Join Celebrities in Giving to St. Judes

Posted on May 30, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Earlier this month, Donald Trump named country music artist John Rich as the new "Celebrity Apprentice." Celebrity Apprentice is a show where celebrities compete in challenges to win money for the charity of their choice, which in Rich’s case was St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the season Rich won a total of $1.4 million for the hospital. Just... [Read more...]

Move Your Body with Cypress Village

Posted on May 25, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Greystar Cypress Village residents are in for a very special treat this Memorial Day Weekend! On Monday, May 28 join Cypress Village as we host a dance competition to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital! You don't have to come up with a routine! We are going to have a "Move Your Body" Competition. Learn all the moves to the "Let's Move" Flash Workout by... [Read more...]

Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday

Posted on May 24, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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If you have had your eyes set on a certain appliance lately, I have the perfect excuse to get it this weekend. During Memorial Day Weekend (May 28-30), the state of Texas is declaring a “Sales Tax Holiday” for purchasing energy efficient appliances, light bulbs, and much more. Any old appliance could be wasting hundreds of dollars in energy each year.... [Read more...]

Free Family Morning Movies

Posted on May 19, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Taking your family to the movies can be quite expensive. An average movie ticket price at in a Cypress movie theatre near Greystar at Cypress Village can run around $10 for one individual ticket. Plus, we can’t neglect to mention the popcorn, nachos, goobers, and an icy that make for the full movie experience. Here at the apartment we like to alleviate some... [Read more...]

Houston Art Car Parade

Posted on May 17, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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The 24th Annual Art Car Parade is back in Downtown Houston on Sunday, May 22 at 1pm. More than 250 "motoriffic" mobile masterpieces will find a home on Allen Parkway between Bagby and Tirrell in Houston on this day. At this event approximately 250 local, national and international artists will transform everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant... [Read more...]

Houston: Best City for Bachelors

Posted on May 12, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Are you a single guy searching for the perfect place to live? Well, Rent.com recently releases a list of the Top 10 Cities for Bachelors and Cypress neighboring city of Houston was named number one on the list. Houston has been named the best U.S. city for bachelors, according to Rent.com. The website surveyed single male renters and homeowners to gauge habits... [Read more...]

Trader Joe’s Comes to Texas

Posted on May 9, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Have you heard of the grocer, Trader Joe’s? Well, if not you may soon learn about it because Trader Joes has its sights on coming to Texas for their new locations. They are looking to set up shop at locations in Dallas, Austin, and even Cypress neighboring city of Houston. The first store is expected to open in Dallas within the year with 10 more stores... [Read more...]

Free Comic Book Day near Cypress

Posted on May 5, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Comic book fans all around the world are excited because their favorite day is coming up this weekend. No, I’m not talking about Mother’s Day, I’m referring to Free Comic Book Day. Every year on the first Saturday in May, participating comic book shops give away comic books for free to anyone who comes in their store. This Saturday, May 7 is Free... [Read more...]

Houston Texans: 2011 NFL Draft

Posted on May 2, 2011 By Ashley (Edit) Leave a Comment
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The 2011 NFL Draft was this past weekend and according to ‘draft grades’ the Texans were the Cream of the Crop in the AFC-South for draft picks. Needing a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball, the Texans drafted rusher J.J. Watt in the first round. They landed a steal in the second round with Arizona's DE Brooks Reed. Following that selection,... [Read more...]