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THE CYPRESS DIGEST NEWSLETTER
Friday the 13th.
We’re going out anyway.
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INSIDE FRIDAY’S EDITION
A tax rate CFISD hasn’t seen in 40 years. Two free family outings. And a dog whose ears deserve their own headline.
Written by Ashlyn Brooks. Read by your neighbors.
Cypress Digest
THE WEEKEND EDITION · NOVEMBER 13, 2026
A PEEK INSIDE FRIDAY’S NEWSLETTER
Happy Friday, Cypress!
Friday the 13th? We won’t mention it if you won’t.
CFISD adopts its lowest tax rate in 40 years
The approved rate is down 3 cents from 2025. Your bill also depends on your property value and exemptions.
Fire trucks. Family activities. Free admission.
Saturday’s Fire Fest and Pumpkins & Possibilities are in this issue. Registration is required for the latter.
Cricket’s ears have entered the chat.
One ear up, one flopped. Meet Cricket from Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue.
Excerpts from the November 13 issue.
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