Marie Leonard

A new way of living in Cy-Fair

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The residential landscape of Cypress is poised for change throughout the next few years, as several livable centers are planned for Fairfield, Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Cypress Creek Lakes.

Vintage Gifts and Antiques

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Nearly 20 years ago, Ginger Hanson began shopping at a colorful set of old houses along Jones Road, not knowing she would one day own an antique shop in the same space.

Feedback to help hasten progress on Cypress Creek Greenway Project

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Community leaders and two planning groups have finished gathering feedback on ways to implement the Cypress Creek Greenway—a future set of connecting trails and parks.

Norchester

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

When the first set of homes in the Norchester community were built more than 30 years ago, the surrounding area was not much more than farmland with a few lone businesses scattered in between.

Connectivity efforts emerge along FM 1960

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two community groups in northwest Harris County have set out to improve communication and better connect residents and business owners along the heavily traveled and developed FM 1960 corridor.

International Cultural Exchange

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

For the past 12 years, volunteers with International Cultural Exchange have provided an opportunity for visiting college students from around the world to become better acclimated in America and Houston.

Voters approve Cy-Fair VFD sales tax proposal

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:35:00 GMT

According to unofficial results, voters passed the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department’s proposal to collect 1 percent in sales tax revenue from purchases made in its service area.

Erskine defeats Berube for Jersey Village mayoral position

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Erskine receives nearly 200 more votes in unofficial victory

Bridgeland expected to draw big crowd with annual event

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:14:00 GMT

More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the sixth annual Nature Fest April 27, hosted by the master-planned community of Bridgeland in Cypress.

School namesakes

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

There are several dozen elementary and middle schools within Cy-Fair ISD, and almost every one is named after an individual or family who made a contribution to the district.

Commercial development on rise along Fry Road corridor in Cypress

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Six months after opening two other Cy-Fair locations, H-E-B has purchased a 15-acre parcel of land in the future mixed-use Cypress Creek Town Center.

Title 1 schools

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The changing demographics in the state of Texas are also reflected in Cy-Fair ISD, which has seen a nearly 20 percent increase in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students throughout the last decade.

Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Surrounded by beachfront murals, frozen margaritas and fresh Mexican food, a visit to Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant in Cypress is a relaxing retreat from the fast-paced Hwy. 290 that sits just yards away.

Hunter Pence Baseball Academy

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A childhood dream of opening a baseball academy became a reality for a group of former and current professional baseball players, following the opening of Hunter Pence Baseball Academy two years ago.