Author: dsmithwick@communityimpact.com

Thousands of Cy-Fair ISD students returned to their campuses for the first time since March on Sept. 8, kicking off the start of the 2020-21 school year.

School starts next week in Cy-Fair ISD.

Fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, stewed oxtails and fried chicken are on the menu.

With stadium capacity limits in place this season, social distancing and face masks will be enforced at all games.

Active case totals were mainly flat during the beginning of August and began trending downward by midmonth.

Two local businesses are teaming up with Cy-Fair Helping Hands this month to support the nonprofit’s efforts to feed individuals and families in need.

Nearly 500 new cases have been reported in Cy-Fair since the weekend, according to Harris County data.

More than 12,000 Cy-Fair residents have recovered from the virus since March, according to Harris County Public Health.

Nikki Cowart is a Cy-Fair ISD graduate, district parent and has been the president of Cy-Fair American Federation of Teachers since 2010. She said until recently, she never imagined taking legal action against the school district.

Here’s what the Humane Society of the United States suggests pet owners do to prepare for the hurricane.