For residents in Harris County Precinct 3 — stretching from Cypress and Katy through Spring and Tomball, out to the Lake Houston area and beyond — the April 16, 2026 Harris County Commissioners Court session produced a remarkable amount of action affecting your daily life. Infrastructure investments, flood control progress, new plats and subdivisions, park upgrades, and law enforcement support were all on the table. The results reflect a precinct in the middle of significant growth, and a county working hard to keep pace with it.

Here is the full picture of what the Court approved and what comes next for Precinct 3.

Roads, Asphalt, and Getting Around Precinct 3

For a precinct that covers as much ground as Precinct 3, road maintenance and improvement is not an abstract government function — it is the difference between a smooth commute and a daily frustration.

The Court approved a change in contract with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Asphalt Package 2024-4, adding 60 calendar days and $345,237.31 to the project in Precinct 3. Separately, it approved a change in contract with Forde Construction Co. for Bridge Repair at the Stuebner Airline Road Bridge, adding one calendar day and $197,049.18 — bringing final construction on that bridge repair project to a close. A change in contract with LMC Corp for Wastewater System Rehabilitation at Spring Camp and Klein Park added four calendar days and $24,440.01, with that project reaching 100 percent minority and women-owned business enterprise participation.

The Court also approved the execution of a Service Outlet Location Statement for a new traffic signal at the intersection of West Road and Mason Road in Cypress, with CenterPoint Energy providing the electrical connection. More traffic signals in a rapidly growing corridor like West Road means safer intersections for families navigating Cypress neighborhoods every single day.

Will Clayton Parkway is another critical Precinct 3 corridor moving forward. The Court approved acquiring four unobstructed visibility easement tracts for the Will Clayton Parkway Segment 1 project — running from approximately 2,700 feet west of South Houston Avenue to 1,370 feet east of Wilson Road. This roadway project is a public necessity, and clearing those easements is an essential step toward getting it built.

A study report prepared by BGE, Inc. for Roland Road and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements in Precinct 4 was also approved — and notably, this connects to the broader drainage improvement network that flows into Precinct 3 watersheds.

Looking ahead, the county approved advertisement for an asphalt roadway rehabilitation project on Campbell Road in Precinct 3, meaning residents near that corridor will soon see repaving work underway.

Flood Control: From Lake Houston to Cypress Creek

Flood protection in Precinct 3 is a generational challenge, and the April 16 meeting demonstrated continued momentum on multiple fronts.

The largest single flood-related action on the agenda was an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for $20,000,000 to pursue flood reduction solutions associated with the dam for the Lake Houston Area — specifically within the San Jacinto River Watershed. This project carries Bond ID CI-028, and it spans Precincts 1 and 3, making it one of the most consequential flood investments in the region. For Lake Houston area homeowners and businesses, this funding represents years of advocacy translating into real action.

The Court also approved Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Westwood Professional Services for $972,113 in additional engineering services supporting the construction of the TC Jester Detention Basin on Cypress Creek. Cypress Creek flooding has displaced families and damaged homes across Precinct 3 through multiple storm events, and the TC Jester Detention Basin is a significant piece of the long-term solution.

An application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was approved for $1 million in grant funding — with a required $250,000 county match — for the Willow Creek Watershed, which spans Precincts 3 and 4. And the Court accepted a separate $5 million EPA grant (with a $1.25 million match) for the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin project in Precinct 3. These grants stretch county flood dollars further, and they reflect Harris County's growing reputation as a leader in stormwater management and community resilience.

A preliminary engineering report for Little Cypress Creek Channel Improvements — from Cypress Rosehill Road to Telge Road — was transmitted to the Court, as was a companion report covering improvements from the confluence of units along Little Cypress Creek to the Telge Road crossing. These reports mark important planning milestones for a watershed that has flooded repeatedly and urgently needs structural improvements.

The Court also approved advertisement of several upcoming flood projects, including the Kluge Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3, the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin, the Isom Stormwater Detention Basin, and concrete channel repairs at Halls Bayou — all of which will serve Precinct 3 communities.

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New Subdivisions and Development: Precinct 3 Is Growing

If you have watched the rooftops and roads multiplying across the Precinct 3 landscape, the April 16 agenda provides a clear picture of how much coordinated development activity is underway.

The Court approved plats for a significant number of new subdivisions and commercial projects in Precinct 3, including Azalea Trails Section 1, Bridge Creek Village Section 2, Charlies Business Park, Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 WWTF and Administration Building, Figueroa Estates at Huffmeister Road, Hero Business Park, Herrmex Park, Linde Fairview, Mendoza Hacienda, Park at Champions Park, Riviera Pines Sections 3 and 4, Spring Stuebner Business Park, Springwoods Village Parkway Street Dedication Section 5, Sycamore Estates, Telge Ranch West Section 1, Vermarion Acres, and Westfield Square. Financial sureties were retained for Marvida Section 19, Marvida Terrace Drive Street Dedication Sections 1 and 3, and Pecan Estates Section 3.

Each approved plat represents real investment in Precinct 3 communities — new homes, new businesses, and new neighbors. Alongside that growth comes the county's responsibility to ensure roads, drainage, and services keep pace, which is why financial sureties and infrastructure requirements are built into the approval process.

Additionally, the Court approved financial surety releases for Sweetgrass Village Section 1 — a sign that the developer there has met the county's infrastructure standards and the surety is no longer required.

The Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp received support through a Proposed Site Collaboration Letter backing a Harris County Department of Education grant application submitted by the Barrett Economic and Community Development Organization for the CASE for Kids County Connections Summer Initiative 2026. For families in Barrett and East Precinct 3 — a community that Commissioner Tom Ramsey has prioritized — summer programming for young people is a meaningful investment in the neighborhood's future.

Commissioner Ramsey also brought forward an ARPA FLEX Fund reallocation of $969,327, moving funds from infrastructure design in Highlands to infrastructure design in Barrett as part of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Program, with the spending deadline extended to December 31, 2027. This funding shift reflects a responsive approach to community needs on the ground.

Parks, Pickleball, and Community Spaces

Precinct 3 residents have been watching the construction of pickleball courts at Russ Poppe Family Park, I.T. May Park, and Meyer Park — and the April 16 Court session brought that project a step closer to completion. A change in contract with McKenna Contracting added 93 calendar days and included a deduction of $17,131.25, reflecting project reconciliation as the work nears its end. With 100 percent MWBE contractor participation, the project also reflects the county's commitment to economic equity in its contracting.

The Court approved the acceptance of a real estate donation of a 1.1604-acre tract from Kuehn, Inc. for the Subdivision Reconstruction project in Patiowoods — a sign that community stakeholders are actively partnering with the county to move neighborhood improvement projects forward.

Separately, Commissioner Ramsey requested approval for Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union to Adopt a County Road for cleanup along Jones Road from SH 290 to West Road for two years beginning May 2026. It is a simple but meaningful gesture — a local institution taking visible ownership of its community corridor.

A donation of a northern red oak tree from Svetlana Galiyeva, to be planted at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, was also accepted — a quiet but symbolic contribution to the natural character of Precinct 3's most treasured green spaces.

Engineering, Water, and Infrastructure Investments

The sheer volume of professional engineering agreements approved on April 16 for Precinct 3 projects reflects how actively the county is investing in long-term infrastructure.

The Court approved a $585,413 agreement with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. for engineering services on the Water Connection to the City of Houston at the Atascocita Complex — a project that will improve long-term water reliability for Precinct 3 communities. It approved a $97,780 agreement with Entech Civil Engineers for work on North Eldridge Parkway from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road. It approved agreements with WSB, LLC for Campbell Road asphalt rehabilitation study services, with Geotest Engineering for construction materials testing on roadway asphalt work, and with Gradient Group LLC for intersection improvement engineering at Cypresswood Drive and Kuykendahl Road.

Water and wastewater infrastructure also advanced with a laboratory testing contract for Precinct 3 water and a renewal for electrical services for water, wastewater, and lift stations. These are not headline-grabbing items, but they are the unglamorous backbone of safe, livable communities.

Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Countywide Investments

The April 16 session also contained a series of actions that affect public safety and government operations across all of Harris County, with direct relevance to Precinct 3 residents.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office received court approval for 21 new deputy positions. The Harris County Toll Road Authority's emergency services agreements for Precinct 3 were renewed — specifically an interlocal agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 to reimburse ESD 16 for emergency services it provides on the HCTRA tollway system in Precinct 3. For drivers who regularly use the Grand Parkway, Hardy Toll Road, or other HCTRA facilities through Precinct 3, this reimbursement framework ensures that local first responders are properly supported.

The county also approved a prototype Harris County Road Flood Warning System (SMART), awarding a $1,999,993 engineering services contract to Torres and Associates, LLC. This flood warning system — which will alert drivers to flooded roadways in real time — represents exactly the kind of life-saving, data-driven infrastructure that a community like Precinct 3 needs as it continues to grow.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office received approval to submit a grant application for more than $1.97 million for its Auto Theft Unit Program and a separate application for $289,020 for a catalytic converter theft prevention program — both issues that directly affect vehicle owners in communities throughout Harris County, including Precinct 3 suburbs.

Looking Ahead: Make Your Voice Heard

Harris County Commissioners Court meets regularly at 1001 Preston Street, First Floor, Houston, TX 77002. Every meeting is an opportunity for Precinct 3 residents to weigh in on the decisions that shape their neighborhoods — from drainage and roads to parks and public safety.

To sign up to speak at an upcoming Commissioners Court meeting, complete the appearance request form here at least one hour before the meeting begins. Written comments can be submitted at any time by emailing CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.

Your neighborhood's future is shaped at that table, and your voice counts. My Neighborhood News will continue to track the decisions coming out of Harris County Commissioners Court and bring you the updates that matter most to Precinct 3 communities.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.