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Cy-Fair Edition VOLUME 16, ISSUE 7 MARCH 14 APRIL 10, 2025 ‘Hospital of the future’

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital will open its doors March 17. Hospital ocials said the advanced technology incorporated into the $685 million project will give patients more control.

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5 Wellspire Medical Dr. Cristian Romero and Amber Bermudez provide primary care services. • Opened Dec. 2 • 27126 Hwy. 290, Ste. 300, Cypress • www.wellspire.net 6 Hydrate IV Bar The business provides IV therapy treatments to support physical and muscle recovery. • Opened Jan. 25 • 13215 Grant Road, Ste. 1400, Cypress • www.hydrateivbar.com 7 Yepo Cosmetics The beauty store specializes in Korean skin care. • Opened in January • 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress • www.yepocosmetics.com 8 Chimac The fast-food restaurant serves Korean barbecue bowls, subs, wings, chicken tenders and seafood. • Opened in February • 12320 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.eatchimac.com 9 Tommy’s Express Car Wash Car washes range from $10-$20, and monthly packages range from $19.99-$36.99. • Opened Jan. 27 10 Busy Bee Boba The business serves milk tea, smoothies, fruit teas, sandwiches, egg rolls, spring rolls and fries. • Opened Feb. 14 • 15301 FM 529, Ste. 150, Cypress • www.busybeeboba.com • 12150 FM 1960, Houston • www.tommys-express.com

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11 Masa Furniture The store o ers modern and luxury furniture that blends contemporary style with timeless design. • Opened Dec. 1 • 15315 FM 529, Ste. 120, Houston • www.masafurniture.net 12 Gazelle Healthcare Solutions The medical device company specializes in orthopedic braces, patient aids and other post-operative devices. • Opened Jan. 20 • 11950 Barker Cypress, Road, Cypress • www.gazellehealthcare.com 13 BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics The general dentistry o¡ce o ers emergency dentistry, cosmetic procedures and orthodontics. • Opened Jan. 20 • 9620 Fry Road, Ste. 300, Cypress • www.blvddentistry.com 14 Studio Dental of Cypress Owner Angela Huynh o ers comprehensive general dentistry services. • Opened Dec. 9 • 7928 Fry Road, Ste. 400, Cypress • www.studiodentaltx.com 15 Ivy Reexology The med spa o ers massage therapy focusing on specic points on the hands, feet and ears. • Opened Dec. 16 • 15626 Cypress Rosehill Road, Ste. 200, Cypress • 346-657-5998

17 Goldsh Swim School The swim school will provide lessons for children. • Opening in April • 24310 Hwy. 290, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.gold¢ishswimschool.com 18 Bodybar Pilates Classes will cater to all tness levels. • Opening March 24 • 9430 Fry Road, Cypress • www.bodybarpilates.com/studios/cypress 19 The Dream Epicenter The venue will o er an art and photography space. • Opening in early 2025 20 Amplify Tomball The townhome community will o er three-story units. • Pre-leasing begins in mid-2026 • 17318 N. Eldridge Parkway, Tomball • www.ascendantdevco.com/properties/amplify- tomball • 12120 Jones Road, Houston • www.dreamepicenter.space

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23 Pickleball Social Pickleball Social conrmed a second location is opening this spring in Cy-Fair. The original location is at 1055 Conrad Sauer Drive, Houston. Located o Tuckerton Road near Telge Road, the new pickleball venue will o er seven indoor courts and six outdoor courts, as well as a full bar and food truck on-site. • Opening in March or April • 15819 Tuckerton Road, Houston • www.pickleballsocialtx.com

Relocations

21 Pure Balance Chiropractic The chiropractic business is moving from 13040 Louetta Road, Cypress. • Relocating this summer • 15300 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.purebalancehouston.com

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24 Joann Fabrics and Crafts The craft store’s Houston-area locations are closing after the company announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy. • Closing TBD • A 15520 FM 529, Houston B 12918 Willow Chase Drive, Houston • www.joann.com

16 Feng Cha The business will o er bubble tea, fruit teas, milk teas and homemade milk foam cakes. • Opening in March • 20725 Tuckerton Road, Ste. 800, Cypress • www.fengchausa.com

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Government

BY RYAN REYNOLDS

Fire department’s 8 stations could face yearlong delay

simultaneously, to accommodate population growth and decrease emergency response time. The recommendation to add eight new re stations and more sta over the next few years came in late 2023 from Citygate Associates, a California-based consulting rm. The initial timeline had stations 14 and 15 being built as soon as 2025, according to prior Commu- nity Impact reporting. At the time, CFFD already owned land for stations 14, 16 and 21. The CFFD estimated that building and stang eight new stations would cost approximately $138.24 million, which would come from ESD No. 9’s reserves. In 2023, CFFD Chief of Operations Brent Scalise said ocials had been setting aside funds for years in preparation for this expansion. Sorting out the details Gordon said the re department should priori- tize building stations 15 and 17 rst. “[They] are the highest priority to provide call volume relief to stations on the west side of ESD 9 and keep response times faster than industry standards,” Gordon said. Chevron donated the land for Station 17 in Bridgeland, and ocials said they hoped to break ground in 2025. During a Jan. 23 meeting, Scalise said accomplishing that timeline would be dicult if the board is looking for new architects. ESD ocials said they have identied land for Station 15 near FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, and they hope to work with Martinez on it. “Ricardo Martinez built high-quality re stations for the CFFD for years before I began my rst term as commissioner in May of 2020,” Gordon said. “His team is responsive to our needs and routinely

The Cy-Fair Fire Department’s plan to build eight new re stations could be delayed by up to a year as the Harris County Emergency Ser- vices District No. 9 board—the taxing entity that supports the department’s services—re-evaluates its architecture options. What’s happening During a Dec. 19 meeting, the ve-commissioner board voted 3-2 to review the qualications of other architects, possibly breaking ties with Martinez Architects, which has partnered with the CFFD on its construction projects for several years. Commissioner Kevin Stertzel proposed exploring other options. Choosing a new architect could signicantly delay the construction of all new re stations, as it would require an entirely new design and approval from Harris County, CFFD Fire Chief Amy Ramon said during the Jan. 23 meeting. Ricardo Martinez, president of Martinez Architects, said he plans to pursue the opportunity to continue working with the department. The call for bids was set to close March 7 as of press time. Commissioner Bevin Gordon, the current board’s longest-serving member, voted against pursuing other architects. “I hoped the board would proceed with two station builds with [Martinez Architects] to keep pace with community and call volume growth,” Gordon said. “If we select a new architect, further delays will result while new station plans are being developed.” The background The CFFD’s original plan was to build eight new stations by 2031, building two stations

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provides service hours beyond his contractual obligations. ... Ricardo’s team has met or exceeded our standards.” Stay tuned As of early March, department ocials said they either own or are in the process of obtaining land for seven of the eight future stations. Gordon said land acquisition may impact station-building priorities. More decisions are expected to be made at the March 27 meeting.

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Harris County early childhood education program facing closure A pilot program oering free early childhood edu- cation for children ages 4 and younger across Harris County could be ending soon once federal funding runs out, county commissioners said Feb. 6. The overview Ocials launched Harris County’s Early Reach Education Access for Children pilot program in June 2023 to provide free, high-quality child care for fam- ilies in high-need areas, addressing the challenges faced by both children and child care providers in the county, Community Impact previously reported. It was launched using funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, which were temporary, meaning additional funding would eventually be needed, ocials said. ARPA funds must be spent by the end of 2026.

County to look at $130M shortfall

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Harris County ocials said at a Feb. 6 meeting they are anticipating a $130 million gap in funding of drainage projects due to inated costs of construction materials. The full story Harris County’s subdivision drainage program was designed to reduce the risk of ooding for 45,000 homes countywide upon completion, as previously reported by Community Impact . The funding shortage follows a number of challenges for the program, including a $277 million funding shortfall announced in 2023, prompting the county to pause 33 projects under the program. Most of the $130 million gap could impact projects in Precinct 1, which makes up much of central Harris County, ocials said.

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Education

BY RYAN REYNOLDS

Tuition-based pre-K program coming soon Cy-Fair ISD is launching a tuition-based pre-K program in the 2025-26 school year. “We will provide the same high-quality cur- riculum that we currently provide to our pre-K students for our tuition-based students as well,” CFISD Chief Academic Ocer Tonya Goree said during a Jan. 13 board work session. The specics The program will be o ered at all CFISD elemen- tary campuses for children who do not meet the state’s qualied no-cost pre-K eligibility require- ments, which include English language learners and economically disadvantaged students, among other factors, according to the Texas Education Agency. CFISD Chief of Sta Teresa Hull said during the board work session that the tuition-based pre-K program could help the school district as it contin- ues to see a decline in elementary enrollment.

Teachers could earn performance raises Cy-Fair ISD is ocially a Teacher Incentive Allotment district, Superintendent Doug Killian said at a Feb. 10 board meeting. Established by the state in 2019, this pro- gram includes three levels of e ectiveness. The district receives $3,000-$32,000 from the state for each designated teacher. Digging deeper CFISD ocials said the TEA recom- mended 1,075 teachers for designation. Designated teachers will receive allotments annually for ve years beginning in June. The TEA determines campus allotments, which are updated annually in April. “We know we’re going to continue to get more teachers designated, and it’s just going to ... make this profession even more benecial,” Killian said.

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The tuition-based pre-K program is for children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1. If a stu- dent’s home campus is full, the district will assign them to a campus with available space. In addition to a nonrefundable $50 registration fee, tuition is: • $650 per month for community members • $600 per month for CFISD employees

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Transportation

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TxDOT progressing on FM 1960 widening eorts Intersection and operational improvements are underway for the FM 1960 widening project extending from Hwy. 249 to Cutten Road in the Willowbrook area. What’s happening Ocials with the Texas Department of Trans- portation said the work includes: • Concrete pavement reconstruction • New trac signals • Sidewalk reconstruction and other accessibility improvements • Railroad crossing improvements The comprehensive project began in December 2023 and is on track to wrap up by mid-2026, TxDOT public information ocer Bambi Hall said in an email. Drivers and pedestrians can expect closures throughout the project.

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About 80% of the $27.3 million project is funded by federal sources, while 20% is covered by the state. Design work on the project dates back to 2006, Community Impact previously reported. Also of note East of Cutten Road, $10.5 million in pedestrian accessibility improvements are under construc- tion through I-45. The work includes utility adjustments and the construction of curb ramps, sidewalks, driveways and pedestrian signals. Work began in December and is expected to continue through the end of 2026, Hall said.

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DETOURS: An El Paso Refuge CRITTER: American Bumblebee OUT THERE: Meanwhile, in Texas

MADE IN TEXAS: A Leathermaking Legacy FEATURE PREVIEW: Where to Eat Now

Above: The Ysleta Mission, in El Paso.

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A Tribal Sanctuary On a Sacred Trail

Location: eleven miles southeast of downtown El Paso. BY JOSH ALVAREZ

CRITTER

American Bumblebee

The bumblebee does something most bees don't: buzz pollination, which involves gripping the plant with its legs and vibrating its whole body. If you eat blueberries, potatoes, or tomatoes— all of which rely on buzz pollination— you’ve got a bumblebee to thank. WHY IS IT SO BIG? The better to collect all that sweet pollen to feed its young. That fuzz is actually densely packed hairs, or setae, that trap pollen as the bumblebee floats from flower to flower. Its large body likely evolved to provide even more surface area.

DOES IT STING? Only if you mess with its nest.

HOW MANY SPECIES ARE THERE? Texas has between seven and eleven types. The most common is the American bumblebee, found statewide. North Texans might spot the brown-belted bumblebee, while those in the west are likely to see the Sonoran variant. The gentle giant is in trouble, though: Since 1974, popula- tions across North America have fallen by 46 percent. SCIENTISTS KEEP TABS, RIGHT? Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is one of several Texas orga- nizations partnering with Jacqueline Staab, the owner of Darwin’s Bee Dogs. Her German shorthaired pointers are trained to sni out bumblebee nests for population surveys. “If we lose bees,” says Staab, “we lose Texas ecosystems.” —Rose Cahalan

INSIDE THE ADOBE walls of the Ysleta Mis- sion are clues to a deep history of acculturation that characterizes El Paso to this day. The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe, more commonly known as the Tigua, established the mission in 1682, making it one of the oldest in Texas (much of the current structure was built in 1851). The Tigua arrivedherefromNewMexico,whichtheyfled after the Pueblo Indians there overthrew the

Spanish colonial system, in 1680, forcing Span- iards and Christianized Pueblos to seek safety elsewhere. The Tigua dedicated the mission to Anthony of Padua, patron saint of things that have been lost, whose figure stands atop the entrance; inside are blankets dyed in brilliant blues and reds and a statue of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Catholic Church’s first Native American saint. The structure, part of the El Paso Mission Trail, holds a mass every day. If you can, plan your visit for June 13, when the Tigua celebrate Saint Anthony with traditional dancing.

The church interior at the Ysleta Mission, in El Paso.

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MADE IN TEXAS

He Goes With the Grain Clint Wilkinson carries on his grandfather’s leatherworking legacy out of the same downtown Denton storefront. BY PAUL L. UNDERWOOD

OUT THERE

Meanwhile, In Texas

After the San Antonio Zoo announced the birth of Tupi, the first capybara born there since 2000, it had to clarify to X users that it was “not associated with or benefiting from” a crypto- currency named after the baby animal. The number one item on the TSA’s top ten list of the most unusual airport confiscations in 2024 was a gun tucked into the back of a baby stroller at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. The Texas State Aquarium, in Corpus Christi, released into the Gulf of Mex- ico some 270 green sea turtles it had rescued when they became hypother- mic during a recent cold snap. A Temple woman was sentenced to felony probation for theft after with- drawing money from a GoFundMe account created for her after she lied about a cancer diagnosis so that her friends “would like her more.” A Bexar County jail officer was arrest- ed and fired after allegedly giving an inmate food from Whataburger . After the Houston Police Department announced plans to clean up its prop- erty warehouse, authorities revealed that rats had possibly compromised ongoing cases by eating mushrooms and other drugs stored as evidence. A man stole a pickup truck and led police on a chase to the Midland airport, where he drove through the perimeter fence and onto the runways before abandoning the vehicle. —Meher Yeda

George W. Bush and Fort Worth soul star Leon Bridges, as well as Stetson and 7-Eleven. Wilkinson works out of the downtown cor- ner storefront once owned by his grandfather Weldon Burgoon, who opened Weldon’s Sad- dle Shop & Western Wear in 1957. Burgoon, who helped cover the cost of Clint’s birth, in 1982, by giving a saddle to the obstetrician, taught his grandson the craft. Wilkinson started an e-commerce site for the shop and, with his grandfather’s encour- agement, began branding his own handsewn leather goods with his name. In 2019, a year after Burgoon died, Wilkin- son reopened the shop, which he renamed Wilkinson’s Fine Goods. He’s known for his leather tote bags, belts, and wallets, and he sells wares from other brands, like Nocona- based Fenoglio Boot Company. He’s also de- veloping a line of leather-crafting supplies. The intention, he says, is to create “a way that I can still be in the leather community when I’m seventy-five years old and can’t make anything anymore.”

LAST SUMMER, WILKINSON’S FineGoods, in Denton, received its biggest online order to date. Owner Clint Wilkinson was intrigued by his new client, who purchased a massive array of custom desk mats, bootjacks, and cherrywood boxes with hand-tooled leather accents. “I was just like, ‘Holy crap,’” Wilkin- son recalls. “He must be a politician or lawyer or something.” Not quite. Wilkinson looked up the buyer, a Utah resident named Austin Post, and re- alized that he was doing business with Post Malone, the rapper who was raised in nearby Grapevine. Wilkinson emailed him to explain that fulfillment would take some time be- cause every item would be handmade. The two now exchange texts about everything from the order’s progress to the woes of their be- loved Dallas Cowboys. Eventually Wilkinson’s client list would include former President

Clint Wilkinson and Charlie Talkington in the Wilkinson’s Fine Goods workshop, in Denton.

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IS IT OUR imagination, or are Texas restau- rants more, well, imaginative than ever? On our visit to an idiosyncratic spot in the Gulf Coast town of Kemah, we were treated to bil- lowing dry ice, a blowtorch, and a pasta cre- ation that was a dead ringer for a coral snake. In Dallas, we settled into a long, narrow dining room that looked as if it had been uncoupled from the Orient Express. In Fort Worth, we were sure that characters in The Crown would have felt right at home in a convincing replica of a posh London townhouse. Of course, not everything we loved this past year was stagy. One of our favorite venues was a comfy lit- tle place in Houston where guests can order

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Where to Eat Now Dining in Texas has been one big experiment this year. Dry ice. Pasta snakes. Whey foam. Corn bubbles. (That’s right: corn bubbles.) Our best new restaurants want you to have a meal you’ll never forget.

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A scallop dish from Ishtia, in Kemah; smoked king salmon crudo at the Chumley House, in Fort Worth; sabering a bottle of wine at Isidore, in San Antonio.

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• April 5, 10 a.m.-noon • $25 (admission) • 11832 Mueller Cemetery Road, Cypress • www.reachunlimited.org

• April 12, 1:30 p.m. • $59 (general admission), $139 (VIP) • 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston • www.tacosandtequilafestival.com

• March 29, 8-11 a.m. • $10-$25 (to participate), free (admission) • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.c¥isd.net

March

‘Peter and the Star Catcher’ Playhouse 1960 presents “Peter and the Start Catcher,” a play about three orphan boys who encounter the daughter of an English lord on a ship. • March, 21-23, 28-29, April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 3 p.m. • $22-$24 (admission) Expo Quinceañera Get quinceañera ideas from the Traders Village Expo Quinceañera featuring vendors from reception halls, photographers, videographers, dresses, choreographers, DJs, caterers, photo booths and designers. • March 23, noon-5 p.m. • $5 (parking) • 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston • www.tradersvillage.com CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run Cy-Fair ISD’s 11th Superintendent’s Fun Run at the Berry Center will feature a 5K run, a 1-mile family-friendly course, a kids’ zone, student performances, vendors and food trucks. • 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com

Concert at the Park Enjoy a free concert featuring American Soldier with a tribute to Toby Keith at Clark Henry Park. Food and drinks from food trucks and Senate Avenue Brewing will be available for purchase. • March 29, 6-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 7804 Equador St., Jersey Village • www.jerseyvillagetx.com

Adam J. Skinner Golf Tournament The annual golf tournament at Northgate Country Club bene¢ts the Adam J. Skinner Memorial Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. • April 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $1,450 (four-person team) • 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston • www.cyfairchamber.com The Cypress Market Enjoy shopping, live music, food, activities for kids, a silent auction, and wine pull at Cy-Hope’s annual market. • April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 12715 Telge Road, Cypress • www.cy-hope.org Tacos and Tequila Festival Enjoy the night at the Sam Houston Race Park with throwback artists, margaritas and tacos. Participating artists include Baby Bash, Chingy and Lil Jon, among others.

Reach Unlimited golf tournament Reach Unlimited invites the community to its 13th annual golf tournament at the Houston National Golf Club to support its mission to provide services to individuals with disabilities in northwest Harris County. • April 25, 8 a.m. • $350 (single player), $1,000 (four-person team) • 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston • www.reachunlimited.org

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April

Cy-Fair Home and Outdoor Living Show Shop from over 100 exhibitors with the latest home improvement products and services at the Berry Center. • March 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.texwoodshows.com

Cy-Hope Clay Shoot Participate in Cy-Hope’s annual clay shoot fundraiser with local individuals, businesses and organizations at Westside Sporting Grounds. • April 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cy-Fair High School reunion Cy-Fair High School classes of 1942-1970 are invited to a high school reunion. The event will include prize drawings, music, entertainment, refreshments and a tour of the remodeled school. Registration and payment

Career fair Join CFISD at its career fair located at the Berry Center. • April 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.berrycenter.net Spring Fest Join Reach Unlimited for its spring festival featuring carnival games, prizes, a walkathon and barbecue.

• $1,200 (four-person team) • 10120 Pattison Road, Katy • www.cy-hopeclayshoot.org

is due by April 15. • May 3, 1-5 p.m. • $15 (before March 15), $25 (after March 15) • 22602 Hwy. 290, Cypress • https://cyfair.c¥isd.net

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‘Hospital of the future’ From the cover

What’s happening

An inside look The hospital will open with: 100 beds 18 childbirth center rooms

Cypress will welcome its rst hospital in almost a decade when Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital opens its doors March 17. The $685 million project has been in development for about ve years, ocials said. Leslie Martone, president of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, said a growing population is driving the demand for health care. The Cy-Fair area grew by more than 34,000 residents from 2018-23, according to ve-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. “We have seen a signicant growth in our community,” Martone said. “Expanded health care will always be a plus, … [and] people in Waller and Hempstead and further up Hwy. 290 into town will also need health care options.” Houston Methodist Cypress CEO Trent Fulin said he believes the community will benet from a new health care facility that will help balance wait times and foster competition in the Cypress area. “Hopefully this will create more bandwidth and opportunity for those folks that are experiencing emergency service … to get into the facility and then get the care that they need in a timely manner,” he said.

9 operating rooms 8 neonatal ICU rooms

3 cath labs 2 endoscopy suites

1 bronchoscopy suite 1 full-service imaging suite

Existing

Future

Floor level

Atrium

West Tower

South Tower

32 patient beds

26 patient beds

Child birthing center

32 patient beds

Facilities management

Sky plaza

26 patient beds

Surgery center

Emergency department

Food services

Atrium

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The features

High-tech health care: Hospital rooms are equipped with technology to enhance the patient experience, including:

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital will o er various specialties, including all orthopedic subspecialties, comprehensive cancer care, cardio- vascular services and women’s health programs, Fulin said. It will also feature the “hospital room of the future,” Fulin said. Patients can use their voices to control every aspect of their room, from the television to the lights and thermostat. Ambient listening technology also records and transcribes conversations between nurses and patients. Fulin said the smart rooms took about two years to develop and will continue to evolve. The hospital also has two da Vinci 5 robots. The robotic surgical system uses a minimally invasive approach, allowing surgeons to make smaller incisions using less force on the tissue. This typically leads to quicker recovery times, less blood loss and a lower risk of infection, according to a Feb. 13 presentation at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. “Technology is going to allow us to improve quality, improve safety, improve e ciency,” Fulin said.

Ambient intelligence Amazon Alexa device integration Biointellesense remote patient monitoring Smart windows Smart TV hub

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The da Vinci 5 surgical robot allows surgeons to be more precise.

Wireless monitors allow moms to move around freely while in labor.

Cameras in patient rooms allow for a virtual discharge process.

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The breakdown

“We really recruited at a national level, so it created just a wonderful, diverse group that will come together to care for patients.”

from all of our sister hospitals—everybody was very collaborative,” Fulin said. “The level of interest has been just absolutely amazing. … People know about the culture of Houston Methodist.” Fulin said about 30% of the hospital sta were internal hires from within the hospital system, while 70% came from other areas of Houston and outside the region. “As this community grows, we want to grow with them. We’ll continue to expand services throughout the greater Cypress area,” Fulin said. Fulin said he expects the local job market to benet from any future expansion of the Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, having witnessed a similar eect as part of the leadership team that opened Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in June 2017.

Houston Methodist conducted a national recruit- ment e ort to sta its Cypress hospital, which Fulin said resulted in the hiring of over 700 employees. The selection process was challenging since the hospital received nearly 45,000 applications, Fulin said. Nevertheless, Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital will be fully sta ed when it opens March 17. “We have folks from Houston Methodist all over,

TRENT FULIN, CEO, HOUSTON METHODIST CYPRESS HOSPITAL

“When we built The Woodlands, we started with around 500 or so employees, and now they have over 2,000 employees, so this is honestly just the tip of the iceberg of what we’re going to be able to do in terms of job creation for the community,” Fulin said. With the opening of the Cypress hospital, Martone said she believes Cypress is becoming a more appealing area for businesses.

Going forward

As the Cy-Fair area continues to grow, Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital o cials said they plan to expand their facilities accordingly. The hospital has capacity for 276 beds, 29 emergency department beds and 15 operating rooms.

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Camp Guide

2025

Adventure Camp at the YMCA Type: academics, arts, sports Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 8-Aug. 15 Cost: $225 per week; $45 registration fee

CFISD Camp Elevate Type: academics Ages: grades pre-K-fth Dates: June 9-end of summer Cost: free for students • Held online • www.cisd.net

Code Wiz Cypress Type: academics, arts Ages: 7-17 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $250 per week (half-day), $400 per week (full- day) • 16718 House Hahl Road, Ste. I, Cypress • www.thecodewiz.com/cypress-tx Creator Camp Type: academics, art Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 2-July 25 Cost: $159-$178 (two-day camps), $238-$269 (three- day camps) • 12903 Jones Road, Houston • www.creatorcamp.org Cypress Academy Blackhorse Type: sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 9-13, June 23-27, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8 Cost: $215-$250 per week

• 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.ymcahouston.org

Camp Hope at Messiah Lutheran Church Type: academics, arts Ages: completed grades K-sixth Dates: June 9-27 Cost: $95 per week ($90 per week per additional sibling) • 11522 Telge Road, Cypress • www.messiahlc.org Cantu’s Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Summer Camp Type: sports Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 16-19, July 21-24 Cost: $125 per week • 8674 Hwy. 6 N., Houston • www.cantuselfdefense.com

CFISD Summer Music Camps Type: arts Ages: secondary levels Dates: vary Cost: free for students • Various locations • www.cisd.net/academics/ine-arts Chrysalis Preschool Summer Camp Type: academics Ages: 0-12 Dates: June 3-July 24 Cost: $83-$1,129

• 11522 Telge Road, Cypress • www.chrysalischildren.org

Summer ART CAMPS

Buy 3, Get 4th Camp FREE* or $25 off any Half-Day Camp Sale applies to 5-Day Camps *Only pay supply fee for 4th camp. Cannot be combined with other offers Expires March 31, 2025 Art Classes / Art Camps / Pottery / Parties CordovanArtSchool.com

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KidStrong Cypress Type: sports Ages: 4-10 Dates: through Aug. 9 Cost: $55 per day • 14041 Grant Road, Ste. 140, Cypress • www.kidstrong.com/camp

• 16710 House & Hahl Road, Cypress; 11707 Huffmeister Road, Houston • www.cypressacademy.com/summer-camps

Cypress

HUB Sports Camp Type: sports Ages: entering grades rst-sixth

Dates: June 3-Aug. 1 Cost: $165 per week • 12903 Jones Road, Houston • www.themet.church/event/hub-sports-camp

Kidventure Bridgeland Type: arts, sports Ages: entering grades rst-fth Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $340 per week (residents), $355 per week (nonresidents) • 16902 Bridgeland Landing Drive, Cypress • www.kidventure.com/houston-summer-camps Life Time Cypress Type: arts, sports Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 15 Cost: $70 per day, $350 per week • 9922 Fry Road, Cypress • www.lifetime.life/locations/tx/cypress

iCode Cypress Type: academics, arts Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $449 per week

inSPIRE Rock Climbing Camp Type: sports Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $279 per week • 16730 House & Hahl Road, Cypress • www.inspirerock.com/camps

• 25282 Hwy. 290, Ste. 260, Cypress • www.icodeschool.com/cypress/camps

Kids’ Ballroom Safari Summer Dance Camp Type: arts Ages: 7-17 Dates: June 23-27 Cost: $295

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• 8301 Jones Road, Ste. 100, Houston • www.fredastaire.com/jersey-village

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MILKY WAY SUMMER CAMP JUNE 9TH-JULY 18TH Visit the City of Jersey Village Parks & Recreation website for more information www.jerseyvillagetx.com/page/parks.home

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Ages: 6 and up (beginner camp), 10-16 (fashion camp) Dates: June 9-Aug. 7 Cost: call for pricing • 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. F, Houston • www.sewhouston.com STEAM Summer Camp at Best in Class Type: academics Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $275 per week (half-day), $450 per week (full day) • 7955 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.bestinclasseducation.com/locations/copperield

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Milky Way Summer Camp Type: arts, sports Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 9-July 18 Cost: $250 per week (residents), $300 per week (nonresidents) • 16518 Jersey Drive, Jersey Village • www.jerseyvillagetx.com

The Nest Schools Type: academics Ages: 5-12

Wonder Camp at the YMCA Type: academics, arts, sports Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 2-July 25 Cost: $200 per week, $45 registration fee • 16725 Longenbaugh Drive, Houston • www.ymcahouston.org Youth Summer Art Camp Type: arts Ages: 6 and up Dates: June-August Cost: $275 per week • 16718 House & Hahl, Unit C1, Cypress • www.arworkshop.com/cypress This list is not comprehensive.

Dates: June 1-Aug. 8 Cost: call for pricing • 11825 Fallbrook Drive, Houston; 17721 Lakecrest View Drive, Cypress • www.thenestschool.com

The Little Gym of Cypress Type: sports Ages: 3-8 (must be bathroom independent) Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $45 per day, $180 (ve-day pass) • 25282 Hwy. 290, Ste. 155, Cypress • www.thelittlegym.com/texas-cypress

School of Rock Type: arts Ages: 6-18

Dates: June 23-Aug. 4 Cost: $450 per week • 12904 Fry Road, Ste. 300, Cypress • www.schoolofrock.com/locations/cypress

Sew Houston Type: arts

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The sports bar has a full bar, indoor golng and food.

COURTESY THE DALY ROUND

The Daly Round’s golf simulator replicates a real golng experience.

COURTESY THE DALY ROUND

The Daly Round provides realistic indoor gol ng

With four 324-square-foot simulators for teams of up to six people, the Golfzon simulators have several features that help enhance the golng experience, including moving swing plates with 6,800 possible golf ball rest locations, 24 positions, and a multi-surface hitting mat to play the ball as it lies. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere Aside from its immersive golf experience, The Daly Round oers an upscale full bar with eight beers on tap and golf course-themed cocktails, such as the St. Andrews espresso martini and the Torrey Pines white linen. The Daly Round’s food menu includes burgers, tacos, atbreads, and chips and queso.

The Daly Round co-owner Jason Wells, a Cypress resident since 1980, said the indoor golf and lounge venue is the only location in Houston with the Golfzon golf simulator. “[People] can expect a realistic experience in playing a game of golf that you can get indoors,” Wells said. “There’s a lot of technological advan- tages to this simulator, and it tries to replicate that green grass golf experience as closely as possible.” A closer look A recreational golfer himself, Wells said at The Daly Round, players can choose from over 240 virtual golf courses. Popular golf courses include the St. Andrews, Pebble Beach and Spanish Bay golf courses.

Classic cocktails at the bar have golf-inspired names.

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11734 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 116, Cypress www.thedalyround.com

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