About
Cy-Fair
The
Cy-Fair area was settled by farmers and ranchers during the middle of
the 19th Century. Good soil, plentiful water, and some forested land
attracted the early settlers. A one-room school was built in 1884 on
the site of today's Cy-Fair High School campus. The all-important
school district was formed in 1939, when the communities of Cypress
and Fairbanks consolidated their educational programs. Residential
population increased moderately, until the boom years of the past few
decades suburbanized this formerly rural territory.
Following
the opening of Houston Intercontinental Airport and development of the
Champions country club subdivision in the late-1960's, Cy-Fair was
recognized as a desirable suburban residential location. Subsequently,
Houston's unprecedented job and population growth generated strong
housing demand in this northwest community area. Residential
developers responded with a wide variety of subdivisions, housing
types and price ranges. As a result, custom homes, affordable
production-builder homes and apartments were all added to the Cy-Fair
area. With the addition of thousands of residents, new commercial
demand was generated, locally. Many of the new stores and services
were developed along such major thoroughfares as FM 1960, State
Highway 249, Jones Road, U. S. 290 and State Highway 6. Development of
the Willowbrook Regional Mall in the last decade established a strong
commercial focus locally. Current population of the area's zip codes
is nearly 160,000 persons.
SETTING AND ATTRACTIONS
Including
approximately 186 square miles within Cy-Fair ISD, and additional land
in some adjacent zip code areas, the Cy-Fair area contains both
prairie and forested acreage. In addition to being within a reasonable
commute of the huge job base in Houston, much of the land has been
reasonably priced. These conditions formed the basis for the area's
strong growth. Both the Northwest Freeway (U. S. 290) and State
Highway 249 form good commuting links with Houston. In addition,
opening of the Sam Houston Tollway in recent years added excellent
access to the south and to the east.
Cy-Fair
Independent School District has been one of the area's major
attractions. With nearly 50,000 students, this public school district
is second only to Houston ISD in enrollment size within Harris County.
Citizen commitment to education has permitted the District to provide
the staff, facilities and programs that have produced a reputation for
quality learning experiences. The five high schools graduate students
who have test scores and college enrollment ratios that exceed state
and national averages.
Special
events in the Cy-Fair area are highlighted by the newly-opened Sam
Houston Race Park. Located near the intersection of Sam Houston Toll
Road and State Highway 249, this 240-acre, Class 1 thoroughbred and
quarterhorse racing complex hosts meets during much of the year. Other
major local events are:
- A
TASTE OF TEXAS; October
- ROTARY
MONTE CARLO NIGHT; every April
- CHAMBER
& EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- GOLF
TOURNAMENTS; April and May
- ROTARY
SHRIMP BOIL; May
- COPPERFIELD
FESTIVAL; May
With
a strong residential, commercial and recreational base, the Cy-Fair
area provides a balanced lifestyle opportunity. To date, nearly
160,000 people in 54,000 households have been attracted by this
lifestyle. Continuing commercial development is producing thousands of
new jobs every year in the Cy-Fair area. The business community, civic
organizations and public officials are leading the area to quality
growth and development.
Cy-Fair
Links
Cypress-Fairbanks
Independent School District
Fleet
- Cypress-Fairbanks Swim Club
