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Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen celebrates 10th anniversary
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Mexican eatery and bar Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary across its three Houston-area locations. According to the business website, the locations in Katy, Cypress and Houston plan to host celebrations from Nov. 6-8.
The anniversary events include:
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Family night on Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. featuring face painting and free meals for kids
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Anniversary party on Nov. 7 from 6-9 p.m. featuring live music
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Mariachi brunch on Nov. 8 featuring live music
Ambriza serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Its online menu features items such as enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.
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Latest Education News
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Cy-Fair ISD discusses library services, FY 2025-26 financial audit, student screen time
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The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees met for a Nov. 5 work session to discuss several agenda items, including proposed revisions to local board policy. The board discussed moving to an opt-out process for parents deciding on their student's access to certain library materials, which is currently an opt-in process. Ahead of the proposed revision's second reading, the board requested the administration provide anonymous feedback from district librarians and data regarding online and print library materials circulation over time.
Other topics discussed during the work session included:
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The district's fiscal year 2025-26 financial audit, which received the highest level of assurance and showed an administrative cost ratio of 3.74%.
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A report on student screen time monitoring, which updated the district's initiative to prioritize active learning.
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City Coverage
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Houston Airport System officials announce 6 major developments heading into 2027
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Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for the Houston Airport System, announced during the Greater Houston Partnership’s 2026 State of the Airports event that six major developments are in the works at the city's airports.
What's new: Officials announced that travelers at William P. Hobby Airport will have seven more gates, a new baggage system and a covered walkway between the parking garage and terminal once the airport's West Concourse expansion is completed.
At George Bush Intercontinental Airport, HAS plans to expand the east cargo area by 183 acres. Future tenants could build warehouses, parking and other facilities based on their operational needs.
Houstonians picking up family and friends at IAH will also have a place to refuel, grab a bite and use the restroom under plans to redevelop the airport's cellphone waiting area along John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
One more thing: Lastly, officials announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed IAH will be among eight airports receiving Global Entry Walk-Through technology in December.
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Metro News
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CFISD VATRE fails, ESD9 commissioners race results: 5 trending stories from across the Cypress, Cy-Fair-Jersey Village area
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In Your Backyard
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We want to hear from you: English programs in Cypress
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Our community is evolving rapidly. Recent demographic data confirms a significant increase in families who speak English as a second language across key local ZIP codes in the Cypress area. If your family is navigating this transition or working hard to master English, we want to hear from you!
We Want to Hear From Your Family!
Are you currently utilizing CFISD’s bilingual programs or taking language classes at Lone Star College? Or are you pursuing other language mastery programs, or hoping that your area offered more? What has your journey been like learning English in our community? Your story could help point other local families toward the resources they need.
A few considerations:
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To be included in this story, you must agree to use your first and last name! Community Impact prides itself on credibility, so no anonymous sources may be used!
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Please provide the zip code you currently reside, that information will not be shared publicly!
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We hope to wrap up interviews by Nov. 17
Lastly, if you wish to share your story please reach out to Ella Barnes at ebarnes@communityimpact.com or Ash Valenzuela at avalenzuela@communityimpact.com.
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In Your Community
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Superando la barrera del idioma: programas de inglés en Cypress
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Nuestra comunidad está evolucionando rápidamente. Los datos demográficos recientes confirman un aumento del número de familias que hablan inglés como segundo idioma en todos los códigos postales de la zona de Cypress. Si tu familia está pasando por esta transición o se está esforzando por dominar el inglés, ¡queremos saber de ti!
¡Queremos saber de su familia!
¿Está utilizando actualmente los programas bilingües del CFISD o asistiendo a clases de idiomas en el Lone Star College? ¿O está siguiendo otros programas de idiomas, o le gustaría que en su zona se ofrecieran más opciones? ¿Cómo ha sido su experiencia aprendiendo inglés en nuestra comunidad?
Su historia podría ayudar a otras familias locales a encontrar los recursos que necesitan.
Algunas consideraciones:
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Para aparecer en este reportaje, ¡debes aceptar que se utilicen tu nombre y apellidos! ¡No se pueden utilizar fuentes anónimas!
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Por favor, indica el código postal de tu lugar de residencia actual; ¡esa información no se hará pública!
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Esperamos haber finalizado las entrevistas antes del 17 de Noviembre.
Si deseas compartir tu historia, ponte en contacto con Ella Barnes en ebarnes@communityimpact.com o con Ash Valenzuela en avalenzuela@communityimpact.com.
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