Tom Ramsey Pct 3 Newsletter
| LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER We’re nearly halfway through the year, which means summer break is upon us. Here at Precinct 3, we have dozens of staff members who are passionate about creating fun, memorable programs for our constituents, especially our children. Whether it’d be outdoor educational activities at Jesse H. Jones Park, or games and activities at one of our community centers, we have something for all children to enjoy! Please keep reading for more information about the offerings and how to sign-up. With the warmer weather also comes hurricane season. While Precinct 3 works year-round to maintain your ditches and local drainage, the impacts of hurricanes are unpredictable. The best defense is preparation, so here is your friendly reminder that there is no better time to prepare than now. Below is a quick look at how Precinct 3 prepares for the season. As always, we’re here and happy to serve you. – Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. | IN THIS EDITION Letter from the Commissioner May 2022 Events Local Gov’t 101 Stronger Together The Importance of Partnerships On The Road with Road & Bridge Precinct 3 Resource Guide |
Hurricane Season begins June 1: In Hurricane Season Video
| MAY 2022 EVENTS |
 BUS TRIPS Click here to view trips we have planned for residents 50 years and older! Looking to book your own a trip? Registration opens May 10th for July – December trips. For more information, call us at (832) 927-6820. |  MOTHER’S DAY FUNSpoil mom with love this Mother’s Day at various Precinct 3 facilities! For more information on event locations and dates, click here. |  KIDS SUMMER CAMPS Summer break will be here before you know it! Plan ahead to make fun memories with Precinct 3 by bringing the kids to one of our camps! Click here to find a camp nearest you. |
| LOCAL GOV’T 101 Commissioner Precinct vs. Constable Precinct |
| Did you know the Texas Constitution allows up to eight constables per county to serve the county’s law enforcement needs?  Therefore, in Harris County, there are 8 constable precincts. Although sharing the “precinct” name has caused confusion, the services and responsibilities are different. So here’s what you need to know: A Commissioner Precinct is responsible for maintaining roads, bridges, local drainage, parks, community centers and programming. A Constable Precinct handles law enforcement and emergency needs. Within Commissioner Precinct 3’s boundaries are Constable Precincts 1, 3, 4, and 5. NOTE: Constable Precinct boundaries and contracts were not impacted when Commissioner Precinct boundaries changed in October 2021. |
COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3 BOUNDARIES AS OF OCTOBER 2021
WORD OF THE MONTH: Incorporated
Incorporated references areas that are classified as cities. If you live in an area that has a city mayor, you live in “incorporated” Harris County. That means your roads, bridges, parks, community centers, drainage, and trash pick-up are primarily managed by the city.
Incorporated areas in Precinct 3 are Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, Spring Valley Village, Jersey Village, Houston, Tomball, Humble, and Baytown.
| STRONGER TOGETHER The Importance of Partnerships |
| Precinct 3 has been hard at work meeting with different organizations to identify community needs. From local chambers of commerce, independent school districts, municipal utility districts, city leaders, and homeowner associations, it’s clear that the success of every community relies on everyone’s ability and willingness to work together. |
 Community Clean-up Since the redistricting, our team partnered with Harris County Constable Precinct 3 Sherman Eagleton’s Office to clean up Highland Shores. This once beautiful subdivision, located along the coast of the San Jacinto River, was devastated by Hurricane Harvey making the area uninhabitable. It became a dumping ground for old furniture, tires, and other trash that would harm the environment if left alone. Together, the crews removed over 200 tires, abandoned watercrafts, and dump trucks worth of trash. A plan was also devised to help combat illegal dumping within the area. |
 Lending a Helping Hand Last weekend, we partnered with the Harris County Public Library, who was distributing laptops and hotspots to residents in need. We opened up the doors to our Riley Chambers Community Center for them to host a successful giveaway event, which resulted in over 250 families benefitting with better connectivity! |
 Serving Those Who’ve Served For Us Precinct 3 is also committed to helping those who’ve served us. Maneuvering around VA benefits can be difficult, which is why we partnered with the Harris County Veteran Services Department to host numerous Veteran Benefits Fairs. During these events, veterans receive VSO consultations for free! Be sure to follow us on social media for information on upcoming Veteran Benefits events! |
| ON THE ROAD With Precinct 3 Road & Bridge |
 Harris County Precinct 3 maintains the highest level of standards in maintaining over 6,600 lane miles of roadway and associated bridges throughout the area. Maintenance includes road reconstruction, storm debris removal, sign installation, right of way mowing, and more. For a list of projects currently under construction, including projects transferred due to redistricting, click |
| PRECINCT 3 RESOURCE GUIDE |
| ROAD & BRIDGE MAINTENANCE CAMPS Spring Service Center 4603 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, Texas 77388 Humble Service Center 2302 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX 77396 To request service: (713) 274-3100 Submit requests online here. OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS Parks & Reservations: (713) 274-0930 Bus Program: (832) 927-6820 Special Events: (713) 274-3151Â Main Office: (713) 274-3000 E-mail:pct3@pct3.hctx.net Community Centers: To find the location nearest you,click here. |
Looking for Volunteers! Let’s Have Fun!
The Lake Houston Community Association Board would like to create a Social Committee. This committee would organize activities for residents of The Enclave.
Devon Alexander, Board Director, is coordinating the development of this committee.
If you are interested, please email her at: Devon.Alexander@HCAHealthcare.com.
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New Committees Created by the LHCA Board
The LHCA Board has created the Landscaping Committee. Tony Austin has accepted the appointment to lead this committee. They will review the common areas, entrances, and park areas and make recommendations to the board.
The Board would also like to create, if enough interest, a Social Committee. This committee would organize activities for residents of The Enclave. Devon Alexander, Board Director, is coordinating the development of this committee. If you are interested, please email her at: Devon.Alexander@HCAHealthcare.com.
New Board Members to Lake Houston Community Association
On April 5 the quarterly meeting of the Lake Houston Community Association (The Enclave HOA) was held by Zoom. At the meeting the board moved to appoint Doug Round and Tim Hunt to fill the two vacancies on the board. We wish to thank Art Voltmann who served as Vice President for his many wonderful years and devotion to the board activities and community.
In addition, the board accepted Devon Alexander’s resignation as Treasurer and elected Doug to fill the position of Treasurer. Penny was elected Vice President. Please congratulate and welcome the wonderful volunteers willing to give their time and attention to our community.
President: Connie Emerson
Vice President: Penny Psajdl
Treasurer: Doug Round
Director: Devon Alexander
Director: Tim Hunt
Update: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin to host Redistricting Town Hall Meetings in April and May
HOUSTON – Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware the date for the Southeast Houston/Clear Lake Redistricting town hall has been changed to Wednesday, May 18 to allow for attendance by Mayor Sylvester Turner.Â
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin to host two Redistricting Town Hall Meetings in April
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2022
Contact: Jessica Beemer
(832) 393-3008
districte@houstontx.gov
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston Planning Department will be conducting Redistricting Town Hall meetings across the City of Houston. Click here to continue reading.
Reminder: Lake Houston Community Association (LHCA) Board Meeting
The quarterly meeting of the Lake Houston Community Association will be held by Zoom on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. To join the meeting, click on the link in the attached Agenda (file) at the time of the meeting.
Do You Have a Red Bay Tree?
From our neighbor, Cecily Ryan
If so, important information you need to know
Below is a message from Kate Henderson (ReForest the Forest KGC). She’s a Master Gardener, and very knowledgeable about all horticulture.Â
Many of you will have noticed the increasing numbers of dead redbay trees along Kingwood Drive, particularly between the high school and Woodland Hills. I had several dying trees in my yard and researching it led me to the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle which carries a fungus deadly to redbay trees.
Long story short, I asked Mickey Merritt the Forestry Service Community Forester to come and look. He came out and was amazed by the sheer numbers involved. A week later he came back with the Forest Entomologist based in Austin, samples were taken, and it has been confirmed as laurel wilt (Raffaelea lauricola) a fungus carried by the redbay ambrosia beetle. I now have the dubious honour of having the first recorded cases in Harris County!
Laurel wilt is fatal to redbays. A single beetle can and will infect a whole tree The beetles carry the fungus and as soon as they burrow into a tree it will be infected. Laurel wilt can cross into sassafras trees and avocados. It arrived in the US in Georgia probably from the far east (pallets are suspected). A billion redbay trees are estimated to have been killed by it. There is no cure. I have had 15 trees affected so far and expect to lose the rest of my redbays. There is no quarantine regarding disposing the infected wood, but homeowners should be mindful of spreading this fatal disease. I have kept the felled trees on my property as I want to minimize the spread.
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