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Cy Fair Family Fest at the Berry Center

Scott Tran — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:51:27 +0100

With kids back in school during the week, spending time together as a family on the weekends is even more important! And, a great family fall event just weeks away is the entertaining Cy Fair Family Fest at the Berry Center. Mark your calendars for October 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Family Festival originally began with a single church in 2005, and has grow...

Nearby Lone Star College Always has Great Education, Even for Ages 50+!

Scott Tran — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:16:14 +0100

Are you “Over 50” and still interested in being interesting? Then come on out to the Lone Star College and learn something! Registration and an open house will be held the morning of August 28 at the Barker Cypress campus of Lone Star College for many great classes offered by the Academy of Life-Long Learning (A.L.L.).

A.L.L. will offer ove...

Easy Back-to-School Quick Reference Guide for Cy-Fair ISD Schools in Cypress Lakes

Scott Tran — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:56:53 +0100

With the first day of school just weeks away, we’ve created a handy Back-to-School quick-reference guide for Cypress Lakes, Cy-Fair ISD (CFISD) attendees:

Important CFISD Dates

August 23 is the first day of school for CFISD.
September 6 is a faculty and student holiday.
The full 2010-11 school calendar is available here.

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Houston ranked No. 1 in job growth over past 5 years

Joseph Leon — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:07:28 +0100

Houston and the three other major Texas markets registered the nation’s strongest employment gains during the past five years, according to figures released Wednesday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Houston came in No. 1, with 129,800 private-sector jobs created between June 2005 and June 2010. Dallas came in second, gaining 71,300 private-sector jobs. Austin ranked third, with 56,100 new private-sector jobs; San Antonio ranked No. 4, with a gain of 32,600 private-s...

Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Hosts Charity Event!

Administrator — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:29:45 +0100

From 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, the Cy Fair VFD (CFVFD) will be asking the public to make a donation to “Fill the Boot”. The fundraiser helps to gain donation proceeds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and will be held at the Cypress Village Station, located at 290 and Skinner road, during the “Cy...

August is a Great Time for a Funny Play in an Evening of Air Conditioning

Daphne Hager — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:06:53 +0100

The nearby Texas Repertory Theatre (TRP) is presenting the hilarious comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” now through August 22. The play is a backstage romp centering around the presentation of another play where the audience, surprisingly, might include a famous writer and director - and the nerves, the fun, the misunderstandings, and the laughter com...

Texas Business Ranked No. 1 for 3 Years in a Row

Daphne Hager — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The economy and real estate are on everyone's mind in today's ever-changing marketplace, but Texans have a lot to be proud of - especially Houstonians. For the 3rd consecutive year, Texas has been ranked as the No. 1 state in the USA for business, using a combination criteria including business friendliness, workforce, education, and availability of capital. &nb...

Experience the Great History of African-American Baseball in North America

Daphne Hager — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:29:42 +0100

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience

View more presentations from Lone Star College - CyFair Branch Library.

Nearby Lone Star College is hosting Pride and ...

Enjoy a Great Play this Summer at Nearby Playhouse 1960

Daphne Hager — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:33:42 +0100

Playhouse 1960 will present the famous play “Inherit the Wind” this summer, with performances at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, July 23 through August 14, 2010.

For over fifty years, “Inherit the Wind” has presented great questions of the universe and man’s place in it, and it has been produced all over the world. The...

Great News for Employment and Educational Growth in Cy Fair

Daphne Hager — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:51:00 +0100

Cy Fair is seeing great growth in employment and education over the next year. First, very-successful tech company Sysco has bought the old HP building on 290 and will be providing thousands of nearby jobs to the area, starting now with a skeleton crew and heading to capacity over the course of the next three years. The building is over 669,000 square feet. Thi...

Lone Star College Cy Fair Theatre Presents Summer Children’s Show Aesop’s Fables

Daphne Hager — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:48:01 +0100

From Monday, July 26 through Saturday, July 31, Lone Star College Cy Fair Theater will present a great children’s adaptation of the classic “Aesop’s Fables”. Playwright and director Brian Byrnes brings together great staging, humor, and acting with the best of the old tale of Aesop, who is tasked by his master to write five stories overnight, i...

MHI Partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Joseph Leon — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:56:07 +0100

PLANTATION HOMES, PIONEER HOMES, COVENTRY HOMES, AND CARMEL BUILDERS PARTNER WITH HOUSTON AFFILIATE OF

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE(r)

Houston, TX (May 6, 2010).... Plantation Homes, Pioneer Homes, Coventry Homes and Carmel Builders, are honored to announce their partnership with the Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(r), supporting its efforts with large scale promotions and a very generous fund raising commitment.

The builder's newly launched 'Built fo...

Cy-Ranch High School Summer Volleyball and Softball Camps

Daphne Hager — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Athletics don’t stop for the summer for Cy-Ranch High School students, and don’t forget about your fall Mustangs Football Season Tickets! Incoming freshmen can register for a volleyball camp from July 26 to 29 for $60 per student. The volleyball camp runs from 1-5 p.m. during those days, and more information can be found at the C...

Calling All Cypress Creek Junior Magicians & Scientists

Daphne Hager — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:15:56 +0100

For parents of budding magicians and future scientists, pack up the car and make the short drive into Houston to visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Always a worthwhile outing for the whole family, this summer guarantees something very special - the fantastic exhibit “Magic: The Science of Wonder.”

Running now through...

First "A Taste of Cy-Fair" : Help Find a Cure for Cancer

Joseph Leon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Sunday, June 24th, Noon-4pm, the first “A Taste of Cy-Fair” will be held to benefit the Layla Grace Foundation of Cy-Fair. Your whole family can enjoy live music, food samples, and drinks from over 40 local Cy-Fair restaurants, all while helping a good cause and contributing to finding a cure for pediatric cancer. The tic...

Coca Cola Sponsors Summer Music Series at Houston Premium Outlets

Joseph Leon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Coca Cola is sponsoring a Summer Music Series at Houston Premium Outlets Mall this summer on select Saturdays at the Cowboy Court from 1pm-5pm, weather permitting. The Summer Music Series includes both local bands as well as a the Young Talent Showcase consisting of local teen talent, so get your budding musician or singer over to the Cowboy Court to see how it’s done and listen to some great music!

Houston Premium Outlets Mall is a great local shopping experience, with stores f...

Cypress Creek Lakes Butterfly Garden

Joseph Leon — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The Cypress Creeks Lakes Garden Club joined with other area groups including the Cy Ranch Key Club to plant a butterfly garden on the morning of May 22.

See more photos here

Houston: Model City

Joseph Leon — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Do cities have a future? Pessimists point to industrial-era holdovers like Detroit and Cleveland. Urban boosters point to dense, expensive cities like New York, Boston and San Francisco. Yet if you want to see successful 21st-century urbanism, hop on down to Houston and the Lone Star State.

You won't be alone: Last year Houston added 141,000 residents, more than any region in...

26th Annual Precinct 3 Memorial Day Ceremony at Bear Creek War Memorial

Joseph Leon — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

This Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m., Commissioner Steve Radack’s Precinct 3 office will once again host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at The War Memorial located in the Bear Creek Park. Each year, the office arranges to add the names of Harris County’s fallen servicemen and women to the War Memorial wall in a short ceremony recognizing th...

Nearby Splashway Water Park Opens for Summer 2010 Season on May 22

Joseph Leon — Mon, 17 May 2010 22:16:04 +0100

Cool off this summer with the whole family at the Splashway Family Waterpark, just west of Houston in Sheridan, Texas!

Splashway is a cool, refreshing family swim entertainment center, with attractions like a wave pool, a float river, water slides, thrilling water attractions, and more. 2010 also brings the maiden voyage of the new pirate-themed “Kids of the Caribbean” attrac...