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Cy-Fair Jersey Village Edition VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2 OCT. 11NOV. 7, 2025
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Jersey Village voters to decide on $21.6M city campus bond
speci c iteration of a new campus since last fall, City Manager Austin Bleess said eorts to improve and centralize facilities date back to 1985. However, community members have historically disagreed over the location, cost and scale of past attempts to revamp City Hall.
BY SARAH BRAGER
The Church at Jersey Village
This November, Jersey Village residents will vote on a $21.6 million bond to fund the construction of a multipurpose city campus, which will include oce space for city sta, community classrooms and City Council chambers. While city sta have been working on this
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The Church at Jersey Village The city purchased six buildings from the church, formerly known as Champion Forest Baptist Church, for $4.2 million, including old classrooms, meeting spaces and a gymnasium, in order to
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Proposed city campus design With voter approval of a $21.6 million bond, the city plans to partially demolish and renovate the old church property to create a multipurpose community complex and new city hall. RENDERING COURTESY CITY OF JERSEY VILLAGE
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center oers services for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old as well as afterschool programs for children
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ages 5-12 years old. • Opened Sept. 22 • 18630 Prairie Refuge Crossing, Cypress • www.kidsrkidsbridgeland.com
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4 Cheatcode Lemonade and Smoothie Bar Cheatcode Lemonade and Smoothie Bar oers lemonade, smoothies, dirty sodas and acai bowls infused with supplements. Menu items are designed to help stabilize blood pressure, balance hormones and boost energy with supplements and minerals such as magnesium, turmeric and collagen. • Opened Sept. 20 • 9111 Cypress Creek Parkway, Ste. E, Houston • Facebook: Cheatcode Lemonade and Smoothie Bar 5 Snooze Mattress Co. The Cypress store marks the rst Snooze Mattress Co. location in the Greater Houston area, and franchise owner Savi Singh said he plans to expand. The store oers a variety of mattresses, bases, bedding and pillows, per the company’s website. • Opened Aug. 29 • 24324 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 200, Cypress • (281) 758-5279 6 Soothe Smile Studio Soothe Smile Studio oers a variety of services including cleanings, exams and cosmetic support in a “spa-like setting,” according to the studio’s website. The dental studio also has two membership programs—a general membership and a periodontal membership—for patients who want an alternative to insurance. • Opened Sept. 20 • 11231 Greenhouse Road, Ste. 135, Cypress • www.soothesmilestudio.com 7 The Venetian Nail Spa - Bridgeland The Venetian Nail Spa oers nail services including pedicures and manicures with gel, dip and acrylic options as well as waxing services. The salon also oers facials and eyelash extensions. • Opened Sept. 5 • 20119 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Ste. D1-100, Cypress • www.venetiannailbridgeland.com
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2 Callahan’s Owner Sydnee Gee described the store as a “boutique for all,” oering apparel for women and men as well as children and babies. Shoppers can also nd a variety of throw pillows, candles, blankets and other home goods. • Opened Aug. 9 • 10539 Fry Road, Ste. 300, Cypress • https://shopatcallahans.com 3 Kids R Kids Bridgeland According to the website, the childcare and preschool center oers technology-lled classrooms, highly trained educational sta, livestream cameras, security code entry and exclusive curriculum. The education
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1 Aisha’s Salon & Spa The salon and spa oers a wide array of services, such as lash extensions, body waxing, eyebrow tinting and facials using Ashé skin products. Customers can also book styling for special events, including bridal hair styling and henna tattoos. • Opened Sept. 1 • 25282 Hwy. 290, Ste. 160, Cypress • aishasalonandspa.com
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8 The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory o¤cials conrmed via email the new location near the Houston Premium Outlets has plans to open on Nov. 18 and is looking to hire over 270 sta members. Menu items oered per the website include a variety of bowls, ¥atbreads, burgers, salads and pastas. Cheesecakes oered range from original to strawberry and red velvet. • Opening Nov. 18
• 29216 Hempstead Road, Cypress • www.thecheesecakefactory.com
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9 Sewing & Vacuum Warehouse Sewing & Vacuum Warehouse o¤cials conrmed the sewing retail center relocated from 18351 Hwy. 249, Houston to Cypress in early September. In addition to its retail services, Sewing & Vacuum Warehouse oers repair services including in store and virtual assistance, as well as sewing classes. • Relocated Sept. 6 10 The Sewcial Box Per o¤cials, The Sewcial Box is in the process of remodeling a space in Cypress to oer more space for classes and workshops. In addition to more classes and workshops, with the relocation and expansion customers can expect more events and an increased inventory as well as extended hours. The Sewcial Box also plans to oer homeschool and after school classes with more hours and opportunities for families to learn to sew. • Relocating Nov. 15 • 14555 Skinner Road, Ste. H, Cypress • www.thesewcialbox.com 11 Houston Methodist - Cypress Houston Methodist is set to expand several patient care areas within its new Cypress hospital, which opened its doors o Hwy. 290 in March. The $50 million renovation is set to begin in November according to a • 13233 N Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.sewingmachinewarehouse.com
Costco Costco has led plans to construct a new wholesale warehouse and gas station o of the Grand Parkway in Cypress, according to Sept. 5 records from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. This will be the company’s second superstore in Cypress,
with the rst located at 26960 Hwy. 290. The superstore is planned for 160,000 square feet with an 11,680-square-foot gas station also planned as of Sept. 5. Exact details in the TDLR lings are subject to change.
• Opening late 2026 • www.costco.com
Sept. 5 ling with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The renovation is expected to wrap up in late February 2026, according to the TDLR ling,
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which is subject to change. • 24500 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.houstonmethodist.org
13 SOW Cute SOW Cute owner Isadora Cristobal said the plant shop oering small plants and cuttings closed its store front on July 14 and will continue services online. Delivery services are available to local customers up to one hour away from Cypress, Cristobal said. Services are available on the business Instagram for $25 purchases and above. • 16718 House & Hahl Road, Ste. J, Cypress • www.instagram.com/sowcute_
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Per a Sept. 8 press release, Randy Travis, a former family law attorney and longtime veterinary pharmaceutical sales executive, has taken ownership of the center. Children’s Lighthouse oers educational services from infants to children 12 years old. • 8717 Fry Road, Cypress • www.childrenslighthouse.com
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Government
BY MELISSA ENAJE & JESSICA SHORTEN
Harris County restructures 2018 bond funding At the Sept. 18 court meeting, HCFCD Executive Director Christina Petersen addressed commissioners regarding a restructuring of priority projects on the 2018 bond list after a $1 billion shortfall in funding for projects was identied. Under the restructure, the shortfall was reduced to $400 million, a number commissioners believe they will be able to acquire through local, state and federal partnerships and grants. “We’ve taken the 2018 bond program, which started out really with a lot of concepts, and with the work that we have done together, with [Commissioners Court] teams, with all of you, with the direction that we’ve received and we’ve been able to ground this work in reality,” Petersen said. Petersen also debuted a new ood bond dashboard displaying ood project schedules, funding sources, completion dates, prioritization scores, locations and lifecycles. The dashboard will be updated quarterly, according to Petersen. During a Sept. 22 meeting hosted by Houston Stronger, a nonprot that advocates for ood resiliency projects, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said over $1.78 billion in private, local, state and federal partnership funding has been committed to projects on the bond list. Ramsey commended work done by the county and HCFCD to nd high-priority projects to provide the most immediate ood relief. “We made a really good executive decision,” Ramsey said. “Let’s not budget now on something we know so little about. Let’s take that money, go spend it on something we do know [will provide ood mitigation/prevention].”
Updated ood mitigation projects
The approved ood mitigation projects build upon the completion of more than 100 projects Harris County sta have undertaken with HCFCD since the 2018 bond approval, including: 16,000+ acre feet of stormwater detention constructed in the county, such as Zube Park stormwater basins 46,000+ linear feet of channel conveyance improvements 3,100+ people relocated from home buyouts 5,800 acres of land acquired and preserved
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“We’re glad to see that the investments are still moving forward,” Steinberg said. “Things have gotten more expensive. We have to work with that … we’re glad to see what [HCFCD] has put together, an idea of moving forward, a prioritization of, ‘How do we make that next step?’”
“We hope to continue that federal interest so that we can get the appropriation we need to continue making progress,” Briones said. Houston Stronger Chair Alan Steinberg said the organization is looking forward to helping foster continued input from public and private partners.
Despite having to place a pause on projects, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones said during the Sept. 22 town hall that commissioners were actively working with the Army Corps of Engineers, as well as state and federal legislators, to facilitate additional funding.
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ENOUGH CHAOS. TIME FOR REAL LEADERSHIP. End the circus. Put kids first. Build a brighter future for CFISD.
The Current School Board Has Brought Us:
Camarena, Guilmart, and Lane Will Deliver:
Closed-door decisions Secret recordings of community Friends-and-family favoritism Wasteful, risky spending
Media circus distractions Bus service cuts Censored textbooks Politics over kids
Transparent, open leadership Respect for all stakeholders
Focus on what matters Safe, reliable transportation Strong libraries & librarians Kids first, always
Fair, unbiased decisions Smart financial choices
Our kids deserve better and we can deliver it!
This chaos hurts kids, families, and educators.
Put TRUST back in TRUSTEE. Let’s give kids the futures they deserve.
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Kendra Camarena Pos. 7, Lesley Guilmart Pos. 5, Cleveland Lane, Jr Pos. 6
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Education
BY SARAH BRAGER & JULIANNA WASHBURN
Cy-Fair ISD developing 6-year improvement plan The district’s new long range planning commit- tee—composed of parents, students, district sta and other community members—is working to create a strategic six-year plan for CFISD’s facility and infrastructure needs. In a nutshell Goals of the committee include: Assessing current enrollment Consider attendance boundary shifts
Blinn College to open new campus The Blinn College District will soon have a new 17,000-square-foot facility dedicated to workforce training and technical education, according to a Sept. 15 news release. What we know Named the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, the facility will sit on Binford Park Road with three lecture class- rooms, a computer learning lab, a medical learning lab and a skilled trades lab. “We are equipping students with the skills they need to succeed while helping drive the region’s continued growth,” Jay Anderson, vice chancellor for applied sciences, work- force and economic development, said. Programs within the new facility will include expanded mechatronics and advanced manufacturing courses, emergency medical technician basic certication, carpen- try and construction management, according to the news release. The complex is expected to be done in time for summer 2026 classes, the release said.
Identify aging facilities and their condition
According to a Sept. 8 presentation by CFISD Chief of Sta Teresa Hull, the committee will assess the district’s security, transportation, instructional technology and infrastructure. As of Sept. 8, Hull said the committee consists of 25 parents, 18 community members, six princi- pals, six classroom teachers, four students and three district administrators. The committee will use a variety of information to develop its plan, including Population and Survey Analysts surveys, historical and current student enrollment, average campus operating costs, and the district’s parent survey. Hull said one of the rst objectives for the committee will be looking at current district enrollment and campus capacities to determine potential short-term solutions, such as slight modications to attendance boundaries, that could alleviate the need for new facilities. The long range planning committee will hold
Looking at trac impacts of facilities
SOURCE: CYFAIR ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT
“We understand and appreciate how much communities love their schools
and want to stay a part of that, and we’re going to try to protect that to the extent possible.” TERESA HULL, CFISD CHIEF OF STAFF
its rst meeting Sept. 29 and present monthly updates at board meetings. Hull said the commit- tee aims to have a nal recommendation for the board in February.
Cy-Fair ISD Carpenter Center moves to new facility
CFISD creates recording policy
The Maybelline Forbes Carpenter Center, an alternative learning center in Cy-Fair ISD, moved into a newly renovated campus in July with dedicated classrooms for career and technical education, outdoor amenities and extra oce space, district sta told Community Impact . Two-minute impact The Carpenter Center provides instruction and support to elementary, middle and high school students who have experienced emotional, social or behavioral issues at their home campus. CFISD Chief Academic Ocer Tonya Goree said repurposing the existing Windfern High School building reduced the project cost and allowed for additional amenities. She said the new facility provides students and sta with more class- rooms and multipurpose space, including: • An Action-Based Learning lab • A library
The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees updated its operating procedures Sept. 8 to prohibit the recording of district sta, other board members and community members without consent after trustee Natalie Blasingame conrmed with Community Impact on Sept. 9 that she recorded a community member. The details The board governance committee put together the proposed changes after receiv- ing recommendations from trustees Julie Hinaman and Christine Kalmbach. Hinaman told Community Impact she made her policy recommendations prior to the recording allegations. The board adopted the policy changes, which go into eect immediately, in a 6-1 vote on Sept. 8 during a regular board meeting.
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• CTE and music classrooms • A walking track, playground and outdoor space for gardening • A cafeteria and gymnasium shared space “The new library has quickly become a favorite spot for students, with calming reading nooks and a peaceful atmosphere that fosters both independent learning and a love of reading,” Goree said.
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Election
Voter Guide
2025
Dates to know
Where to vote
Oct. 20: First day of early voting Oct. 24: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Oct. 31: Last day of early voting Nov. 4: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Harris County residents can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.harrisvotes.com for polling locations.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
Cy-Fair ISD Position 6 Scott Henry*
State propositions Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election. The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.
Sample ballot
Cleveland Lane Jr. Natalie Blasingame Cy-Fair ISD Position 7 Elecia Jones Kendra Yarbrough Camarena George Edwards Jr.
Local elections Cy-Fair ISD Position 5
Lesley Guilmart Radele Walker Terrance Edmond
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Cy-Fair ISD, Position 5
Lesley Guilmart Occupation & experience: High school English teacher, school administrator, nonprot leader, consultant, mom www.lesleyforcsd.com lesley@lesleyforcsd.com
Radele Walker Occupation & experience: Retired CFISD administrator, educator for 23 years, community business owner www.radeleforcsd.com radele@radeleforcsd.com
Terrance Edmond The candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Why are you running for the CFISD board of trustees, and what makes you the best candidate?
As a former CFISD educator, mom of two CFISD students and wife of a CFISD teacher, I am deeply committed to our schools. I have over 20 years of experience in public education. I know how to get results for students on a tight budget and a ticking clock.
I provide strong leadership with 23 years of experience in the district and as a business co-owner. My background, teamwork abilities and deep understanding of our operations allow me to support academic success, eective governance and thoughtful decision- making for a unied, high-performing school board.
The candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Given mixed feelings about the TEA’s rating system, how do you think district success should be measured? What makes a successful district?
A successful school district has a stellar graduation rate and an excellent record of preparing students for the post-secondary path that is right for them, be it workforce, military or college. There should also be accountability for student achievement, safety and sta satisfaction.
Prioritize reading comprehension and build safe, disciplined classrooms where teachers, sta and students support eective learning. Develop systems to prepare every graduate for college, career-ready jobs through CTE, or military service, ensuring all graduates are ready for life’s next steps.
The candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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Cy-Fair ISD, Position 6
*Incumbent
Scott Henry* Occupation & experience: CFISD board president, Cy-Woods Band volunteer, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, community partner
Cleveland Lane Jr. Occupation & experience: Professor of practice www.cleveland4csd.com 832-758-1414
Natalie Blasingame Occupation & experience: Current trustee, mother, 32-year educator, advocate for our youth, lover of people, public servant Website: www.natalieforcsd.com natalieforcyfairschools@gmail.com
www.scottforcyfair.com scott@scottforcyfair.com
Why are you running for the CFISD board of trustees, and what makes you the best candidate?
I’m running to keep CFISD strong for families and the Cy-Fair community. As CFISD board president, I led on implementing important, pro-family policies, pay increases for our teachers and sta and maintaining focus on student safety.
I’m passionate about the academic and social development of all youth. I am running to impact this diverse community’s educational landscape. As a board member, I would work with all stakeholders to prepare “21st century global learners.” My characteristics include the ability to evaluate information, cross- cultural thinking and technological literacy.
Every child deserves an excellent education, in a safe environment, preparing them for work, college, the military, and a family of their own. Every teacher deserves policies that “have your back” as you hold students to high expectations and their full potential. I am uniquely qualied to facilitate this work.
Given mixed feelings about the TEA’s rating system, how do you think district success should be measured? What makes a successful district?
Success is more than a rating. It’s strong academics, safe schools, parental involvement and preparing students for life after graduation. A successful district values teachers, supports families, and ensures every child has the opportunity to thrive in academics, ne arts and career readiness.
I believe in a holistic approach to measuring district success. The district’s success should be measured by outcomes, which are qualitative and quantitative. Including, but not limited to, non-biased cultural standardized tests, graduation rates, academic growth, student-teacher engagement, college readiness and post-high school success student outcomes.
We need to ensure all students can read, do math, write and think critically! Some of this can be measured by a test, the rest needs to be born out of community commitment to building a district that values developing whole, healthy individuals not preparing them to take a test.
NOTE: BLASINGAME IS AN INCUMBENT FOR POSITION 5, BUT IS RUNNING FOR POSITION 6 ON THE BOARD.
Cy-Fair ISD, Position 7
Elecia Jones Occupation & experience: 12 years in accounting and nance www.electeleciajones.info electejones4csd@gmail.com
Kendra Yarbrough Camarena Occupation & experience: Educator nearly 20 years, public education advocate, community board member with 10 years’ service
George Edwards Jr. Occupation & experience: U.S. Army veteran, former CFISD trustee/eliminated year-round schools, 41 years CPA/nance, CFISD volunteer www.georgeforcsd.com
www.kendra4csd.com kendra4csd@gmail.com
Why are you running for the CFISD board of trustees, and what makes you the best candidate?
Our district deserves strong advocates. As a parent and volunteer, I have a vested interest in the educational success and well-being of our students, educators/ sta and community. I’m running to champion student success, support educators/sta and facilitate collaboration that strengthens our community.
I am running for school board because, as a parent, educator, and public education advocate, I care deeply about our students’ success and school eectiveness. By fostering communication, thoughtful decision- making and strong leadership, I aim to ensure the best educational and workplace opportunities for everyone in CyFair ISD.
I bring proven governance experience, nancial expertise, and a lifelong commitment to education. My service as a former trustee, who eliminated year-round schools in 1996, CPA background, and military discipline equip me to make tough decisions that strengthen schools, support teachers and put students rst.
Given mixed feelings about the TEA’s rating system, how do you think district success should be measured? What makes a successful district?
While state ratings provide one perspective, true district success goes beyond test scores and data. Success should be measured by student growth, teacher support, parent engagement, and how well we prepare students for life beyond the classroom academically, socially and emotionally. Mastery in those areas will make a successful district.
The district can use formal and informal assessments, plus key data like graduation rates, [College, Career and Military Readiness], sta retention, and teacher satisfaction, to measure success. Reviewing multiple data sources, not just state data, provides a fuller understanding of student achievement, teacher morale, and overall satisfaction with the district.
Success is measured by student literacy, safe classrooms, teacher retention and community condence. A successful district ensures children read on grade level, graduates are college or workforce ready, and parents trust the system.
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Jersey Village voters to decide on $21.6M city campus bond From the cover
The overview
Proposed city campus features
City Council chambers that will double as a municipal court
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City ocials purchased six buildings from The Church at Jersey Village, located at the corner of Jersey Drive and Rio Grande Street, for $4.2 million in fall 2024, Community Impact previously reported. After several public feedback meetings, City Council voted in May to pursue a $24 million certicate of obligation to renovate the property into a modern, community-focused city campus. “This project invests in the community by providing amenities the community has said they want,” Bleess said. “By bonding for it, the asset will last longer than paying o the bonds, but it also ensures that people who move into the community are paying for it too.” However, residents petitioned against the certicate of obligation in June, requiring the city to seek voter approval for the bond in the general election or scrap the project, per Texas law. After lowering the proposed amount from $24 million, City Council voted Aug. 18 to place a $21.6 million city campus bond on the November ballot. Bleess said the city hall on Lakeview Drive poses several structural and safety concerns, and it's a smarter investment for the city to pivot to the city campus. The $21.6 million gure is an opinion of probable cost from a contractor, Bleess said. The proposal includes partial demolition and renovation of the six church buildings—totaling about 54,000 square feet—with an emphasis on community space, according to an August schematic design. Details in the schematic design are subject to change, Bleess said, but relocating public works, parks and recreation, and utilities sta to the west side of Hwy. 290 could save the city over $1,700 per week in fuel costs and sta time, Community Impact previously reported. According to city documents, the city campus bond, if approved, would add an estimated monthly property tax impact between $15.61- $28.61, depending on home value. For those with an over-65 tax exemption and a homestead exemption, the estimated tax impact ranges from $8.26-$21.26 monthly, depending on home value. Council member Jennifer McCrea said the new facilities would help Jersey Village attract new residents. She said the current city hall is not a good environment for city sta or community members in need of civic space. However, council member Simon Hughes, who voted against the Aug. 18 motion to place the bond on the ballot, said there’s a clear need for a new city hall, but the city should not be spending money on a project of this scale. He said it would be more reasonable to spend $6 million-$10 million on a city hall with fewer amenities.
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The local impact
What they're saying
Looking forward
Residents will also vote on two other bond propositions—$20 million for utility infrastructure improvements and $6.5 million for a municipal pool— which Community Impact previously reported were also petitioned in June for voter approval. The city campus bond follows nearly 40 years of work toward a new facility, which faced roadblocks such as voter disapproval over the years. 2025 bond timeline 2024: City purchases six buildings for renovation and partial demolition May 2025: City Council authorizes certicate of obligation for city campus June-Aug 2025: Residents petition against certicate of obligation; bond placed on November ballot
Jersey Village Senior Outreach, a local nonpro t for residents ages 55 or older, frequently uses civic space to host meetings and events. Several JVSO members told Community Impact they need more space to operate, and without a city complex, they’d have to cut a large chunk of programs from their calendar. “When [the city] bought the new com- plex—and for the time being they’re allowing us to use that—it has really opened up for us to provide a lot more activities to our members,” JVSO Programs Coordinator Karie Lawrence said. Resident Allison Ray, who runs the local Young Men’s Service League and Girl Scouts troop, also said her organizations would bene t from more community classroom space. She said they currently meet in the city’s civic auditorium, but the room is in high demand in Jersey Village.
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Events
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Jerry Wayne Longmire Enjoy a comedy show with Jerry Wayne Longmire at the Sam Houston Race Park. • Oct. 24-25, 7 p.m. • $18 (admission) • 7575 N. Sam Houston Race Park W., Houston • www.shrp.com Larry Dierker Celebrity Golf Shootout The all-day golf extravaganza will include lunch, drinks, dinner, raes, player gifts and a round of golf with celebrity athletes, including pitcher Goose Gossage. • Oct. 30, 10 a.m. • $2,000 (team of four), $25 (dinner tickets for non– golfers) • Blackhorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress • www.cy-hope.org CFISD Health Expo and Fire Fest Underwritten by Memorial Hermann Cypress and a partnership between Cy-Fair ISD, the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce and ESD 9, the CFISD Health Expo will feature a blood drive, ¥u shots, health screening, children’s activities and vendor booths. • Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free • Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.berrycenter.c§isd.net
October
Best BOO Friends Couples can purchase a painting surface for each painter and create a painting of a couple of friendly ghosts. • Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m. • $39-$49 (per person) • 12344 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 200, Cypress • www.paintingwithatwist.com ‘Beetlejuice’ 1960 presents “Beetlejuice,” based on the 1988 American-Gothic dark fantasy comedy horror lm. • Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19, 3 p.m.; Oct. 11, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. • $15 (adult), $12 (student) • Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com Fall Business Expo The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce oers businesses the opportunity to market and sell products or services to members and luncheon attendees. • Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-noon • $150 (members), $250 (non-members) • Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.cyfairchamber.com
A Taste of Cy-Fair Try food and beverages from local restaurants at the sixth annual A Taste of Cy-Fair. Event proceeds will benet Cy-Hope. • Oct. 25, 5 p.m. • $50 (adults), $20 (children), free (children under 12 years old) • Lakeland Village Center, 10615 Fry Road, Cypress • www.atasteofcyfair.com
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Events
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
Fall Events Guide
2025
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Pumpkins After Dark Big Rivers Waterpark’s fall event will feature over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkin sculptures, fall-themed treats and live pumpkin carving demonstrations. • Oct. 9-13, 6-10 p.m. • Tickets start at $20 • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney • https://bigriverswaterpark.com/buy-ticket/ pumpkins-after-dark
Fall Garden Festival Nature’s Way Resources in Conroe is hosting a fall festival that will feature plant sales, live music and local vendors. • Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 101 Sherbrook Circle, Conroe • www.facebook.com/natureswayresources Oak Ridge North Fall Festival This fall festival in Oak Ridge North will include vendors, a bounce house, kids’ activities, live music and food. • Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • Marilyn Edgar Park, 26531 S. Hillside Drive, Oak Ridge North • www.facebook.com/oakridgenorth
October
Zoo Boo Join the Houston Zoo for a fall-themed journey across a number of animal exhibits. Guest can wear costumes, enjoy a pumpkin lantern tunnel and have fall-themed treats like Zoo Boo churros. • Sept. 26-Oct. 31, 9: a.m.-5 p.m. • $35.90 (3-12); $42.90 (13-64); $35.90 (65+) • 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo-2025 Cypress Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Join Cypress Methodist Church for their annual fall pumpkin patch through the month of October. As part of the month-long festival, guests can pick out a pumpkin as well as enjoy a number of fall-themed baked good such as pumpkin bread and family activities. • Oct. 3- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 13403 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress • www.cypressmc.org/events
Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club Fall Craft Market
Pumpkin Patch at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Join the Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club for their annual fall festival featuring local vendors, food trucks and other goods for purchase ahead of the holiday season. Residents can also sign up to volunteers for concessions and other operations of the festival. • Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-4p.m. • Free (admission) • 11206 Telge Road, Cypress • www.cywoodsffa.org/fall-market
Throughout October, families can pick out a pumpkin at St. Luke’s, take festive family photos and support the
church’s Pure Sound Youth Choir. • Oct. 4-31,10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Sundays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston • Free (admission) • www.stlukesmethodist.org
Froberg Farm Festival At this fall festival, attendees can enjoy activities such as photo opportunities, a corn maze, pumpkin painting and food. • Sept. 20-Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $10 (weekdays), $15 (weekends) • 3601 W. Hwy. 6, Alvin • https://frobergsfarm.com/fall_festival
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