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.
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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