LATEST WEST HOUSTON / CYPRESS NEWS

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.

Outdoors

May 14 2026

Free Fishing Day in Texas Returns June 6, Giving Houston-Area Families a Chance to Cast a Line Without a License...

From nearby ponds to Gulf Coast piers, Texans can fish license-free on June 6 as Texas Parks and Wildlife encourages families, beginners, and outdoor enthusiasts across the Greater Houston area to get outside and discover one of the state’s most beloved traditions.

Community

May 14 2026

Dinosaurs, Live Shows and Summer Reading Adventures Return to LSC-CyFair Library This June...

Families across Cypress and northwest Harris County can expect a summer packed with dinosaur-themed programs, live performances, reading challenges and hands-on activities as the Harris County Public Library launches its 2026 Summer Reading Program at Lone Star College-CyFair.

Non-Profit

May 14 2026

Cy-Fair Women’s Club Awards 20 Scholarships to Class of 2026 Seniors During Memorial Hermann Cypress Ceremony...

The Cy-Fair Women’s Club awarded $40,000 in scholarships to 20 graduating seniors from across the Cy-Fair area during its 2026 scholarship ceremony at Memorial Hermann Hospital Cypress, recognizing students dedicated to academics, leadership, and community service.

Real Estate

May 13 2026

Houston Homebuyers Gain Breathing Room as Sales Rise and Prices Ease in April 2026...

Greater Houston’s housing market gained momentum in April 2026 as rising inventory, easing prices, and improved affordability gave buyers more flexibility while helping the region outperform national housing trends.

Food & Beverage

May 12 2026

Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour Bringing Free Ice Cream Stops to Cypress and Cy-Fair in Houston This Spring...

Blue Bell Creameries is rolling back into Cypress and Cy-Fair in Houston with free hand-dipped ice cream, giveaways, and family-friendly community stops as part of its 2026 Lone Star Scoop Tour across Texas.

Food & Beverage

May 11 2026

Turquoise Wine Bar to Bring New Chapter to Former Hidden Cellar Space in Cypress...

A beloved Cypress wine bar known for live music, neighborhood gatherings and date-night charm is entering a new era as Turquoise Wine Bar prepares to open inside the former Hidden Cellar location on House & Hahl Road in August 2026.

Education

May 11 2026

Lone Star College System Extends Discounted METRO Partnership to Help Students Get to Class Across Greater Houston...

For thousands of Lone Star College System students balancing work, family and school, transportation remains one of the biggest barriers to higher education. A newly extended partnership with METRO aims to make commuting across the Houston area more affordable — and more manageable.

Education

May 11 2026

Cy-Fair High School Band Jacket Found in Germany Returns Home, Reigniting Decades of Bobcat Pride...

A chance discovery inside a small antique shop in Southern Germany has brought a decades-old Cy-Fair High School band jacket back to Cypress, reconnecting generations of Bobcats and highlighting the enduring spirit of Cy-Fair ISD traditions.

Government

May 07 2026

Cy-Fair Fire Department Honors More Than 70 First Responders During 2026 Badge Pinning and Promotional Ceremony in Cypress...

Firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and support personnel with the Cy-Fair Fire Department were recognized for promotions, service awards, and career milestones during a special ceremony celebrating the people behind emergency response in the Cypress community.

Food & Beverage

May 07 2026

Andy’s Frozen Custard Opens in Northwest Houston, Bringing Signature Frozen Treats to Barker Cypress...

Northwest Houston residents now have a new destination for frozen custard as Andy’s Frozen Custard officially opens its Barker Cypress location, marking another step in the brand’s growing expansion across the Greater Houston area.

Food & Beverage

May 07 2026

Texas Roadhouse Cypress Set to Open June 1, 2026, Bringing 250 New Jobs to the Growing Community...

After years of anticipation, Texas Roadhouse has officially announced its Cypress opening date — and the restaurant is now hiring more than 250 employees ahead of its June 2026 debut on West Road.