Cy-Fair school district officials said they will delay the construction of 10 schools due to budget challenges.

Pam Wells, Cy-Fair ISD's associate superintendent of facilities, planning and community relations, said during Cy-Fair ISD's 2007 bond steering committee's planning process, the committee recommended opening dates for all proposed school construction projects in that bond program. The district has delayed the openings of these schools from the original opening dates recommended by the bond committee.

Wells said the district had already delayed the opening of two schools by one year from the committee's recommended schedule. As a result, Debbie Emery Elementary School, which will be located at Round Robin Drive and Plantations Myrtle Drive, will open in 2010 instead of this school year; and the district's Middle School 17 on Fairfield Place Drive will open in 2011 instead of next school year.

Wells said the six remaining elementary schools designated in the 2007 bond referendum have been postponed. Elementary 53 on Cy-Fair ISD's multi-school site on FM 529, Elementary 54 in the Bridgeland community, and Elementary 55 on a future site west of Barker Cypress Road were scheduled to open in 2010-11, but have been respectively delayed until 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15. Elementary 56, Elementary 57, and Elementary 58, all planned to be built on sites located west of Barker Cypress, were scheduled to open in 2011-12, but have been respectively delayed until 2014-15, 2016-17, and 2016-17.

Two additional middle school projects were delayed: Middle School 18 on the district's multi-school site on FM 529, and Middle School 19 in the Towne Lake community were scheduled to respectively open in 2010-11 and 2011-12, but have been postponed to 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Two high school projects have also been delayed: High School 11 on the district's multi-school site on FM 529, and High School 12 on a site located west of Barker Cypress were scheduled to open in 2011-12, but have been postponed to 2014-15 and 2017-18.

Financial constraints

Wells said the district is postponing construction because of financial constraints, and not because the district has overbuilt schools. She said the district would benefit from opening additional schools. An additional 3,500 students are projected to enter Cy-Fair ISD this school year, and the district already has 240 portable buildings being utilized on campuses.

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Texas man found asleep with corpse in closet

(AP) – Oct 12, 2009

HOUSTON — Authorities say a Houston man found asleep with a corpse inside a closet of a vacant Texas home faces misdemeanor drug charges.
Harris County Constable deputies discovered 21-year-old Cody Jean Plant on Sunday at the home in Cypress, which is about 25 miles northwest of Houston. The deputies went to the home after the owner reported hearing voices and seeing signs of forced entry.

Authorities didn't immediately release the dead man's identity.
Assistant Chief Deputy Mark Herman tells the Houston Chronicle that the men appeared to have been taking drugs. He didn't specify what kind.
Plant faces three drug charges and remains in the Harris County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. Jail officials didn't know Monday whether he has an attorney.

Thunder Over Houston Area May Be Jets!

The U.S. military has issued advanced warning that jet fighters could be scrambled in the Houston area on Oct. 6 as part of military exercises.

North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct the flights in the skies over Southeast Texas. The pre-planned flights will take place in the late morning and early afternoon and residents should expect to hear and see NORAD fighter jets as they practice intercept and identification procedures.

Although exact flight plans were not divulged, a NORAD spokesman at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado said Houston airspace “could be included” in the exercises.

NORAD has conducted exercise flights of this nature throughout the United States and Canada since the start of Operation Noble Eagle, the command’s response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

October Calender of Events for Cy-Fair Area

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Cy-Fair Area Libraries Weekly Events


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10/3
The 5th Annual Autism/Disability Conference and Resource Fair
Graceview Baptist Church
22510 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball
8 am - 5 pm
Topics covering: Life/Estate/Financial Planning; Transition; Guardianship; Applied Behavior Analysis; Social Skills; Disability Ministry in Church; Behavior Intervention; The DAN Center for Autism; The Learning Lane; Bio-Medical Intervention with Kendall Stewart M.D.; Family to Family Network; The Shape of Behavior; Therapists on Functional Behavior Analysis in the Classroom, Special Education Law for Parents… and much, much more! Register online at HoustonAutismDisabilityNetwork.com. Special Thanks to our Community Star Sponsors who make this event possible! Contact information for conference, Michelle M. Guppy michellemguppy@yahoo.com, 832-341-3394. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.





10/3
Reflections of Glory Conference for Women
Fairfield Baptist Church
27240 Hwy 290
Cypress 77433
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost $45 (Group discounts available)
Visit FruitfulWord.org for details. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

10/8
If the Shoe Fits Bible Study, Part 2 of 3
Cypress Bible Church
Cypress

Shannon Perry, national songwriter/singer/women's speaker will present, Part 2 of "If the Shoe Fits." Shannon will teach you how to better appreciate others, how to choose words wisely and how to fill any emptiness you may feel in your soul. You will walk away inspired, knowing that there are others out there who struggle with day-day-day difficulties just like you do. Shannon will provide you with some of her scripturally-based tips and techniques for coping with daily living in a chaotic world. 281-469-6063 Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

10/9 - 12
Columbus Day Sale
Houston Premium Outlets
US 290 West at Fairfield Place Drive
Cypress

Don’t miss the annual Columbus Day Sale taking place at Houston Premium Outlets®. Enjoy fabulous savings on top of already low outlet prices. Featuring 120 stores including Burberry, Coach, Cole Haan, Michael Kors, True Religion and many more. Visit the Sales & Events page for a sample of in-store promotions. 281-304-5820, premiumoutlets.com. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

10/15
Quilting for the Holiday Season Class
Houston Arboretum
4501 Woodway, 77024
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Recession? Phooey! "When life gives you scraps, make quilts!" Give a gift of love this holiday season - made of scraps. Even a "designed" quilt requires only a small amount of cotton fabric. In this series of four 2-hour classes, Jackie Rutan will demonstrate all necessary techniques to make a beautiful quilt in holiday colors, using the machine-piecing patchwork style. Students will be encouraged to work on their own quilts between classes utilizing the techniques demonstrated. Cost: $110 for Arboretum members, $135 for non-members. Students must supply their own materials to craft their own quilts. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/14
Reach for the Stars Fundraising Luncheon
The Berry Center
9977 Barker Cypress Rd.
Cypress, 77433
12 - 1 p.m.
Free
Benefits Reach Unlimited. For more information contact Kris Young at 281-213-8323 ext. 307, or kyoung@reachunlimited.org. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/15
Relay for Life Cy-Fair Golf Tournament
Benefits The American Cancer Society
1 p.m. Shotgun start
Windrose Golf Club, Spring
Four-person scramble. Registration is quick and easy online at hprelayforlife.com/2009golfregistration.html. Registration Fee is $500 and includes Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, and 2-Drink Tickets. Lunch and Dinner are underwritten by sponsors and raffle winners and any other awards are announced at dinner following the tournament. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/17
Fairbanks UMC 82nd Annual BBQ & Festival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Festival & Blood Drive
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BBQ Lunch
14210 Aston Street
Houston, 77040
82 years of tradition wrapped into one day of food, fun and fellowship! BBQ Meal Tickets are $10 (13 and older), $5 (3-12) and Free for 2 and under. Pre-order fully cooked briskets for $30, be sure to add $5 if you want it sliced! Festival admission is FREE: Enjoy the Noah’s Ark Toss, Samson Strength Slam, Goliath Challenge, Shake Hands with our Scarecrow, Enjoy Praise Music, Face Painting, Balloons, Petting Zoo, Donkey & Pony, Bounce & Slide, Target Throw, Custom Cars, Tree of Knowledge, Prizes, Country Store, Quilt Raffle, Smiles, Memories & More. St. Luke’s Blood Bus will be on site and the first 20 donors will receive $5 off their BBQ Meal Ticket. More details at fairbanksumc.org or 713-462-3206. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

10/22
Care for Kids Silent Auction
Benefits Texas Children's Hospital
Cajun Family Restaurant
25282 NW Frwy. #150
Cypress, TX. (290 & Skinner)
1 - 7 p.m.
1560 AM The Game live Broadcast
RE/MAX Lakeland is sponsoring a Silent Auction to benefit Texas Children's Hospital. Special menu items throughout the day with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Children's Miracle Network. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/22
Salute to the Stars
Berry Center
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation presents the 12th annual “Salute to the Stars” gala. The gala recognizes teachers of excellence in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D and funds both teacher grants and student scholarships for higher education. The gala will include entertainment, a Razzle Dazzle Raffle and a Live Auction. For more information please call 832-381-2333 or email marie@thecfef.org.


10/23
“JAZZHOTNCOOOL”
LSC-CyFair Jazz Ensemble
Main Stage Theatre
Center for the Arts
Lone Star College CyFair
9191 Barker Cypress Rd.
Musical Direction by Dr. John Wolfskill
7:30 p.m.
This production starts with the blues, swings to group improvisation of New Orleans Jazz, and finally moves through favorites of the swing and post war eras. Don’t miss it!
Reception immediately following performance. $10 General • $5 Senior and Students • LSC-CyFair employees FREE. For ticket information, call the box office at 281-290-5201 or visit lonestar.edy/boxoffice for more details. All shows and titles are subject to change. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

10/24
NAM's Jeans & Jewels
Woodlands Waterway Marriott
This year's Gala honorees are Jackie and Pat Riley. The Gala co-chairs are Dana Hines and Diane Porter. Dana and Diane have both volunteered at NAM for more than 20 years. This year’s Jeans & Jewels gala will feature dinner, dancing to the sounds of Yvonne Washington & The Mix, and live and silent auctions. Deborah Duncan of KHOU Channel 11 will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Tickets to the event are $175, and tables start at $1,750. For more information, contact Tanecia Snid at 281-885-4608 or at tsnid@namonline.org. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/24
Wags N Wheels Wash
Cypress Veterinary Hospital
1 - 5 p.m.
Drive thru and get your car and dog washed in exchange for a donation. Proceeds to benefit the Houston Dog Park Association. HDPA's mission is to promote safe dog handling and dog park proliferation though education and activism. HDPA is currently reaching out to the NW Houston community to develop a dog park in the Cy-Fair area. There will be vendor booths with doggy themes, K9 cookies and cakes, hot dog plates, face painting and more. houstondogpark.org. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/31
Towne Lake 1st Annual Craft Show
Towne Lake Welcome Center
9214 N. Bridgeport Pass Cir. W.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Shopper hoping to get a head-start on holiday shopping will find an abundance of choices in the heart of Towne Lake master-planned community at Barker Cypress and West Road this fall. Towne Lake developer Caldwell Companies is inviting the greater Houston community to be a part of the First Annual Towne Lake Craft Show on October 31 from 1 am – 3 pm in the Towne Lake Welcome Center, 9214 North Bridgeport Pass Circle West. The event will feature a multi-faceted list of up to 30 vendors. Individuals and companies looking to reserve a spot at the Craft Show are encouraged to contact Rheaven Fitzgerald at 281-664-6629 or rfitzgerald@caldwellcos.com. There is no cost for admission for shopper and browsers. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/31
Howl-O-Ween Fest
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bridgeland
With a pooch parade of costumed canines, Bridgeland is transforming kids’ favorite candy-collecting holiday into a “Howl-O-Ween” celebration, Saturday, Oct. 31. Howl-O-Ween Fest will start at 10 a.m. in Bridgeland’s Oak Meadow Park, and end at 5 p.m. Highlights include the 2009 Space City Disc Dog Championship, costume contest, dancing dogs, trick-or-treating for kids and pups and more. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/31
Fall Festival
St. John Lutheran Church
Fellowship Center
15235 Spring Cypress
Cypress
(corner of Spring Cypress & Huffmeister)
1 – 4 p.m.
Bring your friends! Put on your costume – there will be a prize! Join us for hot dogs and drinks and test your skills at our various booths. Tickets are $.25 or five for $1


10/31
Towne Lake Craft Show
Towne Lake Welcome Center
9214 N. Bridgeport Pass Circle West
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free for shoppers
For booth information contact Rheavan Fitzgerald at 281-664-6429 or rfitzgerald@caldwellcos.com Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/31
Wee Wuns Fall Festival
10 am - 2 pm
Cypress United Methodist Church
13403 Cypress North Houston
Food, games, pumpkin patch, costume contest, silent auction and much more! Wee Wuns, a ministry of Cypress United Methodist Church, has provided the community with excellence in early childhood education for over 37 years. All proceeds benefit the school. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


10/31
Trunk or Treat at JVBC
Jersey Village Baptist Church
16518 Jersey Dr.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 31 is a day to be a light to the world: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). We will have trunks decorated and filled with candy and other treats. Children go from trunk to trunk trunk-or-treating (safe alternative to door-to-door activities). This is an event for ALL ages! Go to jvbc.org for more information. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.