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Can we just talk about how I sneezed and it went from January to Mayโฆ ๐
In The News
Cy-Fair High School Senior Takes Gold
What an extreme honor. Cy-Fair Senior Eddie P took the gold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and now ranks as the Number 1 Jiu-Jitsu Athlete in the U.S. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the skill it takes to master this style of martial arts, itโs years of perseverance, up-skilling and coming back again and again after you fail. Always a great moment when we can celebrate one of our own achieving something incredible.
According to project filings, The high traffic Starbucks will be receiving Major Renovations from late May to Late June. Over $250,000 in upgrades. But what gets me is the size. Even with all the money they are putting in, the filing clearly states that the occupancy type will remain the same, in other words โ it will still be small.
Just in time for Summerโ Pickleball. A lot of it.
If you feel like courts are popping up all over Cypress, youโre not wrong. Lifetime Fitness just enclosed half their basketball facilities to make room for indoor courts, The Amira neighborhood added new courts a year ago, and Bridgeland offers facilities at Lakeland Village.
Now two more major facilities have been announced! Cypress is about to be The Pinnacle of Pickleball.
Pickle Point Cypress will arrive Mid May. Complete with 11 courts, three cushion courts (whatever that means, sounds fancy), and 2 hangout areas. You can read the full write-up here.
The Picklr is set to be here sometime in late summer. They offer 6 courts, drop in play, locker rooms and (get this) AI coaching. [You can see more here.]
Iโm not a huge Pickle ball player but if you are, I would definitely look into these two places BEFORE they open, since they are currently offering Founding Memberships. Pay ahead and lock in a lower rate before they open to the public.
The results are inโฆ. 2 years later
Want to see how your school performed in the rankings? Thereโs an online tool for that! After a small (cough cough) legal issue, The TEA now fully discloses ratings for the 2022-2023 year. [You can search here.]
I poked around with the tools, resources and other interesting insights it provides hereโs a few features I personally appreciated:
A comparison tool. Basically you can compare other districts in Texas (districts, not schools).
Demographics. I was able to see the percentages of students and teachers by ethnicity/race, economically disadvantages, Attendance rates, and postsecondary outcomes. Thereโs a ton you could unpack here.
Staff info: This included how many years of experience, avg. salary, and number of full time teachers.
Did you know? Cypress is home to one of the largest school districts in Texas โ Cy-Fair ISD, serving over 118,000 students! Thatโs more than the population of some surrounding towns.
Cypress Digest ๐ฒFree Resource List
Iโll be adding to this as I continue to create new free resources for Cypress Digest Subscribers.
I compiled this list of 35+ camps in the Cypress area for kids of all ages. I grabbed a little of this and that mixing in science, sports and art (of course). Give it a read here!
A short list of all your neighborhoodโs favorite businesses and service providers (Over 200 and counting). Check it out here!
NEW: Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet. This includes the product(s) and schedule weโve used when we knew nothing at all. Read it here!
Donโt forget Tiffโs Treats are offering two deals for the month of April
Use code: APRIL50 to get 50% off cookies. Keep in mind that taxes and fees are additional, one per customer!
Use code: APRIL13 to get a dozen cookies for $13.
Events Roundup
I feel like Iโve been slacking, so this week I put as many links as I could find to these event sources. Hit โreplyโ and let me know what you think.
๐๏ธ Tuesday, April 29
Painting with a Twist (Flowers For Mom)
โฐ 6:00โ8:00 PM | Ages 18+ | 2x Paint Points
๐จ Instructor: Tina D | ๐ต $35โ$49
๐12344 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 200Sustainability Day Summit โ LSC-CyFair College Center
โฐ 9:00 AMโ3:00 PM | Talks on net zero, green hydrogen, mocktails, tree plantingToddler Playgroup: Nature Scavenger Hunt
โฐ 10:30 AM | ๐9118 Wheat Cross Dr, Deputy Darren Goforth ParkStudent Art Showcase & Fashion Show โ LSC-CyFair
โฐ 6:30 PM | Opening night April 22 - May 2ndGriefShare Support Group โ Christ Family Church
โฐ 6:30 PM | Find help and healing after the loss of a loved oneTuesday Night Bingo โ Stovetop Brewing
โฐ 7:00 PM | Drink specials and friendly competition9:30 AM โ Baby Story Time
Lone Star College-CyFair Library (HCPL), Harris County, TX10:00 AM โ Lightbridge Academy of Cypress Groundbreaking Ceremony
8742 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 770953:00 PM โ All-Day HAPPY HOUR Every TUESDAY at Katy Vibes
Katy Vibes, Katy, TX4:30 PM โ Creative Mixer Filmmaking Course
Woodsland Park Community Center, Katy, TX6:00 PM โ FBCA Varsity Softball @ Cypress Christian
Cypress Christian School, Houston, TX7:00 PM โ Music Bingo Tuesdays at Crafted Kitchen
Crafted Kitchen and Taps, Katy, TX7:00 PM โ Community Sing-Along with Mr. Mike (Mike Beck)
The Beach Club, Houston, TX
๐๏ธ Wednesday, April 30
7:30AM| 8927 Fry Rd. Cypress TX 77433
Painting with a Twist (Sunrise Over The City)
โฐ 7:00โ9:00 PM | Ages 18+
๐จ Instructor: Tina D | ๐ต $35โ$49
๐12344 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 200Baby Story Time โ LSC-CyFair
โฐ 9:30AM, 10:30AM, and 11:30 AMTeen Advisory Group โ LSC-CyFair
โฐ 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Ages 13-17 yearsWednesday Night Open Mic โ Andyโs Bar and Grill
โฐ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM10:30 AM โ Bilingual Spanish Story Time
Lone Star College-CyFair Library (HCPL), Harris County, TX6:00 PM โ Escape Room: Harry Potter
Fairbanks Library, Houston, TX6:30 PM โ Plan Smart for Retirement Workshop
Barbara Bush Branch Library, Spring, TX6:30 PM โ Brown and Black Belt Training
Steve Radack Community Center, Houston, TX
๐๏ธ Thursday, May 1
Painting with a Twist: Pretty and Prickly
โฐ 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Ages 18+
๐จ Instructor: TBD | ๐ต $39โ$48
๐12344 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 200โฐ7:00 - 9:00PM| Free|
๐15103 Mason Road B3, Cypress ,TX 77433
Student Art Showcase โ LSC-CyFair Bosque Gallery
๐ Ongoing through May 2โฐ9:30AM, 10:30AM, and 11:30 AM | Ages 3-6 years
Stories, songs and play with Ms.Missy
โฐ7:00 - 9:00PM | Free to Play
โฐ6PM | Free Entry
10:00 AM โ Professional Drainage Certification Course in Hockley, TX
Ewing Outdoor Supply, Harris County, TX10:15 AM โ Totally Toddler Story Time
Harris County Public Library - Maud Smith Marks Branch, Katy, TX11:30 AM - 1:00 PM โ Ribbon Cutting - Waxing the City Cypress
9620 Fry Rd. Suite 200, Cypress, TX 774335:00 PM โ LEARN TO FLY Orientation
United Flight Systems, Spring, TX6:00 PM โ Family Fun Night
Lone Star College-CyFair Library (HCPL), Harris County, TX7:00 PM โ Star Wars Trivia
World of Beer, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Discounts & Specials
Tuesday Specials
Pluckers: Kids Eat Free; Texas Tuesday โ $1 off all pints, bottles, cans, and Pluckers Cocktails (Texas-made)
Pluckers: Live Team Trivia 7:30 PM; $6.25 24 oz. Mother Pluckers Mugs (Miller Lite & others)
Brewingz: Buy One Get One Free Wings; $7 Drink Flights
Local Table: $4 Off All Specialty Drinks
Texas Mesquite Grill: Happy Hour 3โ6:30 PM; $6.95 Bar Food
Big City Wings: 2-for-1 Bone-In and Boneless Wings
Darioโs: Happy Hour 3โ6 PM
La Viva Cantina: Happy Hour Apps, Mini Meals & Drinks 3โ6 PM
Macโs Sports Bar & Grill: $7.99 Burger Special
Willieโs Ice House: $5 Apps; Happy Hour 2โ6 PM
World of Beer: $6.95 Lunch (openโ2 PM); Happy Hour 3โ7 PM
Main Squeeze Juice Co.: Any Mocktail $7 (4โ6 PM)
Andyโs Bar and Grill: Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entree and drink
Wednesday Specials
Pluckers: Live Team Trivia 7:30 PM; $6.25 24 oz. Mother Pluckers Mugs
Brewingz: 2-for-1 Boneless Wings; $1 Off Rum Buckets
Local Table: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine
Texas Mesquite Grill: Happy Hour 3โ6:30 PM; $6.95 Bar Food
Big City Wings: $8 Burgers (after 5 PM); $5 Whiskey
Darioโs: Happy Hour 3โ6 PM
La Viva Cantina: Happy Hour Apps, Mini Meals & Drinks 3โ6 PM
Willieโs Ice House: $5 Apps; Happy Hour 2โ6 PM
World of Beer: $6.95 Lunch (openโ2 PM); Happy Hour 3โ7 PM
Main Squeeze Juice Co.: Any Mocktail $7 (4โ6 PM)
Thursday Specials
Pluckers: All-You-Can-Eat Buffalo Bites; Tijuana Thursday โ $5 8 oz. Frozen Regular-Ritas; $6.25 24 oz. Dos Equis Mugs
Brewingz: $0.99 Draft Beers; 20 Boneless Wings Special
Local Table: Any Pizza + Select Bottle of Wine $40
Texas Mesquite Grill: Happy Hour 3โ6:30 PM; $6.95 Bar Food
Big City Wings: 2-for-1 Boneless Wings; $3 Bud Light Aluminums; $3 Busch Light
Darioโs: Happy Hour 3โ6 PM
La Viva Cantina: Happy Hour Apps, Mini Meals & Drinks 3โ6 PM
Willieโs Ice House: $5 Apps; Happy Hour 2โ6 PM
Frio Grill: $7 Appetizers, $2 Beers, $4 Wines, $6 Cocktails
World of Beer: $6.95 Lunch (openโ2 PM); Happy Hour 3โ7 PM
Main Squeeze Juice Co.: Any Mocktail $7 (4โ6 PM)
*Keep in mind, these are subject to change at the discretion of the location and business.
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