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Cy-Fair uninsured rates to grow following layoffs

Danica Smithwick — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:49:00 +0000

With at least 51,000 uninsured residents as of 2018 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, some of the 34,000 Cy-Fair residents who filed for unemployment insurance benefits between mid-March and mid-May this year are joining the community’s uninsured p...

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Cy-Fair pastor John Ogletree: George Floyd’s death a ‘watershed moment’ for America

Danica Smithwick — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:47:00 +0000

Hear from Cy-Fair pastor and CFISD board member John Ogletree about his experience honoring George Floyd and what the recent protests mean to him.

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Houston-based Star Cinema Grill prepares to reopen all locations

Danica Smithwick — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:14:00 +0000

The Houston-based theater chain plans to open all locations by mid-July.

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DATA: Cy-Fair unemployment insurance claims continue to trend downward

Danica Smithwick — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:42:00 +0000

Although nearly 11,500 Cy-Fair residents filed unemployment insurance claims April 22-May 23, that number is down 43% since the previous month.

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The Toasted Yolk announces opening date of new Cypress location

Danica Smithwick — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:10:00 +0000

Diners can celebrate the grand opening with free churro doughnuts and $3 mimosas.

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Jersey Village mayor to open new brewery in town this summer

Danica Smithwick — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:45:00 +0000

“With my experience on city council and as mayor, I just know that this market is screaming for something better to serve the community.”

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Cy-Fair ISD to continue serving curbside meals through August

Danica Smithwick — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:22:00 +0000

The program will continue until school returns in August.

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Mobile app helps Cypress restaurants promote menus during pandemic

Danica Smithwick — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:16:00 +0000

Pictorial menus in the LocalServes app are helping local restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Which Wich sandwich shop opening June 1 in Cypress

Danica Smithwick — Fri, 29 May 2020 20:03:00 +0000

The sandwich shop is opening Monday at Fairfield Town Center.

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Cy-Fair nonprofit seeks volunteers to keep up with demand for assistance

Danica Smithwick — Thu, 28 May 2020 19:37:00 +0000

“If you already were barely making it paycheck to paycheck and you’ve lost that paycheck—I really can’t imagine it.”

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Harris County COVID-19 testing centers relocating to Pasadena, Cy-Fair

Danica Smithwick — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:06:00 +0000

The county continues to operate a total of six testing locations, where up to 1,700 residents can access testing each day.

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Cy-Fair unemployment insurance claims down 33% month-over-month

Danica Smithwick — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:43:00 +0000

More than 13,000 residents in the Cy-Fair area filed for unemployment insurance benefits between April 15-May 16.

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Cy-Fair churches begin to reopen for in-person services with limited capacity

Danica Smithwick — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:37:00 +0000

Churches across the Cy-Fair area closed their doors and moved services to alternative formats for several weeks in March, April and May due to the threat of community spread of COVID-19.

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COMING SOON: In-N-Out Burger construction progresses at Willowbrook location

Danica Smithwick — Wed, 27 May 2020 13:27:00 +0000

Along with burgers, fries and shakes are also on the menu.

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BUSINESS FEATURE: Salons at Stone Gate, The Factory Cypress have no shortage of customers after COVID-19 closures

Danica Smithwick — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:53:00 +0000

In a high-contact industry, hair salons are among the many types of businesses learning how to continue offering services while making their customers feel safe as they reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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