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 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 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 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

  1. 1 2 Peyton, Lindsay (October 23, 2012). "Growth drives utility district bond issue in Spring". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Breslin, Bill (April 18, 2007). "Northampton provides 'a little piece of heaven,' resident says". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Contact Us." Northampton Municipal Utility District. Retrieved on June 4, 2019. "6012 Root Road, Spring, Texas 77389"
  4. ↑ Home. Northampton Elementary School, Klein Independent School District. Retrieved on June 4, 2019. "6404 Root Road Klein, Tx 77389"
  5. ↑ Blanchard, Sarah (February 11, 2015). "Growth prompts rezoning plan for Klein ISD". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2019.

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