Cypress is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston and located along the U.S. High 290, twenty miles northwest of Houston's city limits. It was mostly rural until the 1980s when developers started several master-planned communities and is now known for having a large amount of residential and commercial development in recent years and one of the Houston area's largest suburban communities. It has two clearly defined areas separated by Highway 290, with the north side being mainly forested and thickly wooded, and the south mainly ranchland and grassy prairie dotted with scrub brush, Live Oaks and Post Oaks. As of the 2000 US Census, there were approximately 46,025 people, 15,207 households, and 12,914 families living in the zip codes labeled as Cypress. CYPRESS TX EDUCATION
Cypress is served by Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, the third largest school district in the State of Texas and one of the fastest growing in the United States with a recording number of over 92,000 students in 2006. This district includes 15 middle schools and 47 elementary schools. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school students attend Cy-Fair High School, Jersey Village High School, Cypress Creek High School, Cypress Falls High School, Cypress Woods High School, Cypress Springs High School, Langham Creek High School, and Cypress Ridge High School, with two new high schools, Cypress Ranch and Cypress Lakes High schools both opening in 2008, and two more in the planning stages. Children of elementary school-age also have two new schools opening in 2008. If you live in Cypress and are planning on attending post-secondary schools, Cypress is home to the Cy-Fair campus of the Lone Star College District (LSCS), a publicly funded, two-year, community college system that opened 2003 and serves more than 11,000 students with unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. CYPRESS TX RECREATION
Cypress is home to Tin Hall, one of the oldest continually operating Dance Halls in Texas, in operation since 1889. It is also home to The Berry Center, an $80 million multi-use complex owned by CFISD, featuring a football stadium, basketball arena, conference center, auditorium, multimedia production, and catering facility. Also located in Cypress, is the Northwest Forest Conference Center, an 80-acre resort and conference center with a life-size replica of the Alamo. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Cypress is home to the trailhead of the planned Cypress Creek Greenway Project. This major parks project links parks along Cypress Creek via a greenbelt complete with hiking and biking trails, horseback riding trails, and great places for canoeing. If you like golfing, Cypress' courses include Longwood Golf Club, Blackhorse, Houston National Cypress Lakes, Cypress Golf Club, and Hearthstone Country Club. CYPRESS TX LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION Cypress Texas residents rely on the Houston Chronicle (www.chron.com) for their news. Local TV News stations include: CYPRESS TX RECREATION, PARKS, AND WEEKEND GETAWAYS Cypress is home to Tin Hall, one of the oldest continually operating Dance Halls in Texas, in operation since 1889. It is also home to The Berry Center, an $80 million multi-use complex owned by CFISD, featuring a football stadium, basketball arena, conference center, auditorium, multimedia production, and catering facility. Also located in Cypress, is the Northwest Forest Conference Center, an 80-acre resort and conference center with a life-size replica of the Alamo.If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Cypress is home to the trailhead of the planned Cypress Creek Greenway Project. This major parks project links parks along Cypress Creek via a greenbelt complete with hiking and biking trails, horseback riding trails, and great places for canoeing. If you like golfing, Cypress' courses include Longwood Golf Club, Blackhorse, Houston National Cypress Lakes, Cypress Golf Club, and Hearthstone Country Club. Conveniently located, it provides great access many weekend getaways, including the Texas Coast line and the many lakes in Texas. Some of the most popular getaways are: Galveston Texas – just an hour and a half away, this Gulf Coast area offers a long shoreline, boating, and all the fun of the beach. San Antonio Texas – One of America's oldest cities, San Antonio was colonized by the Spanish empire in the early 1700s. Rich layers of this and other cultures give the city its distinction. Famous for the Alamo and its River Walk, San Antonio makes a great weekend getaway. Just slightly more than 3 hours from Houston Texas, it is convenient when you need a change of pace. Austin Texas – Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World®? The slogan became official on August 29, 1991, after it was discovered that Austin had more live music venues per capita than Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles and, well, anywhere else in the nation. Today, our city hosts nearly 200 venues and is home to thousands of musicians. Which means you can catch a show any day of the week, at almost any time, if the mood and the tune strike. About 3 hours from Houston Texas, Austin Texas is a great weekend escape. Lake Conroe is located approximately one hour north of downtown Houston (via IH-45), Lake Conroe is a short trip for the water fans. Extending 21 miles in length and covering 21,000 surface acres, Lake Conroe is the reserve drinking water supply for the City of Houston and offers clean, clear water for a large variety of recreation (boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, pleasure boating, etc.). Luxurious hotels and condominiums, quality RV Parks, waterfront boat storage with valet launching, luxurious waterfront real estate developments are only a few of the attractions to this exceptional manmade Lake only 60 minutes north from Houston via IH-45. Lake Houston Park is an Urban Wilderness Park of 5,000 acres located 30 miles north of Houston near the town of New Caney. Lake Houston Park is the only park in the HPARD system where overnight camping is available. Cabins and walk-in campsites are available for rental. Activities include hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding (Bring your own bikes, watercraft, and horses). The park is a wilderness park and is heavily forested so visitors need to be aware that wildlife in the park includes several species of snakes. The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 4,500 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! In addition, we have 1.6 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is located in Hermann Park across the street from Miller Outdoor Theater with close proximity to Highways 59, 288, and the 610 Loop. Exhibits change multiple times through the year so there is always something new to see. CYPRESS TX SPORTS For the sports fans, the Houston metropolitan area hosts teams for all the major sports including the Houston Texans football team, the Houston Astros Baseball team, and the Houston Rockets Basketball team. |