Cypress Edition | February 2026

Education

BY ANGELA BONILLA & SARAH BRAGER

CFISD considers $1.7B bond for 6-year plan The Cy-Fair ISD board may soon seek voter approval of a bond to fund nearly $1.75 billion in district upgrades, per a Jan. 15 presentation. The big picture CFISD’s Long Range Planning Committee has been evaluating district infrastructure since Octo- ber to identify needed investments over the next six years, LRPC Co-Director Anya Lucas said. High-priority needs include: • $109.7 million for athletics upgrades • $102.6 million for buses, white eet and police vehicles • $76.5 million for ne arts improvements • $24.6 million for portable buildings and security • $16 million to upgrade the district’s radio system • $6 million for playground improvements

Lone Star College names new leadership Lone Star College on Jan. 6 named Rigo- berto J. Rincones Gomez as the new vice chancellor of academic aairs. The gist Rincones will oversee academic functions, maintain scal responsibility and ensure compliance with policies across the Lone Star College system, per the release.

Cy-Fair ISD's property tax rates Per $100 valuation $1.50

$1.44

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The district does not expect a tax rate increase if the bond is approved, ocials said. However, the rate may decrease without a bond. CFISD voters last approved a bond in 2019 for $1.76 billion. The board has until Feb. 13 to call a May bond election, per state law, and an election has not been called as of press time Feb. 3. DIP IN 2023 REFLECTS A VOTERAPPROVED BOOST IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TAXES SOURCE: CYFAIR ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

“I am honored to join [LSC] System and look forward to fostering collaboration

[and] supporting faculty and sta.” RIGOBERTO J. RINCONES, VICE CHANCELLOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Harmony Public Schools rolls out online high school Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a statewide virtual learning platform oering online high school courses. The overview

Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, advanced placement and career and technical education, according to the program’s website. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a Harmony spokesperson said. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.

The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, all of which are self-paced, according to the news release.

Harmony Public Schools has several Cypress-area campuses and a planned expansion in Bridgeland.

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