Cypress Mill Neighborhood Newsletter

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September 25, 2026

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Cypress Mill

Latest News

2026 Cy-Fair Fire Fest Invites Cypress Mill Families to a Day of Safety, Learning and Fun in Cypress

Families in Cypress Mill can spend a Saturday learning about fire safety, emergency response and community wellness with their local fire department when the 2026 Cy-Fair Fire Fest returns to the Berry Center on November 14 alongside the CFISD Health Expo. Click for details! READ MORE

Harris County Alarm Permits: What Cypress Mill Residents Need to Know About Registration, Renewal and False Alarm Fees

For Cypress Mill residents with professionally monitored security or fire alarms in unincorporated Harris County, keeping an alarm permit current can help avoid costly fees while helping emergency responders spend more time on real emergencies. READ MORE

Cypress Mill Voter Guide: Key Dates and How to Get Ready for the November 3 Texas Election

With the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Cypress Mill residents can take a few simple steps now to confirm their voter registration, understand early voting and mail ballot deadlines, and make a plan for Election Day. READ MORE

Harris County Commissioners Court Recap: What the Sept. 22 Meeting Means for Cypress Mill

Harris County Commissioners Court closed out its final Business Court meeting of the fiscal year with action on drainage, road safety, parks, housing, public health and infrastructure projects that could shape services and investments across Cypress Mill and communities throughout the county. READ MORE

Hey Y’all, It’s Fall: 10 Easy Ways to Make the Most of the Season at Home in Cypress Mill

Fall officially arrives September 22, giving Cypress Mill residents a timely excuse to refresh the porch, plant a cool-season garden, cozy up the house and tackle a few home maintenance projects before cooler weather settles into Greater Houston. READ MORE

What Is Your Child Really Riding? A Cypress Mill Parent’s Guide to E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Electric Dirt Bikes

After a series of serious crashes involving young riders across Greater Houston, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 is urging families in Cypress Mill to take a closer look at what their children are riding, where they are riding it and whether the device is actually legal for public streets. READ MORE

Cy Woods High School Senior Named Finalist in NSPA Feature Photo of the Year Contest

A photo of the Cypress Woods drumline made senior Sophia Puzon a national finalist. See how she captured the moment and what comes next. READ MORE

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West Houston / Cypress

Latest News

Lone Star College Tax Rate Hearing Set for Oct. 1 as Enrollment Tops 100,000 Students

Lone Star College System residents will have an opportunity Oct. 1 to weigh in on a proposed 2026 property tax rate as the Houston-area college system serves more than 100,000 students for the first time in its history. READ MORE

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Earns No. 3 National Ranking for Quality and Patient Care

Just over a year after opening its doors, Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital has earned a No. 3 national ranking in its category for patient safety, quality and care, marking an early milestone for the growing Cypress medical campus. READ MORE

Galiana’s Casa Del Tequila Soft Opens in Towne Lake, Bringing Herrera Family’s Newest Restaurant to Cypress

Galiana’s Casa Del Tequila is now welcoming guests in Towne Lake during a September 21 through 27 soft opening, giving Cypress diners their first look at the Herrera family’s new upscale Mexican restaurant, seafood-driven menu and expansive tequila collection. READ MORE

Whole Foods Market Is Coming to Cypress as Dunham Pointe’s Long-Awaited Grocery Anchor Is Finally Revealed

After months of speculation surrounding the mysterious “national organic grocer” planned for Dunham Pointe, Cypress residents finally have an answer: Whole Foods Market will anchor the growing retail and restaurant district at Highway 290 and Mason Road. READ MORE

Gulf Coast Blood Calls for More Hispanic Donors During Hispanic Heritage Month to Strengthen Houston-Area Blood Supply

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Gulf Coast Blood is encouraging more Hispanic residents across Greater Houston, the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas to donate blood, helping build a more diverse donor pool that can provide closely matched blood for patients while supporting the approximately 1,000 donations needed each day. READ MORE

Houston Resident Claims $7.5 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot From West Houston Kroger Ticket

A Lotto Texas ticket bought at a Kroger on Memorial Drive in West Houston has turned into a multimillion-dollar payday, with the Houston winner choosing a cash payout of nearly $4 million before taxes. READ MORE

National Hunting and Fishing Day Gives West Houston and Cypress Families Plenty of Ways to Get Outdoors Sept. 26

From Cypress-area lakes and stocked fishing ponds to public hunting opportunities across Texas, National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26 gives West Houston and Cypress families a timely reason to head outdoors and discover how participation helps support conservation. READ MORE

CFISD Offering Free English Classes for Parents Across District, With Saturday Sessions Beginning Sept. 26

CFISD families whose children are enrolled in Bilingual or ESL programs can take advantage of free Saturday English classes beginning Sept. 26, with Intro, Beginner and Intermediate levels available through March. READ MORE

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West Houston / Cypress

Upcoming Events

National Coffee Day Coffee Tastings & Pastries Celebration

Tuesday, Sep 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Coffee tastings and pastries headline this friendly National Coffee Day gathering at Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center in Cypress. READ MORE

Beginner ChatGPT Skills Class for Adults and Seniors

Wednesday, Sep 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adults and seniors can explore ChatGPT basics, everyday uses, and AI safety in a beginner-friendly Houston class. READ MORE

Bright Star Theater: Hispanic Folktales Children's Show

Wednesday, Sep 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Bright Star Theater brings Hispanic folktales to young readers with a free children's show for PreK-5th graders at Lone Star College-CyFair Library. READ MORE

An Evening With Bestselling Author Ariel Sullivan and CONFORM Book Signing

Wednesday, Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bestselling author Ariel Sullivan visits Cypress for a moderated conversation, book signing, photo op, and a deluxe paperback copy of CONFORM. READ MORE

Create Your Own Wreath Craft Workshop

Friday, Oct 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

A hands-on Houston wreath workshop with Glazier staff where participants can learn new techniques and create a handmade seasonal decoration. READ MORE

First Saturday Guided Bird Walk for All Ages

Saturday, Oct 3 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

A two-mile guided bird walk with a Precinct 4 Naturalist welcomes all ages and experience levels for a morning outdoors. READ MORE

Easy Fall Vegetable Gardening Workshop with Harris County Master Gardeners

Thursday, Oct 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

A one-hour Houston gardening class on selecting, planting, caring for, and harvesting fall vegetables with the Harris County Master Gardeners. READ MORE

Spooktacular Sensory Extravaganza Halloween Edition

Saturday, Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A sensory-friendly Halloween celebration in Houston with interactive activities, community resources, and inclusive fun for autism and special needs families. READ MORE

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