The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees will hear an update on the district's general budget and review a lengthy list of policy revisions during its April 9 work session and April 13 regular meeting.

At a glance: With fiscal year 2026-27 budget adoption slated for June, the CFISD administration will present the board with an update on the district's general operating budget including estimated shortfalls and revenues. The board will continue to workshop budget specifics over the next two months, with a special-called budget meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. May 21.

Also on the agenda: The board will consider revisions to more than a dozen district policies as well as a second read of proposed artificial intelligence guidelines, which would establish the first standardized approach to AI learning in CFISD. Trustees discussed a first draft of the policy March 2, and several community members spoke in favor of incorporating the technology into lessons.

Stay tuned: Both meetings begin at 6 p.m. in the Mark Henry Administration Building at 11440 Matzke Road, Cypress.

Owner Caroline Omori told Community Impact Cadalawn Health & Wellness Clinic opened its doors on March 23 and is now offering services to the surrounding Cypress community.

Quote of note: “Cadalawn Health & Wellness Clinic was created to be.. a space where compassionate care, wellness, and meaningful connection come together,” Omori said. “It is my hope that every patient who walks through our doors experiences healing from the inside out.”

What they offer: Omori said Cadalawn Health & Wellness Clinic is a faith-based cash-pay family wellness clinic currently serving patients age 7 and up and offering:

• Direct primary care

• Sick visits

• Wellness exams

• Chronic disease management

What else?: In addition to clinical care Omori said she is passionate about emotional and mental wellness coaching and believes the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—is vital for lasting wellness.

The American Heart Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to heart and brain health, in March announced two leadership appointments for the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast markets.

Key players: Kellie Armstrong was named senior executive director for the Greater Houston market, and Lisa Fenley was appointed executive director for the Gulf Coast, according to a news release.

More details: With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Fenley will oversee initiatives to expand heart health education, CPR awareness, women’s health programming and community partnerships focused on improving cardiovascular outcomes, according to the release.

From April 9-12, Houston residents can expect the city’s streets to be filled with over 250 uniquely designed art cars.

The gist: Presented by The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the 39th Annual Houston Art Car Parade is one of Houston’s largest free public events, drawing hundreds of thousands annually to the downtown area, according to an April 2 news release from company representatives. 

“Every year brings a completely new wave of ideas, with artists finding inventive ways to transform everyday materials into something unexpected," said Jack Massing, executive director of The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. "It’s a celebration of creativity in its most accessible and joyful form, and one that truly belongs to the city.”

What you need to know: Throughout the week, residents and visitors can expect multiple pop-up events, including mini parades, family-friendly events and the main car parade.