New disaster recovery center now open in Cypress

FEMA has opened a disaster recovery center in the parking lot of the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. The center is open daily from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. DRCs offer in-person support to individuals and businesses, including FEMA recovery specialists and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

MUD 264 board of directors hosts town hall Oct. 9

The board of directors for Harris County MUD 264, which covers the Westcreek Village in the Copperfield area, educates citizens about the upcoming Nov. 7 election and ballot propositions. 7-8 p.m. Free. Holmsley Elementary School, 7315 Hudson Oaks Drive, Houston.

Voter registration deadline for Nov. 7 election is Oct. 10

Harris County citizens must confirm their voter registration status is up-to-date by Tuesday, Oct. 10. For more information, see our recent story explaining the requirements. Early voting is Oct. 23-Nov. 3, and Election Day is Nov. 7. www.harrisvotes.com

Houston Methodist Breast Care Center hosts Ladies Night Out Oct. 10

The breast health event features a Q&A with a panel of experts, an opportunity to schedule mammograms, music, refreshments, giveaways and complimentary valet parking. 6-8 p.m. The Lakehouse at Towne Lake, 10000 Towne Lake Parkway, Cypress. 281-737-2500. www.houstonmethodist.org/events

Shield Bearer hosts dinner and awards banquet Oct. 10

The local nonprofit hosts the Celebration of Hope Dinner and Awards Banquet to raise funds for programs in Northwest Houston. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free (donations are encouraged). Bammel Church of Christ, 2700 FM 1960, Houston. 281-894-7222. www.shieldbearer.org

Houston-Galveston Area Council hosts public meeting on Waller County transportation plan Oct. 10, 12

H-GAC holds a public meeting on the Waller County Transportation Plan on Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th St., Brookshire. A second meeting will be held Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Waller County Community Center, 21274 FM 1098, Prairie View. The meetings will be conducted in English, but Spanish translators will be available. Public comments can be emailed to [email protected] or communicated via phone at 855-363-2516. www.hgacmpo.com/waller

Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees convenes Oct. 12

The board hears reports regarding the start of the school year, an update on bond programs and a pre-K partnership planning grant. Trustees will consider approving a request for the Texas Education Agency missed school day waiver following Harvey and submitting a request for maximum class size waiver to the Commissioner of Education, among other agenda items. To hear all reports and discussions, tune in to the board work session Monday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. here. Free. Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston. www.cfisd.net