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Mobile art studio, Kidcreate Studio now open in Cypress

Kidcreate Studio officials said the mobile art studio opened in July and is now serving Cypress. In addition, the studio has plans to open a brick-and-mortar in Cypress in February.

What they offer: Owned by Anna Mclean, according to the website, Kidcreate Studio is an art studio specializing in children's art classes, camps and art-themed birthday parties. 

 
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See four ongoing and upcoming transportation projects in the Cy-Fair area

Here are four upcoming and ongoing transportation projects across the Cy-Fair area. This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming projects

1.) Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision improvements

Project: Subdivision drainage improvements and pavement reconstruction for increased drainage capacity, reduced flood risk, and reduced long-term maintenance costs.

  • Cost: $10.1 million
  • Location: Cypress Creek Estates
  • Timeline: Fourth quarter 2026
  • Funding source: Harris County

Ongoing projects

2.) North Eldridge Parkway sidewalks
Project: Constructing sidewalks on both sides of North Eldridge Parkway from FM 529 to West Road.
  • Cost: $1.3 million
  • Location: North Eldridge Parkway
  • Timeline: End of 2025
  • Funding source: Harris County
 
Latest Education News
Cy-Fair ISD trustee candidates address spending concerns, board politics at community forum

With the start of early voting just around the corner, candidates in the Cy-Fair ISD trustee election spoke on student discipline, budget priorities and board politics during an Oct. 15 public forum at the Berry Center.

At a glance: Hosted by the district, the forum featured questions submitted by community members in advance. Jason Culpepper, Houston market president at Community Impact, moderated the panel.

Eight of the nine candidates on the ballot participated in the forum, tackling issues including safety for teachers and students, limited district funding, disagreement among board members and discipline protocols. 

What you need to know: Early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. Election Day is Nov. 4.  

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Paul's Wine Pix is now opening in Bellaire, offering a bottled wine retail list that includes sparkling, rosé, white and red wines, according to the store’s website.

Along with new- and old-world selections of wine, the establishment also offers various food items, including charcuterie boards, sandwiches and pizza.

Bellaire residents Paul Kirchhoff and his parents, Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff, are the owners of Paul’s Wine Pix, which was founded out of Paul’s love for wine and desire to bring a diverse selection of wines to Houston, per the website.
  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 5424 Bissonnet St., Bellaire

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Fruity Temptations is now serving spicy and sweet specialty drinks, street tacos and nachos in Katy.

Along with tacos, the menu features other food items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, quesadillas and Mexican corn, according to its website. Customers can also order chopped fruit served with lemon, salt and Tajin as well as specialty drinks such as the Mangonada or Tamarindo Loco.
  • Opened Sept. 20
  • 1165 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 140, Katy

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