Posted on May 04, 2012 | Tagged in: retirement , people , news , Houston , family

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.
Posted on Apr 27, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , events , charity , business

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.
Posted on Apr 20, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , health , education , Cy-Fair ISD

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.
Posted on Apr 12, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , family , events , Cy-Fair ISD

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.
Posted on Apr 06, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , health , family , events

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.
Posted on Mar 16, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , events , education , Cy-Fair College

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.
Posted on Mar 09, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , family , events

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.
Posted on Mar 01, 2012 | Tagged in: training , sports , Houston , health , events

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.
Posted on Feb 09, 2012 | Tagged in: news , Houston , education

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 right, it’s a big one.
Where should you turn to if you wish to become politically involved, volunteer for a campaign, or simply learn more about the candidates? Whether you vote straight-ticket Democrat, are a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, or an Independent “swing” voter, there are numerous political organizations around Cypress you can turn to for information and events.
Posted on Feb 02, 2012 | Tagged in: Houston , family , events , awards

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.