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Cy-Fair ISD Hosts Annual Food Tasting

Scott Tran — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:30:27 +0100

School cafeteria food sure isn’t what it used to be! These days Cy-Fair ISD students are given a wide variety of tasty and nutritious options each lunch period to encourage them to feed their bodies, which turn feeds their minds.

Join the Cy-Fair ISD Food Service Department, along with students, parents, and faculty at the Annual Food Tasting on Thurs...

Schedule of Special Events During Final Weeks at Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Exhibit

Scott Tran — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:39:28 +0100

The Lone Star College-Cy Fair Library presents a lineup of special events during the final two weeks of the the brilliant and thought-provoking historical exhibit ‘Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War’ running through February 17.

This is a traveling exhibition for libraries organized by the National Constitution Center and the American ...

Cy-Fair ISD Presents Student Technology Festival

Scott Tran — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:08:13 +0100

The third annual Cy-Fair Technology Festival will be held at the Berry Center on Thursday, January 26, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The Technology Festival is an open showcase for all Cy-Fair ISD students to present their technology projects to the public.

Students will demonstrate their innovations in categories such as graphic arts, robotics, computer ...

Coventry Homes Announces Red Tag Sales Event

Cheryl Perry — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:23:10 +0100

Coventry Homes has announced their Red Tag Sales Event. For a limited time, home buyers can take advantage of great Red Tag savings on all homes. Buyers will also receive up to 50% off many of Coventry's popular decorator packages including beautiful wood or tile flooring, name-brand appliances and more. As a finishing touch, now through the end of the month, Coventry Homes will add window blinds for your entire home.

Visit today to take advantage of RED TAG savings, this won't last lo...

Apollo Chamber Players Present "An Expo in France"

Scott Tran — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:58:49 +0100

The Apollo Chamber Players present “Soundscapes of the World: An Expo in France” on Sunday, January 22, at The Centrum beginning at 6:00 pm.

This musical performance features a program by the leaders of the French Impressionist movement. These will be complimented by a set of folk melodies from around the world.

Featured pieces include De...

Houston Hosts 18th Annual MLK Parade

Scott Tran — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:12:00 +0100

The 18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Grande Parade goes through central Houston on January 16, beginning at 10:00 am.

It is the third largest parade in the United States behind the Rose Parade in Los Angeles and the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City.

More than 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets of Houston, with an additional 4,000,000 watching live on tele...

A Healthier You for the New Year

Cheryl Perry — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:20:14 +0100

St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage is sponsoring a free seminar featuring board-certified physician Jeanne Smith, M.D. on weight loss and ways to live healthier in the new year. The event will be held Wednesday, January 25th from 6 yo 7 p.m.

Blood pressure and pulse screenings will be available for all attendees.

To register, call 832-534-5156 or visit stlukesvintage.com/loseweight. Space is limited.

St. Luke's is located at 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX 77070.<...

VFW to host Native American Powwow

Scott Tran — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:02:26 +0100

Enjoy the pageantry of an authentic Native American powwow on Saturday, January 7, at the Cypress VFW Post 8905 beginning at 7:00 pm.

Venturing Crew 32, a large dance and heritage troupe representing Native tribes from across the American South, will perform. They will be dressed in authentic clothing and dancing to a variety of traditional songs. Powwows ...

Senior/Boomer Health Expo Jan. 14

Ken Hooper — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:39:02 +0100

With the new year just around the corner now is the time we usually begin pondering what changes to make come January for self-improvement. The most popular New Years resolution always seems to be “this is the year I’m going to be more healthy!” This is a noble goal no doubt, but how can older residents turn it into a plan of action?

Come out to the Senior/Boomer Health E...

Cypress Family Wins $1,000 Shopping Spree in Ultimate Holiday Gift Event

Cheryl Perry — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:08:32 +0100

Jennifer Lopez and her family were the lucky winners of the $1,000 shopping spree awarded by Cypress Creek Lakes during the Ultimate Holiday Gift Event.

Lopez and her husband, who are both teachers in the Cypress area, visited Perry Homes during the sales event. They have been looking for a new home in the Cypress area and visited Cypress Creek Lakes because they like the family-oriented feeling found in the neighborhood.

Home buyers were invited to register for the drawing...

Area Medical Assistant Students Make LSC History

Scott Tran — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:05:50 +0100

Cypress area medical assistant students have recently distinguished themselves as the finest class in Lone Star College history.

The 14-student 2011 graduating class at Lone Star College-CyFair Medical Assistant Program accomplished a 100% credentialing pass rate on the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) exam and a 100% cohort retention rate...

Enjoy New Year’s Eve with the Houston Symphony

Scott Tran — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:07:45 +0100

Celebrate the new year with the Houston Symphony, performing Saturday, December 31, at the Centrum beginning at 8:00 pm presented by the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment.

Composer Brett Mitchell will lead the New Year’s Eve concert for the fifth consecutive year. This concert will be a mixture of both classical and light classical selectio...

Visit Fair Trade Market and Robbie Seay Band Concert December 10

Scott Tran — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:41:04 +0100

Shop a huge array of fair trade and ethically made products at the Justice Market at the Copperfield Church on Saturday, December 10.

This lively event will feature the market, live holiday music, delicious fair trade coffee, food, raffles and a live concert with the Robbie Seay Band.

Browse the selection of hand-crafted jewelry, toys, chocolates,...

Stay Healthy During the Holidays at Cy-Fair Holiday & Health Festival

Scott Tran — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:50:54 +0100

Sometimes we allow the hustle and bustle of the season and copious amounts of food at holiday meals distract us from our health goals. Don’t let that happen this year.

Gather up the family for the Cy-Fair Holiday & Health Festival on Saturday, December 3, at the Berry Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Stay health-conscious through...

Aide from Congressman Michael McCaul's office to hold listening post at Cy-Fair Houston Chamber ...

Cheryl Perry — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:01:48 +0100

Aide from Congressman Michael McCaul's office to hold listening post at Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce   
10:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30th
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce
11734 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433

An aide from U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul's office will be present from 10:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30th, at the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce office to listen to individual consti...

Home Buyers Meet Santa Claus in Cypress Creek Lakes

Cheryl Perry — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:30:37 +0100

On Saturday and Sunday, November 19th and 20th, home buyers were invited to attend a special Holiday Open House in Cypress Creek Lakes. From noon to 4 pm each day, visitors met Santa Claus, enjoyed gourmet coffee, warm drinks and cookies while finding out about homes ready for holiday move-in at Cypress Creek Lakes.

From November 15th through December 15th, 2011, Cypress Cr...

LSC Cy-Fair to Host Holidays on the Lake

Scott Tran — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:50:59 +0100

Lone Star College-CyFair presents Holidays on the Lake on Monday, November 28, at the outdoor amphitheater and surrounding areas from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Celebrate the season with college staff, students, and the local community. Everyone is invited and families are encouraged.

Enjoy the holiday activities such as photos with Santa Claus, ornamen...

Cy-Fair ISD Photography and Video Students Earn Numerous Awards

Scott Tran — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:40:14 +0100

If you need a picture taken, Cypress is now a community with no shortage of skilled amateur photographers at your disposal.

33 Cy-Fair ISD students recently earned awards at the 2011 Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall Contest on Saturday, November 12.

There were more than 6,200 entries from 60 schools across Texas, Kansas, New York and California.

T...

Cypress Creek Lakes Announces The Ultimate Holiday Gift Event

Cheryl Perry — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:56:07 +0100

From November 15th through December 15th, 2011, Cypress Creek Lakes is holding The Ultimate Holiday Gift Event. A master-planned community located in Northwest Houston, Cypress Creek Lakes offers homebuyers truly outstanding value that truly makes a move to this community the greatest gift a family could receive.

During the sales event, homebuyers will receive $5,000 in fr...

CFISD Earns Recognized Status

Scott Tran — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:45:43 +0100

The Texas Education Agency recently named the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District as having earned a Recognized status for the fourth consecutive year in their annual accountability ratings.

Recognized is the second-highest status a Texas public school district can achieve, after Exemplary, each year. Only a small percentage of schools are given ...