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Shawn Arrajj

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Shawn joined the Community Impact team in January 2012 and serves as a reporter with the Tomball/Magnolia publication. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Newspaper and Online Journalism.

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Main Street Traffic

Shawn Arrajj

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. more »

Jun 18, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

The Woodlands 
Health Market

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The Woodlands Health Market

It can be difficult to find a niche and keep up in the alternative health industry, where trends come and go as people seek out new ways to improve their health. more »

Jun 13, 2013 by in The Woodlands

Pavilion Partners

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Pavilion Partners

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is known for bringing an eclectic mix of entertainment to The Woodlands, with artists like Mumford & Sons, Black Sabbath and Keith Urban set to play this summer. more »

Jun 13, 2013 by in The Woodlands

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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Honky Tonk

Photo Jackie Brunk

Honky Tonk Festival back in Tomball this weekend

Two new performers and two favorites from a year ago will bring the classic country twang to the Tomball Depot Plaza this Saturday for the 2013 Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival. more »

Mar 15, 2013 by in On the Town

Southern Comfort Cafe

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Southern Comfort comes to Main Street Tomball

When it comes to restaurant names, it doesn't get too much more straightforward than the newest restaurant on Tomball's Main Street. more »

Mar 6, 2013 by in On the Town

Greg Tivis

Courtesy Greg Tivis New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band

Mardi Gras comes early in Magnolia

The first ever Mardi Gras on the Stroll celebration on Feb. 9—featuring live jazz music and a cajun cook-off—will also serve as an attempt to break the record for the largest parade of umbrella dancers. more »

Feb 8, 2013 by in On the Town

Woodlands Pavilion

Photo by Ted Washington

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked second in listing of top amphitheaters

One of The Woodlands top rated entertainment venues has managed to rise to even greater heights. more »

Jan 17, 2013 by in On the Town

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Los Arcos

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Los Arcos

Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants are easy to find in the Houston area, but the owners of Tomball’s Los Arcos aim to take authentic Mexican dining to the next level through both the restaurant’s menu and atmosphere. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Pho Tomball

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Pho Tomball

Between all the fried goodies, southern comfort food and Tex-Mex dishes, it can be easy for people who eat out in Houston to come to the conclusion that tasty food cannot be healthy. more »

Mar 7, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Goodson’s Cafe

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Goodson’s Cafe

Since opening in 1950, Goodson’s Cafe has always billed itself as Tomball’s own hometown cafe, a title which many residents are inclined to agree with. more »

Feb 7, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

North End Village Bistro

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North End Village Bistro

While authentic Italian cooking might not be the kind of cuisine you expect to find around Tomball, the North End Village Bistro has been bringing a slice of Italy to the area for more than a year. more »

Oct 4, 2012 by in Tomball | Magnolia

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Slideshows

Scenes from the 2012 Houston Rodeo

Scenes from the last day of the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo more »