Tomball

Tomball ISD names lone finalist in search for next superintendent

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:40:00 GMT

The Tomball ISD school board unanimously approved Huey Kinchen as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools at its May 14 meeting.

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:28:00 GMT

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.

Voters support Tomball ISD bond

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT

According to unofficial results, voters supported Tomball ISD's $160 million bond 69 percent to 31 percent. Harris County has 94 percent of precincts counted and Montgomery County has all precincts reporting.

Oiltown USA Jamboree

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Baker Hughes and the City of Tomball celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first oil strike in Tomball.

Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:16:00 GMT

Join cooks from around Texas as they support local veterans with a sanctioned chili cook-off.

Expansion: The Turquoise Door

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

At 212 W. Main St., Tomball, The Turquoise Door is celebrating an expansion with a re-grand opening June 1.

New Name/New Ownership: Tomball Grand Pavilion

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

The events venue previously known as the Tomball Grand Pavilion was sold to a new owner, Abdee Sharifan, and will reopen as Sans Souci later this year.

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

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:06:00 GMT

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.

Now Open: Kitchen Diner & Emporium

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:08:00 GMT

The cafe offers southern comfort food, as well as specialty breads and desserts, including the popular Cajun cake.

Coming Soon: Carl's Jr

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:50:00 GMT

The burger restaurant chain, Carl’s Jr, has filed a site plan with the City of Tomball to open a location in the north end of the Tomball Marketplace, at the southwest corner of Hwy. 249 and FM 2920.

Lawmakers seek to boost small businesses in Texas

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:22 GMT

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.

Los Arcos

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Rob Greening

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Rob Greening, owner of NiteLite’s of Houston, a landscape lighting business, makes time to volunteer at every possible opportunity. His volunteer work does not just entail helping people; he teaches them how to help themselves.

Tomball ISD calls bond for new schools, renovations

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.