As Harris County families prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, health officials are urging residents to check vaccination records now—not only to meet Texas school requirements, but to help protect children, families and the wider community from preventable illnesses. READ MORE

Cy-Fest 2026 returns to Lone Star College-CyFair on Oct. 3 with a pumpkin patch, STEAM activities, bounce houses, live entertainment, food trucks and a free day built around bringing the Cy-Fair community together. READ MORE

Texas Master Chorale’s 2026-2027 “Spirit and Song” season will bring three distinctive choral concerts to a new home at The Centrum in Spring, with music ranging from Robert Ray’s gospel-infused Mass to major works by Leonard Bernstein and Joseph Haydn. READ MORE

Lower mortgage rates, a modest decline in Houston home prices and reduced monthly payments gave buyers more purchasing power in the second quarter of 2026, though the income needed to purchase a typical home remained above $100,000. READ MORE

A newly filed construction project offers a closer look at Church Story’s planned permanent home in Cypress, including worship space, children’s and special needs ministries, and room for community gatherings. READ MORE

A familiar Copperfield storefront is getting a seasonal second life as Spirit Halloween prepares to open at 15520 FM 529, bringing costumes, animatronics and Halloween décor to the former Joann Fabrics location this August. READ MORE

West Houston and Cypress seniors can build purpose, friendships and a renewed sense of belonging through local volunteer roles serving children, families, animals and neighbors in crisis. READ MORE

CFISD is inviting community members to ride alongside elementary students during afternoon dismissal on August 12 and 13, helping the district’s youngest bus riders feel safe and confident during their first trips home of the new school year. READ MORE