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Cypress Digest 🌲08.14.26

Here come the taxes talks

Harris County budget arrives Monday as Cypress taxpayers face a bigger fall tax conversation

Harris County will present its FY2027 budget and tax rates Monday as Cypress residents also prepare for a separate CFISD tax-rate election in November.

CFISD’s November Showdown: A 12-Cent Tax Vote and $1.63 Billion Bond

CFISD’s $1.63 billion bond package and proposed 12-cent operating tax increase are headed to Cypress-area voters in November.

Cypress Digest 🌲08.11.26

Events, School Starting, New Road Construction

Barker Cypress and Fry Road Might Be Seeing Some Traffic Relief Soon

The $76 million project will create a new six-lane route beneath US 290 and the Union Pacific railroad, but Cypress drivers should prepare for traffic shifts during construction.

Two Nursing Programs Near Cypress Awarded $750,000 Each in State Grants

University of Houston and Sam Houston State University will each receive $750,000 to strengthen nursing education and training opportunities.

Cypress Digest 🌲08.07.26

CFISD Starts School Aug. 12: The Bus, Backpack, Meal and Registration Checklist

CFISD starts Wednesday, Aug. 12. Before the first bell, check My Ride K-12, confirm the exact campus hours, get the clear backpack for middle or high school, review the campus page and submit a new meal application if needed.

Cypress Families Can Save During Texas’ 2026 Back-to-School Sales-Tax Holiday

Cypress families can save on school supplies, clothing, shoes and backpacks during Texas’ 2026 sales-tax holiday, Aug. 7–9. See what qualifies.