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8400 N. Beltway 8 W., Ste. 220 Hous<strong>to</strong>n, TX 77064 • 281-469-6181 www.impactnews.com Publisher / Chief Executive Officer John P. Garrett Publisher–Hous<strong>to</strong>n Metro Jason Culpepper, jculpepper@impactnews.com Northwest Hous<strong>to</strong>n General Manager | Kelli Ray Edi<strong>to</strong>r | Marie Leonard Reporter | John Rigg Senior Account Executive | Christi Love Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Assistant | Ashley Wagner Graphic Designers | Jackie Brunk, Shawn Epps Copy Edi<strong>to</strong>r | Abigail Allen Contribut<strong>in</strong>g Writers | Kim<strong>be</strong>rly Morgan, Brian Walzel Edi<strong>to</strong>rial Intern | Liza W<strong>in</strong>kler Edi<strong>to</strong>rial management Executive Edi<strong>to</strong>r | Cathy K<strong>in</strong>caid Manag<strong>in</strong>g Edi<strong>to</strong>r | Shannon Colletti Creative Direc<strong>to</strong>r | Derek Sullivan Ad Production Manager | Tiffany Knudtson Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative management Chief Operat<strong>in</strong>g Officer | Jennifer Garrett Chief F<strong>in</strong>ancial Officer | Darren Lesmeister Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Direc<strong>to</strong>r | Misty Pratt Circulation & Operations Manager | David Ludwick About us John and Jennifer Garrett <strong>be</strong>gan <strong>Community</strong> Impact Newspaper <strong>in</strong> 2005, <strong>in</strong> Pflugerville, Texas, with a mission <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>in</strong>telligent, unbiased news coverage with a hyperlocal focus. Now, with 12 markets <strong>in</strong> the Aust<strong>in</strong>, Hous<strong>to</strong>n and Dallas/ Fort Worth metro areas, the paper is distributed <strong>to</strong> more than 750,000 homes and bus<strong>in</strong>esses. Subscriptions Subscriptions <strong>to</strong> our other editions are available for $3 per issue. Visit impactnews.com/subscription. Contact us Press releases | nwhnews@impactnews.com Advertis<strong>in</strong>g | nwhads@impactnews.com Comments | nwhfeedback@impactnews.com M•E•D•I•A I N C O R P O R A T E D ©2012 JGMedia, Inc., All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of any portion of <strong>this</strong> issue is allowed without written permission from the publisher. $23,992 $23,992 NEW 2012 4DR TEXAS EDITION Sale Price $27,992 Less $4000 Rebate Imag<strong>in</strong>e travel<strong>in</strong>g down<strong>to</strong>wn on Hwy. 290 on a weekday morn<strong>in</strong>g. Are any of you will<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> proceed with me, or have I already made you uncomfortable? My apologies if <strong>this</strong> exercise seemed like a cruel joke, I just want you <strong>to</strong> picture the scene of bumper-<strong>to</strong>-bumper traffic and gridlock that occurs there daily. Like many of you, I have traveled Hwy. 290 over the years as part of my commute, which <strong>in</strong>cluded countless hours <strong>in</strong> traffic frustration. We have seen and <strong>heard</strong> reports of potential improvements <strong>to</strong> the roadway over the years as well, and for many it has seemed like a lifetime. F<strong>in</strong>ally, a recent state-level decision approved money allocated for the entire Hwy. 290 project, from Loop 610 <strong>to</strong> the Grand Parkway. This is a huge w<strong>in</strong> for Cy-Fair as transportation projects all over On the <strong>to</strong>wn NEW 2012 ACADIA Sale Price $27,994 Less $2000 Rebate Reader Feedback Covetable cupcakes A <strong>to</strong>p-ten list of the <strong>be</strong>st places <strong>to</strong> go for cupcakes—rang<strong>in</strong>g from red velvet <strong>to</strong> turtle brownie— <strong>in</strong> the greater North Hous<strong>to</strong>n area. Metro Hotspots: Montrose This hip locale is known for its dive bars, live music, antique shopp<strong>in</strong>g and lively residents. J&B’s Backyard Bistro Burgers, tacos and breakfast on the menu at <strong>this</strong> new restaurant. Cy-Creek students attempt signature environmental project “Love it! It’s great <strong>to</strong> see <strong>this</strong> type of <strong>in</strong>itiative at my alma mater.” —Paul S. For full and additional comments, visit impactnews.com $25,994 $25,994 NEW 2012 TERRAIN $23,723 $23,723 11300 1960 WEST <strong>be</strong>ckandmastengm.com the state are compet<strong>in</strong>g for the same fund<strong>in</strong>g dollars. It is certa<strong>in</strong>ly good news for all of us who live and work <strong>in</strong> Northwest Hous<strong>to</strong>n. Read about the project plans on Page 9. I know you will enjoy <strong>this</strong> jam-packed July issue. Our edi<strong>to</strong>rial team cont<strong>in</strong>ues <strong>to</strong> deliver local news and relevant <strong>in</strong>formation that impacts your life. As always, we want <strong>to</strong> connect with you. We hope <strong>to</strong> see you out and about <strong>in</strong> the community, but you can also f<strong>in</strong>d us onl<strong>in</strong>e at impactnews.com, or like us on Facebook at impactnews.com/ nwh-facebook. 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