Transportation
Events
BY JESSICA SHORTEN & LIZZY SPANGLER
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
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
Upcoming projects
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1 Hufsmith Road intersection improvements Project: This will make improvements to the intersections of A Hufsmith Road at Kuykendahl Road, B Stuebner Airline Road and C FM 2978. Update: This project is now in the design phase for future planning and construction. Magnolia
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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RESEARCH FOREST DR.
• Timeline: TBD • Cost: $36,645 • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
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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
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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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30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball • www.nationalyouththeater.org
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TOMBALL PARKWAY 28595 Tomball Pkwy (281) 290-7810
THE WOODLANDS 10491 Kuykendahl (281) 681-9110
SPRING STUEBNER 6603 Spring Stuebner Rd (281) 288-0239
GOSLING ROAD SPRING 24527 Gosling Rd (281) 516-9404
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