HTX-CYP: Impact 10/22/2025

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board unanimously agreed at an Oct. 20 special-called meeting to file a complaint with the Harris County district attorney’s office for an investigation into Commissioner Rob Paiva.

What we know: At the meeting, board members alleged he more than once violated board policies and abused his power as an elected official. 

Paiva did not attend the meeting, but in an Oct. 21 statement to Community Impact, he said he “fully supports a DA investigation,” as it will uncover facts about “unresolved harassment and whistleblower claims” involving prior workplace related complaints within the Cy-Fair Fire Department.

The decision comes almost two months after the board voted Aug. 28 to replace him as president—a role he had held since January.

In a statement at the Oct. 20 meeting, board President Naressa MacKinnon listed several allegations against Paiva dating back to May, some of which were related to unauthorized expenditures, collusion, mishandling confidential information and violating the Texas Open Meetings Act, among others.

A Houston Premium Outlets release announced the opening of Chevignon, a clothing store for men and women.

The details: Located near JD Sports, Chevignon is celebrating its grand opening on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. with an event featuring an in store DJ and mocktails. Per the release Chevignon offers a timeless appeal of functional garments focusing on denim and leather items.

A number of businesses opened in the last three months in the Cypress area offering a variety of services including clothing, art and daycare services. This list is not comprehensive.

Burlington's
Burlington officials announced in an email the retail store opened a new location in Cypress on Oct. 3. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included the presentation of a $5,000 donation to teachers at Lieder Elementary School, officials said. The national retailer offers brand name merchandise at low prices, including junior apparel, menswear, footwear, beauty and fragrance and home decor. 

• Opened Oct. 3
• 4743 Hwy. 6 N., Houston

• Opened Oct. 11
• 25825 Hwy. 290, Ste. 26A, Cypress

Check out several new restaurants that have recently opened across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact.