Cy-Fair

College System plans more campus expansions

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

The Lone Star College System is thinking bigger and greener.

Meet the coupon queen

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

In her online blog she's dubbed herself The Grocery Geek, but when Makana Hansen chops 70 percent from her weekly grocery bill thanks to coupon clipping and diligent organization, she is anything but. “I won't buy anything for over $1 except produce,” she said. “And I make one trip to the store and I buy everything for the week. No impulse trips.”

Customer service is his specialty

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Stan Skadal, a Copper Lakes Estates resident, has seen his share of history when it comes to major Houston events. Skadal is director of sales at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston. He has been in the hotel business for 34 years, primarily in Houston and New Orleans.

Cy-Fair ISD officials discuss boundary changes

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Cy-Fair school district officials got a first glance at several recommended shifts in elementary school attendance boundary lines that could affect about 3,400 pupils next year.

Channeling away flood concerns in Jersey Village

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

For the past seven months, heavy equipment has been chipping away at the sides of a drainage channel dubbed the “Jersey Village bypass” on the city of Jersey Village's border.

LSC-Cy-Fair to present ‘The Marriage of Figaro'

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

“The Marriage of Figaro,” a witty yet profound tale of love, intrigue, betrayal and forgiveness, will be on stage Nov. 5-7 at Lone Star College-Cy-Fair.

Residents give suggestions on roadway upgrades

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009

Northwest Harris County residents and business owners recently pinpointed problem areas they believe should be the focus of an access management study of the Texas 6 North/FM 1960 and FM 529 corridors.

CFISD BRIEFS: Conference for district's volunteers set Oct. 30

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009

CFISD's Volunteers In Public Schools Executive Board will host its Fall Conference, themed “Rocking Resources,” on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road.

Local volunteer commits time to serving

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

For Frank Bondurant, serving the community and doing what's best for others is almost in his blood. Whether he's building playground equipment for children or refurbishing a church for its members, the 59-year-old Katy-area resident says he is committed to helping where help is needed.

Roberta Rylander plays key role in city

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

In the chronicle of efforts to preserve the history of old Katy, Roberta Wright Rylander has written her own chapter.

Candidate forum is Oct. 15

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

Six Cy-Fair residents are competing for two spots on the Cy-Fair ISD school board.

Painter shares her Impressionistic style

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009

When Caroline McCleod first laid eyes on a painting by local artist Judy Crowe, the work made an immediate impression.

Man found asleep with corpse in Cypress

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009

The man is charged with three misdemeanor drug offenses after police find him asleep in a closet with a dead man in a vacant house.

Grand Parkway stretch in W. Harris not so shovel-ready after all

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009

A county official says there's no way permitting for the segment from U.S. 290 to I-10 could be done in time to meet federal stimulus requirements.

• Grand Parkway will not get stimulus funds - Off the Kuff

Houston police nab suspect after staying on trail 5 years

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009

Oscar David Zamarripa, 24, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Alberto Rivera, 22, of Houston, on May 14, 2004.