Dessert shop franchise The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a new location in Cy-Fair, according to owner Tiffanie Johnson. The business has scheduled a soft opening for Oct. 25, followed by a grand opening celebration on Nov. 7 that will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and activities for all ages.

Established in 2013, the franchise offers a dessert menu that includes:

• Cobblers
• Banana pudding
• Cheesecake in a cup
• Cookies
• Churros

The new shop is located at 13325 FM 1960 W in Houston. Johnson, who has professional experience in operations and food service, aims for the business to become active in the community through partnerships with schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and other community groups.

Cy-Fair ISD has maintained its 'A' state financial accountability rating for the 24th consecutive year, Amanda Boles, assistant superintendent of business and financial services, said. The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) evaluates school districts on their financial management practices, decisions and instructional allocations.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) uses 21 indicators to determine these scores. For the 2024-25 school year, Cy-Fair ISD received maximum points on 19 out of the 20 scored indicators. The indicators are divided into three categories:

• Critical: four indicators where incompletion results in immediate failure

• Solvency: 10 indicators, though the administrative cost ratio was not scored for 2024-25

• Financial competency: seven indicators

Additionally, Jae Simpson-Butler, director of student services, reported that the district's cumulative attendance rate reached 93.56%. This 0.43 percentage point increase from the prior school year boosted district revenue by $3 million to $4 million.

The Texas Renaissance Festival will return to Todd Mission for its 52nd season in 2026, running from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29.

Read all about it: Spanning 70 acres, the nation's largest Renaissance-themed event features 21 stages, more than 400 artisanal shops and over 200 acres of camping facilities.

The festival will showcase eight themed weekends from Oktoberfest on Oct. 10-11 to Celtic Christmas on Nov. 27-29. Additional themes include Pirate Adventure, Barbarian Invasion and All Hallows Eve.

What's new: This year the festival will bring back fan-favorite attractions alongside new acts, including Paladin, the Errant Fool; Sons of Olympus; and Lester Jesterson.

Tickets range from $16 to $40. Admission is free for kids 5 and under on Saturdays, and kids 13 and under get in free on Sundays.

Community Impact reported on several developments across the North Houston area from Oct. 2-9:

Arms manufacturer Watchtower Defense opens facility in Tomball

Property owners in Cypress, Cy-Fair, Jersey Village to see tax rate increases

$8M Plum Grove Road expansion project wraps up in New Caney

The Container Store closes Spring-Klein area location

PREVIEW: Montgomery County commissioners to consider support for legislation granting ordinance powers

The White Canvas Event Venue now hosting events in Cypress

Whataburger opening new location in Conroe

Dutch Bros Coffee to open Kingwood location in late 2026

Bari Ristorante now open in The Woodlands

Have you lived in the west side of Cypress for many years, or did you recently move to the area? Community Impact is working on a story about how concentrated growth along 99 is changing Cypress and Cy-Fair, and we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re looking for: 

• Longtime residents who have watched the area change

• Newer residents who recently moved to the Highway 99 area

If you’re open to a short conversation, reach out to Ash Valenzuela at [email protected]. I’m hoping to hear from residents by Oct. 16.