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4 Gomez Western Wear Gomez Western Wear has 20 locations in Texas. With boots handmade in Mexico, the western store oers a variety of western boots, ankle boots and work boots for men, women and children. • Opened in January • 25414 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.gomezwesternwear.com 5 Falooda Fiesta Falooda Fiesta plans to oer over 15 street food options and 50 ice cream variations made in house. Menu items oered include artisan paletas, milkshakes and a variety of Indian street food options including samosas and wraps. • Opened March 7 • 8931 Fry Road, Ste. 600, Cypress • www.faloodaiesta.com 6 Seoulside Wings Specializing in Korean wings, Seoulside Wings oers several wing avors including soy garlic, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, bualo and spicy Korean rice cake avor. Other items on the menu include Korean barbecue rice bowls and Korean corn dogs. • Opened Feb. 16 • 17452 Hwy. 290, Jersey Village • www.seoulsidewings.com 7 Vegas Texas Casino Vegas Texas Casino is a practice-style casino where guests can enjoy classic casino-style entertainment. Games oered include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps and a variety of skill-based and sweepstakes slot machines. • Opened Feb. 17 8 Villa Neri Pizzeria Villa Neri Pizzeria oers a variety of pizzas. The eatery also oers the Neri Pizza made with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ground beef, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, black and green olives. • Opened December • 13012 FM 529, Houston • Instagram: Villa Neri • 12810 Telge Road, Cypress • www.vegastexascasino.com

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comprehensive eye exams, LASIK evaluation and treatments for dry eyes and glaucoma. • Opened Feb. 2 • 20725 Tuckerton Road, Ste. 500, Cypress • www.cypressvisionopto.com 3 Einstein Bros. Bagels Bagels and breakfast spot Einstein Bros. Bagels specializes in a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels and treats alongside coee. • Opened March 2 • 20725 Tuckerton Road, Ste. 400, Cypress • www.einsteinbros.com

Now open

1 Beauty Empire Super Center Beauty Empire Super Center oers several beauty products from NYX makeup products to hair care. The beauty supply store also oers hair extensions, braids, lashes and hair growth products. • Opened Jan. 31 • 9520 Jones Road, Houston • Instagram: beautyempiresupercenter

2 Cypress Vision Optometry The new clinic will oer eye care services such as

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9 VEVOR VEVOR is a home improvement brand oering over 20,000 products including hardware products, building materials, appliances, outdoor tools and furniture.

14 Galiana’s O¦cials with Tex-Mex restaurant Galiana’s announced the Cypress location will be relocating to the Towne Lake area. The restaurant specializes in providing a variety of tamales, empanadas, fajitas alongside a full bar. • Opening summer 2026 • Intersection of Greenhouse Road and Cypress North Houston Road • www.galianastexmex.com 15 JETSET Pilates JETSET specializes in 50-minute pilates-style conditioning classes on a reformer machine with a focus on strength, exibility and endurance. • Estimated opening spring 2026 • 20115 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress • www.jetsetpilates.com 16 Taco Palenque Taco Palenque oers a variety of tacos, burritos and fajita plates with beef or chicken. The restaurant also oers “Palenque bowls” which include beef or chicken, Mexican rice and charro beans. • Opening late 2026

Now open

• Opened early February • 10951 FM 1960, Houston • www.vevor.com

10 Artisan Bread Gallery Artisan Bread Gallery oers handcrafted European sourdough breads made from scratch with no preservative. Bread oered ranges from French baguettes, jalapeño bread, cranberry raisin walnut bread and rosemary focaccia. • Opened March 2 • 10602 FM 1960, Houston • Facebook: Artisan Bread Gallery

19 MilkShake Factory The dessert shop oers a variety of gourmet handspun milkshakes, with avors including Camp¢re S’mores, Bananas Foster and Caramel Toee Cappuccino as well as classics like chocolate and vanilla, per its website. • Opened Feb. 9 • 7040 Elyson Exchange Way, Ste. 100, Cypress • www.milkshakefactory.com

Coming soon

11 Acacia Int’l Grocery Bakery & Halal Meat Per o¦cials, the new location will oer international grocery items, fresh halal meat, and bakery products. • Opening TBD • 10937 FM 1960, Houston • www.acaciamart.com 12 Coco Crepes & Co ee Coco Crepes & Coee serves a variety of sweet and savory and wa¨es, as well as paninis, soups and salads. • Estimated opening late summer • 7040 Elyson Exchange Way, Ste. 400, Cypress • www.cococrepes.com 13 Del Webb Bridgeland The 190-acre gated community will include 672 homes in close proximity to parks, trails and Bridgeland’s growing retail district, per the news release. Residents will also have access to a resort-style amenity center. • Model homes by fall 2026 • Intersection of Rio Medina Trail and Jack Road, Cypress • www.delwebb.com

• 26003 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.tacopalenque.com

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17 Memorial Hermann Primary Care The new facility will cost $1.3 million and is expected to start construction in May. The facility will provide primary and specialist care including cardiologists, OB/GYN services and sports medicine. • 7070 Elyson Exchange Way, Bldg. L, Cypress • www.memorialhermann.com 18 PAM Health PAM Health is a nationwide hospital system focused on providing rehabilitative services for a variety of complex medical issues. The 62,200-square-foot facility will house 52 patient beds. • Opening late 2027 • 22203 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress • www.pamhealth.com

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20 Aristoi Classical Academy Aristoi Classical Academy is a tuition-free charter school serving the Cy-Fair area. The new 59,538-square- foot building will house all grade levels in the new,

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Government

BY SARAH BRAGER & MELISSA ENAJE

Harris County advances countywide road ood warning system Harris County roadways are one step closer to seeing a new countywide road ood warning system to detect roadway ooding in real time and alert drivers. Explained A motion to advance negotiations with local engineering rm J.M. Torres and Associates LLC passed unanimously at the Jan. 29 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. The Houston- based rm creates real-time ood intelligence alert systems and data collectors, according to the business’s website. “The project will install seven emergency ood warning measures across the four precincts,” Harris County Precinct 2 media specialist Alonzo Guadarrama said in an email. “These systems will

Erica Lee Carter new county administrator Former U.S. Rep. Erica Lee Carter will begin serving as the new Harris County administrator starting March 9. The details Carter will lead the Oce of County Administration, or OCA, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the county. “I know that I must maintain your trust, condence and respect to execute the vision and directives of the Commissioners Court.”

Cypress-Fairbanks area ooding risks Moderate Severe Minor Major

Residential Commercial

Roads

77040

77064

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SOURCES: FIRST STREET, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT

be able to detect roadway ooding in real time and alert drivers, improving safety and helping reduce the risk of ood-related accidents.” At least 812,294 properties in Harris County, or nearly 58% of all properties, have a risk of ooding over the next 30 years, according to data compiled from nonprot First Street.

ERICA LEE CARTER, HARRIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Harris County creating mental health dashboard

Number of providers in Precinct 4 ZIP code Total population Providers Poverty rate 77031 16,710 0 30.8% 77072 63,585 0 21.6% 77099 50,113 1 26.3% 77081 51,374 1 31.9% 77082 52,827 2 17.6% 77092 35,822 7 19.8% 77036 68,797 14 25.3% 77074 39,088 19 26.7% 77063 39,885 39 20.1%

Harris County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year agreement with researchers from the University of Houston to create an interactive dashboard of mental health providers in Precinct 4 ZIP codes with limited resources. The overview Commissioners approved the one-year agreement with Precinct 4 and UH on Feb. 12. The agreement aims to help residents in

underserved portions of Precinct 4 and the Cy-Fair area connect with licensed providers, which could serve as a countywide blueprint. As part of the partnership, the university will cre- ate a publicly accessible online dashboard highlight- ing service disparities in Precinct 4, according to agreement documents. Additionally, Precinct 4 and UH will collaborate to host mental health workshops at local community centers.

DATA SOURCES INCLUDE THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AND PSYCHOLOGY TODAY'S REGISTRY OF PROVIDERS. SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COMMUNITY IMPACT

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BY SARAH BRAGER

Cy-Fair, Cypress areas growing west

as trends in income, education and health, among others. This data compares with the 2019 ACS survey results, which analyzed communities across the nation between 2015-2019. The population in the 77433 ZIP code grew notably as master-planned communities near the Grand Parkway, such as Bridgeland and Elyson, have added thousands of new homes to the western region. In comparison, ZIP codes east of Hwy. 6 saw less residential growth, with 77095 as the only ZIP code to decline since 2020.

Cypress continues to welcome more residents as people are moving to rapidly-developing neighborhoods near the Grand Parkway, recently released federal data shows. The U.S. Census Bureau released new 5-year data for 2024 on Jan. 29 as part of its American

Communities Survey, or ACS, which estimates population changes across the country between 2020-2024. ACS results provide a snapshot of over 40 categories of statistics to show how local communities shifted in the past ve years, such

Cypress-Fairbanks ZIP codes

2019

2024

Local demographics*

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*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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2019 2024

Education level** High school diploma or higher achieved

Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved 2019 2024

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SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2019 AND 2024 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5YEAR ESTIMATESCOMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: INCOME REFLECTS INFLATIONADJUSTED DOLLARS

**BASED ON TOTAL POPULATION AGE 25 AND OLDER

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Education

BY SARAH BRAGER

Cy-Fair ISD will not pursue a bond referendum in May after Harris County ocials said they could not support the district with election resources, Superintendent Doug Killian said Feb. 5. Killian made the announcement after CFISD’s Long Range Planning Committee recommended the district send a $1.64 billion bond to voters for approval in 2026 to support infrastructure improvements, vehicle replacements and technology investments. The committee was prepared to let the board select a May 2 or Nov. 3 election, the two uniform 2026 bond election dates in Texas. However, Harris County ocials informed CFISD the county would not be entering agreements with local political subdivisions for May 2 elections, the County Clerk’s Oce conrmed with Community Impact , meaning a May election is o the table. Cy-Fair ISD bond election delayed

Life of Cy-Fair ISD vehicle inventory

Breaking it down

School buses

White eet*

Multi-purpose vehicles

Composed of a wide range of district stake- holders, the committee based its proposal o a months-long evaluation of the CFISD’s infrastruc- ture, enrollment, campus quality and eet life. High-priority investments include vehicle replacements, athletic facility upgrades, radio system improvements and renovations to ne arts buildings, among others, according to a Feb. 5 presentation to the board of trustees. The committee condensed its initial proposal from a six-year plan to ve years, saving the district approximately $83.4 million in inationary costs, according to district documents. However, Killian said by pushing the bond election to November and further delaying projects and purchases, the district may lose those savings. LRPC Co-Chair Anya Lucas told the board that committee members ensured the proposal was strictly needs-based and reected cost-saving measures. “When you think about education and you think about taking care of things, there’s a cost to everything we do in our lives,” Lucas said.

Number of vehicles

Less than 5 years old

565

123

5-9 years old

345

273

$82.2M school bus upgrades $10.9M white eet/MPV upgrades $2.34M transportation safety and security upgrades

10-14 years old 10

154

15+ years old 9

136

*REFERS TO NONBUS SUPPORT VEHICLES SOURCE: LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEECOMMUNITY IMPACT

Proposed ballot propositions The committee split its bond proposal into four potential ballot propositions:

Diving in deeper

conducting multiple elections within a com- pressed time frame, which places signicant demands on stang, voting equipment, logistics and polling locations,” a statement to Community Impact reads. CFISD Director of General Administration Scott Tucker said self-administering a May 2 election would cost the district approximately $1.4 million. In comparison, CFISD’s election costs have histori- cally ranged from about $250,000-$760,000 when supported by the county, he said.

The Harris County Clerk’s Oce said 2026 has been “unusually demanding,” having administered a January special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District and March 3 Democratic and Republican primary elections. The oce is statutorily obligated to support primary elections and the May 26 runos. As a result, the County Clerk’s oce said it does not have the operational capacity to “responsibly or compliantly” support other local elections in May. “The oce is currently responsible for

$1.3B: critical infrastructure, safety and security, technology infrastructure and transportation $256M: instructional technology $60.8M: athletics $20.125M: pools

Total: $1.64B

NOTE: VALUES HAVE BEEN ROUNDED SOURCE: LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEECOMMUNITY IMPACT

CFISD bond history past 25 years

What’s next?

2001 $470M

are subject to change pending potential adjustments for in ationary costs.

CFISD ocials intend to revisit the bond proposal for a potential November election. The deadline for the board to call a Nov. 3 bond election is Aug. 17, per the secretary of state’s website. Board President Julie Hinaman recommended trustees discuss the proposal during their June meetings, rather than waiting until mid-August to revisit the bond. The board does not meet in July. District ocials said details in the bond proposal

2004 $713.2M

2007 $807M

“It’s just the element of wanting to make sure that we can maximize the opportunity for our voters in CFISD to have the ability to cast their votes on issues that are important to the district,” Tucker told Community Impact. “When we partner with the county, we have greater exibility to allow opportunities for voters to do that.”

2014 $1.2B

2019 $1.762B

2026* $1.34B

*PROPOSED SOURCE: CYFAIR ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY SARAH BRAGER & NICHAELA SHAHEEN

UH launches lm graduate certicate Applications opened in February for a new University of Houston online graduate certicate aimed at preparing students for jobs in Houston’s rapidly growing lm and television industry. The details The program oers evening synchronous classes and is designed to build a local workforce pipeline for producers and project leaders, a news release from UH states. UH ocials tied the launch to growing production momentum statewide due to Senate Bill 22, which allocates $300 million every two years to lm and TV incentives. The rst cohort will begin in summer 2026 and will be capped at 15 students, with priority given to artists based in Houston and Texas, per the release. Applications are due May 1.

Cy-Fair ISD board reinstates deleted textbook chapters

Impacted subject areas 13 chapters were deleted from ve textbooks ahead of the 2024-25 school year: Biology

Environmental science

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Cy-Fair ISD curriculum will be able to include previously deleted chapters from science textbooks after the board of trustees voted Feb. 9 to permit the material as supplementary content. What you need to know The item, brought forth by board President Julie Hinaman, permits the use of all adopted textbook material and directs the administration to “ensure that materials meet community standards and present a fair and balanced perspective,” according to agenda documents. The board adopted the item in a 4-3 vote, with trustees Christine Kalmbach, Justin Ray and Todd LeCompte opposed. The three dissenting mem- bers voted to omit the textbook chapters in 2024, Community Impact previously reported.

Earth systems

Principals of education and training

Health science theory clinicals

SOURCE: CYFAIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT

In May 2024, trustees voted 6-1 to remove chap- ters from several science textbooks, citing concerns with subjects they viewed as “controversial” including climate change, vaccines and COVID-19. Hinaman voted against the 2024 decision. The district’s current lesson plans will remain intact, but teachers can add in content from chap- ters that were deleted in 2024, Chief Academic Ocer Tonya Goree said.

CFISD declines Senate Bill 11 school prayer policy

“There are a lot of tentacles. That’s what was challenging about the statute as written is that it did not allow local school districts to do a lot of

The Cy-Fair ISD board on Feb. 9 declined to adopt an optional school prayer policy as granted by Senate Bill 11, legislation allowing public school districts to set aside time for prayer or reading religious texts during the school day. Trustees Justin Ray, Christine Kalmbach and Todd LeCompte voted against the motion to decline the policy.

Some context Districts had until March 1 to decide if they will be implementing the policy, which they are not required to do. CFISD ocials expressed concern with meeting the law’s specications in a district of Cy-Fair’s size and cited the daily moment of silence as an option for prayer or reection.

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Community

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR & JESSICA SHORTEN

Camp Guide

2026

Cypress

Adventure Camp Type: academics, arts, sports Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $225 per week; $45 registration fee • D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.ymcahouston.org Callegari Equestrian Summer Camp Type: horse riding Ages: 6 and up Dates: June 1-5, June 15-19 Cost: $500 (register before April 1); $550 (register after April 1); $135 (single day) • 12751 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.callegarihorses.com Drama Kids of NW Houston Adventures on High Seas Type: arts Ages: 5-8 Dates: June 29-July 3 Cost: $299 • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 N Eldridge Parkway, Cypress (June 29-July 3), Good Shepherd Church, 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress (Dates TBD) • www.dramakids.com/cypress-spring-tomball-tx

Alodia Basketball Academy Type: sports Ages: kindergarten-eighth grade Dates: May 26 - August 13 Cost: $155 per week (half-day), $245 per week (full day)

• The Den Sports Facility, 17120 House Hahl Road, Cypress; Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball • www.alodiacamps.com

CFISD Summer Music Camps Type: arts Ages: grades 8-11 Dates: June 9-11 Cost: free for students • 7909 Fry Road, Cypress • www.cisd.net/academics/ine-arts

• Messiah Lutheran Church, 11522 Telge Road, Cypress • www.messiahlc.org

Camp Invention Type: academics, arts Ages: entering grades K-9 (registration limited to Christ the Redeemer attendees) Dates: July 7-11 Cost: $285 • Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11511 Huffmeister Road, Houston • www.invent.org Cantu’s Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Summer Camp Type: sports Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 15-18 and July 20-23 Cost: $125 per week • 8674 Hwy. 6 N., Houston • www.cantuselfdefense.com CFISD Diving Camp Type: sports, swimming Ages: grades 1-12 Dates: June 16-20 (grades 1-5); July 14-17 (grades 6-8); Aug. 5-8 (grade 9-12) Cost: $30 (grades 1-8); free (grades 9-12) • 12550 B Windfern Road, Houston • www.cisd.net

CFISD Club Rewind Type: academic Ages: grades K-6 Dates: June 8-July 16 Cost: $145-$175 per week • 11521 Telge Road, Cypress • www.cisd.net

CFISD Camp Captivate Type: academic Ages: grades K-8 Dates: June 15-18, June 22-25, July 6-9, July 13-16 Cost: $170 per week • 17100 Robison Woods Road, Cypress • www.cisd.net Chrysalis Preschool Summer Camp Type: academics Ages: 0-12 Dates: June 3-July 24 Cost: varies based on selection

Camp Cook Type: culinary Ages: 10 and up

Dates: June 1-July 29 Cost: $55-$75 per class • 20631 Behrens Pass Lane, Cypress • www.camp-cook.org

Camp Hope Type: church based camp Ages: completed grades K-6

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, and June 22-26 Cost: $95 per week ($90 per week per additional sibling)

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Cost: $299 per week • Elyson Community, 23623 Elyson Falls Drive, Katy (June 1-5), St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13131 Fry Road, Cypress (July 6- July 10), West Houston Church, 17100 West Road, Houston (Aug. 3-Aug. 7) • www.dramakids.com/cypress-spring-tomball-tx Drama Kids of NW Houston Camp Rock Type: arts Ages: 9-15 Dates: July 20-31 Cost: $589 • Good Shepherd Church, 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress • www.dramakids.com/cypress-spring-tomball-tx Explorers Learning Center Magical Mayhem Type: academic, arts Ages: grades K-6 Dates: June 1-Aug.17 Cost: $143-$298 weekly

• 11707 Huffmeister Road, Houston • www.cypressacademy.com/summer-camps

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• Chrysalis Christian Preschool, 11522 Telge Road Cypress • www.chrysalischildren.org Cookin’ with Kim Type: Culinary arts Ages: Kindergarten-adults Dates: June-July Cost: $40-$125 single, multi-day and weekly series classes • 15818 Mueschke Road, Cypress • www.cookinwithkim.com Cypress Academy Blackhorse Type: day / sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 8-12, June 22-26, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7 Cost: $235 weekly (by May 15) • 16710 House & Hahl Road, Cypress • www.cypressacademy.com/summer-camps Cypress Academy Humeister Type: day / sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 1-5, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Cost: $235 weekly (by May 15)

Drama Kids of NW Houston Spotlight Eras Full Day Summer Camp Type: arts Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 8-12 Cost: $299 • Good Shepherd Church, 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress (June 8-12) • www.dramakids.com/cypress-spring-tomball-tx Drama Kids of NW Houston Descendants Type: arts Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 1-July17 Cost: $299 per week • St. Mary’s Episcopal, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress (June 1-5); West Houston Church, 17100 West Road, Houston (June 15-19); Elyson Community, 23623 Elyson Falls Drive, Katy (July 13-17) • www.dramakids.com/cypress-spring-tomball-tx

• 15255 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.explorerslearningcenter.com

Katy Art School Type: arts Ages: 5-12

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Type: arts Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7

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Creator Camp Type: academics, arts Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 2-July 25 Cost: $159-$178 (two-day camps), $238-$269 (three-day camps) • The HUB, 12903 Jones Road, Houston • www.creatorcamp.org

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Dates: June 1-July 30 Cost: $200 per week • 10920 Fry Road, Houston • www.katyartschool.com

Kidtastic Park Arts and Crafts Camp Type: arts, science Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 15-19, July 6-10 Cost $220 per week • 25410 Hwy. 290, Ste. B-8, Houston • www.kidtasticpark.com Kidventure St. Ambrose Type: arts, sports Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 2-18 Cost: $360 per week • 4213 Mangum Road, Houston • www.kidventure.com/houston-summer-camps

KidCreate Studio Type: arts, science Ages: 3-12

Dates: May 25-Aug. 22 Cost: varies per week • 20049 House Hahl Road, Ste. 301, Cypress • www.kidcreate.com KidStrong Cypress Type: sports Ages: 4-10 Dates: through Aug. 9 Cost: $70 per day • 14041 Grant Road, Ste. 140, Cypress • www.kidstrong.com/camp Kidtastic Park Drop-O Camp Type: arts Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 1-5; July 20-24; Aug. 3-7 Cost $30 (daily, half day); $45 (daily, full day); $125 (weekly, half days) $225 (weekly, full days) • 25410 Hwy. 290, Ste. B-8, Houston

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

Sew Houston Type: arts

Ages: 6 and up (beginner camp), 10-16 (fashion camp) Dates: June 8-11, July 6-9, Aug. 3-6 (beginner camp), June 22-25, July 20-23, Aug. 3-6 (teens and tweens) Cost: $250+ fabric for projects • 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. F, Houston • www.sewhouston.com

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3 Grant Road widening Project: This project will widen the 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 source: Harris County Precinct 3 4 Hwy. 290 resurfacing Project: The Texas Department of Transportation plans to resurface and rehabilitate Hwy. 290 from Badtke Road to Telge Road. Update: According to o cials with TxDOT, the project will be let by September. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $2.7 million Project: The Grand Parkway is set to be widened from four to six lanes according to TxDOT o cials. The project will span from West Road to south of Hwy. 290. Update: The widening is on the TxDOT letting schedule for April, with construction expected to begin in 2026. • Timeline: April 2026-2029 • Cost: $72.6 million • Funding sources: TxDOT, H-GAC • Funding sources: TxDOT, H-GAC 5 Grand Parkway widening

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1 Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvements Project: This project will provide subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction for increased drainage capacity, reduced ood risk, and reduced long-term maintenance costs in the Cypress Creek Estates subdivision. Update: Funding for this project is approved and will focus on addressing drainage issues throughout the subdivision. • Timeline: fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $10.1 million • Funding sources: federal grant managed by Harris County Engineering Department 2 Cypress North Houston Road Project: This project will widen Cypress North Houston Road from a two- to four-lane concrete boulevard with raised medians and underground storm sewer system. The project also includes new or upgraded tra c signals at Autumn Mills Road, Misty Moss Lane and Perry Road.

6 Barwood subdivision improvements Project: This project will provide the Barwood subdivision with drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction throughout the 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 o cials. • Timeline: estimated completion second quarter 2026 • Cost: $1.1 million • Funding sources: Community Development Block Grant, Harris County 7 Tower Oaks Meadows subdivision drainage improvements Project: This project will provide drainage and ditch improvements throughout the subdivision. Update: Construction work is underway with completion estimated for 2026. • Timeline: estimated completion by mid-2026 • Cost: $18.8 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

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Events

• Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.berrycenter.cisd.net

• Sam Houston Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston • www.shrp.com Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show The 19th annual Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show will include over 100 exhibitors with home improvement vendors from windows, doors, spas, patios, landscaping and remodeling contractors. • March 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., March 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.texwoodshows.com Children’s Entrepreneur Market Shop at the Children's Entrepreneur Market while supporting a program that teaches young people about entrepreneurship and leadership. • March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.kidsmarkets.com Adam J. Skinner Golf Tournament 2026 The annual golf tournament benets the Adam J. Skinner Memorial Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. The scholarship was created in honor of Adam Skinner, a 12 year old who was killed in a car

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CAREER FAIR 2026 Tuesday, March 31 Berry Center • 4:30 - 6:30 PM 8877 Barker Cypress Rd • Cypress, TX 77433 Meet CFISD hiring teams and explore a wide range of career opportunities across the district. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next step, discover how you can make an impact and... Auto Swap Meet Traders Village is holding its annual auto swap meet featuring hundreds of swap meet dealers on hand with parts and accessories, plus all types of classic and antique cars and trucks on display and for sale. • March 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $6 (parking) • Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston • www.tradersvillage.com St. Patrick’s Day & Dollar Day The Sam Houston Race Park is holding a St. Patrick’s Day themed horse racing event featuring green beer and entertainment. • March 14, 1 p.m. • $1 • Sam Houston Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston • www.shrp.com LOVB Houston vs Atlanta Attendees are invited to enjoy a volleyball game featuring LOVB Houston vs Atlanta at the Berry Center. • March 14, 5 p.m. • $39 plus (admission)

Astronaut Run Sam Houston Race Park’s fourth annual Astronaut Run will feature 10 contestants who will compete for the Astronaut trophy. • March 20, 4:30 p.m. • $5 (admission) • Sam Houston Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston • www.shrp.com Farmers Market The Farmers Market returns to The Boardwalk at Towne Lake featuring vendors with fresh produce and live music. • March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.boardwalktl.com Texas Champions Day And 3rd Annual Horsepower & Brews Honoring rst responders, military and Texas Racing, the Texas Champions Day will feature a classic car show, a stein holding competition, yard games and car trivia.

• March 21, noon • $7 (admission)

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April

Sling Experience Traders Village is holding an event featuring a showcase of everything Slingshot lifestyle including group rides, competitions, giveaways and a parade. • April 10-12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • $6 (admission) • Sam Houston Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston • www.shrp.com Newsies Jr Playhouse 1960 is presenting Newsies Jr, a 1992 live-action musical based on the true New York City newsboys’ strike of 1899. • April 11, 3 and 7 p.m.; April 12, 3 p.m.; April 18, 3 and 7

Superintendent’s Fun Run The 12th annual Superintendent’s Fun Run features a 5K through Towne Lake and Lone Star College Cy-Fair, a 1-mile family friendly course, live student performances, a kids zone, food trucks and vendors.

• March 28, 8-11 a.m. • $10-$27 (admission) • Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.cisd.net

p.m.; April 19, 3 p.m. • $12-$15 (admission) • 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com

SPRING CLEANING IS A GREAT TIME TO REDUCE HIDDEN FIRE RISKS INSIDE AND AROUND YOUR HOME. FOCUS ON AREAS WITH CLUTTER, HEAT SOURCES, AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. Small changes in how you store, clean, and organize can significantly reduce the risk of a fire. For instance: • Remove leaves and other debris that have accumulated in gutters.

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