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Construction Update – Blackridge Rd. & Swords Creek Rd.

The District’s contractor will return to the intersection of Blackridge and Swords Creek to begin street paving repairs/replacement from Oct. 10 – Oct. 18, with clean-up as necessary to follow.

There will be lane closures associated with this work.

Drivers and pedestrians in the area are asked to exercise caution and to expect delays.

National Night Out Event Recap

Harris County MUD 217 would like to thank the residents of our community and all of those involved in making our National Night Out Event a overwhelming success!

We had a great turn out this year with over 200 residents enjoying great food, cold drinks, and fun activities!

We look forward to seeing you at future community events!

Please click the picture below to view the entire event gallery!

National Night Out Event – October 7th

Please join the Board of Harris County MUD 217 as we celebrate National Night Out!

When: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Where: HCMUD217 Admin Building, 12248 T C Jester Blvd.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. We hope this event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Hurricane Preparedness & Home Safety Presentation – September 27th

Please join Harris County MUD 217 for our Hurricane Preparedness & Home Safety presentation.

WHEN: September 27, 2025 from 10am to Noon
WHERE: HCMUD217 Admin Building, 12248 T C Jester Blvd.

This presentation will be limited to 65 residents.
Click here and fill out the contact form to register.

Residents of Harris County MUD 217 are invited to attend a Hurricane Preparedness & Home Safety Presentation led by Sgt. Jeffery McGowen. This informative session will provide practical tips to keep your family and property safe before, during, and after a storm. Sgt. McGowen will share expert guidance on emergency planning, securing your home, and responding effectively in the event of severe weather. All residents are encouraged to join and take advantage of this opportunity!

September 23, 2025 Board Meeting

The Board of Harris County MUD 217 will hold a regular meeting.

When: Tuesday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Where:  HCMUD 217 Administration Building, 12248 T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, Texas 77067

The Board will conduct an in-person meeting at its physical meeting location. As an accommodation, the Board is making available a telephone and/or video option for members of the public to listen to the meeting and to address the Board.

To Participate by Telephone:
+1 573-539-0055

PIN: 756 759 187‬#

To Participate by Videoconference:
https://meet.google.com/bwr-hbtj-pjs

Meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to participate and hear updates about the District.

The Meeting Agendas can be found by clicking the link below.

August 26, 2025 Board Meeting

The Board of Harris County MUD 217 will hold a regular meeting.

When: Tuesday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Where:  HCMUD 217 Administration Building, 12248 T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, Texas 77067

The Board will conduct an in-person meeting at its physical meeting location. As an accommodation, the Board is making available a telephone and/or video option for members of the public to listen to the meeting and to address the Board.

To Participate by Telephone:
+1 573-539-0055

PIN: 756 759 187‬#

To Participate by Videoconference:
https://meet.google.com/bwr-hbtj-pjs

Meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to participate and hear updates about the District.

The Meeting Agendas can be found by clicking the link below.

Aug. 12th Repair Update – Blackridge Rd. & Swords Creek Rd.

Re-connection of new mains and abandonment of failed mains will occur early this week with an estimated water outage time of approximately 8 hours.  This outage is expected to affect no more than 14 homes located in the immediate vicinity of the work.

Affected customers will receive advance notice by the contractor and/or operator and will receive bottled water in advance.

The District recommends that these customers be advised to take typical emergency measures such as filling bathtubs in advance to have additional water available during the outage.

We expect that the water will be restored and the installation of new mains will be completed on or before Wednesday, Aug. 13th (meaning no more expected outages).

Construction clean up, landscape, sidewalk and driveway restoration will proceed through the end of the week.

Harris County will require replacement of at least two (2) panels of street paving at the intersection, and we expect that work will take at least an additional two (2) weeks to complete.

Repair Ongoing – Blackridge Rd & Swords Creek Rd.

Repairs are currently under way at the intersection of Blackridge Rd. and Swords Creek Rd.

This location represents a major intersection of the District’s primary water distribution feeds in all directions.

What residents in the vicinity of this intersection can expect:

  • Beginning August 5, 2025, crews will be on-site excavating and confirming utility locations
  • The contractor will then begin placing new water main piping in preparation for reconnections and “switchover” to use of the new mains.  It is likely that this work will continue through the weekend.
  • As soon as possible, and following completion of the first two items above, the contractor will isolate existing mains and make connections to the new water mains (including testing and disinfection).  This work will require a water outage for approximately 60 homes located along Blackridge and Swords Creek. This outage is expected to last approximately 10 hours.  Our plan is to have the water main repairs completed on or about August 15, 2025.
  • Prior to any outage, affected residents will be notified with a door hanger (in advance) and given advice to take measures in preparation for a water outage (fill tubs, etc.), and we anticipate providing bottled water for those affected residents.
  • The outage to these customers may result in the need to issue a boil water notice (for those customers affected). The boil water protocol should last no longer than 48 hours. Affected residents will be notified.
  • Once the water main repairs are completed, the District and Harris County will determine the extent of paving repairs/replacements necessary at this intersection. This will take an additional several weeks to complete.

Thank you for your patience while these repairs are underway.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Presentation – July 12th

Please join Harris County MUD 217 for our Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events presentation.

WHEN: July 12, 2025 from 10am to Noon
WHERE: HCMUD217 Admin Building, 12248 T C Jester Blvd.

This presentation will be limited to 65 residents.
Click here and fill out the contact form to register.

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills.