I lived in Kingwood for 20 years, it was a great place to raise children. I was one of the “Kingwood Kamikazi” trying to get accross 59 before the overpass was built.
Then..the City of Houston annexed it. water bills went up, taxes increased, Metro bus stops went in and crime increased.
Still drive by the old homeplace whenever in the area.
My friend lives in Kingwood; he ays that since he got annexed he can’t burn yard waste or shoot guns on his property, but the good news is that police response is now 20 minutes. Yay, a big win-win there, not.
I lived in Houston when they annexed Kingwood...and thought it was a crock...made me mad! I think people should be able to vote on annexation.