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9601 Jones Road, Ste. 222 Houston, TX 77065 • 281-469-6181 www.impactnews.com Publisher / Chief Executive Officer John P. Garrett, jgarrett@impactnews.com Northwest Houston Market Publisher | Jason Culpepper Editor | Cathy Kincaid Reporters | Betsy Ellison, Molly Ryan Account Executive | Christi Love Lead Designer | Rhonda Bowers Contributing Writers | K. Jenney, Cathy Kincaid Editorial management Associate Publisher | Claire Love Executive Editor Cathy Kincaid, ckincaid@impactnews.com Managing Editor | Shannon Colletti Assistant Managing Editor | Rebecca Nordquist Creative Director | Derek Sullivan Ad Production Manager | Tiffany Knight Administrative management Chief Operating Officer | Jennifer Garrett Chief Financial Officer | Darren Lesmeister Business Director | Misty Pratt Circulation & Operations Manager | David Ludwick About us Community Impact Newspaper is Northwest Houston’s first direct mail news organization aimed at delivering necessary and relevant information to more than 105,000 homes and businesses the third Friday of every month. The paper is committed to local, unbiased reporting in the fast-growing Cy-Fair market. Subscriptions Subscriptions to our other editions are available for $3 per issue. Visit impactnews.com/subscribe. Contact us News or press releases | nwhnews@impactnews.com Advertising inquiries | nwhads@impactnews.com Reader feedback | nwhfeedback@impactnews.com 2009 M•E•D•I•A I N C O R P O R A T E D ©2010 JGMedia, Inc., All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of any portion of this issue is allowed <strong>with</strong>out written permission from the publisher. 11300 1960 WEST Market Publisher’s Note Contents As someone who pays taxes to Cy-Fair ISD, but my son not yet old enough to attend school, I am still eager to stay updated on what is happening <strong>with</strong>in the district and how my tax dollars are being put to work. This month, as we continue our look at education in the area, you will find a 10-page Education Focus beginning on Page 16 that provides pertinent school district information such as a campus feeder chart for all campuses along <strong>with</strong> 2010 preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test scores and other useful content. I am a graduate of Jersey Village High School, and I cannot say enough good things about the teachers who spent time <strong>with</strong> me ensuring my success. I have heard it said many times and witnessed it Reader Feedback Would you go back to get a higher education degree if you were laid off or if you were unhappy <strong>with</strong> your job? Yes, a college or graduate degree is necessary for success in my career. 46% Maybe, if I could save up enough money and set aside the time. 23% No, it is too expensive and a degree would not ensure a better job for me. 31% Which amenity do you use most at parks in Northwest Houston? Walking/jogging trails 66.7% Sports complexes 16.7% Playground 0% Picnic area 16.7% Results from unscientific web surveys collected 6/18/2010–7/12/2010 Just Announced 1 NEW 2010 SIERRA CREW CAB 2 AT THIS PRICE! NEW 2010 SIERRA CREW CAB 2 AT THIS PRICE! $19,986 Sale Price $24,986 Less $5000 Rebate first-hand, the teachers in Cy-Fair care so much for their students’ success, even as testing standards increase while district funding decreases. While the Northwest Houston area continues to grow due to the valuable education, <strong>with</strong> <strong>growth</strong> comes more cars and thus more chances for accidents. Are you curious as to which intersections are the most dangerous in our area? Consult our Transportation Report on Page 26 for a detailed map and stats. Whether it be transportation issues or educational information, Community Impact Newspaper strives to bring our readers the most current information in the area. impactnews.com Jason Culpepper jculpepper@impactnews.com Local jobs Post your résumé and search for local jobs at impactnews.jobing.com. May employment trends Houston/Sugarland/Baytown unemployment—8.3% Down from 8.4% in March State unemployment—8.3% Unchanged for two consecutive months National unemployment—9.7% Down from 9.9% in April In May 43,600 jobs were added in Texas. The business sector added 10,200 jobs, and the hospitality industry added 9,600. Source: Charla Lovelace, Jobing.com Online-exclusive content Visit the Northwest Houston home page for up-to-date community news, information and a full calendar of local events. Find us online at impactnews.com/<strong>northwest</strong>-houston. Impact your inbox Sign up to receive Community Impact Newspaper’s weekly news updates at impactnews.com/signup. 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Community Impact Newspaper • impactnews.com July 2010 | 3 NEW 2010 ACADIA $26,997 or0 Sale Price $28,997 Less $2000 Rebate % UP TO 2 APR 5 YEARS NEW 2010 TERRAIN SEVERAL TO CHOOSE! 4 Community Impacts 7 Community Events 8 Business Profiles Sea Sports Scuba Connie’s Frozen Custard 11 Neighborhood Dining Guayaba Latin Grill 13 Nonprofit Profile Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary 15 Community Close-up Debbie’s Garden and Farmers Market 16 Education Focus 26 Transportation Report Dangerous intersections 27 Inside Information Houston TranStar 28 Transportation Update Cypress Rosehill Road, Greenhouse Road 29 Vote 2010 Texas State Senator, Districts 7 and 15 30 Community Icon Darcy Mingoia 31 Residential Real Estate 32 <strong>Commercial</strong> Real Estate Who We Are What is Community Impact Newspaper? Publisher John Garrett began Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 after recognizing the need for intelligently reported news covering north Austin. Four years and eight newspapers later, the Northwest Houston newspaper brings the same well-rounded coverage, providing detailed maps, illustrated graphics and in-depth stories exploring important local issues. Why is it free? Readers will not be billed because the paper is ad supported. Editorial content is never paid for and has a journalistic integrity uncommon for a free publication. Who gets it? Our paper is mailed monthly to all homes and businesses in the coverage area. We do not mail to post office boxes, but copies are available at the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce and the Community Impact Newspaper office on Jones Road. The articles are available online at www.impactnews.com. June correction On Page 5, J. Minyon Company Hair Salon will open Aug. 1. The phone number is 281-970-4217. 26 MPG HWY 32 MPG HWY ALL PRICED TO SELL! NEW 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE 2 AT THIS PRICE! $31,989 or 1.9 Sale Price $33,489 Less $1500 Rebate % 3 APR UP TO 60 MOs NEW 2010 BUICK LACROSSE 2 AT THIS PRICE $24,894 $24,894 Pictures and Colors Are For Illustration Only... 1) Available on ’10 GMC Sierra Pickups In Stock..72 Month Financing.. $0 Down + TT&L.. $13.89 Per Month Per Thousand Financed.. 0% APR w/Approved Credit In Lieu Of Rebate... 2) 60 Month Financing... $0 Down + TT&L... $16.67 Per Month Per Thousand Financed.. 0% APR w/Approved Credit (In Lieu Of Rebate)... w/Approved Credit... 3) 60 Month Financing... $0 Down + TT&L... $17.50 Per Month Per Thousand Financed.. 1.9% APR w/Approved Credit (In Lieu Of Rebate)... For Qualified Buyers. All Prices + TT&L. All MPG HWY Are EPA Estimates On The Window Sticker. Prices Include All Applicable Rebates & Incentives. No Wholesalers. Only One Ad Unit Per Family. BECK.10102.10x2.94.impact.june.indd 1 6/2/2010 9:16:21 AM
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