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Salt & Sugar Gastro Bar Brings Upscale Dining to Cy-Fair

Story & Photos by Metta Archilla-Ishida Owners Lini Correa and Martin Garcia had a dream and a vision. That vision is now an upscale reality located at 16010 West Road, Houston, TX, 77095. Salt & Sugar Gastro Bar is a compilation of class...

Blackhorse Ranch

Cy-Fair Helping Hands’ Back to School Bash Sizzles with Success

By Patricia Hudson “Thank you for all that you do for our CFISD community. Best back to school event two years in a row. My boys love attending this event!” – T.C.J. (CFHH Client) Despite the soaring temperatures, Cy-Fair Helping Hands’ 2nd...

Blackhorse Ranch

Sarah Moreno: Despite Life’s Challenges, Cypress Nurse Builds Precious Moments for Family and Community

By Patricia Hudson Sometimes in life, you meet that rare individual that impresses you with their kindness, caring manner, and love for their fellow man. Despite life’s curveballs, she faces each day with infectious joie de vivre, carrying others...

Coles Crossing

Kendale Walker: Teen Singer, Songwriter and Model Stays Humble While Shooting for the Stars

Story and Photos by Patricia Hudson At 16, (soon-to-be 17), Kendale Walker is a young woman with a talent for singing, songwriting, acting, and, oh yes, modeling. Her parents, Robbie and Jennifer Walker and siblings Ashlee and Tanner couldn’t be ...

Towne Lake

Neil and Radhika Patel: Keeping Culture Alive Through Community

Story and Photos by Patricia Hudson Our Towne Lake featured residents are Neil and Radhika Patel. Their journey to Cypress, Texas took them more than 8,000 miles. Neil was born and raised in Gujrati, India. At the age of 11, his family moved and ...

Blackhorse Ranch

Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon: Bringing Years of Experience and Team Approach to the Department

By Patricia Hudson – Since joining the Cy-Fair Fire Department 31 years ago, Amy Ramon has advanced through the ranks as a firefighter, dispatcher, paramedic, and Assistant Chief of EMS. In July 2014, Ramon was selected to lead the 543 men ...

Blackhorse Ranch

Rose Poole: Cy-Fair Photographer Goes to Great Lengths to Capture “The Perfect Shot”

Story by Patricia Hudson – As journalists, the daily perusal of social media Facebook sites often produces potential story lines. A recent venture into the Cypress Photography FB page, this editor was mesmerized by the majesty of the Union ...

Coles Crossing

Golden Retrievers, Dog Therapy Volunteer Offer Cheerful Support to the Aged, Infirmed, Youth

By Patricia Hudson – Undoubtedly one of the best commercials airing currently is one sponsored by a dog food company. The scene: a hospital room where a sick young girl lies in her hospital bed, resignedly offering her arm for yet another d...

Greater Fairfield

Transplanted Family Finds Community in Cypress

By Patricia Hudson – It was Divine Intervention. Darrin and Suzanne Lewis met at church, when Suzanne was invited to attend by her terminally ill patient, and Darrin headed the Sunday school. “When we married, I was 24 and he was 25. When D...

Cypress Creek Lakes

Lilu Wachuku: Empowering Girls Worldwide to Succeed by Living Life The Girl Way

By Liz Chevalier – Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Lily Wachuku, a senior-to-be at Cy-Ranch High School. Lily is no ordinary high school teenager; She is on a powerful mission to change the world. The founder of the Girls’ Empo...