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Cy-Fair Edition VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 SEPT. 10OCT. 9, 2024

Building industrial strength

8.08M square feet of industrial space under construction or planned in Cy-Fair SOURCE: CALDWELL COMPANIES' ANALYSIS OF COSTAR GROUP DATACOMMUNITY IMPACT

Guests tour SEG Solar’s new 250,000-square-foot headquarters as the company celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 8 o Telge Road.

COURTESY SEG SOLAR Demand drives manufacturing, distribution development in Cy-Fair

With more than 8 million square feet of industrial space under construction or planned for the Cy-Fair area, according to Caldwell Companies’ analysis of CoStar Group data, these projects are bringing thousands of jobs to the community.

be among the rst to respond to the call for domes- tic manufacturing by constructing a solar module factory in the U.S. The completion of the Houston plant marks a signicant milestone for SEG and a major advancement in U.S. module manufacturing technology,” CEO Jim Wood said Aug. 8.

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Global solar company SEG Solar celebrated a $60 million investment to move its headquarters to Telge Road in August—one of many industrial developments relocating to or opening in Cy-Fair. “As a leading U.S. solar company, SEG is proud to

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5 Engineering for Kids The business has coding, engineering, robotics and math tutoring classes for children ages 4-14 interested in STEM. • Opened June 10 • 17121 West Road, Ste. 200, Houston • www.engineeringforkids.com/cypress-katy 6 Blaze Pizza The eatery oers build-your-own pizzas with more than 45 ingredient options. • Opened Aug. 20 • 7714 Fry Road, Ste. 180, Cypress • www.blazepizza.com 7 Master Moore’s Martial Arts Academy The dojo oers training in taekwondo, karate, mixed martial arts and more. • Opened Aug. 10

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9 Knockout Wear The business sells Western wear for women, men and children. • Opened July 5 • 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Ste. 1577, Houston • www.kowear.com 10 Rally House The store sells ocially licensed sports apparel. • Opened July 7 • 17355 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.rallyhouse.com 11 WeMed Integrative Medicine & Holistic Aging The business oers acupuncture, functional medicine

3 BurgerHouse The eatery serves burgers, fries and milkshakes. • Opened June 3

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1 Cava The menu has grain bowls, salads and pitas. • Opened Aug. 16 • 7017 Hwy. 6 N., Houston • www.cava.com

• 17527 Hwy. 249, Houston • Facebook: BurgerHouse

4 The Learning Experience The child care center serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. A grand opening is planned for Sept. 14. • Opened May 20

2 Agababa Mediterranean Grill Menu items include rice bowls, loaded fries and gyros. • Opened Aug. 8 • 7918 Fry Road, Ste.150, Cypress • www.agababatx.com

• 8630 Jones Road, Jersey Village • www.thelearningexperience.com

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and regenerative cell therapy. • Opened in July • 27200 Hwy. 290, Ste. 200, Cypress • www.wemedhealth.com

• 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Ste. 1550, Houston • www.sunglasstime.com

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12 Nova Medical Centers Services include physical therapy, pre-employment services, and travel medicine and vaccinations. • Opened July 22 • 17375 Hwy. 249, Ste. 2C, Houston • www.n-o-v-a.com 13 Dental Care on Tuckerton The business oers regular checkups, teeth cleaning, corrective dental services and more. • Opened July 22 • 20330 Tuckerton Road, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.dentalcareontuckerton.com

18 Tunnel to Towers’ Veterans Village The second phase of development includes 14 homes, outdoor recreation facilities and landscaping.

• Expanding in early 2025 • 18818 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.t2t.org

19 Cypress Classic Hair The hair salon added a boutique within the salon, oering clothing and accessories. • Expanded Aug. 3 • 17337 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. B, Cypress • www.cypressclassichair.com

23 EoS Fitness The business oers group classes, personal trainers, cardio machines with televisions, strength equipment, free weights, locker rooms, recovery rooms with massage chairs, a sauna and a cinema. • Opening in 2025

14 AV Salon The hair salon oers cuts and coloring. • Opened June 1 • 14150 Huffmeister Road, Ste. 26, Cypress • Facebook: AV Salon Cypress

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• A 8580 Hwy. 6 N., Houston • B 18359 Hwy. 249, Houston • C 22314 FM 529, Bldg. 100, Cypress • www.eositness.com

20 Andy’s Frozen Custard Two new locations of the frozen custard shop are coming soon, according to lings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • A 8127 Jones Road, Jersey Village • B 11450 Barker Cypress Road, Houston • www.eatandys.com 21 Lightbridge Academy The early education and child care center has led a project with the TDLR to open in Cypress. An opening date has not been set. • 8742 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.lightbridgeacademy.com 22 Noah’s Ark Preschool The Christian preschool serves ages 18 months through 5 years old. An open house is set for Sept. 24 to

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15 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming The store oers pet spa services and gourmet pet treats. • Opening in September

24 V-tea The Vietnamese tea and banh mi shop celebrated a transition to new ownership in late August. • 7630 Fry Road, Ste. 400, Cypress • Facebook: V-tea Tapioca, Banh Mi, Snack

• 15103 Mason Road, Cypress • www.woofgangbakery.com

16 Fan Outtters The business sells sports apparel. • Opening this fall or winter • 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston • www.fanoutitters.com

Closings

25 Nyam Nyam Cafe Mikhail and Nataliya Goryachev opened Nyam Nyam Cafe in 2015. Catering services and custom cake orders are still available. • Closed Sept. 1 • 15201 S. Mason Road, Cypress • www.nyamnyamcafe.com

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BY EMILY LINCKE

Jersey Village secures $4.2M property for City Hall relocation

A $4.2 million land purchase between Jersey Village and Champion Forest Baptist Church for the new site of City Hall and other city depart- ments should be complete by mid-November, city leaders said. In case you missed it On Aug. 2, Jersey Village City Council autho- rized city o cials to negotiate the 4.2-acre land purchase from Champion Forest Baptist Church’s Jersey Village campus. The site includes six buildings spanning almost 55,000 square feet, which are expected to house City Hall as well as the public works, and parks and recreation departments, Jersey Village City Manager Austin Bleess said Aug. 14. “Obviously, with that much space, there’s going to be opportunity for other things as well, ... but [we] don’t have anything specically in mind for that at the moment,” Bleess said. The property is located near the intersection of

Jersey Village Drive and Rio Grande Street. The context In 2019, City Council reviewed a preliminary design for a new City Hall on the south side of Hwy. 290 as part of the Village Center mixed-use development, Community Impact previously reported. However, the project has faced delays, and some residents have opposed moving City Hall. City Council “initiated steps” to sell city-owned land along Jones Road, on the south side of Hwy. 290, “in conjunction” with the Champion Forest Baptist Church land acquisition, according to an Aug. 2 statement from the city. As of press time, Bleess said he expects to have the property listed by the end of August. Next steps Bleess said city leaders will be working with an architect on the city’s vision for the spaces.

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Government

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Harris County approves $10M for criminal courts An estimated $10 million comprehensive reform initiative aimed at advancing quality and eciency within Harris County’s district criminal courts was unanimously approved by county commissioners at an Aug. 6 meeting. The plan, spearheaded by Precinct 4 Commis- sioner Lesley Briones, will invest in ve areas,

Voter registration initiatives approved By a vote of 4-1, Harris County commis- sioners approved a voter registration pilot program aimed at increasing total voter turnout numbers at elections, including among marginalized and working-class communities. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey cast the dissenting vote at the Aug. 6 court meeting. The breakdown Carried out across multiple county depart- ments, the program includes: • Developing an unregistered voters map • Hiring a vendor to assist with voter outreach eorts • Implementing a text-to-register program and other registration pilot programs

including updating court technology and further reducing the criminal court backlog, while also providing bilingual assistance and mental health support services to defendants. Funding for the project will come from a combination of capital improvement, general and American Rescue Plan Act funds, according to Briones’ oce. Expanding mental health support along with the jail-based competency restoration program will result in jail population reduction, District Court Judge Lori Gray said in a news release.

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Education

BY DANICA LLOYD

Superintendent Doug Killian shares goals for Cy-Fair ISD in 202425 Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent Doug Killian stepped into the role at the start of 2024 with 20 years of superintendent experience, including in Pugerville, Hutto, Human and Poteet ISDs. Inspired by the teachers he had in school, his education career began as a rst-grade teacher, he told Community Impact in a July 31 interview. How has education changed during your career? I think over the years, ... we’ve moved from a basic trust and partnership, especially over the last couple of years, to a little bit more of an adversarial relationship with community and parents; and that’s denitely not what we want. ... I go back to my time teaching rst grade, and when you have a problem with someone, you tell them. And you talk to them in your normal voice without being upset. ... Those golden rules you learned when you rst went to school and had to deal with other people with dierent opinions and dierent backgrounds—that still applies today, and I wish we would get back to more of that. Because we’re here to help. I got into the business to help kids and help sta members. So I want them to succeed, and I want them to go as far as they possibly can. What have you learned since being in Cy-Fair ISD? A lot more about nance. ... One thing that I will tell you that became very apparent when we rst started looking at the budget issues in the district is how well-managed the district is. When we started looking for low-hanging fruit that was easy to cut, ... there really wasn’t a lot. ... You end up impacting sta and the classroom even when you want to stay away from that. Transportation is probably the biggest thing that’s out there right now that we had to pull back on. ... I don’t think a lot of people realize the millions of dollars we spend to transport inside of the 2-mile limit when we don’t get that covered [by state funding]. What are some other misconceptions you hear from the community? This building—the central oce—that it’s a Taj Mahal and that [we] could have used that money to help with transportation or sta salaries. It’s actually a separate tax rate, and legally we can’t use that. That’s also voted on by the public, ... so [bond funding] can’t be used for day-to-day

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operations, which is our maintenance and operations tax. That’s probably the biggest misconception of how we’re funded. And then just the fact that we’re limited on [how much funding] we get based on a state formula. A lot of people see that their property values go up, so we’re collecting more of a local share in our taxes; but we collect that rst, and then our state aid gets reduced because we have a nite amount of money that we can get per student. How do you approach advocacy at the state level? I’m new to the area, so I wanted to make sure that I was establishing a relationship with our representatives and their sta. ... We have that local optional homestead exemption that gives our local taxpayers an additional 20% o of their values. Well, we’re punished in the state formulas for that. ... So, doing that legwork of telling them about that. And then suggesting some bill languages or things that we can do in statute to provide that money. ... Obviously, funding is a big issue because we don’t want to hurt the inherent greatness of this district. We provide some really expansive programs. Our dual-credit program that we have with Lone Star [College] and the associate’s degrees that we’re getting kids to come out of high school with—that’s pretty amazing. And we don’t want that to be threatened at any point or any of the other things—the wrestling, the swimming, all the extracurricular and co-curricular stu that excites kids about school.

Other than legislative priorities, what are some of your goals for this new school year? One of the things is looking at expanding what we’re doing in dual credit. ... I don’t think folks in the community realize that we’re not just graded on how we implement the state standards—the curriculum in the state—anymore. It’s whether or not our kids will be successful post-secondary. ... I don’t want to oversimplify kids, but it’s an assembly line in terms of public education. ... You want to be a plumber, you want to be a licensed mechanic—you’ve got to start that process in eighth grade or maybe even sooner because they need to have some exploratory stu so they can gure out, “Hey, I might want to do this,” and come out with some type of certication. ... The other thing is just celebrating the successes in the district—some of the things that have been lost with the loud noises and just, I think, people being a little bit more aggressive about things; ... they’re forgetting that there are great things going on. We need to get better; that’s true, ... but we also need to recognize the great things that are going on and celebrate those.

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Cy-Fair ISD exploring graduation requirements Cy-Fair ISD students could soon see a new grade point average system and changes to the list of classes they’re required to take before graduating. At the Aug. 8 board work session, Heather Bergman, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, said these proposed changes will be presented at public meetings in September and October, where stakeholders can share input: • Removing two classes required for graduation— health and PACE, or Personal, Academic and Career Exploration • Discontinuing the publishing of class rank beyond the top 10% of each graduating class • Not oering K-level classes—which are more rigorous than on-level classes—when there’s an Advanced Placement or dual-credit class oered • Creating a rank GPA used for class ranking

CFISD sells 40 acres in Dunham Pointe Cy-Fair ISD’s board voted 6-1 to sell 40 acres in Dunham Pointe on Aug. 12. Some context CFISD previously owned 145 acres in the 1,300-acre community with plans for a new elementary school, middle school and high school. It is unclear if plans have changed, but new campus construction would require voters to approve a bond program.

What it means Students who graduate in the top 10% of their class may be eligible for automatic admission to Texas colleges, but Bergman said not ranking the rest of the class could allow for a “more compre- hensive review” of college applications. Removing K-level classes, which are not as rig- orous as AP and dual-credit courses, should help with accountability ratings, ocials said. Remov- ing the health and PACE class requirements would open students’ schedules to take an additional elective course. "We’ve learned from multiple student groups who ... are focused on maximizing opportunities to earn a higher GPA, that they often choose courses based on GPA impact, not on their own interest." HEATHER BERGMAN, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

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5 intersection upgrades underway in Cy-Fair Harris County Precinct 3 ocials said several intersection improvements are underway to improve driver safety near the Hwy. 290 corridor. One project recently wrapped up in the second quarter of the year—the construction of dual left- turn lanes on the southbound approach of Mason Road at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive. The project also included trac light modications to accommodate the upgrades for a total of $415,000. What’s next Other projects include a $756,000 eort to improve Telge Road at Hwy. 290 intersection, including the southbound right-turn lane and left- turn lane. Work is expected to nish late this year. The intersection of Humeister Road at Hwy. 6 is also undergoing improvements. Phase 1 will address the southbound dual left-turn lane by the end of the third quarter of this year for $150,000. Phase

2 Bridgeland roads being extended Two major roads in Bridgeland are being extended as the community develops. What’s happening North Bridgeland Lake Parkway will be 249 extended from Parkside Haven Drive to the Grand Parkway by late September, ocials said. Mason Road will also be extended from House & Hahl Road to North Bridgeland Lake Parkway by the end of the year.

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2, which is in the design phase, will address the southbound right-turn lane by the end of the third quarter of 2025. The intersections of Fry Road at Mound Road and Cypress North Houston Road at Barker Trace Drive will be improved for $390,000 by mid-2025. Learn more For a complete list of road work ongoing in Precinct 3, visit www.pct3.com/services/ infrastructure-projects.

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Events

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

Creekwood Grill 12710 Telge Road, Cypress www.creekwoodgrill.com • Sept. 14: Mark Childres, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 27: Katie Katy, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 28: Kyle Reed, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 4: Mike Gilbert, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 5: Brett Axelson, 6:30 p.m.

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Shop ‘Til You Drop Marketplace The Cy-Fair Women’s Club is holding a shopping event at the Berry Center with vendors oering crafts and treats. • Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (parking and admission) • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.berrycenter.net Fiestas Patrias Traders Village is celebrating Fiestas Patrias. The celebration will include mariachi music, ballet performances, Aztec dancers, drinks and vendors. • Sept. 15, noon • $5 (parking) • 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston • www.tradersvillage.com St. Mary’s 18th Annual Fall Gift Market The event at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church features 80 vendors, a silent auction, tea room and a wine wall. • Sept. 27-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.stmaryscypress.org

Boardwalk at Towne Lake 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress www.boardwalktl.com • Sept. 13: Purple Moon, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 14: Rozy Duo, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 20: The Outsiders Duo, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 21: Joseph Rauma, 11 a.m.; Bill and Kim Duo, 6:30 p.m. The Barn at Frio Grill 16416 Mueschke Road, Cypress www.friogrill.com

Cy-Fest and Fire Fest The Cy-Fair Fire Department is hosting Fire Fest in conjunction with Lone Star College-CyFair’s Cy-Fest. Activities include emergency response vehicle tours, food trucks and kids activities. • Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.lonestar.edu/cy-fest A Taste of Cy-Fair This annual event beneting Cy-Hope features food, wine and beer at Lakeland Village Center. • Oct. 5, 4 p.m. (VIP admission), 5 p.m. (admission) • $40-$90 (adults), free-$20 (children) Bridgeland Community Run/Walk for Heroes The Bridgeland Community Supports Veterans, Inc. is holding a community run to support veterans. • Oct. 12, 8-10 a.m. • $20-$40 • 16902 Bridgeland Landing, Cypress • www.bridgelandveterans.org • 10615 Fry Road, Cypress • www.atasteofcyfair.com

• Sept. 20: Randy Hulsey and Chris Hughes, 6 p.m. • Sept. 21: Nate Gordon and Daryl Skeeters, 6:30 p.m.

The Grove at Swanny’s 6224 Theall Road, Houston www.swannysgrill.com • Sept. 14: ESCAPE: Journey Tribute, 7:30 p.m. • Sept. 27: Double Vision: Foreigner Tribute, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 4: The Spicoli’s: 80’s Classic MTV, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 11: Texas Eagles: Eagle Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

• Sept. 20: Casey Chesnutt, 6 p.m. • Sept. 21: Back in Black, 6 p.m. • Sept. 27: Brian Taylor, 6 p.m. • Sept. 28: Texas Sundown Band, 5 p.m.

DogFest The Boardwalk at Towne Lake is holding a family- and dog-friendly festival featuring music, games and vendors while raising funds for Canine Companions. • Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9955 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.boardwalktl.com

AJ Santana is performing at the Vintage Park on Sept. 21.

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The Hidden Cellar Wine Bar 16518 House & Hahl Road, Cypress www.hiddencellarcypress.com • Sept. 14: Mike Amabile, 7 p.m. • Sept. 19: Juba Normand, 7 p.m. • Sept. 20: Bryan Scott, 7 p.m. • Sept. 21: Scott Byers, 7 p.m. • Sept. 26: Stacey Steele, 7 p.m. • Sept. 27: Rick Marcel, 7 p.m.

Brew:30 Taphouse 15914 Telge Road, Cypress www.brew30taphouse.com

Vintage Park 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston www.vintageparkhouston.com • Sept: 14: Nick Swift, 7 p.m. • Sept. 19: Micah Edwards, 7 p.m. • Sept. 20: Louis Lamb, 7 p.m. • Sept. 21: AJ Santana, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 14: Loaded Dan, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 20: Mike Amabile, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 21: Danville Train, 6:30 p.m. • Sept. 27: Marcus Breidenthal, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 5: Streeter Brothers Music & Magic, 6:30 p.m.

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By the numbers

The overview

While industrial construction picked up in recent years, the o ce sector struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. English said companies looking for 10,000 square feet of o ce space ve years ago are now looking for about 4,000 square feet instead. “A lot of the folks that had larger footprints for their o ce concept have downsized,” he said. “Very few of them have gone away from it entirely, but it’s just this interesting evolution of, ‘What does a particular type of business need?’” O ce occupancy in Cy-Fair was 77.9% in the second quarter of this year compared to indus- trial’s 89.1%, according to CoStar Group. Retail occupancy reached 96.9%, but it has not dipped below 94.5% in the last ve years.

In that same time, the Grand Parkway’s extension through the community and Hwy. 290 improvements have increased connectivity in the region. Oce, retail and industrial development follows residential growth as the demand for services and the local workforce grows, English said. On top of that, industrial demand has increased as more retailers have moved their businesses online, and have needed warehousing and distribution space. “When you drive past what we still call a retail center, I jokingly tell people all the time it needs to be just called ‘services,’ because there’s restaurants, nail places, hair places— things you have to go to a location to do—but very little true retail these days,” English said.

Joel English, founder of northwest Houston- based Texas Commercial Real Estate Services, said he believes businesses are attracted to the Cy-Fair area because its economy is diverse, spanning industries from technology and medicine to manufacturing. “We have a very broad economy, and other parts of the country do not share that. For years, we didn’t; it’s just evolved into that,” English said. Additionally, English said he has seen the region’s cost of living, lack of state income tax and overall business environment attract companies relocating from California, among other states. The population within Cy-Fair ISD’s boundaries grew about 25% from 2012 to 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Occupancy rates

Q1 rates:

Oce

Retail

Industrial

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95.8%

95.2%

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Industrial

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21 properties 642,955 sq. ft.

29 properties 8.08M sq. ft.

90%

88.7%

85.7%

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80%

77.6%

70%

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2020

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Retail

Industrial

Prologis Legacy Point

$22.22

$25

$22.35

$20

$19.31

Northwest Hyundai

$18.96

$15

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$10

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529

$6.97

2019

2020

2021

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2024

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5.1M sq. ft.

A closer look

Zooming out

Rental rates rose by over 30% for Cy-Fair industrial facilities in the last ve years, per CoStar Group, which English said shows the desirability in this sector. O cials with Prologis logistics real estate rm said they’re planning over 5 million square feet of space at the Prologis Legacy Point industrial business park o Hwy. 290 and Fry Road. It will cater to retailers, manufacturing, distribution and energy companies, said Hans Brindley, senior vice president of marketing for Prologis Houston. The project will bring at least 2,000-3,000 jobs to the community depending on tenants, Prologis o cials estimate. In the o ce sector, about 93% of buildings under construction or proposed in Cy-Fair are medical facilities, including the 120,000-square- foot Kelsey-Seybold Northwest Campus o Hwy. 290, CoStar Group data shows. Retail projects range from a 1,649-square-foot coee shop to a 324,093-square-foot car dealership.

In an Aug. 16 news release, Gov. Greg Abbott’s oce announced Texas job growth outpaced the nation in July, and 14.73 million Texans—a record- high number—are working , according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. At the same time, over 500,000 job listings were open , according to the Texas Workforce Commission. As more companies move to Cy-Fair, the local workforce is expected to continue to grow. “Absolutely there are enough workers to ¢ll [local] jobs, but people have to want to work,” said Leslie Martone, president of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce. “I believe that companies that will have a desirable place to work will be the key factor in keeping employees, such as good bene¢ts, ¦exible work-life balance and a good working environment.”

Prologis Legacy Point, an industrial business park o Hwy. 290, will open over the next three years.

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Kelsey-Seybold Northwest Campus will open next spring o Hwy. 290.

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Performing arts guide

2024

Upcoming performances

CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center 11420 Matzke Road, Cypress www.csd.net • Sept. 21: Local comedian Chinedu, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 24: Art teacher exhibit opening reception, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 2: TMEA high school choir concert, 5 p.m. • Nov. 16: TMEA high school/middle school band concert, 5 p.m. • Nov. 23: TMEA high school orchestra concert, 5 p.m. • Dec. 7-8: Houston Repertoire Ballet presents The Nutcracker, $20-$35 • Dec. 14: TMEA high school band concert, 5 p.m. • Jan. 16: Rodeo art exhibit opening, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Jan. 18: TMEA jazz concert, 5 p.m. • March 10 and 18: Art exhibit openings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • May 14: Senior student art exhibit opening, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Lone Star College-CyFair 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress www.lonestar.edu/cyfair • Sept. 27: Fine arts showcase, 1 p.m. • Oct. 3-Nov. 7: Lauren Kussro exhibit, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 8: Duo Dramatique, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 10-19: The Revolutionists, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 21: Faculty vocal recital, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 25: Fine arts showcase, 1 p.m. • Oct. 25: Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 1: Mud Turtle Quintet, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 7-16: A 1940s Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 18-19: Opera workshop, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 21-Dec. 6: Student art showcase, 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 22: Fine arts showcase, 1 p.m. • Nov. 22: Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 25: Jazz ensemble performance, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 5: Percussion ensemble, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 6: Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. • Feb. 13-15: New Play Festival, 7:30 p.m.

Lone Star College-CyFair will present a free performance from string musicians in the Mud Turtle Quintet on Nov. 1.

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• April 4-13: Student Directed Showcase Playhouse 1960 6814 Gant Road, Ste. 116, Houston www.playhouse1960.com • Through Sept. 22: Bonnie & Clyde • Oct. 19-Nov. 3: Cinderella Youth Edition • Jan. 31-Feb. 16: Peter & the Starcatcher • Feb. 22-March 9: Alice in Wonderland Jr.

• Feb. 27-March 8: Moon Over Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. • Feb. 27-April 10: Robert Dohrmann exhibit, 6:30 p.m. • March 28: Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. • April 3-12: Title of Show, 7:30 p.m. • April 21: Jazz ensemble performance, 7:30 p.m. • April 22: Percussion ensemble, 7:30 p.m. • April 22-May 2: Student art showcase, 6:30 p.m. • April 24: Student fashion show and art awards, 6:30 p.m. • April 25: Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. • April 28-29: Opera workshop, 7:30 p.m. • May 2: Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m. Lone Star College-University Park 20515 Hwy. 249, Houston www.lonestar.edu/universitypark • Oct. 4-13: The Totalitarians by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb • Nov. 8-17: The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare • Feb. 21-March 2: Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Stageworks Theatre 10760 Grant Road, Houston www.stageworkshouston.org • Sept. 20-Oct. 13: Nunsense

• Dec. 6-21: Holiday show • Jan. 17-Feb. 2: Winter play • Feb. 21-March 16: The Wedding Singer • April 4-19: Audience choice show • June 6-29: Summer play • July 25-Aug 17: Annie

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Nonprot gives ballet students performance opportunities in Cy-Fair Local nonprot Houston Repertoire Ballet provides a space for local dancers to prepare for professional ballet careers. About the program Gilbert Rome and Victoria Vittum founded the Ballet Center of Houston in 1994 and soon after started HRB as a performing arts center for the Ballet Center’s students. Vittum said the program accepts 50-60 students each year, and it continues to grow. “In the beginning, we were performing at festivals outside and nursing homes, and we weren’t in a theater; and we just kept building and building until it grew into what it is today,” Vittum said. “And now we have dancers that are dancing all over the world that we’ve produced.”

Students from the Ballet Center of Houston have the opportunity to perform with the Houston Repertoire Ballet.

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What to expect During the fall, HRB’s sole focus is the annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The organization will stage its production at Cy-Fair ISD’s Visual and Performing Arts Center for the rst time this year. This larger venue will allow HRB’s dancers to elevate their performance, accommodate the organization’s in-house orchestra and bring a fresh angle to the “The Nutcracker,” Vittum said. Tickets will be on sale starting in October.

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Rebecca and Edgar Castañeda own the business. Rebecca Castañeda is wearing a shirt she knitted herself.

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Kani Kettu oers knitting, crocheting supplies Rebecca Castañeda, an avid knitter, opened Kani Kettu with her husband Edgar Castañeda in April 2022 to build a business around her passion. Respecting the craft

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What they oer The shop oers Nordic yarn brands including Isager, CaMaRose, Knitting for Olive and Istex. Edgar Castañeda said these natural bers help produce long-lasting projects. Along with yarn and accessories, Rebecca Castañeda oers private and group classes for beginners and experienced knitters at Kani Kettu. Rebecca Castañeda said she initially learned from YouTube and has a decade of practice through The Knitting Guild Association, where she will soon earn a master’s certicate in knitting. Future plans for the business include adding a coee shop by the end of the year, providing a space for customers to knit and work remotely.

Rebecca Castañeda said she opened a yarn shop as crafting became more popular during COVID-19. “A lot of people were getting into knitting and crocheting and kind of taking a step back into slow fashion and building things and taking passion in what you were doing,” she said. Kani Kettu sells Nordic-style yarns so customers can create quality garments that will last. “That’s the kind of love of the craft that we want to feature,” Edgar Castañeda said.

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