Cypress Digest🎄 12.19.25

Welp Trader Joes is... 😳

Ashlyn Brooks
19 Dec

Welcome Back to Cypress Digest! Your Weekly Guide to Community News & Events in Cypress, TX. I’ll cut to the chase, Trader Joe’s FINALLY opened its doors this morning, and whew, I’ve never seen more anticipation for a store I’ve never been to. 😅Cheers!, Ashlyn 🌲💚

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Over the past 7 months, Cypress Digest has grown far beyond what I originally imagined — we now get over 20,000 reads monthly.

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The Digest 🌲

View The Forecast Here!

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

Homes of the Week:
- Cmon, this is THE house. Right?…[See The Listing].
- Rental housing is a thing to…[See The Home].
Adopt Pets: Meet Bo Jangles! (oh, the name 🥰) He is an entertainer known by his best buds as Mr. Bo Jangles. Don’t forget to pick him up some treats 🐶

What’s New In Cypress 🌲

A New Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Is Coming to Towne Lake — And Honestly, I Get the Hype

Image Source: Kelwy-Seybold + Cypress Digest

If you live in or around Towne Lake, here’s something that’ll actually matter to your day-to-day life: Kelsey-Seybold is building a brand-new clinic right in the neighborhood.

It’s going up on Towne Lake Parkway, and it’ll offer adult and pediatric primary care, OB/GYN, imaging, and on-site labs — all under one roof. Translation: fewer long drives, fewer appointment juggling acts, and a lot more convenience for Cypress families. But here’s why this stood out to me personally. [Here’s a patient’s personal take.]

Trader Joe’s is Open for Business! (Finally…)

Construction was tentative for Dec. 1st. Then it was delayed and delayed, and then it was the 12th, the 14th, blah blah. I have had so many people reach out to ask. I even called Caldwell (super nice people, by the way). Finally, a friend reached out and said it was the 19th. Of course, after several false alarms, I was skeptical. But nope, the Trader Joe’s officials posted on Facebook yesterday. They are set to open this morning at 8 AM. [See their full post here.]

From Tuesday:

Toll rates are rising in the new year: Another year, another toll increase. 🚗💸 Two major toll roads used by Cypress commuters are getting more expensive in 2026. Before you hit the road, here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing and why it matters. [Read More Here.]
A Casino with a Twist in Cypress… No Gambling: Vegas Texas Casino says it’s a practice-style casino — meaning guests can enjoy the experience of classic casino games without wagering real money. Officials say the venue is fully compliant with all Texas gambling and sweepstakes laws and offers no gambling of any kind. Think Vegas vibes… without the financial regret. [See more here]

School is now OUT! December 19th (so the 18th was the last day), and the district will resume classes on January 6th. Happy Holidays, neighbors!

Did you catch the district news? This week, we’re highlighting several accomplishments and updates from across CFISD — including Student of the Week recognition, theatre students earning top honors at the Texas Thespian Festival, student-athletes signing letters of intent, new community partnerships, and updates from the CFISD Board of Trustees. Catch all of this week’s district news and highlights here. See all of the updates here.

Real Nurturing Family Practice

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🎅 This Weekend’s Holiday Events 🎄

Links are to the Event Flyers or the Main Event Pages.

Friday Lineup:

Saturday Lineup:

Sunday Lineup:

Nutcracker Paint & Play — 4 PM — Play Street Museum, Cypress

Housing & Mortgage Watch🌲

Accurate as of December 11 th, 2025.

30-Year Fixed Rate: 6.22 % ⬆️ 0.03 pts this week | ⬇ 0.38 pts year-over-year
15-Year Fixed Rate: 5.54 % ⬆️ 0.01 pts this week | ⬇ 0.3 pts year-over-year
Monthly average: 6.23 % | 52-week average: 6.63 %
Cypress inventory snapshot:
- All Residential Listings: 1,089
- New This Week: 102
- Price Reductions: 467

Looking for your next home? Contact Blair Realty Today

The Bulletin🌲

A Huge Thank You to our wonderful local partners!

Real Nurturing Family Practice for primary care, weight loss & wellness.
Mr. Handyman: The Experienced Local Professionals in Home Repairs
Laundry Loop for Full Service Laundry Pickup & Delivery
Blair Realty Group for trusted real estate agents
Purrs n Barks Pet Market & Bakery for all-natural pet food
Anytime Fitness Riata Ranch, your neighborhood fitness center.

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Events Roundup 🌲

There are 117 events to choose from this week (through Sunday). As always, links are below.

This Week We Have!

Resource List 🌲

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

Support Local This Holiday Season [See The Local List Here]
The Best Restaurants in Cypress — Local's Picks for 2025
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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