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Happy Tuesday, Cypress! 🌲
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and I want to give a special thank-you to the veterans and military families in our community. We've rounded up a few ways to celebrate and some well-deserved local freebies below. 🇺🇸
We've also got three CFISD bands representing Cypress at state, a new restaurant taking over The Waffle Bus space in Bridgeland, and a sweet grand opening in Elyson!
Have a wonderful week, neighbors!
Cheers! - Ashlyn 🌲💚
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It’s Tuesday. Here are some local picks:
Long day? 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 →
Holiday lights going up soon? Get a free roof inspection first.
Football or pickleball injury? Book with a local sports medicine doc.
Wings? Kids Eat Free + drink specials here.
Cravin’ Cajun? Kids Eat Free on Tues here.
Another great spot + Kids Eat Free (ask about off-menu specials)
What’s New In Cypress 🌲
🌲 Three CFISD bands take the field at state!
Let's hear it for our local marching bands! Bridgeland, Cy-Fair and Cypress Woods all earned spots at the UIL Class 6A State Marching Band Championships in San Antonio. And get this: It's the 5th straight year all three schools have made it together!
Bridgeland: 7th straight appearance and 4th consecutive Area I title.
Cy-Woods: 7th straight state appearance, 8th overall.
Cy-Fair: 5th straight trip to state, 10th overall.
Congratulations to these talented students, directors and proud band families!
Who's moving on? Monday's preliminary results weren't available when we prepared this issue. The top 14 bands advance to Tuesday's finals, so check the official UIL results to see which schools made the cut!
🇺🇸 Wednesday: Veterans Day — local freebies and ways to celebrate
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11, several local restaurants are saying thank you to our veterans with complimentary meals and discounts!
Lazy Dog: Free Fireside Favorites entrée, personal dessert and soda for eligible military guests dining in. See the Veterans Day offer.
Pluckers: Free entrée and side valued up to $17 with proof of service. See the official promotion.
Saltgrass Steak House: 20% off qualifying dine-in meals for veterans and their accompanying party. See the official promotion.
Starbucks: Free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, for veterans, military members and military spouses at participating stores. See the official offer.
Looking to mark the occasion? Lone Star College–Tomball is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. See the event calendar.
To all the veterans in our Cypress community, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🫡
🌲 A new rehabilitation hospital is coming to Cypresswood Drive
PAM Health is building a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 22203 Cypresswood Drive, with plans to open in 2027.
The two-story, 62,200-square-foot facility carries an estimated construction cost of $26.1 million. It'll specialize in recovery from strokes, serious injuries and major surgeries.
PAM Health lists 42 patient beds, while an earlier state filing specified 52. The final count and exact opening date haven't been announced.
🌲 Free health resources and a little family fun at the Berry Center!
Need a flu shot or looking for something fun to do with the kids?
The CFISD Health Expo returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road.
Expect a blood drive, flu shots, wellness booths, an interactive Life Flight experience and Fire Fest activities with the Cy-Fair Fire Department. Admission is free, although some medical services may have costs.
Want more local health updates? Read our November community health report
🌲 Pro volleyball is coming back to Cypress!
Volleyball fans, mark your calendars! LOVB Houston returns to the Berry Center for the 2026–27 season with 11 home matches.
Opening night is Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. against the Los Angeles Orbit. And with Christmas right around the corner, tickets might make a pretty good stocking stuffer!
🌲 Coming Up:
Friday: Free help navigating VA benefits 🇺🇸
Veterans can meet with accredited service officers for free guidance on VA benefits and claims, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Juergen's Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Road.
Friday & Saturday: Cy-Fair's 37th annual BBQ Cook-Off! 🍖
Barbecue teams, local vendors and family fun are coming to The Frio Grill & The Barn, 16410 Mueschke Road, Nov. 13–14, for the annual Houston Metro Go Texan Cy-Fair BBQ Cook-Off & Vendor Fair.
Saturday: Coffee, cool cars and a good cause! 🚗
Cypress Cars & Coffee is celebrating 10 years with classics, muscle cars and exotics! Stop by Fairfield Baptist Church, 27240 Highway 290, from 8–10 a.m. Admission is free, and there's a canned food drive.
Saturday: A free family festival at John Paul Landing! 🍂
Pumpkins & Possibilities brings bounce houses, games and family activities together with autism awareness and mental health resources.
Noon–4 p.m. at John Paul Landing Park, 24202 West Road. Admission is free, but registration is required.
🌲 Community Incoming
🥞 A new crepe spot in Elyson, with freebies this Saturday!
Something sweet has arrived in Elyson!
Coco Crepes & Coffee is now open at 7040 Elyson Exchange Way, serving sweet and savory crepes, waffles, gelato and coffee.
They're celebrating their grand opening Saturday, Nov. 14, with free Nutella crepes or Berry Berry smoothies from 7–11 a.m. and 2–6 p.m., plus face painting, balloon animals and giveaways.
Regular hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Not a bad excuse to make some breakfast plans!
🍜 The Waffle Bus is gone. Here's what's replacing it!
If you missed the news, The Waffle Bus closed its Bridgeland location in September. Now its founder, Phi Nguyen, is bringing something new to the same spot!
Phi Pho Viet Kitchen is headed to 10615 Fry Road, Suite 200, with plans for chicken pho, Vietnamese rice plates, vermicelli bowls and fresh fruit shakes.
There's no opening date yet, but we'll keep an eye on it for our Bridgeland neighbors!
→ See all of the upcoming businesses here: Coming Soon to Cypress
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