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City corrects traffic light on Main Street in Tomball, traffic flow improves

The Texas Department of Transportation's investigation into traffic flow on Main Street in Tomball revealed that a traffic light at the Cherry Street intersection was operating in “free mode,” independently from other signals.

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Tractor Supply

Shawn Arrajj

New Magnolia businesses drive growth to area

Magnolia is on its way to reaching it's potential for economic growth, according to city officials, with Tractor Supply Company opening a new location within city limits. The move is expected to drive more businesses to the area. more »

Jun 13, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball ISD tax rate not expected to change in 2013, budget hearing set for July

Taxpayers in Tomball are not expected to experience a Tomball ISD tax rate increase in 2013. more »

Jun 11, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

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Tomball High School baseball team

Tomball High School baseball team wins state championship

The Tomball High School baseball team won the state championship for the first time in school history. more »

Jun 11, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Police go online to work with residents

Shawn Arrajj

Police go online to work with residents

Tomball and Magnolia police departments are experimenting with new Web-based and mobile technologies that are allowing them to better connect with the residents they serve. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Business and Technology Park construction to begin in fall

Construction will begin this fall on Tomball’s 120-acre Business and Technology Park, which will capitalize on the growth and expansions of large companies in the area. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball city leaders talk to Exxon employees at relocation fair

Courtesy of Tomball Chamber

Tomball city leaders talk to Exxon employees at relocation fair

Tomball city leaders flew to ExxonMobil’s Fairfax, Va., headquarters for a relocation fair for the more than 2,000 employees from that office potentially moving to the company’s new headquarters south of The Woodlands. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia (1 Comments)

Alan Sadler County judge stepping down after 20 years of service

Courtesy Alan Sadler

Alan Sadler, county judge, stepping down after 20 years of service

Montgomery County Judge Alan Sadler was not always the county’s judge. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball ISD names Kinchen as next superintendent

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Tomball ISD names Kinchen as next superintendent

The Tomball ISD school board identified Huey Kinchen as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools at its May 14 meeting. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball ISD bond passes, Lone Star bond fails

Tomball ISD’s $160 million bond to fund four new schools and renovations at all existing schools was approved by voters in the May 11 election, while a $497.7 million bond referendum proposed by Lone Star College System fell short of voter approval. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by , in Tomball | Magnolia

Downtown Association focuses on parking

Improving parking in the downtown area has been identified by the Magnolia Downtown Association as a top priority. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Specialty programs offered at high schools

As high schools across the state become more and more aware of the need to provide more vocational options to students through career and technology programs, officials at Tomball and Magnolia ISDs are making an effort to stay at the forefront. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Woodlands, Conroe sites considered for Astros team

Local economic development leaders have approached the Houston Astros and owner Jim Crane about the possibility of moving the franchise’s AAA minor league team to The Woodlands area. more »

Jun 6, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

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Jun 6, 2013 in Tomball | Magnolia

2011 Drought Map

Courtesy North Harris County Regional Water Authority

Future of water conservation in Harris County to be in hands of voters this November

Voters will either deny or support Senate Joint Resolution 1, a constitutional amendment authored by state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, to create two new accounts outside of general revenue and transfer funds to the State Water Plan more »

Jun 5, 2013 by in Northwest Houston

Hudson Folkerts photo

Courtesy Bruce Burns

Hudson Folkerts Memorial Foundation to host annual fundraiser

The Hudson Folkerts Memorial Foundation will do its part to raise money for Tomball ISD student scholarships as it hosts the second annual Sporting Clays Tournament and Dance next week. more »

Jun 5, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

New Tomball development

Courtesy City of Tomball

Gated community planned at corner of Quinn and Brown roads in Tomball

A new gated community of 39 single-family lots is being planned at the northeast corner of Quinn and Brown roads in Tomball. more »

Jun 4, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Houston Railroad Museum

Courtesy Houston Railroad Museum

Houston Railroad Museum considering Tomball for new home

The Houston Railroad Museum could call Tomball its new home, according to city officials who met with museum leaders May 29. more »

May 30, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Stuff the Trailer

Tamra Santana

Magnolia FFA collecting supplies for Oklahoma tornado victims

It may have happened 400 miles away, but the series of tornadoes that devastated several cities outside of Oklahoma City—namely Moore and Shawnee—has hit home for a group of agriculture science teachers at Magnolia High School. more »

May 28, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Lawmakers approve $196.9 billion state budget for 2014–15

The budget prioritizes education and mental health funding, and includes a measure for voters to decide in November on whether to use rainy day funds for water projects. more »

May 27, 2013 by in At the Capitol

New Houston area code to accommodate growing population, business

The Houston area will have a new area code as of September 2014 to accommodate increased population and business growth. more »

May 23, 2013 by in Northwest Houston

New animal hospital opening in Tomball

Creekside Park Animal Hospital is planning to open next month in Tomball, expanding from its Spring location. more »

May 20, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

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Tamra Santana

Eagle Scout builds outdoor covering for residents at retirement community

Magnolia High School Eagle Scout Brian Drieu organized, fundraised, designed and constructed an outdoor wood covering—called a pergola—for Alzheimer's and dementia residents at The Heritage Tomball Retirement Community's memory unit. more »

May 17, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Four Corners signs Party City

Shawn Arrajj

Party City, Spec's sign leases at Four Corner's Shopping Center

Party City, the nationwide chain store specializing in party supplies and costumes, will be opening a new location alongside Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods at the Four Corners Shopping Center in Tomball. more »

May 14, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Historic Tomball Depot Plaza

Photo by Mike Baxter, City of To

Contract awarded for construction of Depot Plaza restrooms

The City of Tomball awarded a job order proposal for the construction of the 1,619-square-foot Depot Restroom Building to the construction company, KBR, at a May 6 city council meeting. more »

May 10, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Magnolia Love Bug Fest canceled

The Magnolia Community Foundation announced May 7 the cancellation of the 2013 Love Bug Fest scheduled for the second weekend in June. more »

May 7, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Magnolia teachers of the year

Tamra Santana

Magnolia ISD names its teachers of the year

Magnolia Elementary School second-grade teacher Amy Lea and Bear Branch Junior High School U.S. History teacher Dawn Warren were named 2012-2013 teachers of the year for Magnolia ISD at a May 2 banquet at Magnolia West High School.The district named more »

May 3, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball FFA raises $7,500 for victims of disaster in West

Through a series of fundraisers and gift card drives, the group managed to raise approximately $7,500 over the course of a week to aid the victims in their recovery. more »

May 3, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball ISD calls bond for new schools, renovations

In response to a surge of growth in the northeast and southern regions of Tomball ISD, the district has called a bond election this month to pay for four new schools and renovations at all existing schools. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Housing options analyzed as demand increases

As both Tomball and Magnolia experience growth, city officials recognize the need for a wider variety of housing options to satisfy increasingly varied demographics of people moving to the area. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

TxDOT shows interest in Aggie Highway

The dedication shown by Harris and Montgomery counties to complete the Hwy. 249 toll road project from Spring Cypress Road to FM 1774 has led the Texas Department of Transportation to get involved with another aspect of the project. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Education bill reduces standardized tests

A massive public education bill being considered by the state Legislature could cut the number of standardized tests while also providing more options for high school students preparing to graduate. more »

May 2, 2013 by , in Tomball | Magnolia

Lawmakers seek to boost small businesses in Texas

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. Defined as those with 500 or fewer employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Air quality improves in Harris County, report finds

A report from The American Lung Association released April 24 found Harris County has cut year-round soot levels since last year. more »

Apr 30, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball VA Clinic April update

Shawn Arrajj

Construction nearing completion on Tomball VA clinic

The clinic is expected to be open and serving the public this fall. more »

Apr 24, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

City introduces Friday Night Creature Feature series

The events involve creating a drive-in movie atmosphere at the Historic Tomball Depot Plaza, but instead of viewing from cars, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. more »

Apr 22, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

St. Luke's agrees to sell to Catholic Health Initiatives

Agreement includes entirety of healthy system, including The Woodlands hospital more »

Apr 19, 2013 by in The Woodlands

Sprouts Farmers Market

Shawn Arrajj

Sprouts Farmers Market opens in Spring Cypress Village

Sprouts, a farmers-market type grocery store with a focus on healthy living, opened a 28,000-square-foot store April 17 in Spring Cypress Village. more »

Apr 17, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

City of Magnolia adopts comprehensive plan

Magnolia City Council officially adopted an updated comprehensive plan, titled “Magnolia on the Move,” at its April 9 meeting. more »

Apr 12, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Magnolia West students join roadside cleanup initiative

In an effort to clean up roadside litter, Magnolia West High School students are teaming with the nonprofit Keep Montgomery County Beautiful to encourage businesses and residents to adopt roadways. more »

Apr 12, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Gramen Farm

Photo by Shawn Arrajj

Farmers meet demand for natural goods

La Magnolia Trattoria Italiana

Photo by Tamra Santana

Eatery serves authentic, fresh Italian cuisine

Thomas Henry Ball

Courtesy “Welcome to Tomball

Tomball's namesake responsible for bringing trains to town

Matt Masden

Photo by Shawn Arrajj

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