martin was visiting St. Martha’s Catholic School and Bear Branch Village, yesterday, October 30, Perry Homes was working on their Detention Pond 2, inspecting their existing silt fencing and installing new silt fencing as well as installing hay bales at their intake, and removing sediment from their outfall structure.

In response to these most recent actions taken by Perry Homes, Council Member Martin would like to reiterate what he stated at the Kingwood Town Hall meeting held on October 17. As a non-engineer, Council Member Martin believes that it is in the best interest of the Kingwood community that Perry Homes abandon the site and stop all development of Woodridge Village. Once abandoned, the Woodridge Village property would be used solely for the purposes of drainage detention. If abandonment is not an option for Perry Homes, Council Member Martin suggests that Perry Homes agree to sell the property at a discounted rate to interested agencies like the City of Houston and/or Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to be used a detention facility. This detention facility would be used to protect downstream communities from the drainage of upstream development. 

HCFCD is currently near the middle of their Kingwood Drainage Study (F-14), which is a part of the 2018 Harris County Flood Control Bond. As part of the study, HCFCD is reviewing existing level of service of existing ditches and possible alternatives to accommodate 100-year flood events which may include an expansion of the Kingwood Diversion Ditch. HCFCD plans to host a Kingwood Drainage Study progress meeting this December. Once a date has been scheduled, the District E Office will provide that information to the community. 

To view the first Woodridge Village Update please visit our site here. For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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B.O.P.A. Event Scheduled for Kingwood Metro Park and Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov

Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston is hosting a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Metro Park and Ride. A valid Texas driver’s license or other proof of residency will be required. This is a rain or shine event, except in the case of severe weather. Business waste will not be accepted. 

Many common household materials are considered hazardous and need disposal. When Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is disposed in the trash, it can contaminate landfills and subsequently ground water. This event provides a free and safe alternative for residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous materials. Below is a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items for the November 16th collection event: 

  • ACCEPTED ITEMS: rechargeable household and automobile batteries, motor oil and filters, LATEX paint, antifreeze, small appliances and scrap metal. Used motor oil will be limited to 15 gallon. All liquids are required to be in sealed, non-leaking containers that are labeled as to their contents. 
  • ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: business, medical and agricultural waste; oil-based paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides, herbicides and other similar hazardous materials, and electronic waste.

For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like the department on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow SWMD on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1 (713-837-0311), the City of Houston’s Customer Service Hotline.

For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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WHAT: 2 BLACK METAL PATIO CHAIRS

Part of Patio Table & Chairs Set available at the pool for residents

FROM: COMMUNITY POOL AREA

During the swimming season, the patio table and chairs are typically set up on the deck area in the pool area.

If you have any information about the missing chairs, please: CONTACT US.

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Voting Information

Early Voting: First Day – Monday, October 21 —- Last Day – Friday, November 1

Click on this link for Polling Locations and Sample Ballot

On the Ballot: Texas Constitutional Amendments 2019 (click here for additional information)

Ten proposed constitutional amendments will be on the November ballot. The Texas League of Women Voters has compiled a nice list of the amendments along with important voting deadlines. Compare the pros and cons of each proposed amendment, and prepare to cast your vote during early voting or on Election Day, November 5, 2019.