Cypress-Hwy 6 My Neighborhood News

09/17/2026

🏡 What if your business could become a familiar name in the neighborhoods you actually want to serve?

My Neighborhood News does more than share what’s happening across Greater Houston. We also serve as the website host and official weekly newsletter provider for many specific neighborhoods, giving us a direct connection to homeowners through the community resources they already use and read.

That creates a very different opportunity for local businesses.

Rather than competing for attention through programmatic ads scattered across the internet, our neighborhood sponsors are consistently visible inside a trusted, hyperlocal environment built specifically for that community.

Each neighborhood sponsorship includes visibility on the official neighborhood website + in the weekly resident newsletter, with only a limited number of business categories available per neighborhood.

We currently have opportunities for:

🔧 Plumbing
❄️ HVAC
🏡 Real Estate
🦷 Dental
🔨 Remodeling/General Contracting
🏊 Pool Services
🌿 Landscaping
🏠 Roofing
🌳 Tree Services
🪳 Pest Control

And we’re expanding that value even further.

Our new neighborhood-specific business directories are launching soon, with current sponsors included at no additional charge. We’re also preparing a new monthly neighborhood print pilot, creating another way for participating businesses to keep them top of mind with local homeowners.

One neighborhood. Multiple touchpoints. Consistent local visibility.

And because sponsorship helps us provide our neighborhood websites and newsletters at no cost to HOAs or residents, local businesses aren’t simply reaching potential customers—they’re helping support the communication resources that keep communities connected.

📩 Interested in becoming the exclusive sponsor for your industry in one of the neighborhoods we serve? Send us a message or call 281-463-8649 to see which neighborhoods are currently available.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our country experienced a day that changed us forever.

For many, September 11, 2001 is still remembered in vivid detail — where we were, who we were with, and the disbelief we felt as the events of that morning unfolded. For a younger generation, 9/11 is history they have learned from the stories of parents, grandparents, teachers and those who lived through it.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost. We honor the firefighters, police officers, first responders and ordinary people who ran toward danger to help others. And we remember the families whose lives were forever changed.

But 25 years later, we also remember something else: how people showed up for one another.

Neighbors helped neighbors. Strangers became friends. Communities gathered. In the midst of unimaginable heartbreak, there were extraordinary acts of courage, kindness and humanity.

That spirit of looking out for one another is worth carrying forward — not just today, but in the way we care for our neighbors and our communities every day.

On this 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember those we lost, honor those who served and sacrificed, and remain grateful for the countless acts of courage and compassion that showed us the very best of humanity.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

From Harris County Flood Control District:

As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the upper Texas coast, heavy rainfall remains a concern for Southeast Texas and Harris County.

The Harris County Flood Warning System can help residents stay aware of changing conditions by providing near-real-time rainfall and stream level information from gages throughout the county.

Residents can use HarrisCountyFWS.org to monitor conditions near their home, workplace, school or commute. The interactive map is available without an account or sign-in.

For another layer of preparedness, sign up for FREE rainfall and stream level alerts at FWSAlerts.org and select the locations you want to monitor.

Preparing before water levels begin to rise can make a difference. Stay informed as conditions develop.

09/01/2026

🚨⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE from ReadyHarris ⚠️🚨

Tropical Storm Edouard to Strengthen Before Making Landfall on Texas-Louisiana Coastline This Afternoon

The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard as it continues to move west along the Louisiana and Texas coastline.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Edouard to strengthen prior to making landfall this afternoon near the Texas-Louisiana border. Rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches are possible beginning this afternoon, with some isolated totals of up to 9 inches.

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) Flood Watch has been extended to 7:00 pm Wednesday for Harris County.

What should you do?

Residents are encouraged to be at a safe location by midafternoon on Tuesday. Continue to monitor roadway conditions through Wednesday. Street flooding is possible in areas where the heaviest rain falls. Before getting on the road, check the Houston TranStar live traffic map for information on road conditions.

STAY WEATHER AWARE. Monitor media sources for severe weather information. Follow weather safety advice from the National Weather Service and other official sources.

HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECEIVE WEATHER ALERTS and be ready to take action should conditions change quickly.

Now is the time to check your emergency kits and review your emergency plans.

Stay informed by following HCOHSEM updates on www.ReadyHarris.org, on social media, and by signing up for Ready Harris Alerts or Ready Harris Accessible Alerts.

For more information on how to prepare, review our hurricane preparedness and evacuation guide. You can also text GULF2026 to 888777 to receive hurricane season updates.

08/25/2026

We recently published information about a collaboration between the Harris County Public Library and the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library… this makes us SO sad!

What a beautiful legacy she left behind. We honor her memory today as we mourn the loss of a truly special woman who gave herself so generously to the world. Rest in peace, Dolly. 💕🎵📖

Honoring the Life & Humanitarian Heart of Dolly Parton

Today, we honor the remarkable life and humanitarian legacy of Dolly Parton—and the many ways her kindness has touched generations of children and families.

In 1995, Dolly launched her Imagination Library in Sevier County, Tennessee, where she was born and raised. Inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, Dolly wanted to give children the opportunity to fall in love with books. The program began by providing free books to children from birth through age five and has since grown to reach children throughout the United States and around the world.

Dream More. Learn More. Care More. Be More.

At Cy-Fair Helping Hands, we are especially grateful that some of the children of families we have served have been beneficiaries of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. What a beautiful reminder that a simple gift—a book, a story, a moment of reading together—can open a child’s imagination and help shape a brighter future.

Dolly Parton has shown us that humanitarianism doesn't always begin with something grand. Sometimes, it begins with a book placed in a child’s hands and the belief that every child deserves the chance to dream.

We are grateful for the legacy she has created and for the lives she continues to touch through generosity, compassion, and an enduring belief in the power of children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More. Rest in Peace, Dolly. ❤️📚

08/25/2026

It’s hard to believe Hurricane Harvey was nine years ago.

For so many across the Greater Houston area, the memories are still vivid—not only of the devastation, but of neighbors helping neighbors, strangers becoming rescuers, first responders working around the clock, and communities showing up for one another in extraordinary ways. 🦸‍♂️

As we reflect on Harvey today, we’d love to hear the moments that have stayed with you.

What acts of courage, kindness or selflessness did you witness—or take part in—during the rescue and recovery? Who stepped up when your neighborhood needed them most?

Share your memories in the comments. 👇

Today, we remember the lives lost while also recognizing the countless acts of service, compassion and resilience that helped carry our communities through. 💕

08/14/2026

What do YOU think about Blue Bell Ice Cream's Homemade in the Shade flavor??

Life is sweeter in the shade! Homemade in the Shade is now available in stores. The flavor is our top-selling Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream combined with a swirl of rich chocolate fudge sauce.

Find it in the half gallon and pint sizes, but only for a limited time!

08/13/2026

This Saturday, HOA board members from across Greater Houston will come together for a day centered on stronger neighborhoods, better connections and practical information they can bring back to the communities they serve.

The HOA Connect Houston Leadership Summit is happening THIS Saturday, August 15, and there is still time for HOA board members to register.

At My Neighborhood News, we see every day how much local leadership matters. HOA board members often volunteer countless hours making decisions that directly impact their neighbors, and this Summit is designed to give them a place to connect with fellow board members, ask questions, hear from trusted industry professionals and engage with local government and community partners.

✨ HOA board members: Bring your questions, your experiences and your ideas. Come meet others serving communities across Greater Houston and leave with useful information, new relationships and resources to help you lead more effectively. Please register so we can plan for food.

🤩 There will also be prizes, including an Apple Watch and a seat on an exclusive holiday light tour to see the most spectacular displays across town!

We’re grateful to the vendor partners helping make this event possible, including Blue Stream Fiber, SBB Management Company, Katy Brothers Pressure Washing, The Perfect Light, ENG Roofing , Converged Services, Go Painting of Houston North, Rothberg Specialty, Reserve Advisors, LLC, AT&T, Capital Bank, Hardeman Landscaping, The Amenity Collective, Axis HOA Maintenance & Development LLC, Yellowstone Landscape, and All Aquatics Kids Playgrounds,LLC.

The Summit will also bring HOA leaders together with representatives from Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office, Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Tax Office, Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD), and Harris County Public Health’s HART program.

It’s a natural extension of what both My Neighborhood News and HOA Connect Houston work toward every day: supporting the people who serve our neighborhoods through education, networking, practical guidance and consistent outreach.

Saturday, August 15 | 10:00 AM
Trini Mendenhall Community Center
1414 Wirt Rd., Houston
Lunch will be served.

HOA board members can register here:

https://hoaconnecthouston.org/leadership-summit-registration/

We look forward to seeing HOA leaders from across Greater Houston there this Saturday!

08/08/2026

From our partners at HOA Connect Houston:

We are thrilled to have Amy Hoechstetter, PCAM, AMS, CMCA, VP of SBB Management Company, participate as an industry expert on a live panel at the upcoming HOA Connect Houston Leadership Summit. 👏

With more than 17 years of community management experience, Amy brings a people-first perspective to leadership that has shaped her career and the relationships she has built along the way.

As Vice President of SBB Management Company, Amy has worked alongside boards, developers, community managers, business partners, and volunteers across a wide range of communities, always believing that strong leadership begins with seeing the person before the position.

At the HOA Connect Houston Leadership Summit, Amy will bring that experience to the live panel, sharing insights grounded in trust, mutual respect, and a genuine understanding of the people who make communities work.

We are honored to have her contribute to what we know will be a valuable discussion.

If you are an HOA board member or know someone who is, here’s the registration link:

https://hoaconnecthouston.org/leadership-summit-registration/

08/03/2026

🚨HOA Board Members🚨

Serving on an HOA board can feel isolating.

You are expected to make difficult decisions, balance competing opinions and protect your community’s best interests—often while volunteering your own time and without many people who truly understand the role. 😕

That is why the HOA Connect Houston Leadership Summit was created entirely for HOA board members. 🤩

The event is free, and multiple board members from the same HOA are not only welcome—they are encouraged to attend together.

This is not a typical expo. It is a collaborative, board-focused experience built around meaningful discussion, practical education, peer support and real-time knowledge sharing. Board members will take part in roundtables, a live leadership panel, open Q&A and conversations with HOA professionals, local government partners, law enforcement and trusted industry partners.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office will also provide practical guidance on e-bikes and scooters, including safety concerns, enforcement questions and what HOA boards should understand as they consider community rules and responses. 👮‍♂️

Come connect with people who understand the responsibility you carry—and leave with stronger support, useful insight and ideas you can take back to your community. 💡

📅 Saturday, August 15
📍 Trini Mendenhall Community Center
🍽️ Lunch provided
🎟️ Free for HOA board members
👉 Register: https://hoaconnecthouston.org/leadership-summit-registration/

Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office
Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4
Harris County Precinct 2
Harris County Precinct One

Leadership Summit Registration The HOA Connect Houston Leadership Summit will bring together HOA board members, trusted vendors in the HOA space, and local government/community partners for meaningful networking and collaborative engagement. Please let us know if you’ll be able to attend. We hope ...