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Fire protection scales up in Tomball

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Tomball Fire Rescue holds a push-in ceremony at Station No. 2 to celebrate a new re engine. Chief Joe Sykora said growth is driving facility upgrades, new station planning and stang increases across the city and the Harris County ESD No. 15 service area. (Courtesy Tomball Fire Rescue)

with ESD 15—where the city of Tomball provides re and emergency services on the district’s behalf—Sykora said the partnership is built to support long-term funding, stang and facility planning as growth continues.

rst: demand for service. Call volume has increased more than 93.8% over the past ve years, city data shows, and keeping response coverage steady now depends on station placement, stang and facility upgrades—not just new trucks. Through Tomball Fire Rescue’s partnership

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN

As Tomball and the surrounding Harris County Emergency Services District No. 15 area keep add- ing rooftops and new commercial development, Tomball Fire Rescue Chief Joe Sykora said the department is feeling the pressure in one place

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3 Southern Wellness Chiropractic The business offers services designed to diagnose, treat and support musculoskeletal and spinal health. • Opened Feb. 2 • 18015 FM 1488, Ste. D, Magnolia • www.swcmagnolia.com 4 Jersey Mike’s The sub shop offers a variety of both cold and hot subs. • Opened Nov. 18 • 25517 Hwy. 249, Ste. 120, Tomball • www.jerseymikes.com 5 First Watch The restaurant’s menu features items like strawberry tres leches French toast. • Opened Feb. 9 • 26435 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 900, Tomball • www.firstwatch.com

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6 Ivy Kids Audubon The learning center will offer programs for infants through school-aged children. • Opening fall 2026 • 16880 Mill Run Drive, Magnolia • www.ivykidsaudubon.com 7 Ace Pickleball Club The membership-based pickleball club will have a dozen pickleball courts all available for open play. • Opening in February 2027 • 22713 Kuykendahl Road, Spring • www.acepickleballclub.com/spring-tx

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culinary skills. Young Chefs Academy also hosts events such as birthday parties and summer camps. • Opened Jan. 13 • 1417 Graham Drive, Ste. 500, Tomball • https://tomballtx.youngchefsacademy.com

Now open

1 Young Chefs Academy The business’s primary program is membership-based, where kids ages 4-16 come in once per week to learn

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8 Luliet Creamery and Bake Shop The Spring-based dessert shop will open a new Vintage Park location, founder Nelia Shehaj announced on social media Jan. 14.

In the news

Now open

13 U.S. Postal Service Tomball-area residents are invited to submit feedback to the USPS regarding the potential relocation of the post office at 122 N. Holderrieth Blvd., Tomball. Feedback can be submitted through March 14 to Attn: Tomball Post Office Relocation, United States Post Office, P.O. Box 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103. • 122 N. Holderrieth Blvd., Tomball • www.usps.com 14 Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries The nonprofit is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, having begun in 1986, officials confirmed. TEAM provides emergency assistance with food, clothing, medical care and household bills.

• Estimated opening in the spring • 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston • www.lulietbakery.com

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9 BoomerJack’s Grill A location of BoomerJack’s Grill is slated for Tomball. Construction on the restaurant is slated to begin in April and end in October. • Intersection of Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway • www.boomerjacks.com

18 Don Bar and Bakery Don Bar and Bakery will offer a unique concept as a Mexican panadería offering comfort food. The bakery offers Mexican pan dulce such as conchas and empanadas as well as other bites. Comfort food options include croissants, fajita breakfast tacos, avocado toast and tortilla soup. • Opened Feb. 1 • 11710 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball • www.donbarbakery.com

Relocations

• 300 W. Main St., Tomball • www.teamtomball.com

10 Wise Guys Pizza & Burgers Tejas Burger Joint will relocate and rebrand to Wise Guys Pizza & Burgers, expanding its menu. • Relocating in March • 306 Market St., Tomball • www.facebook.com/tejasburgerjoint 11 CB&A Realtors The residential and commercial brokerage is now located along Cypress Rosehill Road after relocating from its prior location along Jones Road. • Relocated Jan. 1 • 20840 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball • www.cbarealtors.com

15 HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball The hospital system acquired Supreme Care ER, which is now operating as HCA Houston ER 24/7 Jersey Village. • 9530 Jones Road, Houston • www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/tomball 16 Wildtree Homes are now being sold in the residential community, according to a Feb. 3 news release. • 4931 Pinestraw Valley Way, Montgomery • www.wildtreetexas.com

Feb. 13, per a Jan. 12 news release. Family Promise of Montgomery County assists families experiencing homelessness. • www.familypromiseofmc.org

17 Kevin Brady Library and Community Center

Closings

Expansions

The Innovation Space at the Montgomery County Memorial Library System library held a grand opening Feb. 19, officials confirmed. The space includes a podcast studio. • 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands • www.countylibrary.org Family Promise of Montgomery County The nonprofit celebrated 25 years with a gala on

Francesca’s After 26 years in business, the retail chain started the process of liquidating all merchandise and closing all stores in mid-January, according to a letter from company officials to the Texas Workforce Commission. • Began liquidating Jan. 14 • www.francescas.com

12 From The Ashes Theatre Company The theatre company expanded into its first permanent home, officials confirmed. • Expanded in January • 16668 Champion Forest Drive, Spring • https://fromtheashestheatre.com

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of Building Community & Changing Lives For four decades, Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM) has stood at the intersection of faith and action. As we look toward the next 40 years, we invite you to join us in the "Tomball Way"—taking care of one another as a unified body of Christ. Celebating 40 Yeas

We believe that providing for the physical needs of our neighbors is the first step toward spiritual and life transformation. Frontline volunteer, Alba, shares her gratitude for this mission: “I thank God for all the people who collaborate with us because their donations increase the blessings TEAM provides our client families; may God multiply blessing to families who share from His gifts.” You can help us multiply these blessings by organizing a food drive at your church or donating gently-used clothing and furniture to our Resale Shop, which serves as the financial backbone of our ministry. Nourishing Our Neighbors: Food & Drives

TEAM was founded on the principle that we are stronger when we walk together in service. Jeffrey Klein reflects on the legacy we must pass on: “It’s up to those of us who’ve been here for a lifetime to teach what we call the Tomball way, and that’s to take care of one another... we’re going to take care of our people.” We invite your business or organization to join our “40/40 Legacy Challenge” by becoming a Legacy Sponsor with a $500 donation to help us expand our reach for the next generation. The Tomball Way: Community Partnerships

Hearts for Action: Volunteering

Our ministry is powered by volunteers who serve as the hands and feet of Jesus to families in crisis. Volunteer Scott speaks to the heart of this service: “Volunteering at TEAM is helping me grow into a better, more Christ-like, caring, giving person; I’ve been impressed and inspired by TEAM Volunteers in their commitment to and their walk with Christ.” Whether you can commit to a weekly schedule or a one-time project, there is a place for your unique gifts to shine in our pantry, resale shop, or assistance office.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 Scan the QR code or visit TEAMTomball.com to donate, volunteer, or partner with us today.

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Government

BY MELISSA ENJAE & NICHAELA SHAHEEN

Stop Overpaying on Property Taxes City officials said the current system—described as difficult to use and limited in how much infor- mation it can share—has led to confusion when alerts go out with too little context. Police Chief Kyle Montgomery told council the existing platform requires staff to manually rewrite and post separate messages for email, text and phone notifications, as well as social media, and limits messages to 200 characters. He said the new software will allow staff to write a longer message once and push it out across multiple channels at the same time. Magnolia upgrading emergency messaging Residents in Magnolia could soon see more detailed, targeted emergency alerts after City Council approved a new mass notification system aimed at improving how the city communicates. What we know

Pct. 4 to create mental health dashboard Harris County Precinct 4 has partnered with researchers from the University of Houston to create an interactive dashboard of mental health providers in ZIP codes with limited resources. The agreement between local researchers and policymakers aims to help residents in underserved portions of Katy, Cy-Fair, Tomball and the Memorial area connect with licensed providers, which could serve as a blueprint for addressing mental health needs countywide. More to come Policy advisor Larisa Barreto said the interactive dashboard of service providers will be made public by June. She said Pre- cinct 4 plans to continue holding workshops to teach residents how to use the tool.

New emergency messaging system

$6,995 first-year cost; $20,995 five-year total

No character limits for messages

"Geo-fence" capabilities, allowing for targeted notifications to specific areas

Set up in April , going live after 1-2 weeks of internal configuration

SOURCE: CITY OF MAGNOLIA/COMMUNITY IMPACT

A closer look In addition to longer alerts, the new platform will allow the city to “geo-fence” messages, mean- ing officials can target notifications to a specific area, such as a defined radius around a gas leak or other localized emergency, Montgomery said. Montgomery said the new software costs about $800 more per year than the current system, but the added capabilities would provide a better return when emergencies happen.

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Government

BY MELISSA ENAJE & NICHAELA SHAHEEN

Tomball OKs $2.3M city campus funding Tomball City Council voted Feb. 2 authorizing Tomball Economic Develop- ment Corp. to spend up to $2.3 million for property acquisition for a future public safety complex. The gist The city would use the funding for a new facility that includes headquarters for Tomball’s police and fire departments, per the agreement, and will begin design within four years of the effective date.

Harris County advances countywide road flood warning system Harris County roadways are one step closer to seeing a new countywide road flood warning system that can detect roadway flooding in real time and alert drivers. Explained A motion to advance negotiations with local engineering firm J.M. Torres and Associates LLC passed unanimously at the Jan. 29 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. The Houston-based firm creates real-time flood intelligence alert systems and data collectors, according to the business’s website. Harris County Precinct 2 media specialist Alonzo Guadarrama said in an email seven measures would be installed across the county. “These systems will be able to detect roadway

Tomball, Magnolia flooding risks

flooding in real time and alert drivers, improving safety and helping reduce the risk of flood-related accidents,” Guadarrama said. Some context At least 812,294 properties in Harris County, or nearly 58% of all properties, have a risk of flooding over the next 30 years, according to data compiled from nonprofit First Street. According to First Street, a nonprofit which monitors risk factors for weather events, roads are at the most risk for flooding in Tomball and Magnolia. Minor Moderate Major Zip code Residential Commercial Roads 77354 77355 77362 77375 77377 SOURCES: FIRST STREET, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY COLE GEE

MISD approves $465.68M bond proposal At its Feb. 9 school board meeting, the Magnolia ISD board approved sending a $465.68 million bond proposition to the May 2 ballot in an effort to help with the construction of new campus facilities. What’s changed As previously reported by Community Impact , MISD proposed bond propositions back in

Magnolia ISD’s bond proposals

2025 v. 2026 bond proposal comparison In November, MISD $516.9M

“So we can’t stop the growth, and I know that there are parents who’d like us to stop it, but we can’t stop it,” board Secretary Sonja Ebel said during the Feb. 9 meeting. “So all we can do is prepare for it, and so if we know the growth is happening faster and it takes four years to build a high school. ... We’re running out of time to make a decision on a bond to build the school.” As previously reported by Community Impact , MISD is set to enroll an estimated 19,304-20,492 students by the 2030-31 school year, and over 25,000 students by the 2035-36 school year. That would mean nearly 4,000 students added to the district’s population, which is 15,408 students for the 2025-26 school year. What happens next MISD officials said they will continue to inform the public on the need for the bond. Election day is May 2, and early voting runs April 20-28.

proposed a bond made up of three propositions. In May, voters are being asked to weigh in on one proposition.

$469.6M $465.7M $22.8M $24.4M $465.7M

Proposition A Proposition B Proposition C

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November, but locals voted them down. While the original three propositions totaled $516.92 million, the proposition approved Feb. 9 is $51.24 million less than the total bond proposed in November due to removing Propositions B and C. The discussion MISD is on the verge of overcrowding, as officials discussed at its meeting at its meeting in January. MISD officials said the district needs to approve these bonds sooner rather than later if they are going to build a new elementary and high school in time before the growth of the district catches up to them.

On the May 2 election ballot, Proposition A is $465.68 million and would be used for projects including:

High School No. 3: $304.75 million Elementary No. 10: $53.97 million Elementary No. 11: $57.75 million Priority maintenance: $24.2 million

Land acquisition: $12 million Safety and security: $7.08 million Buses: $5.91 million

SOURCE: MAGNOLIA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

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Tomball ISD approves 2027-28 academic calendar

LSCS celebrates record-breaking spring enrollment Lone Star College System kicked off 2026 with the highest spring enrollment in the institution’s history, officials said Feb. 4. Two-minute impact LSCS saw a 6.4% increase in enrollment compared to spring 2025, with 97,221 students enrolled for the spring 2026 semester, per a news release. Officials also reported a fall-to-spring retention rate of almost 80% for the spring semester, which began Jan. 20. The milestone builds off record-breaking numbers for fall enrollment in 2025, with 97,294 students taking classes last semester, Community Impact previously reported. Founded in 1972, LSCS has several cam- puses across the Greater Houston area.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, Tomball ISD trustees officially approved the calendar for the upcoming 2027-28 school year. The gist Due to families’ requests to plan for summer vacation and spring break earlier in the year, the TISD board began to approve the academic cal- endar two years in advance, board Vice President John E. McStravick said. The instructional calendar was presented at the Feb. 9 meeting by Director of Administrative Services Karen Graves. For the 2027-28 school calendar, Graves said the committee highlighted two measures: • Students will begin no earlier than the second Monday of August. • Teachers will begin no earlier than the first Monday of August. Items worth mentioning Trustees also heard a presentation about the

According to the approved 2027-28 calendar, the instructional period will run from Aug. 17, 2027, to May 25, 2028. Instructional dates include:

First day of school: Aug. 17, 2027 Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22-26, 2027 Winter break: Dec. 20-31, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan. 17, 2028

Spring break: March 13-17, 2028 Last day of school: May 25, 2028

SOURCE: TOMBALL ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

new Tomball Intermediate School building. Caitlin Munch, a project architect at Huckabee Architects said that the new building will have a “sleek and open light design,” and multiple vantage points for teachers and student resource officers to watch students.

Applications opening in spring for LSC’s new degree

Lone Star College’s bachelor’s degrees The new bachelor’s degree in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching will be the fifth LSCS offers. The college also offers degrees in:

Lone Star College System will be opening applications later this spring for a new bachelor’s degree in education, according to a Feb. 12 news release from the college system. The big picture The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Child- hood Education and Teaching will be available

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Fire protection scales up in Tomball From the cover

Diving in deeper

The big picture

Population growth across Tomball-area ZIP codes is accelerating—in 77375 and 77377, the population rose 29.7% and 8.3%, respectively, between 2019-2024, per the U.S. Census Bureau. As the footprint fills in, Sykora said staffing has become just as critical as where the next station lands. In fast-developing areas, adding a facility doesn’t automatically add capacity unless there are enough firefighters and officers to keep appara- tuses staffed around the clock. Sykora said they currently staff 14 firefighters per shift, providing 24/7 coverage across four frontline apparatuses operating on a three-shift deployment model. He also said each shift is over- seen by a battalion chief who manages operational command, incident response oversight and daily field supervision.

he said it has already reduced travel time in its primary coverage area. Even with that added capacity, Sykora said the department is watching where growth clusters next so future stations and resources are positioned before response gaps widen. The department also started building a longer- term hiring strategy in 2023 to strengthen daily stang levels over time—while keeping the budget sustainable, Sykora said. He said the goal is to improve both safety and eectiveness as calls rise with residential and commercial expansion. “This progressive stang model strengthens reghter safety, improves reground operational eectiveness, and supports the growing service demands associated with Tomball’s residential and commercial expansion,” Sykora said.

The city of Tomball and the ESD 15 area are growing fast, and Tomball Fire Rescue leaders said the department is planning ahead so emergency coverage doesn’t fall behind. Call demand is climbing alongside new rooftops and commercial projects, Sykora said, with development pushing outward along major corridors such as Hwy. 249. He said the increase isn’t just about population— it’s also about the kinds of calls that come with denser housing and larger buildings. “[Call volumes are] driven by residential density, multifamily housing, health care facilities, and large commercial occupancies,” Sykora said. Tomball’s newest re station—Firehouse 4 on Mahaey Road—was built to relieve pressure as development spreads and trac patterns change, Sykora said. The station opened in late 2023 after construction began in 2022, and

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Also of note

performance in the area it serves. “Firehouse 4 has already produced measurable performance improvements,” Sykora said. “Trav- el-time reductions of approximately two minutes have been realized in its primary response district.” Sykora also linked facility investments to the community’s Insurance Services Office Public Pro- tection Classification, or ISO, which can influence insurance costs. “Maintaining strong ISO ratings is critical, as it directly influences commercial and residential insurance premiums,” Sykora said.

Sykora said the department is also working to meet or outperform national career-department response benchmarks even as growth adds pres- sure to coverage. National Fire Protection Associ- ation guidance under NFPA 1710 sets a response time benchmark of five minutes and 33 seconds from dispatch to arrival, 90% of the time. “Our department consistently works to meet or outperform NFPA 1710 benchmarks,” Sykora said. “Systemwide averages remain competitive with national standards, at five minutes and 41 seconds.” He said Firehouse 4 has already improved

Tomball Fire Department

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Tomball: five minutes and 41 seconds National threshold: five minutes, 33 seconds

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SOURCES: TOMBALL FIRE RESCUE, NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: DATA FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT PROVIDED.

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Tomball Fire Rescue call volumes

Breaking it down

Stay tuned

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The growth shows up in the call totals, and Sykora said it’s forcing Tomball Fire Rescue to plan ahead so units stay available as demand rises. From the call-volume snapshot, the department logged 1,677 calls in 2020, which then jumped to 3,250 in 2025—a 93.8% increase. “This trajectory reflects sustained year-over- year demand increases tied directly to regional growth,” Sykora said. Sykora said that trend affects everything from where stations should be placed to how the department staffs apparatus so crews can handle overlapping incidents without pulling coverage from other parts of the service area. He said leaders are using the data to guide future facility needs, apparatus planning and staffing growth as development continues. “The department began implementing a phased staffing enhancement plan focused on transi- tioning toward four-person apparatus staffing,” Sykora said. “This initiative adds three firefighters

Tomball leaders are also trying to stay ahead of the price and timing of replacing major apparatus. City officials accepted a $1 million federal grant check Feb. 17 tied to a new ladder truck. Officials said replacing fire trucks is a major expense for a city of Tomball's size. “An upfront cost, capital cost of replacing a truck like this is huge for a town like us ... to receive assistance in this manner ... it makes our life much easier when we start planning and having to budget,” City Manager David Esquivel said. Community Impact reached out to the Magnolia Fire Department for comment and did not hear back prior to press time.

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NOTE: DATA FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT PROVIDED. SOURCE: TOMBALL FIRE RESCUE/COMMUNITY IMPACT 2022 2020 annually, allowing the organization to scale staffing responsibly while maintaining fiscal sustainability.” As run counts climb, Sykora said the depart- ment also has to think about unit availability across the day—how often trucks are already committed when the next call comes in. That, he said, is guiding how Tomball times future upgrades and allocates crews so coverage doesn’t thin during peak demand. 2025

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Camp Guide

2026

Tomball

Alodia Basketball Academy Type: day / sports Grades: K-8th grade Dates: May 26-Aug. 13 Cost: $155/week (half day; morning or afternoon), $245/ week (full day) • Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball; Bear Branch Junior High, 31310 FM 2978, Magnolia; Magnolia Parkway Junior High, 11750 FM 1488, Magnolia; Magnolia Junior High, 31138 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia • www.alodiabasketball.com Cypress Academy Kuykendahl Type: day / sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 15-19, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7 Cost: $235/week (by May 15) • 23200 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball • www.cypressacademy.com/summer-camps Element Sportsplex PCG Basketball Playmaker College Camp Type: sports / day Ages: 7th-11th grade Dates: July 13-17 Cost: $595-$695 (single camper) • 12920 Theis Lane, Tomball • www.elementsportsplex.com Kindred Learning Academy Summer Camp Type: day Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Cost: call for cost • 20015 FM 2920, Tomball • www.kindredlearningacademy.com

Camp Lone Star Type: day Ages: 6-12

Dates: June 1-July 17 Cost: $399/week • 22610 Tuwa Road, Tomball • www.camplonestar.org

National Youth Theater: Camp Dreamworks Type: musical theater / day Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 8-12 (Tomball Methodist), July 6-10 (Concordia), July 27-31 (Graceview) Cost: $175 (early-bird through April 1), $200 (after early-bird) • Graceview Baptist Church, 21206 Telge Road, Tomball; Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main St., Tomball; Tomball Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball • www.nationalyouththeater.org/day-camps

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Teora Music School: Musical Theatre Camp Type: arts Ages: 6-16 Dates: July 6-31 Cost: $550 • 24913 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C, Tomball • www.teoramusic.com/musical-theatre-program Teora Music School: Summer Jam Camp Type: arts Ages: 7+ Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 (weekly except for week of July 4) Cost: $475/week • 24913 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C, Tomball • www.teoramusic.com/camps

School of Rock Type: day / music Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 1-July 31 Cost: $199-$499 (per camp) • 22424 Tomball Parkway, Ste. A, Tomball

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Lazy Acres Type: day / religious Ages: K-8th grade Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: $260/week • 13913 Stagecoach Road, Magnolia • www.lazyacresevents.com/summercamp

June 29-July 2 Cost: $45/day; $145/week

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• 5517 FM 1488, Ste. B, Magnolia • www.thebucketologynation.com

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Young Chefs Academy Tomball Type: culinary arts Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 1-Aug. 6 (Mondays-Thursdays) Cost: $329 per four-day session • 1417 Graham Drive, Ste. 500, Tomball • https://tomballtx.youngchefsacademy.com/ culinary-camps

Cypress Academy The Woodlands Type: day / sports Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 15-19, July 13-17, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Cost: $235/week (by May 15) • 32523 Tamina Road, Magnolia • www.cypressacademy.com/summer-camps Extreme Performing Arts Center Type: dance Ages: 2-18 Dates: June-July Cost: $65-$125 • 410 Honea Egypt Road, Magnolia • www.extremepac.com Kiddie Academy Type: day Ages: K-12 years old Dates: May 26-mid-August Cost: $260/week • 11767 FM 1488, Magnolia • www.kiddieacademy.com/academies/magnolia

Paint & Bubbles Studio Type: arts Ages: pre-K-6th grade Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $295 (weekly camp cost per child/camp); $75 (mini art camp cost per child/camp) • 31311 FM 2978, Ste. 107, Magnolia • www.paintandbubbles.com Woodlands Forest School Summer Camp Type: day Ages: 4-9 Dates: June 1-July 24 (no camp June 19) Cost: $380 (first week), $350 (each subsequent week) • 8916 West Lane, Magnolia • https://woodlandsforest.school This list is not comprehensive.

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Black Cat Theater and Academy Type: day / theater Ages: K-12th grade Dates: May 26-July 31 Cost: varies • 331 Corporate Woods Drive, Ste. A4, Magnolia • www.blackcattheateracademy.com Bucketology Type: sports Ages: 3rd-6th grade Dates: June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25,

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Friends of Texas Wildlife Type: education / wildlife / day Ages: 7-12

KMR Equestrian Type: sports Ages: 7-15 Dates: June 9-12, July 7-10, July 21-24 Cost: $650/participant before May 1; $700/ participant after May 1 • 20530 Forestview Drive, Magnolia • www.kmrequestrian.com

Art Camps at Cordovan Art School Type: art Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 (weekdays) Cost: beginning at $299/week • 8000 McBeth Way, Ste. 130, The Woodlands • www.cordovanartschool.com

Dates: June 1, 3 and 5 (session one), June 8, 10 and 12 (session two), June 15, 17 and 19 (session three) Cost: $150/week • 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia • www.ftwl.org

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Events

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Tomball Update: This project is 64% completed, according to a Feb. 18 media update from the Texas Department of Transportation. • Timeline: June 2022-third quarter 2027 • Cost: $48.28 million • Funding source: state funds 4 FM 1488 widening through Magnolia Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane from FM 1774 to west of FM 149. James Construction Group is the contractor for this project. 149 3 Asphalt rehabilitation for Dowdell Road Project: The asphalt of Dowdell Road from Kuykendahl Road to FM 2920 is being rehabilitated. This project also includes the rehabilitation of the asphalt of Hargrave Road from Hwy. 249 to Falba Road, which is south of Tomball. Update: This project is under construction, according to Harris County Precinct 3’s website. • Timeline: estimated completion in the first quarter of 2026 • Cost: $1.4 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3 4 1774 249

Choo Choo Chow Down The Choo Choo Chow Down will feature food trucks, live music and entertainment. • March 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St, Tomball • www.tomballtx.gov Tomball ISD job fair Positions available during the TISD job fair include teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, maintenance, child nutrition, custodial and substitute teachers. • March 21, 9 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • Grand Lakes Junior High, 20247 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball • www.tomballisd.net Kegs and Egg Celebrate Easter at Paradigm with an event featuring an egg hunt, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, a market and food. • March 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball • Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company

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2nd Saturday at the Depot Community members can enjoy a family movie featuring the live-action movie “Lilo & Stitch.” • March 14, 5-9 p.m. • Free • Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball • www.tomballtx.gov Blood Drive State Farm agent Caley Baillio is holding a blood drive in partnership with Gulf Coast Blood. Anyone interested

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can sign up on the website. • March 20, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Free • 620 W. Main St., Ste. B, Tomball • www.commitforlife.org

Ongoing projects

Tomball German Fest Attendees are invited to enjoy the family-friendly festival featuring live music, an open-air market, antique shops and a parade. • March 27, 6-10 p.m., March 28, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., March 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball • www.tomballtx.gov

2 Spring Stuebner Road expansion Project: This project will expand Spring Stuebner Road from two to four lanes from west of Leitner Lane to the Grand Parkway. Existing drainage and traffic signals will also be improved and added as needed. Update: Precinct 3 officials said construction on this project is expected to take roughly one year to complete. • Timeline: estimated completion by second quarter 2026 • Cost: $8.1 million • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ The National Youth Theatre is presenting a musical featuring “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” • March 20, 7 p.m., March 21-22, 2 p.m., 6 p.m. • $14-$22 (admission) • Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center,

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