Northampton, Texas
Northampton is an unincorporated area in Harris County, Texas. The Northampton Municipal Utility District manages park, electricity, water, and sewage services for the community.[1] As of 2007 the MUD has 1,625 households.[2] The names "Spring, Texas",[3] or "Klein, Texas" may be used in postal correspondence.[4]
As of 2007 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 the zoned schools, all adjacent, were Northampton Elementary School, Hildebrandt Intermediate School, and Klein Oak High School. As of 2007 most residents travel by foot or on bicycle to school even though 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 2013.[5]
References
- Peyton, Lindsay (2012-10-23). "Growth drives utility district bond issue in Spring". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- Breslin, Bill (2007-04-18). "Northampton provides 'a little piece of heaven,' resident says". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
- "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 (2015-02-11). "Growth prompts rezoning plan for Klein ISD". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
