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Cypress Edition VOLUME 17, ISSUE 5 JAN. 13 FEB. 10, 2026
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3 Gideon Math & Reading Center Gideon Math & Reading Center aims to provide children ages 4 and up with a step-by-step curriculum tailored to their abilities following a placement evaluation. • Opened Jan. 4 • 8227 Greenhouse Road, Ste. 140, Cypress • www.gideonmathandreading.com/south-cypress 4 House of Smiles House of Smiles focuses on creating positive and comfortable dental experiences for children of all ages, oering services such as preventative care, digital X-rays, tooth-colored llings and crowns. • Opened Nov. 17 • 27220 Hwy. 290, Ste. B, Cypress • www.houseofsmileshtx.com 5 Jonathan’s The Rub Described as “new American fare with a global twist,” Jonathan’s the rub oers scratch-made dishes including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and salads. • Opened Dec. 10 • 20215 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress • www.jonathanstherub.com 6 Lin’s Grand Buet Lin’s Grand Buet serves a variety of Chinese, Japanese and seafood dishes, including fried rice, orange chicken and sushi. Takeout and delivery will also be available at the new Houston restaurant, according to the release. • Opened Jan. 9 7 Neuron Psychiatry Focused on providing patient-oriented care, Neuron Psychiatry is now serving the Cy-Fair area with treatment for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep and substance use issues. • Opened Dec. 26 • 18723 Mueschke Road, Ste. B, Cypress • www.neuronpsychiatry.com 8 Ol Juicy Dumpling & Ramen OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen oers comfort food • 5402 Hwy. 6, Houston • www.linsrestaurant.com
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including ramen, handmade dumplings and milk tea. • Soft opened in November; Grand opening Jan. 10-16
Custard oers frozen custard made with pasteurized eggs and over 50 toppings to customize with. Featuring the same business model as the original Cy-Fair location, the new location will continue to serve frozen custard through a walk-up window and drive-thru. • Opening Jan. 16 • 11231 Greenhouse Road, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.conniesfrozencustard.com 12 Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine According to management, Lupita’s Mexican Kitchen expects to open by the end of January 2026. The location will serve a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine including tacos, enchiladas and tamales, oªcials said. • Opening late January • 13330 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 100, Cypress • Facebook: Lupita’s Mexican Kitchen 13 Texas Roadhouse According to business oªcials, construction is underway on a new Texas Roadhouse location in Cypress. The restaurant chain is known for its ribs, steaks, burgers, fried chicken and homemade sides. • Opening late 2026 • Northeast corner of Grand Parkway at West Road • www.texasroadhouse.com 14 Vevor Per the TDLR listing, construction for the new 31,962-square-foot Vevor location was completed in October. Vevor is a Home Improvement brand and focuses on delivering entry-level home improvement products with over 20,000 products oered across 50 countries, per the website. • Opening TBD • 10955 FM 1960, Houston • www.vevor.com
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• 25282 Hwy. 290, Ste. 100, Houston • Facebook: OI Juicy Dumpling & Ramen
9 Round1 Round1 is an arcade with over 100 crane machines, arcade games, professional-grade billiards, karaoke and bowling. In addition, the arcade features a food bar with snacks such as pizza, wings and ice cream. • Opened Dec. 20 • 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston • www.round1usa.com 10 Saigon District Vietnamese Restaurant Located on Mason Road, Saigon District Vietnamese Restaurant plans to oer a wide range of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including pho, banh mi and other favorites, oªcials said. • Opened Dec. 7 • 15103 Mason Road, Ste. C2, Cypress • www.saigondistrict290.com A1 Academics K12 Tutoring Service A1 Academics K-12 Tutoring Service oers services for children in kindergarten through 12th grade with individual in-person and virtual sessions. Tutoring subjects oered include Spanish ESL, STEM, reading, writing and critical thinking skills. • Expanded Jan. 10 • www.a1academics.com PetSet PetSet debuted a custom-built mobile spay-and- neuter clinic, expanding the nonprot’s ability to bring preventative veterinary care to Houston. PetSet oªcials said the mobile clinic is expected to support up to 1,200 additional surgeries annually.
16 Trader Joe’s The 9,984-square-foot store is the rst Trader Joe’s Cypress location and prides itself on hiring local community employees with over 40 new crew members and transfers from nearby Trader Joe’s locations, a news release said. The new store is donating 100% of products that go unsold but remain t to enjoy to a range of nonprot organizations. • Opened Dec. 19 • 9715 Towne Lake Parkway, Cypress • www.traderjoes.com square feet of retail, entertainment and other services, the release states. Big V Property Group did not disclose the purchase price of the center. • 28902 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.bigv.com/property/fair¢ield-town-center 17 Jason’s Deli Fast-casual eatery Jason’s Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide.
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15 Faireld Town Center The Faireld Town Center development in Cypress was purchased by Big V Property Group in partnership with Principal Asset Management, according to a Dec. 15 news release from the group. The center holds 355,000
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Government
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County expands child care center tax exemption With a unanimous vote on Dec. 11, Harris County commissioners reauthorized 100% prop- erty tax exemptions for qualied child care provid- ers in 2026 and onward in a move that is expected to save thousands of dollars for providers, county
IAH, Hobby roll out ‘eGates’ technology Airport passengers in the Greater Houston area who are also CLEAR members can uti- lize new biometric eGates aimed at expedit- ing identity verication at both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports. Zooming out While the security identity company CLEAR rst announced the national airport partnership program rollout with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Aug. 19, Houston Airport ocials announced the biometric security gates are in use as of mid-December. “The eGates are designed to give CLEAR+ members a more seamless and predictable travel experience,” ocials said in a news release. “Travelers can verify their identity in under ve seconds.”
In order to qualify for the full exemption, a child care center must:
Participate in the TWC’s Texas Rising Star Program
Maintain a minimum of 20% enrollment of children who receive subsidized services through the TWC
Harris County’s scal year 2025-26 budget included more than $125 million for early childhood initiatives, including: • $57.5 million for the Early REACH program • $17.7 million for SHINE Childhood Facilities funds • $16.5 million for Early Learning Quality Networks • $14.9 million for the Early Childhood Impact fund • $8.4 million for the County Connections Summer Enrichment program • $7.3 million for the Accessible Child Care Training Support program • $4.3 million for the Responsive Intervention Services & Engagement program, or RISE
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Commissioners rst approved the 100% prop- erty tax exemption for qualied child care centers in March 2024, with the stipulation that the exemption would expire every two years unless commissioners voted for an extension. With the December vote, commissioners also approved removing the expiration clause, which allows the exemption to continue without requiring the two year reapproval from Commissioners Court. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a news release the reauthorization helps providers pay
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Education
BY SARAH BRAGER
New sidewalks connect local ISDs
What they’re saying
Harris County Precinct 4 added four miles of sidewalks along Greenhouse Road to connect Cy-Fair ISD and Katy ISD, Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones said Dec. 9. The connection is part of the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 initiative to add 75 miles of new sidewalks in unincorporated Harris County. Briones committed an additional $16 million in iscal year 2025-26 to the project. The initiative aims to improve safety for students and other pedestrians, Briones said. She said at least 22 crashes have been reported along the 4-mile corridor within the last ive years. “A parent should never have to worry about the safety of their children going to school, and students should never have to fear while hugging the curb on the side and walking the muddy grass,” Sirron Norris, a student at Cypress Lakes High School, said.
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Briones said phase two construction is expected to wrap up by fall 2026 when students return back to school. Each individual sidewalk project takes approximately 4-8 weeks to complete, per the project website. Find a full, detailed map of completed sidewalks on Precinct 4’s website at www.cp4.harriscountytx.gov.
Precinct 4 completed the rst phase of the initiative, 50 miles of sidewalks for $20 million, in March, Community Impact previously reported. The latest $16 million investment for phase two will add an additional 25 miles of sidewalks to the area, with locations based on proximity to schools, parks, hospitals and places of worship, according to Precinct 4’s website.
The new sidewalks on Greenhouse Road stretch from Kieth Harrow Boulevard to Morton Road.
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Education
BY SARAH BRAGER
Cy-Fair ISD board welcomes new trustees, president Cy-Fair ISD ocials and community members on Dec. 11 welcomed three new faces to the board. In case you missed it
CFISD names new chief of sta New Cy-Fair ISD Chief of Sta Brandy Baker joined the district’s administration early January, replacing for- mer CFISD Chief of Sta Teresa Hull who retired Dec. 31. The gist Baker previously served as chief of sta Brandy Baker of Pugerville ISD and worked with CFISD Superintendent Doug Killian when he was superintendent of the Austin-area district. She also served four years as PfISD’s chief academic and innovation ocer where she oversaw instructional programming, per a Dec. 16 news release.
Lesley Guilmart, Cleveland Lane Jr. and Kendra Camarena were sworn in during a Dec. 11 board work session, marking the ocial start of their four-year term. Voters approved the trio during the Nov. 4 general election, replacing former trustees Scott Henry, Natalie Blasingame and Lucas Scan- lon, Community Impact previously reported. The board also unanimously elected Trustee Julie Hinaman on Dec. 11 to serve as board presi- dent. Hinaman was rst elected as a CFISD trustee in 2019. One more thing Additionally, the board elected Lane vice president and Guilmart secretary. Trustees Justin Ray, Christine Kalmbach and Todd LeCompte did not vote for vice president or secretary.
From left, Newly-elected trustees Kendra Camarena, Cleveland Lane Jr. and Lesley Guilmart at their Dec. 11 swearing-in ceremony.
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Transportation
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3 Grant Road widening Project: This project will widen Grant Road from a two- lane road to four-lane boulevard from Telge Road to Shaw Road. Update: The project is in the design phase. • Timeline: 2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: Harris County, Precinct 3 4 Barwood subdivision improvements Project: This project aims to make subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction throughout subdivision to increase drainage capacity, reduce ood risk, and reduce long term maintenance costs. Update: This project has entered the construction phase, according to Harris County precinct 3 ocials. • Timeline: Second quarter 2026 • Cost: $1.1 million • Funding sources: Community Development Block Grant, Harris County
1 Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvements Project: This project aims to make subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction to increase drainage capacity, reduced ood risk, and reduced long- term maintenance costs. Update: Funding for this project was approved and will focus on addressing drainage issues throughout the subdivision according to Harris County Precinct 3 ocials. • Cost: $10.1 million • Timeline: Fourth quarter 2026 • Funding source: Federal grant managed by Harris County Engineering Department 2 Cypress North Houston Road Project: The project will widen the roadway from two lanes to a four lane concrete boulevard with raised medians and underground storm sewer system. The project also includes new or upgraded trac signals at Autumn Mills Road, Misty Moss Lane, and Perry Road. Update: This project is in the design phase. • Cost: $16 million • Timeline: Design nalized by early 2026 • Funding source: Harris County
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Boots on the Ground As rodeo season approaches, Painting with a Twist is holding a girls’ day painting event in which participants can paint a pair of western boots. Guests can also choose to register to make a candle ahead of the painting class, but must show up 30 minutes early to take part. • Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m. • $39-$49 (admission) • 12344 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 200, Cypress • www.paintingwithatwist.com Celebrate Cy-Fair Attendees ages 21 and over are invited to join the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce for an event featuring light bites from local restaurants, wine, beer and bourbon tasting samples. • Jan. 30, 6-9 p.m. • $60 (individual ticket) • Blackhorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress • www.cyfairchamber.com
• Jan. 17, 9 p.m. • $14 (admission) • ComedySportz, 8301 Jones Road, Houston • www.comedysportzhouston.com
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Health & wellness
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Health & Wellness Edition 2026
Welcome to the second annual Health and Wellness edition! This year’s guide explores how access, infrastructure and planning shape wellbeing in Cypress and Cy-Fair. As Harris County Precinct 3 invests in expanded parks, trails and sidewalks to encourage active lifestyles, local reporting has also highlighted mental health deserts in the area, where access to care remains limited. Together, these issues underscore the importance of thoughtful community planning in supporting both physical and mental health. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists, and all of the advertisements are from nearby businesses who support our mission to provide free, useful news—show them your gratitude by supporting them.
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There are ve types of brainwaves measured in neurofeedback, with each one reecting specic states of mind and cognitive function: Reading wavelengths Gamma waves: Complex thinking, long and short term memory
A new tool is being launched by mental health professionals, combining imaging with traditional counseling in a process called neurofeedback. According to the International Society for Neu- roregulation & Research, neurofeedback is aimed at assisting those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental disorders. “This helps us create a plan that is tailored exactly to your brain and your needs,” said Kylie Forgy, a neurobehavioral specialist at Cypress Counseling & Wellness. How it works The process begins with a brain mapping session—also known as a quantitative electroen- cephalography or qEEG—where individuals sit for 10-30 minutes with a series of sensors on the scalp. The process involves an eyes closed portion, and an eyes open portion where the individual watches a video. Sensors measure brain activity
levels and a report is created based on a database of “normative” brainwave patterns to help identify hyper- and under-active portions of the brain. “QEEG gives us the ngerprints and then neuro- feedback is the training and the treatment,” Forgy said. “It works in conjunction with your regular therapy and it’s just an extra tool in the toolbox.” What is it? Forgy said EEGs have been commonly used in diagnosing and treating epilepsy, head injuries and other serious conditions. However, the data is now able to be rened to provide visible feedback to guide counseling as well as re-enforce positive brain functions through multiple sessions. Forgy said the process serves as a noninvasive method of identifying potential negative patterns. “[Neurofeedback] helps at a biological level and counseling helps to give you the tools to imple- ment these changes, to self-regulate,” Forgy said.
Beta waves: Active focus, anxiety
Alpha waves: Alertness, mindfulness
Theta waves: Deep relaxation, daydreaming
Delta waves: Sleep, resting state
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• 118 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. C, Houston • www.alteredstateswellness.com
Looking to get into a new wellness routine in 2026? Here are 10 tness and wellness centers which opened in the last year in the Cypress-Fairbanks area.
• 9430 Fry Road, Cypress • www.bodybarpilates.com/studios/cypress
Peak Health and Aesthetics Services oered at Peak Health and Aesthetics include replacement hormone therapy, IV drips, medical weight loss and sports nutrition, per the company website. • 9818 Fry Road, Ste 170, Cypress • www.peakhealthtexas.com Prime IV Hydration & Therapy Owned by Steven and Ana Bull, the new location oers IV therapy, peptide therapy and medically guided weight loss. According to the website, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness services helped boost energy, enhance immunity, accelerate recovery and increase endurance. • 21211 FM 529, Ste. 105, Cypress
Weight Watchers - Langham Creek YMCA Weight Watchers is a weight-loss program. The company oers in-person or virtual workshops as well as memberships that specialize in programs such as menopause, diabetes and behavioral change coaching. • 16725 Longenbaugh Drive, Houston • www.weightwatchers.com
Beem Light Sauna Beem Light Sauna, a health and wellness business focused on providing infrared and other light therapies, oers discounted founder memberships. • 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. J, Ste. G, Houston • www.beemlightsauna.com/location/vintage-park Huemn The health optimization studio specializes in natural, non-invasive pain management and wellness services, including whole-body cryotherapy, lymphatic drainage, laser therapy, peptide therapy, intramuscular vitamin injections and more. • 130 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. A, Houston • www.behuemn.com
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Amped Fitness The new Amped Fitness location has a women’s only section, cold plunges, red light therapy saunas, tanning, dry saunas and an athletic zone. Memberships start at $14.99, but there is a free three-day pass for those
interested in the gym, per the website. • 17340 Hwy. 249, Ste. 150, Houston • www.ampeditness.com
Light and IV therapy
Altered States Wellness The business oers services such as oat therapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression boots. Ocials said Altered States Wellness was created to make holistic wellness more accessible and approachable for today’s overworked and high-performing individuals.
EoS Fitness In 2025, the tness center opened four new locations across the Cypress-Fairbanks area. The 40,000-square-foot, full service gyms feature a variety of cardio and strength equipment, group tness classes and personal training options, business
ocials con rmed in an email. • 4815 Hwy. 6 N., Houston • 22314 FM 529, Ste. 100, Cypress • 8580, Hwy. 6 N., Houston • 18359 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.eositness.com
Bodybar Pilates Bodybar Pilates is a U.S. franchise founded in 2012 with several locations, per the website. The Pilates studio ocials said they welcome everyone to come in and try Pilates. Classes are expert-led and cater to all tness levels.
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Health & wellness
BY SARAH BRAGER
Mental health resources in Cy-Fair tied to economic prosperity
The big picture
UH researchers Damien Kelly and Chakema Carmack coined the term “mental health deserts” after using the concept of food deserts to compare mental health resources in Greater Houston. Their study found communities in zip codes with higher incomes and more development had greater mental health care options. “Prosperity should not be the deciding factor on whether a population, a community, is mentally healthy and has access to mental health [care], because they want it,” Carmack said. Kelly and Carmack said they mapped resources using data from Psychology Today’s registry of licensed mental health professionals and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Distressed Communities Index, which rates zip codes based on poverty, job growth, education level and other factors. Greater Houston zip codes ranked on the Distressed Communities Index The DCI rates zip codes based on economic factors including poverty level, educational attainment and housing vacancy rates, among others, with “distressed” being the most severe rating.
mental health professionals. To address the gap, psychologists and policymakers in the northwest Houston region are ghting for more options and against barriers like cost and stigma. “[Mental health] impacts school, work, relationships and just day-to-day functioning,” Jennifer Boswell, director of adult mental health services at the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, said.
Residents in areas with fewer economic opportunities struggle to nd mental health care in their communities, according to a University of Houston study that mapped mental health deserts across Greater Houston. The study, published Oct. 15, found that even neighboring zip codes see sharp dierences in accessibility to mental health resources. Areas with lower education levels and higher poverty rates had fewer, sometimes zero, licensed
Distressed Communities Index, Cy-Fair and Cypress The Distressed Communities Index (DCI) uses Census data including housing vacancy, poverty rate, median income ratio, among others to explore disparities in economic well being.
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The local impact
added Spanish-speaking sta to mitigate language barriers. Kelly and Carmack said they’re partnering with Harris County Precinct 4 to explore potential policy solutions, and they expect to release a follow-up report in spring 2026. To nd free mental health resources in the meantime, visit Pct. 4’s website at www.cp4.harriscountytx.gov.
mental health center Cy-Hope Counseling, said cost, time and transportation create challenges for consistent treatment. To promote accessibility, she said the center uses a sliding-scale method to oer free and reduced-cost therapy. Henshaw said Cy-Hope opened a second counseling center in 2024 in Waller, an area with a large transportation disparity. Additionally, Henshaw said the center recently
Several zip codes in the Cy-Fair and Cypress areas are ranked “prosperous” on the DCI, which was last updated with 2023 Census data, per the map. However, some zip codes—particularly near Hwy. 249 and Jersey Village—came up as “mid-tier” and “at risk,” with fewer mental health professionals than their “prosperous” counterparts. Kristin Henshaw, clinical director of local
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Park improvements in Cypress take ight From the cover
The update
outdoor recreation has grown in popularity in the region over the last ve years—a trend she expects to continue. “A robust parks and trails system provides places to play, to exercise and simply to take a mental break by immersing ourselves in nature,” Briggs said. “Parks provide places to gather and foster a sense of community.” Additionally, she said investment in parks plays an important role in boosting economic growth, as businesses choose to locate in areas with well-managed green space because it’s easier to attract employees.
In 2025, two projects were completed at Russ Poppe Park in Cypress: new pickleball courts opened to the public and more than 270 trees of various species were planted to halt erosion. The North Houston Association—made up of more than 150 regional businesses—advocates for the establishment of green space, parks and trails as part of its mission, NHA President Marlisa Briggs said. Briggs said the association received regular updates from Ramsey’s team about progress on the master plan. The NHA’s areas of focus include mobility, water supply and drainage, the environment, and local development trends, per its website. Briggs said
New trail connections and park amenities are rolling out across Harris County Precinct 3, including in the Cypress-Fairbanks area, more than two years after the Parks and Trails Master Plan was initially outlined. Ocials with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s oce said several projects have been completed since 2023, with additional trail links and park enhancements scheduled to continue through 2026 and beyond. According to a statement from Ramsey’s oce, “The goal of the plan was to outline a long-term, 30+ year plan for the parks so it was intended to be done in smaller pieces.”
Completed projects Harris County Precinct 3 has completed at least six projects since unveiling the 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan.
1 Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park Half a mile of the Gourley Nature Trail was reconstructed. New pickleball courts were added. 2 Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve A new playground, boardwalk and south trail connections were added. A new parking lot was completed.
4 Dennis Johnston Park Butter y Garden received erosion improvements, while fresh gravel and pollinator-friendly owers were added. 5 Judge Ted Poe Community Center The 8,500-square-foot center was remodeled and renamed. 6 I.T. May Park New pickleball courts were added.
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Projects were assigned prioritization based on time frame—short being within the next 10 years, medium within 10-20 years, and long-term taking 20 years or more.
Cypress service area park master plan recommendations
Name of park
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Natural enhancements
New facilities
A.D. Dyess Park
Improve drainage at baseball elds and throughout the park. Renovate restrooms, replace site furnishings. Pave aireld parking lot. (priority mainly short, medium for parking lots) Replace damaged picnic tables and re-stripe parking lot (priority short)
Increase tree canopy (priority short)
Develop more soccer, football and multi-sports elds on the west side of the park. Add parking and playground on north side of park (priority mainly long) Expand nature trail system. Add o-road biking paths within forested area of the park and shing piers (priority mainly medium) Add shade structures and restrooms for Boy Scouts. Add equestrian trails, trailer parking and multi-use trails (priority medium)
Cypress Park
Add reforestation planting (priority short)
Fritsche Park
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Harris County Deputy Darren GoForth Dog Park Little Cypress Creek Preserve
Replace damaged picnic tables and re-stripe parking lot (priority short)
Plant additional shade trees. Protect trees in dog park areas. (priority short)
Add shing piers (priority medium)
Convert parking lot to asphalt, add signage (priority medium for parking lot, short for signage)
Add boardwalks to wetland areas, add more nature trails, enhance/restore native planting (priority long) Increase tree canopy (priority short) Improve access to existing wetlands. Improve nature trails. Add additional information signs. (priority medium)
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Matzke Park
Overlay and re-stripe parking lots. Improve drainage (priority short for drainage, medium for parking lots)
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Russ Poppe Family Park
Improve nature trails and park drainage (priority short)
Add disc golf, adventure course or outdoor gym. Provide nature trails and boardwalk at ponds. (priority mostly medium)
NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER TOM RAMSEYCOMMUNITY IMPACT
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How we got here
The projections
Precinct 3 service areas Cypress has 30 total parks of varying sizes, the smallest being “pocket parks” and the largest being the Spring Creek Greenway.
The Precinct 3 Parks and Trails Master Plan debuted in 2023 and divided the north Houston area into four service areas: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby. Ocials with Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s oce said park improvements were needed because population in the area, which spans over 555 square miles, is expected to double by 2045. The population growth will also increase demand for recreational facilities, trails and green space access, ocials said. “Population growth in the north Houston area is a major driver for the master plan,” Precinct 3 ocials said in an email. “Planning is required to ensure parks and trails keep pace with that growth.” When the plan was rst released, an estimated cost of all the projects totaled over $758 million and is being funded through a mix of county, state and other partner funds. The total project cost is subject to change as more projects launch.
Precinct 3 ocials said projects in the master plan could also be completed through partnerships with other entities. “We are consistently looking for partnership opportunities with other agencies,”ocials from Ramsey’s oce said in an email. “That includes other cities like the city of Houston, [Municipal Utility Districts], developers, etc.” Budget breakdown for Cypress service area recommendations $166.5M: Trails $55.2M: New park facilities $15.1M: Park renovations $4.3M: Natural parks features Total: $241.1M
2 specialty parks 1 undeveloped park 1 greenway 1 sports complex
14 pocket parks 4 neighborhood parks 5 community parks 2 regional parks
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