IN THIS EDITION
- Letter from the Commissioner
- Precinct 3 Offerings
- Mental Health Resources for Schools
- Tourniquets for Law Enforcement
- Next Active Shooter Civilian Training
- On The Road with Road & Bridge
- Precinct 3 Resource Guide
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LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER
As August begins, school safety is top of mind for many if not all of us. Rest assured, my office has been working all summer long with first responders and schools to assist. One of the most impactful initiatives of the summer is the creation of the Harris County Safe Schools Commission in June. Commissioners Court approved my proposal unanimously allowing each of us to appoint a member of our choice. We could not have selected a better group as the Commission includes a student, parent, teacher, superintendent, and ISD board member. Their goal is to create recommendations on how Harris County can help schools open safely and other proactive measures stakeholders can take to improve school safety. To make it even better, the Commission relied on the Harris County Fire Marshal and the Center for Safe and Secure Schools to understand current safety protocols and come up with ways to improve them. They’ll be presenting their recommendations at Commissioners Court on August 23rd, and I’m excited to see the information they offer.
– Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Click here to learn more about the Safe School Commission!
PRECINCT 3 OFFERINGS
We had a blast this summer with the kids at our summer camps and now it’s back to school. That doesn’t mean the fun and fellowship stop; we have plenty of activities and ongoing programs happening throughout Precinct 3 community centers and parks!
Interested in our senior bus trips or gardening? How about canoeing or pickleball? Don’t miss out on experiences and making memories with your friends and family. Join in on the fun, click here to register for your next adventure!
PRECINCT 3 PURSUES ARPA-FUNDED MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN SCHOOLS
With the need of mental health resources in schools, Commissioner Ramsey proposed that Harris County pursue APRA funding for schools to fill in any gaps.
The request came in as law enforcement, school staff, and the Safe School Commission all flagged the resource as a necessity.
Commissioners Court unanimously approved his proposal, which reads as follows:
Request Harris County Public Health work with the Harris County’s Resources for Children and Adults Division to create and submit a proposal to go through the County’s established ARPA proposal process, including guidance from the Harris County Safe Schools Commission, for possible ARPA-funded mental health resources within schools. This could include funding counselors, crisis training, software development such as Humble ISD’s iHelp app, and more.
The amount of funding will be determined after a plan is presented to the County’s ARPA Steering Committee. More to come!
TOURNIQUETS DONATED TO CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3
Commissioner Ramsey hand delivered 200 tourniquets, a piece of life-saving equipment used to stop bleeding from injuries to Precinct 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton.
This purchase is one of many ways Commissioner Ramsey is working with law enforcement, including the creation of the Crime Task Force earlier this year and hosting the Safe School Summit in June.
NEXT ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Precinct 3 has hosted two Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Events which are FREE and open to all. In this training, you will learn the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, and medical issues.
The classes are taught by Precinct 3 Constable Ted Heap’s office. Click on the flyer to sign up for the next class on August 23rd.
ON THE ROAD SPOTLIGHTS
Hemwick Subdivision Roadway Asphalt Rehabilitation
Covering the 6,750 lane miles of roadway from Cypress to Crosby, the Precinct 3 Road and Bridge team brings you projects on road reconstruction, storm debris removal, sign installation, right of way mowing, and more.
One of our current projects is located within the Hemwick Subdivision. This project includes reconstruction and widening of roadways for improved conditions, and localized drainage improvements to reduce flood risk.
Construction is scheduled to begin this month. Residents can expect to see various, temporary one-way traffic lane routes to facilitate the reconstruction. There will be a closure along Gentry Road, between the Hemwick and White Oak Springs subdivisions. Hemwick residents will be routed to the 290 frontage road, while residents of White Oak Springs will be routed to Huffmeister.
Construction on this project will conclude during the first quarter of 2023.
Ella Boulevard and Falvel Road Improvements
The Precinct 3 Road and Bridge team is working on improvements to the Ella Boulevard and Falvel Road corridor from Louetta Road to FM 2920.
A school zone study was conducted that resulted in recommendations for improvements to the intersection, ADA curb ramps, pavement markings, signage and reducing the school speed zone from 25 to 20 mph for the Klein ISD multi-school campus.
Additional work is underway to replace signage, repair curb and roadway, repaint the bridge over Seals Gully, and plant trees in the median along Ella. These improvements will be completed prior to start of school for Klein ISD 2022-23 calendar year.
Future improvements include sidewalks on both sides of Ella Boulevard and Falvel Road from Spring Cypress to FM 2920 to improve pedestrian safety.
Learn more about Precinct 3 projects in construction by clicking here.
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) 274-3151
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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