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Happy Tuesday, Cypress! 🌲
Well, hello November! 🍂 Somehow we've gone from handing out Halloween candy to planning Thanksgiving dinner and thinking about Christmas lights in what feels like five minutes. Is it just us, or does this time of year always fly by?
Before we get too far into holiday mode, we've got something important happening today. It's Election Day! If you haven't made it to the polls yet, we've got a quick guide to voting locations and a breakdown of the five CFISD propositions on the ballot.
We've also got some pretty exciting things happening around town! A new IMAX experience is coming to Fry Road (complete with massage seats!), we've got an update on Jimmy Butler's coffee plans, and there's some good news from the Cy-Fair Fire Department. Plus, we're sharing where you can order Thanksgiving dinner and a few fun ways to spend your weekend.
Hope your November is off to a great start, Cypress!
Cheers! - Ashlyn 🌲💚
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Tuesday's forecast: a high of 76° with a 70% chance of rain. Dry and 76° tomorrow, then the upper 70s through Friday. Saturday has a 55% chance of rain and a high of 68°. Sunday is dry, with a morning low of 48°. (Forecast as of Monday morning.) See the live forecast
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It’s Tuesday. Here are some local picks:
Rainy Election Night? Dinner to-go from Hailey's Italian. Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Alfredo, and a kids menu, all made to order for pickup at 10730 Barker Cypress Road, Suite E. Order between 4 and 6 p.m. to beat the dinner rush. Order takeout →
Rain tonight? Get a free roof inspection first.
Football or pickleball injury? Book with a local sports medicine doc.
Wings? Kids Eat Free + drink specials here.
Cajun Kids Eat Free on Tues here.
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What’s New In Cypress 🌲
🌲 Election Day: Polls are open until 7 p.m. Here's what to know
If you're heading to the polls today, you've got plenty of options! Harris County has more than 600 voting locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you can vote at any of them, according to Community Impact. If the line at your usual spot looks a little intimidating, the county's vote center finder shows other locations and live wait times.
What to bring: An accepted photo ID, such as a Texas driver's license, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license or U.S. passport. If you can't reasonably obtain an accepted photo ID, you may qualify to sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show an alternative document, such as a utility bill, bank statement or voter registration certificate, per the Texas Secretary of State.
For CFISD voters: There are five propositions on the ballot, including a 12-cent tax rate election (Proposition A) and four bond propositions totaling approximately $1.63 billion (Propositions B–E). We've linked a breakdown of what each would fund below.
🌲 Good news for Cy-Fair Fire Department, plus a new station coming to Bridgeland
The Cy-Fair Fire Department has some good news to share! At an Oct. 29 meeting, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9, the taxing entity supporting the department, received its latest audit results. The financial audit required just one adjustment and earned the highest audit opinion available, while the HR audit found no critical compliance concerns, according to Community Impact.
Next up is Station 17 in Bridgeland. The $13 million fire station, located at 21500 North Bridgeland Lake Parkway, is set to break ground Nov. 17. State filings show construction running from Nov. 26, 2026, through Nov. 25, 2027. This follows Station 15 near FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, which broke ground back in April.
One more Election Day note: Three of the five ESD 9 board seats are on today's ballot.
🌲 Skipping the Thanksgiving cooking? Here's where to order dinner in Cypress
Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 26, and if you'd rather spend less time in the kitchen this year, several Cypress-area restaurants have you covered! We've put together a guide to take-home turkeys, family meals and holiday sides, complete with pricing, pickup times and ordering deadlines.
🌲 November health update: Free community expo, flu season and more
Looking for a free family outing with some health and wellness resources mixed in? The CFISD Health Expo returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).
Admission is free, with plenty happening throughout the day, including flu shots, a blood drive, Fire Fest activities with the Cy-Fair Fire Department, a Life Flight experience and health and wellness booths.
Meanwhile, flu activity is picking up across Texas. Statewide flu test positivity climbed from 9.43% to 11.84% during the week of Oct. 18–24. These are statewide lab results, not Cypress-specific infection rates. Harris County Public Health also offers free flu shots through its clinics and mobile events.
Our November health report also covers Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital's No. 3 national ranking among complex care medical centers, plus features on a local allergist and a Towne Lake family doctor.
🌲 Building a home in Cypress? These builder incentives are ending soon
If you're considering a new construction home around Cypress, now might be a good time to check out the latest builder offers!
We updated our guide Nov. 1 with 12 current incentives across Bridgeland, Dunham Pointe, Marvida, Elyson and Cypress Green. A few have deadlines coming up quickly:
Nov. 8: M/I Homes' Home Sweet Savings offer in Marvida includes up to $75,000 in flex cash on to-be-built homes. Contracts must be signed by Sunday.
Nov. 15: Chesmar Homes' rate offer requires signing by this date and closing by Dec. 31.
Nov. 30: Bridgeland is offering an additional $5,000 on top of builder incentives for contracts signed by the end of the month.
As always, builder promotions can change quickly, so be sure to get the latest terms in writing before making any decisions.
🌲 Coming Up:
Thursday through Saturday: Three days of CFISD football
Six games, and Saturday's forecast shows a 55% chance of rain. See the full stadium schedule.
Friday through Sunday: Cypress Stage's first show closes
Gloria: A Life wraps at Cypress Woods High School, with tickets from $15. Get tickets.
Saturday: Fall flowers, while they last
The Hearthstone Garden Club's plant sale starts at 10 a.m. at Bob Allen Park. See the garden club's page.
Saturday: Fall Fest for adoptive and foster families
Free, 3 to 6 p.m. at Fairfield Baptist Church, with a petting zoo and car show. See the details.
Saturday and Sunday: Langham Creek FFA Holiday Craft Show
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CFISD Exhibit Center. See the listing.
Sunday: Cypress Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids K
Registration closes Thursday, Nov. 5. Register or see the details.
🌲 Community Incoming
COMING NOV. 18: Star Cinema Grill adds an IMAX screen: The Fry Road theater at 8920 Fry Road opens a new IMAX with Laser auditorium Nov. 18, in time for opening weekend of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The renovation also adds heated recliners, massage seating, and Privacy Pods. Star Cinema Grill says it will be the only dine-in cinema in the Houston area with IMAX. Read the announcement.
UPDATE: BIGFACE is a cart, not a cafe: Friday we told you Jimmy Butler's coffee brand was opening a cafe in Cypress. According to Community Impact, it's a mobile cart outside Fairfield Market H-E-B, 28550 U.S. 290, opening mid-November with espresso drinks, cold brew, and pour-overs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Still a first for Texas, just with fewer chairs.
See all of the upcoming businesses here: Coming Soon to Cypress
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