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By Hannah Zedaker |

By Hannah Zedaker
Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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The Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve opens off Beltway 8 in the Humble area.

Originally built in the early 1840s, the Martin Frank House is the oldest standing structure still in the Klein community, and is one of only two houses still sitting on its original foundation. (Courtesy Klein Historical Foundation)
Klein Historical Foundation hoping to raise $100K to relocate Martin Frank House to Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park

Originally built in the early 1840s, the Martin Frank House is the oldest standing structure still in the Klein community, and is one of only two houses still sitting on its original foundation.

Harris County ESD 11 plans to hire 150 individuals to staff its new ambulance services. (Courtesy Cypress Creek EMS)
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 aims to hire 150 staff to launch new EMS

The district launched its hiring effort in late April and held a virtual job fair April 29-30 to attract candidates.

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80 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Cy-Fair ISD schools April 26-May 2

Nine staff members and 71 students on Cy-Fair ISD campuses tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

Dotson Healthcare Institute owner Nicole Dotson said the facility will hold its first accelerated phlebotomy course May 17. (Courtesy Dotson Healthcare Institute)
Dotson Healthcare Institute to provide phlebotomy training, offer certified nursing assistant courses

Owner Nicole Dotson said the facility will hold its first accelerated phlebotomy course May 17.

From left: James Golden has been named principal of Spring ISD, while Stacy Rodgers Smith will serve as principal of Spring ISD's Virtual Learning Academy and LeFredrick Smith will serve as principal of Ponderosa Elementary. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Spring ISD names Stacy Rodgers Smith principal of Virtual Learning Academy, fills other key leadership roles

Spring ISD officials named Stacy Rodgers Smith the principal of the district's new Virtual Learning Academy via social media April 30.

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The Klein Virtual Academy is slated to open for the 2021-22 school year, pending full funding from the Texas Legislature, and will replace the district's current remote learning program, Klein Online. (Courtesy Canva)
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Klein Virtual Academy, Klein ISD's new online school planned for the 2021-22 school year, has been expanded to include students in third grade.

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