Northampton, Texas
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Northampton is an unincorporated area in Harris County, Texas, United States. The Northampton Municipal Utility District manages park, electricity, water, and sewage services for the community.[1] As of 2007[update] the MUD had 1,625 households.[2] The names "Spring, Texas",[3] or "Klein, Texas" may be used in postal correspondence.[4]
As of 2007[update] the MUD president was E.C. Thomas.[2]
History
The community was established circa 1967.[2]
In 2012 the MUD proposed a bond so it could expand.[1]
Education
Northampton is located in the Klein Independent School District. As of 2007[update], the zoned schools, all adjacent, were Northampton Elementary School, Hildebrandt Intermediate School, and Klein Oak High School. As of 2007[update], most residents traveled by foot or on bicycle to school, although school bus services were available.[2]
Northampton Elementary's capacity is 809. It was to be relieved by the opening of French Elementary School in 2015.[5]
References
- ^ a b Peyton, Lindsay (October 23, 2012). "Growth drives utility district bond issue in Spring". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Breslin, Bill (April 18, 2007). "Northampton provides 'a little piece of heaven,' resident says". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Contact Us." Northampton Municipal Utility District. Retrieved on June 4, 2019. "6012 Root Road, Spring, Texas 77389"
- ^ Home. Northampton Elementary School, Klein Independent School District. Retrieved on June 4, 2019. "6404 Root Road Klein, Tx 77389"
- ^ Blanchard, Sarah (February 11, 2015). "Growth prompts rezoning plan for Klein ISD". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2019.