Cy-Fair ISD parent survey breaks down attitudes toward academic rigor, school choice
A vast majority of Cy-Fair ISD parents plan to keep their child in the district for the next year, according to the results of a parent survey presented during an Aug. 7 board work session. The survey, conducted between April 28-May 4, also found a growing percentage of parents are concerned with CFISD's academic standards.
In a nutshell: The district conducted the survey to better understand general attitudes toward CFISD and assess whether respondents are likely to switch their child to a non-CFISD alternative. The survey was conducted just a few days after the Texas Legislature passed its school voucher bill.
What they're saying: District staff said they were aware of the demand for a more rigorous curriculum prior to this survey, and they've been implementing resources to better help teachers identify students who may be eligible for the Gifted and Talented program. Superintendent Doug Killian said during the work session that the survey results helped the district craft its "Choose the Path to Amazing" campaign for the 2025-26 school year.
Men's Wearhouse officials confirmed via a phone call the store is now offering a selection of men's suits, dress shoes and tuxedo rentals.
The details: According to the website the store also offers dresses for weddings, proms and special events as well as custom tailoring and same-day alterations.
DATA: Greater Houston single-family home sales rise 9% year over year
The Greater Houston area housing market is entering a “more balanced and sustainable” period as of July according to a report from the Houston Association of Realtors.
The details: Despite a slight decrease in regional housing affordability in the second quarter of 2025, the Greater Houston area housing area market saw a significant increase in year over year home sales according to the July housing inventory report from HAR. The number of active single-family home listings jumped from 46,629 in July 2024 to 61,144 in July 2025, a 31.1% increase in homes on the market.
In their words: “The rising inventory levels have led to modest price adjustments by sellers,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said. “While some homeowners are adjusting their expectations, many homes are still attracting solid offers. This is a good indicator that the Houston market continues to be in a relatively healthy and balanced spot.”
Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in state funds for major transportation projects
The Texas Transportation Commission officially approved the 2026 Unified Transportation Program on Aug. 21, outlining an additional $2.2 billion in state transportation funds for the Greater Houston area.
The big picture: The UTP is a 10-year project plan crafted and funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, and reviewed and updated on an annual basis according to feedback from communities and metropolitan planning organizations. The 2026 UTP allocated an additional $2.2 billion for projects in the Houston region through 2035.
Quote of note: "This more than $146 billion investment in our roadways will help Texas meet the critical needs of our growing state as more people and businesses move here for the freedom and opportunity they can’t find anywhere else," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. "We must strengthen our roadways and improve congestion and safety to keep our economy booming and keep Texans moving. By investing billions of dollars in our transportation network today, we will build the future of Texas for generations to come."
