A new Stretch Zone studio is coming to Cypress in the Coles Crossing area in October 2026, Stretch Zone Cypress Coles Crossing officials confirmed.

The details: Per the website, Stretch Zone offers practitioner-assisted stretching methods intended to increase active range of motion rather than flexibility. The franchise was founded by Jorden Gold in Miami in 2004 after witnessing his grandfather's growing limitations due to diabetes, according to a Stretch Zone news release.

• Opening October 2026

Over 100,000 students have enrolled at Lone Star College System for the fall semester, marking a milestone for the college system, according to a Sept. 14 news release.

A new chapter: For the fall semester of the 2026-27 school year, 100,023 students are enrolled to take courses at LSCS, according to the release.

LSCS's current enrollment represents an increase of 2.8% compared to the fall enrollment for 2025, which was 97,294, according to the college system's website. Enrollment has grown 17.45% compared to the fall of 2022.

Notable quote: “We are proud to serve each of these students, equipping them with the tools they need to pursue their dreams,” said Christina Hagerty, LSCS senior associate vice chancellor of curriculum and instruction, via the release.

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board of commissioners will hold a special meeting on Sept. 15 to discuss construction matters for the upcoming Station 17 project. Harris County ESD 9 is a political subdivision and taxing entity that supports fire suppression and emergency medical service operations for the Cy-Fair Fire Department.

What you need to know: During the meeting, the board will meet with Durotech and Martinez Architects to discuss bid numbers and proposals. Martinez Architects previously presented a schedule for the design activities of Station 17, which is one of eight planned fire stations intended to fill coverage gaps throughout the district:

• August: receive bids from Durotech

• September: issue Guaranteed Maximum Price for board approval

• November: Notice to Proceed

Stay tuned: The special meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the District Administration Building in Houston.

Several notable events occurred across the northern part of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 4-11:

• Montgomery County Commissioners approve tax rate increase, budget

• Trader Joe’s to set up shop in Spring

• The Woodlands residents speak out on township agreement with mounted patrol; 2027 budget approved

• Waygood coffee shop coming soon to Tomball

• Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital places final beam atop North Tower

• Harris County ESD 9 to discuss FY 2026-27 budget, insurance policies

• Construction on 7 Brew Coffee in Humble projected to begin in October

• Lone Star College System cancels November election for 3 unopposed trustees