Happy Friday, Cypress! ⚓🌲

Okay so here's something wild that I somehow didn't know until this week — Houston has never hosted a Fleet Week. Like, ever. We've been a city since 1836 and sit on one of the busiest ports in the entire country, and somehow Fleet Week has just been happening in San Diego and New York every year while we were over here minding our own business. 🤷‍♀️

Well, that ends this weekend. Houston's first-ever Fleet Week kicked off on Wednesday, 1,000+ sailors and Marines are literally in the city right now, and three Navy ships are parked in the Ship Channel just chilling. You can go tour them. For free. There are also free concerts, a free aviation expo at Ellington with actual military aircraft, and a drone show in Seabrook. All free. 🫡

So if you didn’t have any plans this weekend, just know there's a whole Top Gun situation happening 30 minutes down the road if you want to get out. ✈️

Cheers! - Ashlyn 🌲💚

The Digest 🌲

  • See Where The Cheapest Gas is Today [See Prices Here]

  • Homes of the Week:

    • Pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, 3-car garage, and a cul-de-sac lot big enough to make your neighbors jealous — all under $500k near Fairfield. [See the Home]

    • I’m just going to leave this Bridgeland lakefront right here and let us all dream for free. 😂 [See the Home]

  • 🐾 Adopt Spotlight — Meet Brodie!

    • This is Brodie — an 8-year-old Border Collie mix who has absolutely zero interest in your chaos and every interest in your couch. He walks perfectly on a leash, sleeps while you work, and his only demands in life are belly rubs and a good chew toy. If you're looking for a low-drama, high-love companion who just wants to retire in peace alongside you — Brodie is your guy.

What’s New In Cypress 🌲

New Local Business Opening Soon

Bountiful Boards Charcuterie is opening soon next to one of the best cookie and drink shops available; Half Baked Cookies - Fry Rd.

They will be offering in-store pickup and local delivery from their Fry Road location (8020 Fry Road, Cypress, TX)

Looking for a fun event? They also offer workshops for adults AND KIDDOS. We’re talking class kits, all the materials and ingredients, plus guided instructions. Being honest… I’m not a good candidate for those— the food won’t make it (I’m a snackin girly). But the kids’ classes look precious with the ability to build a charcuterie cup 🥹 and a personal cookie from Half Baked Cookies

They can also make a nice addition to your next party or event with their catering options. Pricing starts at $55 for their smallest boards, so there’s very much something for everyone. [Learn More]

Mo's Irish Pub in Cypress has allegedly shut down both Katy & Cypress locations 👀

In case you missed it, Mo’s abruptly closed its doors this week and allegedly didn’t fill in its staff before doing so. Locals cite that service, food quality, and attendance have been lacking lately. [Learn More]

From Tuesday:

Bridgeland Central Update: Chevron, Toro District, And The Map That Finally Makes It Make Sense

Chevron made Bridgeland Central feel real in 2023. In 2026, Toro District, Village Green, and the larger layout are making it easier to see what it may actually become. [Read it Here!]

Latest Reads:

  • JetSet Pilates will start regular classes starting April 26 and a full grand opening celebration planned for April 25 from 11 am – 1 pm, featuring local vendors, light bites and drinks, a DJ, access to discounted Founding Memberships, and exclusive JETSET swag. [Lock in your Founders Rates.]

  • Andy’s Frozen Custard off of Barker Cypress has its signs up, so it shouldn’t be long now. This one has been delayed for a while now (it was supposed to open in Feb/March), so it’ll be nice to give it a try finally.

  • Tim Hortons (located in the same shopping center as Andy’s) has its signs up as well, but internal construction isn’t scheduled for completion until the end of July, with the grand opening TBD for now (I’m sensing August).

On The Cypress Job Board🌲

Updated April 16 with 30+ additional Job postings!
Each week, we’ll list a handful in the newsletter, and the full list will be available to either of our upgraded subscribers [Insiders] or [Cypress Jobs] members.

Job Title

Company

Commitment

Wells Fargo

Full-time

Fossil Store

Full-time

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Full-time

MilkShake Factory

$17–$22/hr, Part-time

Caring Senior Service

$14–$16/hr, Multiple commitments

This week, we have 155+ jobs in the Cypress area, both hourly and salaried, including local restaurants, contractors, and more. Some ranging up to $100k in salary.

Your Next Reads:

Cypress Discounts & Freebies 🌲

A Huge Thank you to all of Our Partners

Cypress Digest Insider Exclusives

Frio Grill Lunch Offer

The Trash Bin Cleaner Freebie

British Swim School of Cypress: Class Freebies

Crust Pizza: Freebie with any purchase.

The Picklr: $29 off membership

Hailey's Italian Restaurant: 15% off any online order

See all of our Partner Deals as an Insider (These can’t be found anywhere else)☝️

Also in our list:

  • $154 $252 worth of monthly discounts + Freebies

  • 72 Weekly Restaurant Specials/Happy Hour List

  • 14 Currated Cypress Business Specials (We scoured the web and found extra deals in the area).

Events Roundup 🌲

There Are 94 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!

Here’s what Insiders can see this week:

  • Live Music, Karaoke, Bingo

  • Art Shows, Spring Festivals

  • Car shows, Dog Fairs

  • Family Activities and Play-Based Events

Resource List 🌲

Looking for more resources? Here’s the Cypress Digest Resource List. Exclusive to subscribers of Cypress Digest. Enjoy!

  1. 30+ Places to Play Pickleball in Cypress, TX (and Nearby). Read it here!

  2. Cypress Digest Business Directory. See our picks for trusted service providers in Cypress. HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing & more! See It Here!

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