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2 Bamburger The eatery offers a variety of smash burgers in beef or chicken alongside items such as chicken tenders with fries and fries covered in cheese, jalapenos and bam sauce. • Opened Dec. 17 • 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 160, Tomball • www.bamburger.online 3 Exclusive Furniture The retailer offers a selection of furniture and decor for every room. • Opened Oct. 11 • 27816 Hwy. 249, Tomball • www.exclusivefurniture.com 4 Hotworx Tomball The business offers a variety of fitness classes, including hot yoga and hot pilates classes that take place in infrared saunas, blending heat and movement for faster results, per the business’s website. • Opened Dec. 22 • 1417 Graham Drive, Ste. 300, Tomball • www.hotworx.net 5 Collective Houston The business offers a variety of yoga classes alongside reformer and mat Pilates classes. An in-house cafe serves coffee, smoothies and light bites. • Opened Nov. 30 • 22525 Hufsmith-Kohrville Road, Ste. 1A, Tomball • www.collectivehouston.com 6 Akashi Sushi The restaurant offers an array of sushi and hibachi dishes. • Opened Dec. 6 7 Coaches Cigar Lounge The cigar lounge offers a walk-in humidor and a lounge to smoke cigars and watch sports. There is also a business room for work-from-home uses such as taking client meetings or phone calls, and a members-only area features lockers, an ice maker, a refrigerator and seating. • 13371 FM 1488, Magnolia • www.akashihouston.com
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arts, including a classroom, rehearsal space, scene shop and costume shop, according to the school. • Opening June 6 • 9768 Research Forest Drive, Magnolia • https://pac.legacyfoil.org
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8 Texas Regional Bank The banking center offers personal and business banking services and will operate from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. • Opened Dec. 29 • 13295 FM 1488, Magnolia • www.trb.bank 9 La-Z-Boy The home furniture retailer offers a variety of furniture for rooms, including living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms, according to its website. The store also offers design help for coordinating pieces and colors to fit the needs of each home. • Opened Nov. 14 • 13706 Interchange Drive, Tomball • www.la-z-boy.com 10 Fondren Orthopedic Group The orthopedic clinic offers joint replacement such as hip and knee joints as well as hand and sports medicine. • Opened Jan. 5 • 26400 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. A-250, Tomball • www.fondren.com
Relocations
13 Mundy Legal Services Officials confirmed the law firm relocated its Tomball location in November. Founded by Allison Mundy, the practice offers legal services including family law, wills, probate, guardianship matters and mediation.
• Relocated in November • 13519 Zion Road, Tomball • www.mundylegalsvcs.com
16 Barbarossa Coffee The business has added a new shop in Magnolia, its third location, after celebrating a grand opening Nov. 15, owner Ozzy Guragac said. Guragac said the Magnolia location serves as a new gathering place designed for everything from catching up with friends to studying or hosting meetings, paired with coffee and freshly baked pastries. • Opened Nov. 15 • 28408 Sweetgum Road, Unit B-1, Magnolia • www.barbarossacoffee.com
Expansions
14 WildeFlora Coffee The business, which operates out of a trailer, is planning to expand into a storefront, allowing it to expand its menu, partner with other small businesses and host
events and gatherings. • Expanding in late 2026 • 415 1/2 Magnolia Blvd., Magnolia • www.wildefloracoffee.com
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Lone Star College Lone Star College named Rigoberto J. Rincones Gomez as the next vice chancellor of academic affairs, per a Jan. 6 news release. Rincones will begin Feb. 9 to provide leadership for all academic functions and ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility. • www.lonestar.edu
11 Village Fit Co. The community gym plans to offer services such as strength and conditioning, endurance-based training, functional fitness and personal training. • Opening in April
15 Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital The hospital turned 25 years old Dec. 18, marking a milestone for the Northwest Houston medical facility. The hospital opened in 2000 with 50 employees and less than 100 beds. • 18220 Hwy. 249, Houston • www.houstonmethodist.org/locations/willowbrook Flour House Bakers The bakery is celebrating 10 years in business and can be found at the Tomball Farmers Market, selling a
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Closings
12 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy The Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Performing Arts Center is currently under construction with a planned June 6 opening date, according to the school. The 26,500-square-foot building will consist of a performance space and educational spaces associated with performing
Kinsley Armelle After 10 years of business, Tomball business Kinsley Armelle closed its doors on Jan. 1, according to its website. • Closed Jan. 1 • www.kinsleyarmelle.com
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Tomball’s new assistant city manager shares priorities for first year The city of Tomball appointed Sakura Moten as its new assistant city manager Nov. 3, and she offi- cially began the role Nov. 17, as previously reported. Moten, who brings more than 20 years of experi- ence in municipal administration, finance, tech- nology and organizational development, recently shared what drew her to Tomball and the priorities she plans to focus on in her first year. What drew you to the role of assistant city administrator in Tomball, and what excites you most about serving this community? What drew me to Tomball is its strong sense of identity—it’s a community that values its history while being very intentional about its future. I was especially impressed by the city’s reputation and commitment to service, transparency and
thoughtful growth. What excites me most is the opportunity to help support a high-performing organization that genuinely cares about residents, businesses and staff, and to be part of a leadership team that works collaboratively to deliver results and takes pride in doing things the right way. As you step into this position, what are your top priorities for the first year? My priorities are to listen, learn and build strong working relationships centered on trust. I want to gain a deep understanding of Tomball’s operations, culture and strategic goals, while supporting staff as they serve the community. Another key focus will be ensuring clear communication, consistency in processes, and helping advance priority projects in alignment with council direction and the city’s long-term vision. Looking ahead, where do you see the greatest opportunities for Tomball over the next five years, and how do you hope to contribute to that vision? Tomball has tremendous prospects tied to managed growth, infrastructure investment and economic development, all of which are directly
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Mobility study moves forward in Montgomery County Montgomery County commissioners took a step toward a new countywide transportation roadmap Jan. 15, discussing a mobility study they said will be the first to outline a 10-year plan for the entire county. The big picture The goal is to deliver the study in 12 months 8 public meetings planned , with two in each precinct
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Magnolia OKs $80K upgrades at city hall Magnolia officials approved a gate and fencing project tied to the Magnolia Police Department on Jan. 13. In a nutshell Magnolia City Council approved a $79,990 project proposal by Superior Fence & Rail. Police Chief Kyle Montgomery said Dec. 9 that the gate’s intent is to separate the police parking lot from City Hall’s parking lot, allowing for more security.
The study will examine corridors countywide, with the goal of creating a plan for how the county can “program and deliver future projects” over the next decade
County Judge Mark Keough said the effort began with obtaining federal funds in October 2024, followed by a formal request in Decem- ber. He said the project was then added to the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Unified Planning Work Program—a federally required document that outlines and budgets the region’s transportation planning work—when it was approved in April 2025. Keough said the county issued a request for proposals in September 2025 and awarded the contract to Freese and Nichols in December. The project will kick off in January and is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete,
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Keough said. Once finished, he said the county plans to initiate a thoroughfare plan update. More details Keough also said the study’s cost has been reim- bursed by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, state and federal partners, calling the work “a really good thing ... and it’s never been done.”
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BY MELISSA ENAJE & NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Harris County names new county attorney
Tomball Archive and History Center planning for public access Tomball officials got a fresh look at how the city plans to protect its own paper trail and make local history easier for residents to access. Tomball City Council received a progress update Jan. 5 on the Tomball Archive and History Center, a city-backed program designed to preserve municipal records and community history—and eventually make those materials easier for the public to search and use. The setup City archivist Allison LaRocca told City Council the Tomball Archive and History Center serves as “the main repository for the historical permanent city archives and records, as well as communi- ty-donated materials,” and that she focused the last quarter on building the foundation the center
Looking ahead, the quarterly report outlines ve priorities for the next quarter:
finalize a city-county intergovernmental working agreement
Harris County com- missioners unanimously approved Jonathan
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Fombonne as the new county attorney Jan. 8, effective immediately. The gist Fombonne previously served as Harris County deputy county attorney and then first assistant county attorney before replacing a vacant county position after former County Attorney Christian Menefee resigned March 17 after the announcement of his campaign run for U.S. Congress District 18. Fombonne will serve as legal counsel to all elected offices in Harris County until the new county attorney is elected in November. Jonathan Fombonne
select an archival management system for digital access
begin processing collections for public access
increase community awareness and donor engagement
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Construction is underway—and o cials expect it to wrap in December—on an expansion at the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility in Conroe that will add 100 inpatient beds and increase the capacity for competency-resto- ration treatment. The project is funded from part of a $50 million grant awarded in 2023 courtesy of the Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health Inpa- tient Facility Grant Program. The overview O cials and community leaders broke ground Aug. 18 on an addition that will expand the facility, which currently operates 100 beds, to 200 beds, according to Recovery Solutions, the behavioral health provider that manages the hospital through a public-private partnership with the county and
the state. The expansion project will focus on serving justice-involved individuals a court has found incompetent to stand trial, Recovery Solutions Hospital Administrator Je Rone said. The project’s contractor, Satter eld & Pon- tikes Construction, describes the work as a 51,085-square-foot expansion designed to accom- modate the new beds. The rm also said the added space will expand the hospital’s reach from about 3,300 patients from 79 counties to 4,300 patients from 140 counties. What’s next After the groundbreaking, Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Nov. 18 approved $117,500 for commissioning services, which is the process of testing and verifying new or renovated
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ceilings within a climate-controlled environment. Number of courts: 6 Membership cost: free-$144 per quarter Additional offerings: complimentary Wi-Fi, guest lounges, gear shop, gym membership • 15028 Boudreaux Road, Tomball • https://suprpickleball.com
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FTS Pickleball Magnolia FTS Pickleball Magnolia offers both pickleball and basketball on its indoor court available to rent 24/7. Number of courts: 1 Membership cost: free membership, $32 an hour Additional offerings: private lessons, pickleball clinics • 33134 Magnolia Circle, Ste. B, Magnolia • www.fasttrackswimming.com/fts-pickleball-magnolia Ace Pickleball Club Ace Pickleball Club is dedicated to making pickleball fun, accessible and community-focused for players. Number of courts: 13 Membership cost: $20 drop-in, $59-$119 monthly Additional offerings: classes, clinics, mixers, round robins, flex league, ball machine reservations, court reservations, guest passes, tournaments • 30031 FM 2978, Magnolia • www.acepickleballclub.com/magnolia-tx
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Courtside Pickleball Club Courtside Pickleball Club is a community-driven experience built around fun, connection and growth. Number of courts: 14 Membership cost: $79.99-$299.99 monthly (varies based on membership type) Additional offerings: personal training, private events, free court reservations • 11703 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. H, Tomball • www.courtsidepbc.com
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Era Pickleball Era Pickleball is focused on high-quality play, well-run tournaments and community-driven programming. Number of courts: 13 Membership cost: $50-$115 per month Additional offerings: organized play, tournaments and events, clinics and private lessons, youth and after- school programs, open play, pro shop, paddle demos • 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands • http://erapickleball.com FTS Pickleball Cypress Alongside swimming and basketball, FTS Pickleball Cypress features indoor courts available for rent 24/7. Number of courts: 2
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Slammin’ Pickle Slammin’ Pickle is dedicated to providing indoor pickleball courts for players of all ages. Number of courts: 6 Membership cost: $60-$90 monthly; $40 (per hour court reservation cost) Additional offerings: social programs, developmental clinics, tournaments, happy hours • 8028 Dowdell Road, Ste. 501, Tomball • www.slamminpickle.com Supr Pickleball The pickleball facility features six courts and 30-foot
Membership cost: free-$15 for open play, $20-$32 per hour per court (varies based on membership type) Additional offerings: private and birthday packages, youth clinics, Pickleball 101 for all ages • 18003 Shaw Road, Cypress
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While struggling to nd mental health resources for their loved ones, a group of ve ladies realized there was a need for an e cient mental health resource hub in Montgomery. In 2017, the group decided to take it upon them- selves to ll the gap in the lack of mental health guidance with Mosaics of Mercy, a nonpro t that helps the community navigate mental health and substance use recovery resources. “Having someone that understands the mental Mosaics of Mercy o ers hub for mental health aid
health system and getting them to the right providers can be really life-changing for people who’ve been struggling,” Executive Director Jamie Freels-Runey said. How it works Runey said Mosaics of Mercy started with a notebook lled with local mental health providers. Following COVID-19, Montgomery County found its suicide rate to be among the highest locally and nationally, leading to the formation of the Behav- ioral and Suicide Prevention Task Force. After joining forces with the Behavioral and Sui- cide Prevention Task Force, the county provided the funds Mosaics of Mercy needed to hire a group of licensed technicians and launch a database with
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Health & wellness
BY COLE GEE
Lone Star College’s chief mental health o cer, Shantha Stokes, discusses her role, new initiatives
on how to support students in the classroom ... what we know about college mental health is that you’ll never be able to hire enough clinicians to meet the need. So mental health really has to become a campuswide or systemwide e ort. What initiatives does Lone Star College have to prioritize faculty and student mental health? Lone Star does provide counseling services to its students. It’s just on a smaller scale. With the addition of the team that I’m hiring, we will be able to triple the amount of counselors that are available to students in our system. Currently, we have faculty counselors who pro- vide brief intervention services for our students. We also have a behavior intervention team that works to triage students who might be presenting observable problems. ... We also ... provide wellness education, wellness fairs, suicide prevention training.
In June, Lone Star College System hired Shantha Stokes as its new chief mental health o cer. In an interview, Stokes re ected on her responsibilities and discussed mental health initiatives. What are your responsibilities as Lone Star College’s chief mental health o cer? Lone Star has functioned with outsourcing its mental health services for the most part. So one of the main goals ... is to help create in-house mental health services and to enhance our existing services. I am building infrastructure so that we’ll be able to provide those services. ... I am also onboarding an electronic health record so that we can digitize our mental health records. I am also hiring a team of licensed mental health professionals to provide direct services ... that will include one-on-one services as well as group ther- apy services. In addition to training faculty and sta
Shantha Stokes is the associate vice chancellor of mental health and wellness and chief mental health o cer.
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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BY MELISSA ENAJE CONTRIBUTIONS BY SARAH BRAGER & NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Park upgrades take flight
The update
The North Houston Association—made up of more than 150 regional businesses—advocates for the establishment of green space, parks and trails as part of its mission. “A robust parks and trails system provides places to play, to exercise and simply to take a mental break by immersing ourselves in nature,” NHA President Marlisa Briggs said. “Parks provide places to gather and foster a sense of community.”
In 2025, several projects in the Tomball area advanced, including the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. Precinct 3 officials added a new parking lot, playground, boardwalk and south trail that connects visitors to the YMCA pond trail. The agreement and final design for the future 24,000-square-foot Mathews Community Center at Samuel Mathews Park is also nearly complete, officials said, with the anticipated bid date projected by the end of 2026.
New trail connections and park amenities are rolling out across Harris County Precinct 3, including in the Tomball and surrounding areas, more than two years after the Parks and Trails Master Plan was initially outlined. Officials with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s office said several projects have been completed since 2023, with additional trail links and park enhancements scheduled to continue through 2026 and beyond.
Tomball-area park master plan recommendations
4 Fritsche Park Officials look to add shade structure and restrooms for Boy Scouts, add equestrian trails, trailer parking and multiuse trails.
dugout fields, replace volleyball court net and lights, replace the wood kiosk at the dog park and renovate restrooms. Other recommendations include adding parking and more picnic pavilions and constructing a community center. 3 A.D. Dyess Park Officials look to improve drainage at baseball fields and throughout the park, renovate restrooms, pave the airfield parking lot, replace site furnishings and increase tree canopy.
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How we got here
The projections
Precinct 3 service areas Tomball is located within both the Cypress and Spring service areas, which, when combined, have over 30 total parks of varying sizes.
The Precinct 3 Parks and Trails Master Plan debuted in 2023 and divided the north Houston area into four service areas: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby. Officials with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s office said park improvements were needed because population in the area, which spans over 555 square miles, is expected to double by 2045. The population growth will also increase demand for recreational facilities, trails and green space access, officials said. “Population growth in the north Houston area is a major driver for the master plan,” Precinct 3 officials said. “Planning is required to ensure parks and trails keep pace with that growth.” When the plan was first released, an estimated cost of all the projects totaled over $758 million and was being funded through a mix of county, state and other partner funds. The total project cost is subject to change as more projects launch, officials said.
Precinct 3 officials said projects in the master plan could also be completed through partnerships with other entities. Tomball officials said recent park improvements have expanded how residents use local green spaces. Council member Lisa Covington said she believes park usage has increased as amenities have been added. Out of 472 people surveyed as part of Tomball’s 2024 parks master plan, 79% said they use the city’s parks at least one day a week or more, per the survey results. “With the pickleball courts and tennis courts, the parks are now used every day of the week,” Covington said. Looking ahead, Covington said she is “most excited to see the fruition of the combined Samuel Matthews Park and Broussard Park.” “This combined park would greatly enhance Tomball’s park system and could be a fantastic partnership between Precinct 3 and the city of Tomball,” she said.
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Education
BY COLE GEE
Tomball Education Foundation awards $160,000 in grants The Tomball Education Foundation awarded $159,812 in educator grants to Tomball ISD teachers and sta , per a Jan. 16 news release. Since TEF’s founding in 2018, it has donated $680,000 to educators. About the project The money will fund a variety of projects and education initiatives.
Magnolia ISD discuss plans for future growth Magnolia ISD o cials discussed at the Jan. 12 board meeting the growth the district is expected to face in the next decade—and the various e ects it could have across the district. What’s happening? MISD saw enrollment increase by over 1,773 students in the last ve years, MISD o cials said. The district saw an increase of over 480 students entering the 2025-26 school year. A possible overcrowded district means a lack of space and opportunities for students in school programs and athletics, MISD’s Assistant Superin- tendent of Administration Ben King said. He said a likely measure to address the needs of a crowded campus would be for certain programs to pack as many students as they can, despite the lack of space, or for other smaller programs—such as ne arts and junior athletics—to be cut in order to
At the Jan. 12 board meeting, MISD o cials presented enrollment gures and projections.
15,408 students for the 2025-26 school year
19,304-20,492 students projected by the 2030-31 school year
Over 25,000 students by the 2035-36 school year
SOURCE: MAGNOLIA ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
Erich Morris previously said that over half of MISD schools will be near or at capacity in about three years, per prior reporting. He reiterated that the money for these issues has to “come from somewhere,” and if they are unable to generate the funds to expand their facilities, it is likely that funding will be taken from either the school’s general fund or from student programs and sta . Voters voted against three proposed bond propositions in November, as previously reported. The funding would have allowed the construction of a third high school, two elementary schools, a second natatorium and facility upgrades. An option to address overcrowding is student portable buildings to be quickly built across campuses. Per Morris’s research, the average cost for these portables is $110,000.
Some of these initiatives include but are not limited to: Developing vocational skills through a student cafe
Using virtual reality to enhance social skills and problem solving Robotics and coding training for early learners Peer-to-peer mental health support and suicide prevention programs
accommodate. The conditions
The estimated future student population growth exceeds the current facilities MISD has to o er. MISD Assistant Superintendent of Operations
SOURCE: TOMBALL EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMUNITY IMPACT
TISD appoints Patrick Beecher to board
LSC cuts ribbon on new Magnolia satellite campus
Lone Star College o cials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 13 to celebrate the opening of Lone Star College-Magnolia Center. The background LSC Magnolia Center is a long-awaited project for the Magnolia community. The new campus was announced back in 2014, and a large portion of its timeline revolved around nding a location for it. Soon after o cials secured a location in 2019, the center’s design was completed in 2022 and broke ground in 2024. Classes began in January. LSCS Chancellor Mario Castillo said the center’s opening was “long overdue.” “It did take us way too long to get to this point, and as I always tell my sta , the best apology is changed behavior,” Castillo said. “ I promised you ... it will take us no longer than 581 days before this place opens, and I’ll tell you it only took 565 days for the building to be completed.”
On Jan. 14, Tomball ISD appointed Patrick Beecher to the vacant Position 1 seat on the dis- trict’s board of trustees. The local impact The position became vacant following the resignation of former
Patrick Beecher
Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is 85,000 square feet and sits on 15 acres.
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board member Tina Salem in December. Per a news release, Beecher emerged as the top candidate for Position 1 in a “competitive process.” Beecher has lived in Tomball since 2013 with his wife Vicki and two sons. Beecher will be sworn in at the next board workshop Feb. 9, and will serve the remain- der of the term for Position 1.
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Transportation
Events
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Texas A&M Club Spring Concert Fundraiser Join the Texas A&M Club for an evening of live music featuring The Spicolis, food and Aggie spirit. • Feb. 21, 1-4 p.m. • $25 (admission) • DeepRoots Vineyards, 18444 Hwy. 249, Plantersville • www.tomballamc.org Miracles 403 Eats is presenting Miracles, a Houston-based tribute band that hits all three areas of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship. • Feb. 27, 7-10 p.m. • $12-$175 (admission) • 403 Eats, 403 E. Main St., Tomball • www.403eats.com Tomball ISD Superintendent’s Fun Run Tomball ISD presents the TISD Superintendent’s Fun Run featuring a 5K timed race. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each classification. The event is open to all students and staff as well as the Tomball community. In addition to the fun run, a 1-mile walking course will be set up around the TISD Stadium. • Feb. 28, 8 a.m. • $20-$30 (admission) • 20235 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball • www.runsignup.com
Ongoing projects
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1 FM 1488 median Project: The project involves building a median from Mostyn Drive to I-45. Update: The project is 90% complete, per a Jan. 10 update available from the Texas Department of Transportation. • Timeline: November 2023-second quarter 2026 • Cost: $10.96 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds 2 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. Update: This project is 63% complete, according to TxDOT’s Jan. 10 media update. • Timeline: June 2022-third quarter 2027 • Cost: $48.28 million • Funding source: state funds 3 Spur 149 improvements Project: Between FM 1488 and FM 149, a project regarding the construction of a hot mix asphalt overlay is taking place along Spur 149. Update: This project is 90% complete, according to a
Galentine’s Shopping Stroll Old Town Tomball invites the community for a shopping stroll filled with boutiques, antiques, drinks and extended evening hours at local eateries. • Feb. 12, 5-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Downtown Tomball • Facebook: Galentine’s Shopping Stroll | Old Town Tomball Valentine’s Day Market The Tomball Farmers Market is holding a Valentine’s Day Market featuring gifts, fresh flowers and artisan goods. • Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 205 W. Main St., Tomball • www.tomballfarmersmarket.org Newsom Vineyards Wine Pairing Dinner Join The Bluebonnet Tasting Room for a five-course meal with thoughtfully paired Newsom wines. • Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m. • $97.90 (admission) • 401 Commerce St., Tomball • Facebook: The Bluebonnet Tasting Room
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Sam Houston Trail Riders The community is invited to welcome the Sam Houston Trail Riders for their traditional journey through Tomball. The annual event features music, line dancing, refreshments and K-Star Country 99.7 FM on-air personality Lisa Christi. • Feb. 24, noon-2 p.m. • Free (parking and admission) • Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball • www.tomballtx.gov
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Update: As of the most recent information released by TxDOT on Jan. 10, the project being carried out by Posillico Civil Inc. was 74% complete. • Timeline: Oct. 23, 2023-fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $29.11 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds
Jan. 10 media update from TxDOT. • Timeline: September 2025-fourth quarter 2025 • Cost: $1.1 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds 4 Hwy. 242 widening Project: TxDOT is using the existing right of way on Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 to widen lanes and restripe the intersections.
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