State Rep. Mike Schofield (photo courtesy Mike Schofield)
Cinco Ranch High School on Tuesday, Oct 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m
You may have noticed that the Grand Parkway (aka Texas 99) clogs up at key times (and even some not-so key times) during the day. As a result, TxDot is actively looking into widening the road from four lanes (two in each direction) to a six-lane divided highway from the Westpark Tollway to I-10. They are also considering several ramp modifications to improve the flow of traffic. TxDot has drafted plans for the project and is ready to present them to the public for your comments.
In order to make sure that you have a chance to learn about the proposed changes, and to make your voice heard, TxDot will hold a public meeting at Cinco Ranch High School on Tuesday, October 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be an “open house,” meaning that there will be no formal presentation. Instead, TxDot will have maps of the proposed project and several TxDot employees available to explain what is planned and seek your input, as well as the input of local public officials. You can come and go at any time during the meeting.
If you wish to make formal written comments (in favor, opposed, or just wishing to make a comment), you can submit them at the meeting or send them later. To be considered, they must be postmarked or submitted electronically by November 8, 2017. You can mail them to:
TxDot District Office
Director of Project Development
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251
You can submit comments electronically to:
Or at the project website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings.html
The meeting will be held at:
Cinco Ranch High School
Hours: 5:30 – 7:30 (come and go)
I plan to attend the meeting and I hope you will, too.
If you can’t make the meeting, the maps and other information will be available by appointment at TxDot’s Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston Texas 77007 and TxDot’s Rosenberg office at 4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you don’t need any questions answered and just want to view the plans, they will be on TxDot’s website at:http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/houston/102417.html
~Debris Removal Update~
We’ve received a number of inquiries about debris removal in Harris County. Debris removal is underway across Harris County, though the process may be slower than expected with the amount of debris Harvey caused in our area. Both Harris County and City of Katy are working diligently to address debris as quickly as possible. Please give us a call at (512) 463-0528 with specific questions about debris removal in your neighborhood.
~Short-Term food assistance benefits available~
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers short-term food assistance benefits to families recovering from a disaster. D-SNAP is designed to help when people return to their homes and have access to electricity and grocery stores. Benefits are loaded on a Lone Star Card within three days of applying, and the amount is equal to two months of the maximum amount of SNAP benefits, based on household size.
Residents in Harris County may only apply for D-SNAP between Friday, September 22nd through Thursday, October 5th. The three D-SNAP office locations for Harris County are:
Greenspoint Mall
Southwest Multi-Service Center
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena
Offices will be open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm.
Date Last name
Sept. 22, 27 A – C
Sept. 23, 28 D – H
Sept. 24, 29 I – M
Sept. 25, 30 N – R
Sept. 26, Oct. 1 S – Z
Oct. 2 to 5 Anyone
Please see HHSC’s website for additional information on eligibility and instructions for applying for the
D-SNAP program: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster-snap
God bless Texas!
Mike Schofield
State Representative
House District 132
Katy & Cypress