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Community

May 29 2026

CFISD Safety Exercise Planned for June 3: What Cypress-Fairbanks Residents Need to Know About the REACT-R Training Event...

A large law enforcement and emergency response presence will be visible at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center on June 3 as CFISD and public safety partners conduct a full-scale active threat and reunification exercise.

Non-Profit

May 28 2026

Petra Cares Opens New Cypress Training Facility to Help Foster Youth Build Careers and Stable Futures...

New 7,800-square-foot Cypress campus expands automotive workforce training opportunities for foster youth and at-risk young adults across the Houston area.

Food & Beverage

May 28 2026

Cypress Bakery That Became a Community Staple Announces Closure After Nearly 14 Years...

After serving handcrafted mini cheesecakes and supporting Cypress families through some of the community’s hardest moments, All The Crave Cheesecakes will close its doors May 30 as owners Marlene and Darrel Farmer step away to focus on health and family.

Business

May 28 2026

Kidcreate Studio Cypress Brings Hands-On Creativity and Family Fun to Northwest Houston With Grand Opening Celebration...

Families across Cypress are invited to explore hands-on art, science, sensory play, camps, and creative learning opportunities during the free Kidcreate Studio Cypress Grand Opening Open House on July 11.

Non-Profit

May 28 2026

Greater Houston Area Summer Hunger Crisis: Kids’ Meals Ramps Up Efforts as Thousands of Children Lose Access to School Meals...

As schools across the Greater Houston Area break for summer, Kids’ Meals is preparing to nearly double meal deliveries to meet rising demand from food-insecure children across the region.

Business

May 28 2026

Showcase Luxury Garages Bringing High-End Flex Condo Development to Cypress Along Huffmeister Road...

A new $3.5 million luxury flex condo development on Huffmeister Road is bringing customizable garage condos, private clubhouse amenities, and secure storage space to the growing Cypress community.

Community

May 28 2026

Cy-Fair CERT Class 45 Graduates After Weeks of Hands-On Emergency Preparedness Training in Cypress...

From fire suppression and medical operations to nighttime search drills and disaster simulations, Cy-Fair CERT Class 45 recently completed weeks of intensive emergency preparedness training designed to help everyday neighbors step up when emergencies happen in the Cypress and greater Cy-Fair area.

Community

May 28 2026

LSC-CyFair Library Invites Cypress Community to 'Catch the Curiosity' During National Adopt-A-Cat Month Events...

From adoptable kittens and cat cafés to crafts, yoga and Italian cat culture, Lone Star College-CyFair Library is turning June into a month-long celebration of curiosity, community and feline fun in Cypress.

Government

May 28 2026

Harris County Judge Race Set for November as Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez Secure Party Nominations...

Harris County voters now have a clearer picture of the November 2026 election as Democrat Dr. Letitia Plummer and Republican Orlando Sanchez emerge from competitive primary contests to face off for one of the region’s most influential local leadership positions.

Transportation

May 27 2026

Sheila Jackson Lee’s Legacy Takes Flight at IAH as Houston Dedicates Terminal E in Her Honor...

The newly renamed Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport stands as a lasting tribute to the longtime congresswoman whose advocacy helped shape Houston’s international connectivity and aviation infrastructure.

Education

May 26 2026

Cy-Fair ISD Summer Meals Program Returns for 2026, Offering Free Breakfast and Lunch for Children Across Cypress and Northwest Harris County...

Cy-Fair ISD families can access free summer breakfasts and lunches for children and eligible students with disabilities at campuses across Cypress, Jersey Village and northwest Harris County beginning in June through the district’s 2026 Summer Meals Program.

Food & Beverage

May 21 2026

New Lajita Bakery Planned for Cypress with Mexican Pastries, Cakes, Taqueria and Carnicería Concepts...

A new Lajita Bakery location is coming to Cypress on FM 529 near Fry Road, bringing authentic Mexican breads, pastries, cakes and more to the growing northwest Harris County community.

Religion

May 21 2026

CyLife Church Launches Major Expansion in Cypress as Growing Congregation Looks to 'Make Room' for Future Generations...

CyLife Church in Cypress is planning a major expansion to add a 2,000-seat auditorium, larger kids and student spaces, and new gathering areas as the growing congregation prepares for the future.

Real Estate

May 21 2026

Houston Rental Market Gains Momentum as More Listings Give Renters Breathing Room This Spring...

New data from HAR.com and the National Association of REALTORS® points to a shifting housing landscape across Greater Houston, where rising rental inventory and softer lease prices are creating more flexibility for families navigating affordability challenges.

Food & Beverage

May 21 2026

Applebee’s Planned for Former Fuddrucker’s Site in Copperfield, Replacing Earlier Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Plans...

The long-vacant former Fuddrucker’s building along Highway 6 in Copperfield is now expected to become an Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, bringing a familiar casual dining brand back to the northwest Houston area after earlier plans pointed to a Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

Infrastructure

May 20 2026

Greenhouse Road–US 290 Underpass Project Breaks Ground, Bringing Long-Awaited Connectivity to Northwest Harris County...

After decades of planning, the Greenhouse Road–US 290 Underpass Project is officially moving forward, promising improved traffic flow, safer emergency response routes, and expanded connectivity for residents in Towne Lake and surrounding northwest Harris County communities.

Community

May 20 2026

We Remember Memorial Honors Austin Kanuch as Family Continues Search for Justice in Unsolved Harris County Murder...

Nearly three years after the violent killing of Copperfield-area father Austin Adam Kanuch, family members, community leaders and victim advocates gathered in Cypress to honor his life while renewing a public plea for answers in the still-unsolved case.

Education

May 19 2026

LSC-CyFair Students Earn Top Honors at Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Academic Symposium...

Two Lone Star College-CyFair Honors students are earning regional recognition for undergraduate research, highlighting how Cypress-area students are making an impact in academic scholarship, healthcare, engineering, and beyond.

Non-Profit

May 18 2026

Dierker’s Champs Celebrates Championship Season at New Cy-Hope Sports Complex in Cypress...

What started with two struggling baseball teams playing on borrowed fields has grown into one of Cy-Fair’s most meaningful youth sports success stories, as Dierker’s Champs wraps its first championship season at the brand-new Cy-Hope Sports Complex.

Infrastructure

May 15 2026

CenterPoint Energy Tests Hurricane Response Plans in Houston Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season...

With memories of Hurricane Beryl and Hurricane Ike still fresh for many Houston-area families, CenterPoint Energy says its latest emergency preparedness exercise is aimed at improving storm response, communication, and grid resilience ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.

Entertainment

May 15 2026

Freedom Plane Tour Brings Rare Founding-Era Documents to Houston Museum of Natural Science for America’s 250th Anniversary...

Houstonians will soon have a rare chance to stand inches away from some of the nation’s most historic founding documents as the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour” lands at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this May.

Health & Science

May 14 2026

Grand Cypress Doctors Pavilion Opens in Cypress, Expanding Access to Specialty Healthcare Near Highway 290 and Grand Parkway...

The newly completed Grand Cypress Doctors Pavilion One in Cypress brings surgical, imaging, primary care, gastroenterology, and specialty medical services closer to the booming suburb — marking a major milestone in the larger Grand Cypress Medical Pavilions campus development.

Health & Science

May 14 2026

Harris County Public Health Highlights Expanded Care, Emergency Preparedness, and Community Health Progress in 2025...

Harris County Public Health’s newly released 2025 Annual Report outlines how expanded health services, disaster preparedness efforts, violence prevention initiatives, and community partnerships reached thousands of residents across one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties.

Education

May 14 2026

Beyond the Classroom: CFISD Cosmetology Students Build Real-World Careers Through Award-Winning CTE Program...

As skilled trades and career-focused education gain momentum nationwide, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD students are earning industry certifications, competition honors and direct pathways into the workforce through the district’s expanding cosmetology program.