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Stacie Guidry: The Queen of Homecoming Mums

By Patricia Hudson The Southern tradition of Homecoming mums is thought to have started back in the 1930s. In no other place has this tradition grown more than in Texas, where EVERYTHING is bigger and better! From a simple artificial mum from whi...

Food

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Spring Cypress Assisted Living Brings Paris to Resident Through Their Program: Livin’ the Dream

Story and Photos by Patricia Hudson Grayson Moss moved to Spring Cypress Assisted Living and Memory Care, 16306 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, in August, 2019. Since his arrival, 96-year-old Grayson has become an integral part of Spring Cypress. A...

Food

Creekwood Grill: An Interview with Brian Sandel

By Patricia Hudson – “I love Creekwood Grill. Relaxed atmosphere, good prices and great food. Onion rings, shrimp/fish tacos and roasted corn are all items I will highly recommend.” -Linda Lanier. Creekwood Grill, located in Cypress a...