Cypress Digest🌲 4.1.25

Pet Spotlight: Cinder 🤗 

Cinder is looking for his future home and we are here to help him! Cinder is an 8 week old heeler mix. He is working on potty and kennel training. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped and will be spayed/neutered and receive rabies vaccine through the Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue at an appropriate age.

In The News

April may be your best (and last) chance to book a summer vacay

If you thinks it’s too late to plan something for summer vacation here’s the reality: there are still deals to be had. Booking before mid-April can still yield you a great combo of affordability and availability. For some great summer camps try this guide. Also follow these tips:

• Use a travel agent if you're on a time crunch – They can quickly find package deals and hidden discounts you might miss.

• Be flexible with your dates – Even shifting your trip by a few days can lead to major savings.

• Fly mid-week if possible – Tuesday and Wednesday flights are often cheaper and less crowded.

• Bundle your trip – Booking flights, hotels, and rental cars together can unlock additional discounts.

• Set price alerts – Use tools like Google Flights or Hopper to track fare drops and snag the best rates.

I sent these out last week but just in case you missed them:

1. Property tax appraisal notices are coming soon

Appraisal districts typically send out property value notices starting in April, so March is a good time to review last year’s valuation and start gathering documentation if you plan to protest your appraisal. Rising property values in Texas can increase your tax bill. Protesting early can save hundreds or even thousands.

2. STAAR testing is about to kick off

Another April happening is the start of STAAR testing. Testing windows are from April 8 and can go as late as May 2nd. You can see the full testing calendar here.

Events Roundup

Holiday

• Annual Photos with the Easter Bunny at C.A.M.
  ⏰ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
  📍 12930 Cypress N Houston Rd
  Free professional Easter Bunny photos sponsored by Cypress Assistance Ministries and KRPA Photography.

Job Fair

• CFISD Career Fair at the Berry Center
  ⏰ 4:30 pm
  📍 Berry Center
  Explore careers in education with CFISD.

Entertainment

• Swanny’s Open Mic Night
  ⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 pm
  📍 Swanny's Grill, Houston
  Enjoy live music, games, and family-friendly fun.

Education

• Bilingual Spanish Story Time at LSC-CyFair
  ⏰ 10:30 am
  📍 LSC-CyFair
  Learn English & Spanish through stories.

• Pathway to Citizenship at LSC-CyFair
  ⏰ 6:00 pm
  📍 LSC-CyFair
  Prepare for the naturalization test and interview.

Community & Family Fun

• Belote at the Steve Radack Community Center
  ⏰ 10:00 am
  📍 Steve Radack Community Center
  Learn to play the French card game Belote.

• Community Sing-Along with Mr. Mike (Mike Beck)
  ⏰ Time not listed
  📍 Lakes on Eldridge
  Weekly community sing-along event.

• Wednesday Night Trivia at Andy’s Bar and Grill
  ⏰ 7:00 pm
  📍 Andy’s Bar and Grill
  Test your knowledge and win prizes.

Fundraiser

• Clay Shoot Fundraiser at Westside Sporting Ground
  ⏰ 11:00 am
  📍 Westside Sporting Grounds
  Proceeds benefit Cy-Hope.

Craft & Hobby

• Knits & Knots at LSC-CyFair
  ⏰ 2:30 pm
  📍 LSC-CyFair
  Learn needlework and create yarn crafts.

Education / Homeschool

• PREP Classes Open House – Cypress Bible Church
  ⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 pm
  📍 Cypress Bible Church
  Meet homeschooling teachers and explore curriculum.

Community & Family Fun

• Robert Dohrmann’s 'American Pie Holes' Art Exhibit
  ⏰ 11:00 am
  📍 LSC-CyFair
  View recycled artwork and creative pieces.

Meeting

• Meal Planning and Prep – Cy-Fair Women’s Club General Meeting
  ⏰ 6:30 pm
  📍 Location not listed
  Tips and strategies for healthy, efficient meal planning.

Food & Drink / Special Event

• Tres Agaves Tequila Dinner at Alicia's Mexican Grille
  ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  📍 Alicia’s Mexican Grille – Cypress
  $89/person, includes 3-course dinner and tequila pairings.

Fundraiser

• 2025 HAA Ambassador ONE Crawfish Boil
  ⏰ 6:00 pm
  📍 Paradigm Brewing Company, Tomball
  Benefits YMCA Houston. Includes crawfish, bingo, and more.

Craft & Hobby

• Paint & Sip at Paradigm Brewing
  ⏰ 6:00 pm (monthly, first Thursday)
  📍 Paradigm Brewing Company
  $25 painting event, pet and family-friendly.

Local Deals for Tues, Wed, & Thurs.

🍽️ Tuesday Specials

• Pluckers:

  • Kids Eat Free!

  • Texas Tuesday – $1 off all pints, bottles, cans, and Pluckers Cocktails featuring Texas-made products

• Brewingz:

  • All wings are Buy One Get One Free

  • Drink flights – $7

• Local Table:

  • $4 off all specialty drinks

• Texas Mesquite Grill:

  • Happy Hour 3–6:30 PM

  • $6.95 bar food (wings, chips & queso, etc.)

• Big City Wings:

  • 2 for 1 bone-in and boneless wings

• Darios:

  • Happy Hour from 3–6 PM

• La Viva Cantina:

  • Happy Hour apps, mini meals, and drinks from 3–6 PM

• Mac’s Sports Bar & Grill:

  • Burger Special – $7.99

• Willie’s Ice House:

  • $5 apps and Happy Hour from 2–6 PM

• World of Beer:

  • Weekday lunch special $6.95 (open–2 PM)

  • Happy Hour 3–7 PM

• Main Squeeze Juice Co.:

  • Any mocktail $7 from 4–6 PM

🍹 Wednesday Specials

• Pluckers:

  • LIVE Team Trivia at 7:30 PM

  • $6.25 24 oz. Mother Plucker Mugs of Miller Lite and other select mugs

• Brewingz:

  • 2 for 1 boneless wings

  • $1 off Rum Buckets

• Local Table:

  • Half-price bottles of wine

• Texas Mesquite Grill:

  • Happy Hour 3–6:30 PM

  • $6.95 bar food

• Big City Wings:

  • $8 burgers and $5 whiskey (after 5 PM)

• Darios:

  • Happy Hour from 3–6 PM

• La Viva Cantina:

  • Happy Hour apps, mini meals, and drinks from 3–6 PM

• Willie’s Ice House:

  • $5 apps and Happy Hour from 2–6 PM

• World of Beer:

  • Weekday lunch special $6.95 (open–2 PM)

  • Happy Hour 3–7 PM

• Main Squeeze Juice Co.:

  • Any mocktail $7 from 4–6 PM

🌮 Thursday Specials

• Pluckers:

  • All You Can Eat Buffalo Bites

  • Tijuana Thursday – Specially priced 24 oz. Dos Equis mugs & $5 8 oz. Frozen Regular-Ritas

• Brewingz:

  • $0.99 draft beers

  • 20 boneless wings special

• Local Table:

  • Any pizza + select bottle of wine – $40

• Texas Mesquite Grill:

  • Happy Hour 3–6:30 PM

  • $6.95 bar food

• Big City Wings:

  • 2 for 1 boneless wings

  • $3 Bud Light Aluminums

  • $3 Busch Light

• Darios:

  • Happy Hour from 3–6 PM

• Frio Grill:

  • $7 appetizers, $2 beers, $4 wines, $6 cocktails

• La Viva Cantina:

  • Happy Hour apps, mini meals, and drinks from 3–6 PM

• Willie’s Ice House:

  • $5 apps and Happy Hour from 2–6 PM

• World of Beer:

  • Weekday lunch special $6.95 (open–2 PM)

  • Happy Hour 3–7 PM

• Main Squeeze Juice Co.:

  • Any mocktail $7 from 4–6 PM

*Keep in mind, these are subject to change at the discretion of the location and business.