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THE PUNCH LIST – Latest News on Harris County Pct. 3

UPDATE: This version reflects an update to the 2018 Flood Control Bond Projects. Be sure to follow the Commissioners Court meetings to remain in the know on bond updates!  

LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER
Howdy,
Happy July, y’all! This month as we celebrate America’s freedom and independence, I believe it’s an appropriate time to remind you where your tax dollars are being spent. Commissioners Court and department leadership will soon be discussing the budget for next fiscal year, making it a crucial time to be tuned into county government happenings.
Last year, I proudly represented Precinct 3 residents and their wishes not to waste money on new progressive programs. This resulted in Harris County receiving the same amount of money it received in the previous year. While my colleagues went on for weeks about the dangers of not taking more of your money, you should know that this past April, our budget office reported millions of dollars worth of surplus still remaining.
I believe Harris County has to do a better job in prioritizing your safety over social programs. As a County Commissioner, I also believe Harris County has to do better in focusing on your infrastructure and flood prevention. Above all else, I believe these should be done with the utmost transparency.
Below you’ll find some helpful information on current spending. Regardless of the circumstances, my team works hard and continues to find fiscally responsible solutions to maintain our level of service. We are passionate about what we do and remain focused on the task at hand, which is to serve you.

Thank you,
Commissioner Tom Ramsey
To stay up-to-date on how your tax dollars are spent, be sure to follow Commissioners Court here!
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about how Precinct 3 serves you!

PRECINCT 3 OPENS NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
George H.W. Bush Community Center
The George H.W. Bush Community Center is now open! As Precinct 3’s eighth community center, this facility provides all residents with a place to gather for educational seminars, fitness classes, group activities, and special events.
With walls adorned with photography detailing the life and legacy of the 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 24,500-square-foot, two-story community center is located at 6827 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Read more about Precinct 3’s brand new community center here!

ASTROS WATCH PARTYIN THE PARK
With a Special Appearance of the World Series Trophy
Mark your calendar for the Astros Watch Party at Crosby Park! The World Series Trophy will be available to take photos with for free from 5 PM – 7 PM! Hope to see you all there.
AFTER THE STORM
Precinct 3 Responds to Storm Damage
With wind gusts reaching 97 mph in some areas, the June 21 storm caused downed trees and widespread power outages. Precinct 3’s dedicated crew members swiftly responded by:Clearing roadsCollecting vegetative debris in residential areasRemoving enough debris to fill 571 tandem dump trucks in the first week aloneCrews will continue for the next few weeks.Visit pct3.com/service-request to request vegetative debris and fallen tree removal.
OTHER PRECINCT 3 OFFERINGS
Attention Precinct 3 residents 50 years of age and older: Join us on one of our bus trips and create memories!
To register and find a trip near you, click here and select Upcoming Trips.

Looking to improve your fishing skills? Maybe you’d like to learn a new craft or just hang out with friends. Our parks and community centers offer activities for all!
Click here and select Events and Registration.
 Calling all plant lovers! Stop by Mercer Botanic Gardens to enjoy the peaceful oasis nestled in the hustle and bustle of Humble.
Click here to view this month’s events calendar!

PRECINCT 3 RESOURCE GUIDE
ROAD & BRIDGE MAINTENANCE CAMPS
Spring Service Center4603 Spring Cypress RoadSpring, Texas 77388
Humble Service Center2302 Atascocita RoadHumble, TX 77396
To request service: (713) 274-3100Submit requests online here.
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
Parks & Reservations: (713) 274-0930
Bus Program: (832) 927-6820
Special Events: (713) 274-3151 
Main Office: (713) 274-3000
E-mail: pct3@pct3.hctx.net
Community Centers: To find the location nearest you, click here.     
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Lake Houston Community Association Board Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the Lake Houston Community Association Board will be:

WHEN:
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023
TIME:
3:00 PM
WHERE:
KINGWOOD LIBRARY – BARBARA WILLIAMSON CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ROOM 

This meeting is being held later in the month than usual to assure a quorum of board members in attendance.

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Another Local Dog Park: The Trail of Lakes MUD Dog Park

For those of you looking for a place that you can let your dog run around, unleashed, and play with other dogs, a new park has been added to the several dog parks in the area. To read more about this new park, click here.

Area Dog Parks

Here are a few of the other dog parks in the area where dogs are permitted to be unleashed in a specific designated area. Hope this is helpful to the dog owners.

Atascocita ParkAlexander Deussen Park
17302 W. Lake Houston Pkwy12303 Sonnier St.
Atascocita, TX 77346Houston, TX 77044
Kingwood Dog Park Gene Green Beltway 8 Park
619 Lakeville Drive6500 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Kingwood, TX 77339Houston, TX 77049
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HCA Kingwood Health Academy – June 15

HCA Kingwood extends an invitation to join them for another informative Kingwood Health Academy presentation on June 15th.  Their wonderful chef Manny will be serving something amazing for dinner (free with RSVP).  Dr. Liang is a general surgeon, but he will be focusing on hernia repair.  Please RSVP by using the QR code, the website, or the number below.  They have hosted these free events for over 7 years… They say, “If you have not yet attended, please come!  You will enjoy.”

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Hurricane Season Begins June 1

The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 through the end of November.

Click Here for KHOU Channel 11 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

NOAA predicts a ‘near-normal’ hurricane season for 2023

REBECCA NOEL  | POSTED ONMAY 25, 2023, 2:31 PM (LAST UPDATED: MAY 25, 2023, 4:18 PM)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects approximately 12-17 named storms this year. Of them, 5-9 are predicted to become hurricanes.

There is likely to be somewhere between one and four major hurricanes in the Atlantic this season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday, due to a relatively rare confluence of oceanic factors around the globe.

Whether or not one or more storms will touch the Texas Gulf coast is, of course, unknown.

Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through the end of November. In preparation, NOAA announced it expects what it calls a “near-normal” hurricane season this year, with approximately 12-17 named storms.

“Of these, 5-9 are predicted to become hurricanes, with maximum winds of at least 74 miles per hour,” NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad said. “This includes 1-4 major hurricanes ranking as category 3 or above, with winds of at least 111 miles per hour.”

NOAA expects El Niño, a pattern of warmer ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific, to develop this year. It can affect weather patterns across the globe, and it tends to calm conditions in the Gulf. The stronger the El Niño, the fewer storms typically arise. Historically, NOAA has recorded anywhere between 6-18 storms during an El Niño event.

However, conditions that are conducive to hurricanes are also at play simultaneously, including warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean Sea. Matthew Rosencrans, the lead hurricane season outlook forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, said the mix of conditions is relatively rare, making this year’s season difficult to predict.

“Having a strong El Niño with an active era and high sea surface temperatures is something I’ve only seen one other time,” Rosencrans said. “It’s definitely a rare setup for this year.”

One trend that has emerged in recent years is storms intensifying more quickly. What may start as a category 1 storm may become more severe over a very short period before it reaches landfall.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell warned those living in vulnerable areas to seek up-to-date information and remain prepared, regardless of it they’ve experienced storms before.

“The risks of storms today are different than they were 10 years ago,” Criswell said. “It’s going to be a mindset shift for people who are typically going to say, ‘Well, I’ve lived through a category 1,’ and all of the sudden, it’s a category 3. They’ll say, ‘I’ve lived through this before,’ and now we have an intense storm surge and increased rainfall that’s creating additional hazards that they haven’t experienced before.”

There were 14 named storms last season and eight hurricanes, but none of them affected the Texas Gulf Coast.

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