Northwest Houston Scoop
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ISSUE #7 · WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Good morning, neighbors. We’re over the hump of the week, and it’s a big one for Cy-Fair families — graduation season officially gets underway today at the Berry Center, and tomorrow is the last day of school. We’ve also got a sobering budget number out of CFISD, free summer meals coming for the kids once break hits, and a brand-new gym opening on our side of town. Let’s get into it.
In today’s issue
• A $67.4M shortfall — what Cy-Fair ISD’s budget gap could mean for taxes and programs
• Free summer meals for kids — CFISD’s program returns in June
• EōS Fitness opens — a 45,000-sq-ft gym with an indoor pool lands in Cy-Fair
• Jersey Village’s $12.09M cushion — and what the city plans to do with it
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What’s happening today and tomorrow
Today — Wednesday, May 27
CFISD graduations begin at the Berry Center — Cypress Ridge HS 12:00 PM · Cypress Springs HS 4:00 PM · Cypress Woods HS 8:00 PM · The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd.
Tomorrow — Thursday, May 28
Last day of school for CFISD — have a great summer, students and teachers.
Graduations continue — Jersey Village HS 12:00 PM · Cypress Park HS 4:00 PM · Bridgeland HS 8:00 PM · The Berry Center
Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing, 8:30 AM
Looking ahead
Fri, May 29 — More Berry Center graduations (Langham Creek 9:00 AM, Cy-Fair 1:00 PM, Cypress Creek 5:00 PM); Live music at the Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 6:30–9:30 PM
Sat, May 30 — Final graduations (Cypress Falls 9:00 AM, Cypress Lakes 1:00 PM, Cypress Ranch 5:00 PM); Live music at the Boardwalk, 6:30–9:30 PM
Mon, June 1 — Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
Wed, June 3 — CFISD full-scale safety exercise at Rowe Middle School & the Berry Center
Today’s stories
Cy-Fair ISD is staring down a $67.4 million budget shortfall
Cy-Fair ISD is projecting a $67.4 million shortfall for the 2026–27 fiscal year, Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith told trustees at a May 21 budget workshop. District leaders frame it as a revenue problem, not overspending — the result of shrinking enrollment, unfunded state mandates, and years of inflation that funding formulas never caught up with.
To close the gap, Superintendent Doug Killian has floated a voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE) that could raise the maintenance-and-operations rate by up to 12 cents. Without new revenue, the district says it would have to look at cutting programs and staff. The board has tentatively backed a $500 one-time employee stipend and higher health-insurance contributions in the proposed budget.
Why it matters here: with a possible tax-rate vote on the horizon, this is the budget conversation that could land on your ballot — and in your classrooms — later this year.
→ Read more at Community Impact
Free summer meals for kids return to Cy-Fair in June
With the last bell of the year ringing tomorrow, Cy-Fair ISD’s Summer Meals Program is back to help keep local kids fed over the break. Starting in June, Cy-Fair Nutrition Services will serve free breakfast and lunch to any child 18 or younger — no ID, no registration, and no CFISD enrollment required. Students with disabilities can take part through age 21.
Meals are served Monday through Thursday at campuses across Cypress, Jersey Village, and northwest Harris County, with dates and times varying by site. The program is funded by the USDA and run statewide through the Texas Department of Agriculture, which notes that more than one in five Texas children faces food insecurity.
Why it matters here: summer can be the toughest stretch of the year for families who lean on school meals — this fills the gap, close to home, at no cost.
→ Read more at My Neighborhood News
EōS Fitness opens a 45,000-sq-ft gym in Cy-Fair
EōS Fitness has opened a new full-service location at the West 8 Crossing shopping center in Cy-Fair, the company announced this week. The 45,000-square-foot club includes a nearly 4,000-square-foot indoor pool, plus a “cardio theatre” where members can watch big-screen movies while they work out and a dedicated, camera-friendly space for content creators.
Why it matters here: it’s a sizable new fitness option close to home just as summer-workout season gets going.
→ Read more at Community Impact
Jersey Village expects to end the year with a $12.09M cushion
The city of Jersey Village is on track to close out fiscal year 2025–26 with a projected $12.09 million fund balance, City Manager Austin Bleess reported at a May 18 special meeting. The city plans to move $1.4 million from the general fund into its Capital Improvement Program.
That money will go toward Phase 1 of the City Campus project, which focuses on upgrades to the administration buildings, public works, and the lobby.
Why it matters here: a healthy reserve gives Jersey Village room to invest in city facilities without leaning on residents for more.
→ Read more at Community Impact
Thanks for reading
That’s the scoop for this Wednesday, neighbors. To every CFISD senior walking the stage this week — congratulations, and good luck out there. If something here was useful, hit reply and let us know (we read every note), and feel free to forward this along to someone who’d want it. If this was forwarded to you, welcome — we’re glad you’re here.
See you tomorrow,
The Northwest Houston Scoop team