Hey friends!
As if you didn’t know, Crawfish season is here and my grocery budget has simply ceased to exist. Also it'll be in the mid to low 80’s all week, which means we likely have only a few more weeks before Texas becomes the surface of the sun 🫠. Get outside while you can. 🦞☀️
Cheers, Cypress!- Ashlyn 🌲💚
The Digest 🌲
See Where The Cheapest Gas is Today [See Prices Here]
Homes of the Week:
Swim up bar + A Guest house [See The Listing].
The entry is timeless … [See The Home].
Adopt Pets: 🐾 Meet Tuna! A 10 week old carolina dog/lab mix🐾. Don’t forget to pick her up some treats 🐶
Before We Dive In 🌲
I've spent the past year building relationships with local Cypress businesses, and this month's deals are ones I'm really proud of. We're talking a free item at Crust Pizza, $29 off a Picklr membership, $500 toward a pool at Premier Pools & Spas, BOGO at Simply Brew — and a lot more inside.
Every single one of these was negotiated exclusively for this community. You won't find them anywhere else.
I built Insider because I wanted it to feel worth it — not just more content in your inbox, but real dollars back in your pocket at places we all frequent in Cypress.
Cheers, Cypress!- Ashlyn 🌲💚
What’s New In Cypress 🌲
🇺🇸 Voting is Today, March 3rd! 🇺🇸
Here are some resources from a neutral, nonpartisan group here in Houston.
Preview your ballot at Harrisvotes.com
Polls are open 7 AM-7 PM
You can vote at ANY Harris County Polling location. If you're in line by 7, you have the right to vote — stay in line!
Remember: In Texas, you must choose either a Republican or Democratic primary ballot when you check in at the polls.
Confusing ballot? Our nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide has everything you need to plan your vote, from candidate responses, election guides, and resource links.
This Is How Property Taxes Work in Cypress — And How Abbott’s Proposal Could Affect Them
Source: www.gregabbott.com
Several of the Cypress Area neighborhoods have property tax rates of 3.3-3.5%. Beating the average by a long shot. With Bridgeland Central entering the picture along with The Toro District, many residents are worried about how it's going to affect their tax bill. Well, Abbott believes he has an answer, and it shines a light on the current structure, its weak points, and his remedy. [Read The Full Article 🔒]
Reads from Friday: Did You Catch The First Images of The Toro District?
Talk about moving with the quickness. They announced the Toro District less than a week ago! In the span of 4 days, they have broken ground on the site and released renderings showing the layout. It’s massive. [See them all here]
Before you choose a Cypress neighborhood, read this....
“The most common regret is underestimating convenience,” Wanda says. “Some beautiful neighborhoods feel perfect on weekends, but once daily commuting starts, buyers realize they’re farther from major thoroughfares than expected. Drive time — especially during school and work hours — matters more than people think.”
On paper, the house was perfect. Until Monday morning. That “peaceful” Cypress neighborhood? It turned into 40 minutes to 290. School drop-off doubled the drive time. Quick H-E-B runs became strategic missions. Weekend showings don’t show weekday reality. We spoke with a 30+ year Cypress local and Realtor, Wanda Abel, who shared the questions buyers wish they had asked first, from toll road budgets to traffic windows to HOA surprises. Read: Moving to Cypress, TX: 21 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Neighborhood
Cypress Discounts & Freebies 🌲
NEW: British Swim School of Cypress: Class Freebies | The Picklr: $29 off membership | Pickelball Village: 5% off |
Crust Pizza: Freebie with any purchase. | Southern Comfort Donuts: 2 glazed + Coffee Special | Fame Mobile Detailing: $50 special |
Hailey's Italian Restaurant: 15% off any online order | Premier Pools & Spas: $500 gift card + LED Light upgrade | Simply Brew Coffee: BOGO special |
You won’t find these anywhere else. Currently worth $150+ in monthly recurring savings.
Also in our list:
72 Weekly Restaurant Specials
14 Currated Cypress Business Specials (We scoured the web and found extra deals in the area.)
Wednesday is Networking Day: Join Us At JVPNG!
Events Roundup 🌲
There Are 78 Total Events This Week!
*Hours and events are subject to change depending on the business and weather. Confirm with individual locations prior to making plans!
Resource List 🌲
Looking for more resources? Here’s the Cypress Digest Resource List. Exclusive to subscribers of Cypress Digest. Enjoy!
See what’s opening soon in Cypress. Read it here!
30+ Places to Play Pickleball in Cypress, TX (and Nearby). Read it here!
Updated Cypress Digest Business Directory. See our picks for trusted service providers in Cypress. HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing & more! See It Here!
The 13 places for Best Live Music in Cypress! [Read it Here!]
Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet. This includes the product(s) and schedule we’ve used when we knew nothing at all. Read it here!
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