Blog entries

First Senior Center in Cypress to Open Soon

Ken Hooper — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:02:41 +0100

Cypress-area senior citizens will soon have a place to hang out and call their own.

The Vaughn Gage Senior Activity Center is scheduled to open next month during the first week of June at its location currently under construction at 11020 Saathoff Road, in Cypress.

This first of its kind in Cy-Fair, 5,000-square-foot center will feature state of the art recreation and meeting rooms, a kitchen ...

Local Business Hosts Charity Wine Tasting, Golf Tournament

Ken Hooper — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Everyone knows drinking and driving is always a bad idea. That is, unless you’re combining a wine tasting with your best golf driver to raise money for a great cause.

WineStyles, a local wine outlet, will host a wine tasting and charity golf tournament to benefit the Special Olympics on April 29 and 30 at their store and the Cypress Lakes Golf Club.

Sample a wide variety of fin...

Cy-Fair ISD Food Service Receives "Standards of Excellence" Designation

Ken Hooper — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:48:11 +0100

The Cy-Fair Independent School District food service department has received the Standards of Excellence designation, the highest level of accreditation given by the Texas Association for School Nutrition.

To earn the Standards of Excellence recognition, a district’s food service department must voluntarily achieve targets in various categories.

Among the highlights cited in Cy-Fair&...

Cy-Fair ISD JROTC to Hold Annual Pass In Review Ceremony

Ken Hooper — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:32:34 +0100

See the future America’s finest strut their stuff at the tenth annual Cy-Fair Independent School District Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Pass In Review on Saturday, April 14 at 9 AM at the Berry Center.

Pass In Review is a long-running military tradition that allows commanders an opportunity to inspect the troops under their authority.

JROTC units from each of the district&rs...

Register for Cy-Fair Relay For Life

Ken Hooper — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Get your walking shoes ready! The largest cancer fundraising event in the world returns to Cy-Fair.

The American Cancer Society hosts the 2012 Relay For Life at Cy-Falls High School on April 13 and 14, beginning at 7 PM and lasting until the early morning.

Relay For Life is a unique overnight community event featuring supporters walking around a track to raise funds an...

Cy-Fair ISD 2012-13 Budget to Remain Balanced

Ken Hooper — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:12:41 +0100

Due to statewide cuts in education funding to districts over the past several years, Cy-Fair ISD administrators had to make some difficult choices in where to reduce budgetary spending.

That is why Cy-Fair residents and district employees were happy to learn at the recent school board meeting that there will be no further expected budget reductions for the 2012-13 school year...

LSC Cy-Fair Hosts Spring Open House

Ken Hooper — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:28:49 +0100

Are you looking to start a new career, earn a degree, or learn a useful new skill?

Lone Star College at Cy-Fair is hosting its spring open house on March 31, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at their campus on 9191 Barker Cypress Road.

Prospective students will learn valuable information regarding financial aid, registration, campus life, student organizations, intramural sports, academic and w...

1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Feature Country Singer Roger Creager

Ken Hooper — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:07:21 +0100

Cypress area Irish and Irish-at-heart will have an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day close to home while helping support their local rescue services.

The 34th annual 1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday, March 11, beginning at 2 PM along FM 1960.

This year’s Grand Marshall will be country music superstar Roger Creager.

Proceeds from parade entries will be ...

Houston to Host Annual Bayou City Classic 10K

Ken Hooper — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:40:19 +0100

The Bayou City Classic, Houston’s premiere annual 10K race and walk, will be Saturday, March 10, through downtown Houston, beginning at 8 AM.

This race has been a spring tradition for 35 years and attracts more than 3,000 participants annually. New for 2012 is the option to participate in the first-ever Bayou City Classic 5K run and walk.

Both the 10K and 5K begin at the intersection of L...

LSC at Cy-Fair Offers Free Gardening, Genealogy, Tablet Computer Seminars in March

Ken Hooper — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:49:27 +0100

Lone Star College at Cy-Fair presents its Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) program for the month of March with offerings through each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. These are free classes at the campus library in room 131.

Throughout March you will have the opportunity to become a back yard gardener, discover your family’s forgotten history, and navigate throug...

5th Annual Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show Comes to Berry Center

Ken Hooper — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:03:29 +0100

One of the Houston area’s largest home and garden shows is coming just in time to get your house ready for the spring!

The Fifth Annual Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show will be held the weekend of February 25 and 26, at the Berry Center.

The Home and Garden Show will feature products and services from the top names in home improvements and outdoor gardening. The...

Cypress Area Political Organizations Offer Residents Greater Electoral Participation

Ken Hooper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:56:31 +0100

As 2012 unfolds there will be an increased political awareness among Cypress area residents while we draw closer to the November election. This year we will be voting for president, a new U.S. Senator to replace the retiring Kay Baily Hutchison, congressional representatives, Texas state senators and representatives, along with numerous county, city, school board, and other local officials. That’s ...

Cy-Fair Educational Foundation Presents A Salute to Our Heroes

Ken Hooper — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:16:41 +0100

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation presents A Salute to Our Heroes, a gala honoring the men and women of America’s Armed Forces, Saturday, February 11, at the Omni Hotel Westside Houston beginning at 6:30 pm.

The evening’s highlighted speaker is Keni Thomas, a Bronze Star for Valor recipient, and former Army Ranger featured in the famed “Black Hawk Down” mission.

Thomas ...

Cy-Fair ISD Hosts 18th Annual Livestock Show & Sale

Ken Hooper — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:22:28 +0100

The 18th Annual Cy-Fair Independent School District Livestock Show and Sale will take place February 2 through 4 at the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center.

More than 800 Future Farmers of America students from the ten Cy-Fair high schools will bring their livestock projects to the show for judging and sale to the community and animal buyers.

The students’ best animals, about 40%, will be sold at auc...

Texas Repertory Theatre Presents Play about Life of C.S. Lewis

Ken Hooper — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:58:12 +0100

Join the Texas Repertory Theatre as they present “Shadowlands”, a stage performance opening Thursday, January 26, and running through February 18.

Shadowlands is William Nicholson’s play that tells the story of the life of one of the 20th Century’s greatest writers and scholars, C.S. Lewis, the renowned author of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christiani...

Register to Cycle in FrostBike50

Ken Hooper — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:52:30 +0100

Houston area cyclists are currently preparing for one of the first area rides of 2012.

The 10th Annual FrostBike 50 takes place Sunday, January 22, beginning at Lone Star College-Cy Fair at 8:00 AM.

Riders can choose from routes of 17, 20, or 55 miles.

The ride is hosted by the Jersey Village Gold Dusters Drill Team, who will have members places along the length of the routes to cheer rid...

LSC-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents Its Spring 2012 Schedule

Ken Hooper — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:06:38 +0100

Lone Star College-CyFair’s Center for the Arts has released its Spring 2012 schedule of events. These events will showcase talented students and local artists, actors, singers, and musicians.

Among the highlights of the Spring semester include:

Performing Arts:

“Love Letters”: February 11

“Biloxi Blues”: February 23 - March 4

“jazzNCom...

Library Offers January ‘Get to Know Your Digital Device’ Series

Ken Hooper — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:54:44 +0100

Millions of people opened their gifts this holiday season to find a new tablet computer or e-reader. But do you actually know how to use it? Or if you know the basics, would you like to learn how to get the most out of all of its features?

The Northwest Branch Library is hosting a ‘Get to Know Your Digital Device’ series throughout the month of January on Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Classes...

Berry Center to Host Largest HS Wrestling Tournament in Texas

Ken Hooper — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:21:32 +0100

CyFair Independent School District hosts its 10th annual wrestling tournament at the Berry Center on January 6 and 7.

This is the largest wrestling tournament in Texas, with between 50 to 60 boys teams and 20 to 30 girls teams from across Texas and Louisiana expected to participate.

If you enjoy amateur-style wrestling you can expect virtually non-stop action throughout the tourn...

Close Out 2011 with Dance, Illusion Show by The Rhythm of Magic

Ken Hooper — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:57:33 +0100

Enjoy an exciting Las Vegas style review featuring the award-winning illusionist duo The Rhythm of Magic at Texas Repertory Theatre Company on December 30 and 31.

The Rhythm of Magic will perform a faced-pages show of dancing, singing and illusion. They combine Latin Ballroom dancing with audience participation, interactive comedy and Dancing with the Stars-style costumes to create a fun and lively sho...