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Desilting Underneath Kingwood Bridges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2021
Contact: Jessica Beemer

(832) 393-3008

districte@houstontx.gov

HOUSTON – Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood area residents aware Houston Public Works maintenance crews are performing desilting under certain bridges in Kingwood. Crews began desilting underneath the Kingwood Drive bridge over Bens Branch on Monday, August 23. This work is being funded through the City’s general maintenance and operation funds.

The scope of work includes removing accumulated silt and sediment from underneath the bridge and in the immediate vicinity of the bridge apron. Once crews are finished at this location, they will perform desilting underneath the Kingwood Drive bridge over the Kingwood Diversion Ditch. These specific bridges are being addressed in partnership with Harris County Flood Control District to complement their recent desilting efforts on Bens Branch and Kingwood Diversion Ditch.

Crews mobilized on-site Monday, August 23 and the project is expected to be completed by Friday, September 10, weather permitting. Construction activities are expected to take place from 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Residents should be aware of possible lane closures and delays when traveling through this area.

As a result of the construction activities, the guardrail on the south side of the bridge has been removed due to a lack of access to the work area. Safety measures are in place while work is going on. Please be aware of flagmen and orange traffic cones that may be put in place on-site to help with traffic flow through the construction zone.

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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Grateful thanks to Enclave friends and neighbors re. burglary At 2818 N Strathfold Ln.:

Thank you to my neighbors and friends for going over and beyond on Sat, August 7th 2021, when our house was broken into.  Thank you for all the information, and effort, after the incident at our home   As we were out of state, it was a sad drive home.   I’ve been informed that one particular truck, a gray Honda Ridgeline was traveling the street, and may have parked in the vicinity of the house.   

Absolutely all my  jewelry was taken.  Fortunately, the rest of the house was not interfered with.  Yes, there is an alarm system, lights on timer, radio on, and the police arrived soon after.   

A few “Do Nots” if you’re going out of town, from someone who thought I was doing everything correct.      Don’t gather your front yard plant pots in one place under a sprinkler.    Make sure your porch light is on a timer.  If you always park a car/truck on the driveway all the time but use it for your travels, ask a neighbor to park his car/truck in your driveway.   These are some of the simple things potential burglars check out.   I should have paid more attention to the obvious, and and yes, I made mistakes.  

If anyone has a security camera system that records, and if you saw anything unusual with regard to a gray Honda Ridgeline on Sat. August 7, information would be most appreciated.

Thank you all

Cecily M Ryan

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Feedback Requested for Regional Flood Planning

From Jenna Armstrong, member of the The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group

Lake Houston Community,

I wanted to share updates from the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (SJRFPG)  and encourage you to participate by providing feedback to our group as we work to create a regional flood plan which will culminate in the first ever state flood plan for Texas. I am currently serving as a voting member of the SJRFPG representing the category of Small Business.

The SJRFPG has launched a website, https://sanjacintofloodplanning.org/ which includes information about upcoming meetings and ways to provide feedback on area flooding (more info below)

Lake Houston Area input is needed! Here are three ways to provide feedback to the (SJRFPG):

1.       Participate in the upcoming Virtual Public Meeting on August 31

2.     Use the “Put it on the Map” tool to pinpoint flood prone areas in our region

3.     Participate in the Public Survey to provide feedback on the SJRFPG priorities and make recommendations.

1. Virtual Public Meeting Aug. 31 (Download flyer/Public Meeting Notice)

The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group will host a Virtual Public Meeting on Tuesday, August 31 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm to allow public comment regarding existing flood risk in our region. Register HERE to receive meeting access information and an online calendar invitation.

2. & 3. “Put it on the Map Tool” and “Public Survey” Both of these features can be found from the flood planning website listed above by selecting the “Click to Provide Input” button or you can access it directly: https://freese.mysocialpinpoint.com/san-jacinto-flood-plan

·        “Put it on the Map” Tool – allows you to pinpoint flood prone areas and upload pictures and make comments.

·        “Public Survey” – allows you to provide feedback on Regional Flood Planning Group priorities and make recommendations.

More about the San Jacinto Regional Flood Plan

In the wake of historic flooding in Texas, the 2019 Texas Legislature passed legislation to create Texas’ first-ever regional and state flood planning process. The Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG) was established by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) on October 1, 2020. The RFPG is responsible for developing the first regional flood plan by January 2023, which will culminate in the first-ever state flood plan for Texas.

I encourage you to engage on behalf of our community.

Best,

Jenna

JENNA ARMSTRONG, IOM

President & CEO

Partnership Lake Houston

O: 281-446-2128 M: 936-414-4111

A: 110 W Main Street, Humble TX 77338

www.lakehouston.org

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Crime Report

On August 7, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m. a breaking & entering / burglary occurred and was reported at a residence on N. Strathford Ln.* The residents were not home at the time; therefore no one was injured. The criminals did leave the residence with items that were financially valuable as well as held family sentimental value. This residence backyard includes The Enclave’s exterior perimeter fence and was entered from the backside.

Each of us holds a responsibility to keep us and our neighborhood safe. Neighbors keeping an eye out for each other has always been a great practice. It was reported that this residence did have an alarm system which alerted the local police station promptly, but the criminals had left the home before the police arrived.

In addition to neighbors keeping a watch and other security measures, please consider utilizing a free service offered by the Houston Police Department:

The Alert Slip (https://www.houstontx.gov/police/alert_slip/.

Citizens can use this form to request increased patrols around their home or business for a prowler, speeding vehicle, excessive burglaries and thefts, being on vacation, or for reasons causing them concern in the “other” box.

*The Houston Police publish crime reports and maps. To access the map, click here.