dsmithwick@communityimpact.com - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/dsmithwickcommunityimpact-com/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 dsmithwick@communityimpact.com - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/dsmithwickcommunityimpact-com/ 32 32 103504436 See how Cy-Fair’s single-family housing market fared in June https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-how-cy-fairs-single-family-housing-market-fared-in-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-how-cy-fairs-single-family-housing-market-fared-in-june Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/real-estate/2025/07/11/see-how-cy-fairs-single-family-housing-market-fared-in-june/ In general, homes spent less time on the market this June compared to last June.

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]]> 985477 Asphalt reconstruction projects, new traffic lights planned for Spring-Klein https://houstonnewmedia.org/asphalt-reconstruction-projects-new-traffic-lights-planned-for-spring-klein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asphalt-reconstruction-projects-new-traffic-lights-planned-for-spring-klein Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:01:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/transportation/2025/07/08/asphalt-reconstruction-projects-new-traffic-lights-planned-for-spring-klein/ Harris County Precinct 3 is planning several asphalt improvement packages in the Spring-Klein area as well as new traffic lights to improve safety, traffic flow and mobility.

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]]> 983263 Home inventory hits 8-year high in Cy-Fair https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-inventory-hits-8-year-high-in-cy-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-inventory-hits-8-year-high-in-cy-fair Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/real-estate/2025/07/04/home-inventory-hits-8-year-high-in-cy-fair/ During the first three months of 2025, 25% of Cypress households could afford to buy a median-priced home, compared to 34% in Harris County.

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]]> 980782 SafeSplash Swim School opening new location in Bridgeland https://houstonnewmedia.org/safesplash-swim-school-opening-new-location-in-bridgeland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safesplash-swim-school-opening-new-location-in-bridgeland Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:44:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/business/2025/06/24/safesplash-swim-school-opening-new-location-in-bridgeland/ Two-time Olympian swimmer Cammile Adams is bringing a new swim school location in Bridgeland.

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]]> 973534 5 health care updates from hospitals in Spring, Klein https://houstonnewmedia.org/5-health-care-updates-from-hospitals-in-spring-klein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-health-care-updates-from-hospitals-in-spring-klein Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/health-care/2025/06/18/5-health-care-updates-from-hospitals-in-spring-klein/ Check out the latest updates from Spring-Klein area hospitals.

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]]> 970412 First responders, veterans find mental health support in Cy-Fair https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-responders-veterans-find-mental-health-support-in-cy-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-responders-veterans-find-mental-health-support-in-cy-fair Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/health-care/2025/06/09/first-responders-veterans-find-mental-health-support-in-cy-fair/ “First responders are probably the ones that are in the most need [of mental health support], and they're the ones that are probably the most hesitant to seek the help or realize they need the help,” said Leah Gowin, director of marketing and commu...

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]]> 965362 5 health care updates from Cy-Fair hospitals https://houstonnewmedia.org/5-health-care-updates-from-cy-fair-hospitals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-health-care-updates-from-cy-fair-hospitals Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/health-care/2025/06/06/5-health-care-updates-from-cy-fair-hospitals/ Check out the latest updates from Cy-Fair area hospitals.

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]]> 963661 Home sales remain steady year over year in Spring-Klein community https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-sales-remain-steady-year-over-year-in-spring-klein-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-sales-remain-steady-year-over-year-in-spring-klein-community Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/real-estate/2025/06/04/home-sales-remain-steady-year-over-year-in-spring-klein-community/ About 256 homes sold last May compared to 249 this May, according to data from Homeward.

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]]> 962505 3 updates on Spring Fire Department construction projects https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-updates-on-spring-fire-department-construction-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-updates-on-spring-fire-department-construction-projects Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2025/06/03/3-updates-on-spring-fire-department-construction-projects/ The Spring Fire Department has three major construction projects underway, including upgrades at stations originally designed for volunteer firefighters.

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]]> 961929 How Cy-Fair kids can access free meals this summer https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-cy-fair-kids-can-access-free-meals-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-cy-fair-kids-can-access-free-meals-this-summer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:15:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/education/2025/06/02/how-cy-fair-kids-can-access-free-meals-this-summer/ Cy-Fair ISD Nutrition Services will be serving free breakfast and lunch for children throughout the summer. 

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]]> 961548 Angels’ Attic Resale Store opening second location June 6 https://houstonnewmedia.org/angels-attic-resale-store-opening-second-location-june-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angels-attic-resale-store-opening-second-location-june-6 Fri, 30 May 2025 17:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/business/2025/05/30/angels-attic-resale-store-opening-second-location-june-6/ The original location will continue to operate at CAM's headquarters, 12930 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress. 

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]]> 960368 Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare recognized for financial transparency https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-esd-11-mobile-healthcare-recognized-for-financial-transparency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-esd-11-mobile-healthcare-recognized-for-financial-transparency Thu, 29 May 2025 18:28:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/government/2025/05/29/harris-county-esd-11-mobile-healthcare-recognized-for-financial-transparency/ Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has recognized Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 with a Transparency Star for excellence in Traditional Finances, according to a May 29 news release. 

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]]> 959614 Saunders manufacturing facility moving from Illinois to Cy-Fair https://houstonnewmedia.org/saunders-manufacturing-facility-moving-from-illinois-to-cy-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saunders-manufacturing-facility-moving-from-illinois-to-cy-fair Tue, 27 May 2025 20:18:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/business/2025/05/27/saunders-manufacturing-facility-moving-from-illinois-to-cy-fair/ A new manufacturing facility is set to open in early June in the Cy-Fair area. Saunders, a division of R.S. Hughes Company, is relocating from Lombard, Illinois, according to a news release. 

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]]> 958370 Cy-Fair Fire Department stakeholders advocate for fire chief, call for ‘good governance’ from ESD board https://houstonnewmedia.org/cy-fair-fire-department-stakeholders-advocate-for-fire-chief-call-for-good-governance-from-esd-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cy-fair-fire-department-stakeholders-advocate-for-fire-chief-call-for-good-governance-from-esd-board Fri, 23 May 2025 18:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/government/2025/05/23/cy-fair-fire-department-stakeholders-advocate-for-fire-chief-call-for-good-governance-from-esd-board/ Harris County Emergency Service District No. 9’s monthly board meeting saw unusually high attendance as Cy-Fair Fire Department stakeholders showed up to express their strong support for Fire Chief Amy Ramon. 

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]]> 957084 Home sales down 13% year over year in Cy-Fair https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-sales-down-13-year-over-year-in-cy-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-sales-down-13-year-over-year-in-cy-fair Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/real-estate/2025/05/13/home-sales-down-13-year-over-year-in-cy-fair/ Overall, the Cy-Fair single-family real estate market saw a 13% decrease in the number of homes sold this April compared to last April, according to data from Boutwell Properties.

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]]> 952826 Cy-Fair ISD establishes new partnership to address absenteeism https://houstonnewmedia.org/cy-fair-isd-establishes-new-partnership-to-address-absenteeism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cy-fair-isd-establishes-new-partnership-to-address-absenteeism Fri, 09 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/education/2025/05/09/cy-fair-isd-establishes-new-partnership-to-address-absenteeism/ Six high school principals in Cy-Fair ISD will soon be working with on-campus student support specialists from Communities in Schools, a national program that partners with schools to combat chronic absenteeism.

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]]> 951745 Home sales down 7% year over year in Spring, Klein https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-sales-down-7-year-over-year-in-spring-klein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-sales-down-7-year-over-year-in-spring-klein Fri, 09 May 2025 14:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/real-estate/2025/05/09/home-sales-down-7-year-over-year-in-spring-klein/ Home sales trended down in Spring-Klein year over year.

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]]> 951804 Cy-Fair ISD salaries could become less competitive without additional state funding https://houstonnewmedia.org/cy-fair-isd-salaries-could-become-less-competitive-without-additional-state-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cy-fair-isd-salaries-could-become-less-competitive-without-additional-state-funding Tue, 06 May 2025 20:53:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair-jersey-village/education/2025/05/06/cy-fair-isd-salaries-could-become-less-competitive-without-additional-state-funding/ As Cy-Fair ISD trustees prepare to approve a budget for fiscal year 2025-26 this June, district leaders said they could struggle to maintain competitive salaries due to the limited funding they receive from the state. 

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]]> 949468 Nothing Bundt Cakes bringing new bakery location to Spring https://houstonnewmedia.org/nothing-bundt-cakes-bringing-new-bakery-location-to-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nothing-bundt-cakes-bringing-new-bakery-location-to-spring Mon, 05 May 2025 20:17:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/business/2025/05/05/nothing-bundt-cakes-bringing-new-bakery-location-to-spring/ A new location of Nothing Bundt Cakes specialty bakery is coming to Spring this summer.

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]]> 948954 Voters split on Klein Fire Department’s tax rate cap election https://houstonnewmedia.org/voters-split-on-klein-fire-departments-tax-rate-cap-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=voters-split-on-klein-fire-departments-tax-rate-cap-election Sun, 04 May 2025 03:31:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/election/2025/05/03/voters-split-on-klein-fire-departments-tax-rate-cap-election/ Election results are in.

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