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Women-owned Cowgirls Coffee now open in Cy-Fair

Officials confirmed a cowgirl themed coffee shop opened in Cy-Fair in December. Owned by Aracely Castillo and Tere Castillo, Cowgirls Coffee offers a variety of coffee flavors.

On the menu: Coffee flavors offered range from classics including French vanilla, white chocolate and Matcha to specialty options such as its Maza Pan and horchata flavor. The Mexican owned cafe also offers bites such as tamales by the dozen, empanadas, crepes, mini pancakes and chocoflan.

What else?: The cowgirl themed coffee shop boasts a western themed atmosphere with western decor including cow girl hats, boots and cow print on the walls.

 
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Houston Methodist announces $104M expansion in Cypress

In a March 17 news release, Houston Methodist officials announced a $104 million expansion to the Cypress hospital.

What we know: The announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, located at 24500 Hwy. 290 in Cypress. Per the release, the facility will be include:

  • 64 new medical and surgical beds
  • 16 intensive care beds
  • Six operating rooms
  • One endoscopy suite
  • Inpatient dialysis suite

According to the release, increased need and projected population growth in the region prompted the expansion.

Quote of note: “This expansion reflects our long‑term commitment to Cypress. We want to keep raising the bar for health care by improving access and putting patients at the center of everything we do, all while offering unparalleled care close to home,” said Trent Fulin, chief executive officer of Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist.

 
On The Transportation Beat
13 Greater Houston transportation projects to watch as construction, planning move forward

From road widenings and asphalt repairs to interchange work and transit upgrades, transportation projects are progressing across the Greater Houston region. Some are already under construction, while others are entering design, public input or bidding phases. 

Here are updates on 13 transportation projects that could affect commutes. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Upcoming projects
Shaw Road widening
Project: Shaw Road would be widened from two to four lanes between Northpointe Boulevard and Boudreaux Road, per Harris County Precinct 3’s website.
Update: The study phase has been completed, and future roadway options are being evaluated, according to Harris County Precinct 3 officials.

  • Timeline: TBD
  • Cost: TBD
  • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

Ongoing projects
Woodlands Parkway asphalt shoulder replacement
Project: Asphalt shoulders will be replaced between FM 2978 and I-45.
Update: Construction has started, and milling is underway on sections west of Lake Woodlands Drive to FM 2978.
  • Timeline: ongoing
  • Cost: $1.33 million
  • Funding source: Montgomery County road bond
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Archery at Clear Lake Park

Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show

March 20, 5-7 p.m.
Seabrook

March 21-22, times vary
Cypress

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HTX Card Show

Amazing Race

March 21-22, times vary
Montgomery

March 22, 1-3 p.m.
Houston

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Learn more.

 
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Latest Education News
Texas families now have until March 31 to apply for education savings accounts, judge rules

Texas families now have an additional two weeks to apply for the state’s new education savings account program, a Houston federal judge ruled March 17.

What's happening: U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett ordered the state comptroller’s office to extend the application deadline to March 31 over concerns that no Islamic private schools had been greenlit to accept state ESA funds. In two lawsuits filed in early March, four Muslim parents said they felt deterred from applying for education savings accounts because the Islamic schools they send their children to were not among the 2,200 schools authorized to participate in the program.

Parents previously had until 11:59 p.m. March 17 to apply for the program.

Latest update: In a March 17 news release, the comptroller’s office confirmed that applications would be accepted through March 31 in compliance with the judge’s order.

Over 229,000 students had applied for the $1 billion program as of March 17, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said. The state will use a need- and income-based lottery system to determine who is accepted.

 

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