Champion Forest, Texas facts for kids
Champion Forest is a friendly neighborhood located in northwestern Harris County, Texas, in the Greater Houston area. It's not part of a city, but it's a community where people live.
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What is Champion Forest?
Champion Forest is found near two important roads: Farm to Market Road 1960 and Texas State Highway 249. It's also close to another area called Willowbrook. Many people consider Champion Forest a well-off neighborhood.
Nature in Champion Forest
Since 1980, Champion Forest has been special because it's a bird sanctuary. This means it's a protected place where birds can live safely. It helps protect different kinds of birds and their homes.
Community News and Plans
In 2006, the people of Champion Forest faced a big decision. The Raveneaux Country Club, which was nearby, wanted to build many new homes. They planned to build up to 500 townhouses and condominiums on their land. The club wanted to keep the rest of its property as a golf course.
The people living in Champion Forest did not agree with this plan. They thought it would bring too many new buildings to the area.
How the Community Responded
Robert Eckels, who was the county judge for Harris County at the time, also lived near Champion Forest. He did not support the country club's building plan.
Judge Eckels asked the county's right-of-way division to look into something called eminent domain. This is when the government can buy private land for public use, even if the owner doesn't want to sell. He wanted to see how much it would cost for the county to buy about 288 acres (1.17 km2) from the country club. The idea was to turn this land into a park for everyone to enjoy.
Education
Students living in Champion Forest go to schools in the Klein Independent School District. The schools they attend are Brill Elementary School, Kleb Intermediate School, and Klein High School.
