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Tomball Magnolia Edition VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6 APRIL 4MAY 2, 2025

2025 Voter Guide

Tomball ISD’s $429.1M bond aims to fund new facilities, tech

BY RYAN REYNOLDS

District ocials said they chose to hold the bond election in May instead of November to account for limited construction windows, delivery times for materials and rising costs due to ination. TISD Chief Financial Ocer Zack Boles said the bond shouldn’t impact TISD’s total tax rate of $1.06 per $100 valuation because it falls within the district’s $430 million debt capacity.

Voters will decide on a $429.1 million bond package for Tomball ISD during the May 3 election. The bond would fund projects to meet the district’s growth and infra- structure needs, TISD Superintendent Martha Salazar-Zamora said. Among the proposals are the construction of multiprogram activity centers at three high schools and ath- letic upgrades—projects that were opposed by voters in 2021.

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Meghan Cooney, a kindergarten teacher at Decker Prairie Elementary, assists a student on a computer. An $18 million bond proposition would upgrade technology, devices and Chromebooks. (Courtesy Tomball ISD)

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Government Page 11 Read about Tomball’s comprehensive plan open house

Transportation

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2 The Flour Petal Bakery The bakery sells gluten-free and dairy-free cakes, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes and macarons in-store. • Opened March 30 • 32907 Tamina Road, Ste. C, Magnolia • www.theflourpetalbakery.com 3 We Care Urgent Care Plus The clinic treats non-life-threatening conditions.

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9 Playa Bowls The business will offer acai, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies, along with juices and coffee brews. • Opening in April • 32822 FM 2978, Ste. 1400, Magnolia • www.playabowls.com 10 Drifters The bar will serve beer, wine, cocktails, shots and food alongside hosting events such as live music. • Opening at the end of May • 401 1/2 Commerce St., Tomball • https://wordpress-1072681-5284331.cloudwaysapps. com

15 Tomball Education Foundation The organization awarded 46 grants, totaling $154,622, to Tomball ISD educators for innovative projects, according to a Feb. 13 news release. 85 staff members across 16 schools and three district departments received a share of 46 grants. • 310 S. Cherry St., Tomball • www.tomballedfoundation.com

17 Golden Pagoad Owner Rodrigo Lopez said the Chinese restaurant reopened on January 11 after undergoing new ownership to offer a new taste of cuisine with a new chef on staff.

In the news

11 Magnolia Education Foundation The organization awarded $48,208 in classroom grants to 24 teachers across seven campuses in Magnolia ISD. • 31141 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia • www.magnoliaedfoundation.com 12 Rose Hill Methodist Church The church celebrated its 150th anniversary on March 2. • 21022 Rosehill Church Road, Tomball • www.rosehillmethodist.org 13 Colonnade of The Woodlands The 42,030-square-foot retail center was sold to private investment group SJBC XXIII, LLC. • 30420 FM 2978, The Woodlands • www.jbeardcompany.com 14 Billiard Factory The Houston-based company will celebrate its 50th anniversary this September. • 7210 N. Grand Parkway, Spring • http://billiardfactory.com

• 908 W. Main St., Tomball • Facebook: Golden Pagoad

16 Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce The organization is marking its 60th year in operation, Communication Director Amy Mason confirmed. • 29201 Quinn Road, Ste. B, Tomball • www.tomballchamber.org Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office The sheriff’s office on March 11 announced a new phone line for calls for non-emergency police services. • General MCSO information: 936-760-5800 • Non-emergency dispatch (new): 936-538-5900 • www.mctxsheriff.org

Assistance League of Montgomery County In March, the nonprofit celebrated 40 years. • www.assistanceleague.org/montgomery-county

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18 Cafe Marrese Restaurant officials confirmed the eatery permanently closed on Feb. 28. • Closed Feb. 28 • 11729 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. A, Tomball • www.marrese.cafe

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BY JESSICA SHORTEN

Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle eyes efficiencies Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle took office on Jan. 1, and on March 4 he shared information with Community Impact regarding the state of the sheriff’s office as well as what new initiatives and trends he is focused on over the next four years. What structural changes do you plan to make in the sheriff’s office? In my first 61 days as sheriff, my team and I have been working hard to make sure this office runs as efficiently as possible. We’ve taken a close look at policies, personnel and operations to ensure we’re set up to serve our growing community effectively. We’ve made some changes to how teams are managed, responsibilities are structured and [how] day-to-day operations are handled.

Are there any crime trends you intend to focus on over the next four years? One of my first priorities as sheriff has been fixing the issue of missed 911 calls in our dispatch center. Through personnel retention efforts and some minor procedural changes, I am proud to share that last month we missed zero 911 calls. When our community calls and needs us, we must answer— we must be there. What other functions of the sheriff’s office do you want to bring awareness to? One of the biggest concerns I hear from folks is traffic safety. ... A specialized traffic unit will ensure we do that while also working to prevent future accidents through enforcement and education.

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Government

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

Judges urge action for new Montgomery County Courthouse

Laird said the lack of space within the courthouse means there are minimal barriers between inmates, jury members, attorneys and judges. In the PGAL study, completed in 2024, five options were proposed for a new courthouse facility, including Option 2 to house an inmate holding center as well as the Montgomery County Tax Office. Option 2 was recommended by judges as the most cost effective option to address multiple needs in the county.

authorized architecture and engineering firm PGAL to conduct a study regarding the construction of a new county courthouse. During the presentation, Laird said there are 20 judges in the county but only 17 usable courtrooms within the courthouse, causing an immediate shortfall of space made worse by structural problems such as faulty wiring and plumbing issues, deteriorating concrete on the top floor, and asbestos remediation needs.

Montgomery County district judges urged county commissioners Feb. 25 to take action on a plan for a new county courthouse, as they said the current one faces overcrowding and structural issues. The current county courthouse was built in 1938, and the last effort to create new courthouse space was in 1997, according to information provided by county and district court judges Claudia Laird, Keith Stewart, Kristin Bays and Vince Santini. In 2022, Montgomery County commissioners

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Option 1: $133.9M • Courthouse: 240,000 square feet • Jail/holding center: 5,975 square feet

Option 2: $160.1M • Courthouse: 240,000 square feet • Jail/holding center: 5,975 square feet • Tax office: 45,000 square feet

Option 3: $184.2M • Courthouse: 240,000 square feet • Jail/holding center: 5,975 square feet • Tax office: 45,000 square feet • Garage: 132,000 square feet (400-car capacity)

Option 4: $131.6M • Courthouse: 240,000 square feet • Jail/holding center: 5,975 square feet • Undedicated space: 45,000 square feet

Option 5: $141.4M • Courthouse: 240,000 square feet

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for a new court, because there is no good place for one.” “I want to ... accept this presentation as at least a starting point of looking at what we need to do,” said Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley, who placed the item on the court’s agenda. “We can always add to this or move it or change whatever, but we need to come up with something that we all agree on.”

Bays said Feb. 25 the current case levels in Montgomery County have created a need for two additional criminal courts to keep up with population growth. “[Fort Bend and Denton counties] are averaging per judge 1,200-1,900 cases a year. We’re averag- ing 2,300 cases per year, but it’s not a sustainable model,” Bays said. “The case filings are going up. The need is becoming greater. We can’t ask you

While the judges agreed there was not an available funding source for the project, they presented a number of options to help offset the cost, including transforming the current courthouse into a historical site and using court-collected fees that average $200,000 annually. The judges also said the county could look to a future bond issue or even certificates of obligations to cover the cost of constructing a new courthouse. County Judge Mark Keough said he would not support any funding mechanism which caused a tax rate increase, and he would be opposed to certificates of obligation due to it not going before voters. Keough said addressing the county’s roads and jail needs are also high priorities. “The state is not coming at us telling us we need to replace our courts. ... We have a priority issue with having inmates sleeping on the floor at the jail right now,” Keough said. A resolution was passed by commissioners in favor of looking into funding mechanisms for a new courthouse.

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Government

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN & JESSICA SHORTEN

Tomball hosts open house for comprehensive plan update

Community members gathered at the Tomball Administrative Services Building on Feb. 24 for an open house to review updates to the city’s comprehensive plan, which serves as a long-term vision for development, zoning and economic growth. The city’s last comprehensive

“I see a lot of the green space disappearing, and that concerns me. In the hospital district, there was a lot of green space, and there were deer and there was wildlife, and it’s just slowly being whittled away. ... And I would like to see more sidewalks.” TESA HARDING, TOMBALL RESIDENT

plan was adopted in 2019, and included information on topics such as the city’s

existing conditions, visions and recommendations for Tomball and plans for implementation. “This plan isn’t just about policies and zoning. It’s about shaping Tomball’s future in a way that reects the needs and values of the community,” Alexis Garcia, project manager from Freese and Nichols, said during the meeting. Freese and Nichols is an engineering, planning and consulting rm the city contracted with to develop the updated comprehensive plan. What you need to know The open house allowed attendees to review maps, ask questions and leave written comments. “Some people didn’t realize that land near their homes was zoned

for commercial use until they saw the updated maps,” Mayor Lori Klein Quinn said. Other concerns included green spaces, sidewalks downtown and ditches overowing in some areas of the city. Throughout the planning process, several priorities were shared from community feedback including preserving small-town charm, walkability and green spaces, and balanced development. What’s next The draft comprehensive plan is available for public review online. A joint meeting between City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss the plan is set for April 7.

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Election

Voter Guide

2025

Dates to know

Where to vote

April 22 First day of early voting April 22: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 29: Last day of early voting May 3: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Montgomery County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting. However, election day voting locations are by precinct. Visit https://elections. mctx.org for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

KEY: *Incumbent

Magnolia City Council, Position 1 Daniel L. Miller* Occupation & experience: retired after 42 years in the computer industry as a computer test engineer for desktops ... www.cityofmagnolia.com 281-356-2266

What is the biggest challenge facing Magnolia, and what would you do to address it? Keeping up on the growth in this area’s supported infrastructure. It is estimated we need to have 20 water wells and wastewater support by 2030. That includes road and business support. Doing this requires good decisions without overextending budget, bond, contracts and regular city expense obligations.

How do you plan to address the growth in Magnolia? It is not “my plan;” it is “our plan” which is currently a short-term catch-up plan and long-term plans. With the right people in the right places, it will be accomplished. I hope the voters will continue supporting me in Position 1 on the council with the faith …

We need to continue playing catch up, but also get ahead in infrastructure. There seems to be a lack of communication regarding our water supplies and roads that I would address with transparency. We must ensure development of water wells where they are lacking and plan better for future development.

I want to attract and see the success of all businesses in Magnolia. The city hasn’t communicated with our growing younger generation very well in the past. Engaging on social media and throughout the community with updates on infrastructure, developments, power outages, etc. is very important to me.

Caleb Small Occupation & experience:

community sales manager for a homebuilder, local MMA gym part owner, Texas A&M graduate 713-542-9969

Magnolia City Council, Position 2 Todd Kana Occupation & experience: business owner, nine years municipal budget experience, 14 years as a tax

What is the biggest challenge facing Magnolia, and what would you do to address it? Water supply and wastewater treatment. The city should remain proactive in the expansion of these services.

How do you plan to address the growth in Magnolia? The city does not have the ability to just say no to development, so we must continue the expansion of our services. While doing so we cannot lose sight of the fact we owe our current customers the services they deserve. Such as improvement of our current infrastructure, parks, recreation ...

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Rapid growth is a challenge. I’d advocate for strategic planning to ensure responsible development, providing resources for both new and existing neighborhoods.

I’ll focus on thoughtful planning and responsible development, ensuring that infrastructure, resources and community needs are addressed as Magnolia grows.

Buck Perino* Occupation & experience: local Realtor, currently sits on City Council www.realtoronhorseback.com 512-364-1303

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Magnolia City Council, Position 3

What is the biggest challenge facing Magnolia and what would you do to address it? The infrastructure to facilitate the growth in the area.

How do you plan to address the growth in Magnolia? These are all the same question in my book. The infrastructure just isn’t here to handle the people and the traffic. That in turn keeps businesses and tax revenue out of the city.

Geoff Beyer Occupation & experience: small business owner, fire sprinkler contractor

Growth and development.

Work closely with developers and our Planning and Zoning Board.

Richard Alan Carby* Occupation & experience: senior government account executive 346-273-8915

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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TOMBALL ISD

PROP A

PROP B

PROP C Updates to Original Tomball HS Stadium $2,800,000

PROP D

School Updates & New Facilities

Technology

Multi-Program Activity Centers

The Tomball ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a $429 million bond referendum this spring.

$331,595,000

$18,000,000

$76,700,000

Create parity across district facilities by

Technology refresh for student and staff devices in typical replacement cycles, upgrades, and growth for students and staff.

Turf replacement, track resurfacing, and lighting upgrades for the district’s oldest stadium. A separate proposition is required due to seating capacity at this stadium of more than 1,000.

New indoor facility for each high school to allow TISD to be in compliance with new UIL heat guidelines. During 2024, Tomball ISD student programs were affected by weather-related conditions for a total of 167 days.

Fact #1 The 2025 Bond will

impact ALL students in Tomball ISD.

bringing campuses up to district standards of new facilities and programs. Includes safety and security upgrades, Pre-K Center #2, and relocating Tomball Intermediate - the District’s oldest campus.

Fact #2 The 2025 Bond will not increase the Total District Tax Rate. Fact #3 Any registered voter

living in Tomball ISD can cast their ballot.

This bond will not increase the Total District Tax Rate. Early Voting: April 22-29 | Election Day: Saturday, May 3

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Election

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

Montgomery County pursuing $480M road bond in May

Montgomery County commissioners agreed Feb. 11 to put a $480 million road bond referendum before voters in the May 3 election. Funds will be divided among the four commissioner precincts, meaning Precinct 2 will receive $120 million over the next ve years to complete 19 projects, with 11 of those projects in the Magnolia area. The referendum will be the rst bond sent to the voters by the county in 10 years. The last bond was held in 2015 for $280 million, and went before voters in the May and November elections before being passed. John Robuck, managing partner at BOK Financials, the county’s bond counsel, said the bond initiative should not result in a property tax increase if it is approved by voters. Robuck said this is because the county lowered its debt service over the last several years to allow for the issuance of $120 million a year in debt using the county’s current funding collections. “I’m making three-lane roads out of everything I’ve got,” Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley said during a Jan. 31 workshop. “I’m putting in lanes, 11-foot turn lanes, 8-foot shoulders ... reconstruction from the ground up.”

Reconstructions/widenings

New location roadway segments

1774

1488

249

HIGHLAND BLVD.

WOODTRACE BLVD.

DOBBIN HUFFSMITH RD

OLD HOCKLEY RD.

PINE LN.

GOODSON LOOP

HARDIN STORE RD.

WALNUT CREEK RD.

STAGECOACH RD.

BUTERA RD.

WRIGHT RD.

TURTLE CREEK WAY

DECKER PRAIRE RD.

249

GLENMONT ESTATES BLVD.

N I C H

ROBERTS CEMETERY RD.

2920

SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, LJA ENGINEERINGCOMMUNITY IMPACT

What’s next

What they're saying

Measuring the impact

The majority of Precinct 2’s list proposes total reconstructions, which includes widening lanes and reformatting turn lanes to improve trac ow, Riley said. Roadways on the list include Hardin Store Road, Butera Road and Goodson Loop. “We’ve got our own trac counts that we’ve done [with] our own drones. ... We’re trying to gure out how we can get people in and out of school safer, and getting them in and out of those intersections safer,” Riley said. However, one new construction project will be Woodtrace Boulevard, which is set to be extended from Dobbin Husmith Road to FM 2978. The Precinct 2 project list also includes a widening and reconstruction of Kuykendahl Road from FM 1488 to Research Forest Drive. In Precinct 3, which extends to FM 2978, some of the projects include shoulder replacement along Woodlands Parkway and extending the dual left turn lanes at the intersection of Woodlands Parkway and Branch Crossing Drive.

If the bond initiative passes in the May election, bond funds will be issued annually through 2029.

"You need to put stu on the ground. I can get started on the

day I get the money, and I won't stop until we're through."

April 22 First day of early voting May 3

CHARLIE RILEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER

Election day August 2025 The earliest the county can receive bond funds and begin work August 2026 & August 2027 County could receive $120M

"We're not just using this money for the next three years; we're using it for the next stage, which is 1520 years." RITCH WHEELER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER

disbursement August 2028 County can receive nal disbursement

All bond projects are under construction, in progress or complete 2029

SOURCES: LJA ENGINEERING, BOK FINANCIALSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Tomball ISD’s $429.1M bond aims to fund new facilities, tech From the cover

Tomball ISD bonds, 2021 vs. 2025 2021 bond package

What you need to know

2025 bond package

$567.56M total

$429.1M total

The four bond propositions will be voted on separately May 3. Proposition A is the most expensive at $331.6 million and focuses on refreshing aging campuses and facilities to adjust for student growth, TISD officials said. Proposition B allocates approximately $18 million to upgrade technology for staff and students. Proposition C is the least costly at an estimated $2.8 million and aims to upgrade Tomball High School’s football stadium. Proposition D is $76.7 million and proposes building multiprogram activity centers at Tomball, Tomball Memorial and Tomball West high schools. Voters rejected the school district’s attempt to build the facilities during the 2021 election by 417 votes, according to prior reporting. TISD officials said they hope to complete these projects with bond funds so the school district doesn’t have to dip into its general operating budget, which Salazar-Zamora said could affect day-to-day operations. “Without the funds approved by the community for these projects, the district will have to access local budget dollars that are in place to provide high-quality instruction and to recruit and retain the highest quality staff,” Salazar-Zamora said in an email statement. TISD has three major projects left from the 2021 bond, with the final $100 million allocated to complete West Intermediate School, Tomball West High School and the fifth-grade addition at Creekside Park Junior High, Boles said. While the 2021 bond supported program expansions and funded facilities such as the Tomball Innovation Center, Boles said TISD faced challenges, including a 32% rise in construction costs two years after the bond passed.

Proposition A ($466.64M) [funded] • A new high school, intermediate school and elementary school • Tomball ISD Innovation Center • Relocating Tomball Star Academy • Building out the career and technical education space • Campus renovations • Security upgrades • New facilities Proposition B ($27.82M) [funded] • For student and staff devices and instructional technology upgrades

Proposition A ($331.6M) • Athletic, fine arts and safety/security upgrades ($41.04M) • Building Early Excellence Academy- South ($35M) • Elementary No. 13 land and site development ($38M) • Library renovations ($10.5M) • Career and technical education, special services program expansions ($20M) • Facility renovations, infrastructure replacements ($77.9M) • New buses, vehicles ($27.41M) • New Tomball Intermediate School ($59M) • Transportation Center expansion ($22.75M) Proposition B ($18M) • Instructional technology retrofitting ($3M) • Staff device and student Chromebook refresh ($15M) Proposition C ($2.8M) • Athletic facility upgrades at Tomball High School Proposition D ($76.7M) • Multiprogram activity centers at Tomball, Tomball West and Tomball Memorial high schools

Proposition C ($8.1M) [failed] • Athletic upgrades For:

47.68% Against: 52.32%

Proposition D ($17.2M) [failed] • For a natatorium off Juergens Road For:

46.37% Against: 53.63%

Tomball ISD student enrollment 2014-15 enrollment 2024-25 enrollment 13,238 students 22,913 students

+73.1% enrollment increase

Proposition E ($47.8M) [failed] • Multiprogram facilities at three high schools For: 47.6% Against: 52.4%

Enrollment is projected to increase by: +9.5% by 2029-30 | +16% by 2034-35

SOURCES: TOMBALL ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

What else

Boles said he believes TISD takes a conservative approach to taking on debt. The school district has issued more than $1 bil- lion in debt since 2008 without increasing the total tax rate. Boles also said the district has reduced the tax rate to its lowest level in the past 30 years. As required by Texas law, the statement “This is a property tax increase,” must be included on TISD voter ballots, regardless of the bond’s impact on the tax rate, because the district is taking on more debt if the bond were to pass.

Tomball ISD total tax rate (per $100 valuation) $1.58 $2

$0 estimated tax bill impact if bond passes

$1.5

$1.06

$0.5

2006-07 2008-09 2010-11 2012-13 2014-15

2018-19 2016-17 2020-21

2022-23 2024-25

SOURCE: TOMBALL ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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What they’re saying

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Potential project timeline* 2025 May 3: Election day Summer: Construction would begin on 2025 bond projects 2026 Fall: All 2021 bond projects completed 2027 Summer: Early Excellence Academy-South opens 2028 Summer/fall: New Tomball Intermediate School, multiprogram activity centers open 2029 2030 Winter: All 2025 bond projects completed Summer/fall: Upgrades to athletic facilities, safety/security and technology completed; Connections Academy renovation completed

“[TISD] lives up to their promises, and I know their heart. … [The 2025 bond] is really to bring up to standard some aging facilities. … We’ve got to adjust and assess what’s best for students.” BRUCE HILLEGEIST, PRESIDENT, GREATER TOMBALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“I feel that the latest bond election is another example of Tomball ISD putting the cart before the horse.” ROBERT HUGHES, 8-YEAR TOMBALL RESIDENT

“I have a huge problem with them allocating $38 million for land intended for a new school that may or may not be necessary by 2029. While TISD has been a rapidly growing district, growth is projected to slow down.” MEGAN JASPER, 15-YEAR TOMBALL RESIDENT

“The multiuse facilities at each high school, I don’t think that’s going to make it. … The sports people want it, the band people, they want it. … How does that impact the education of those kids? I think [Proposition] D is going to have some challenges.” GARY BOUDREAUX, BOND STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER

*THIS TIMELINE ASSUMES ALL 2025 BOND PROPOSITIONS PASS. SOURCE: TOMBALL ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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BY WESLEY GARDNER & RYAN REYNOLDS

Tomball ISD trustees approve 2026-27 calendar

Lone Star College OKs $18.5M for technology Lone Star College trustees approved more than $18.5 million in purchase agreements for computers and computer accessories to replace outdated equipment at two cam- puses and the college’s Office of Technology Services during the board’s March 6 meeting. The details Trustees approved three separate pur- chase agreements that will allow officials to purchase equipment as needed. The funds were distributed as follows: • $18 million for the college’s Office of Tech- nology Services over the next three years • $300,000 for Lone Star College-Magnolia Center over the next year • $210,000 for Lone Star College-North over the next year

Tomball ISD students will receive an extra week of summer break following approval of the district’s 2026-27 academic calendar at a March 18 board meeting. The overview TISD Director of Administrative Services Karen Graves said the 187-day calendar is “instruction- ally sound” and has semesters similar in length. The 2026-27 academic calendar features a five-day break in October, no holidays before state testing and maintains a familiar routine around testing times. Additionally, district staff and students will also have time off on the Monday before Election Day and on Election Day in November 2026. Under the new calendar, classes will start Aug. 18 , a week later than the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, and end May 27. Similarly, spring break will take place a week later than in 2025-26, running from March 15-19 to align with Lone Star College’s proposed schedule.

According to the approved calendar, for the 2026-27 school year, the breaks will fall on the following dates:

Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27, 2026 Winter break: Dec. 21, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 Spring break: March 15-19, 2026

Additional student holidays include:

Labor Day: Sept. 7, 2026 Staff workdays: Oct. 8-9, 12, 2026; Nov. 2-3, 2026; Jan. 4-5, 2027; Feb. 12, 2027; March 12, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan. 18, 2027 Good Friday: March 26, 2027

SOURCE: TOMBALL ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Officials also noted the importance of offering staff development throughout the school year, which Graves believes sets the district apart.

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Transportation

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN

Council OKs Baker Drive, Cherry Street sidewalk improvements During its March 17 meeting, Tomball City Council approved a contract with SAS Concrete Construction Inc. for the construction of sidewalk improvements along Baker Drive and South Cherry Street for $163,504. In a nutshell According to the agenda, the sidewalk project includes: • Sidewalks along Baker Drive from FM 2920 to connect to the existing sidewalks at Hicks Street • Sidewalks along South Cherry Street extending from Market Street to the Tomball ISD Adminis- tration Building The $163,504 expense was included in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as part of the capital

Construction begins on North Sycamore The city of Tomball began construction on North Sycamore Street March 31, which is anticipated to last through July, Assistant City Manager Jessica Rogers confirmed. The street will be converted to a one-way street and reconstructed to allow for added pavement width and parking, Rogers said. The project will cost $607,200 and will be funded through certificates of obligation.

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improvements plan, according to the agenda, and the project breakdown includes: • $69,740 for engineering • $163,504 for construction In January 2024, City Council awarded an engineering contract with Oller Engineering Inc. to complete the design and construction documents. The total budget amount for both the engineering and construction was $324,860 with a remaining fund of $91,615, according to the agenda.

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BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN & JESSICA SHORTEN

TOMAGWA to oer new maternal, OBGYN health services TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries has expanded its services to include comprehensive OBGYN care and will now provide both prenatal and gynecological services to uninsured women. The expansion comes after ndings from TOMAGWA’s Community Health Needs Assess- ment, which identied a shortage of maternal care in the area, CEO Timika Simmons said. The background Simmons said TOMAGWA is “the only indigent care provider within a 600-square-mile radius.” As a result, it has served as a gateway to maternal services by referring patients to partner providers. However, Simmons said increasing demand and limited availability of local providers made it necessary to bring these services in-house.

Memorial Hermann organ transplant department ‘not in good standing’ The Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center received a major action from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Organ Procurement & Transplantation Net- work on Feb. 25. The “not in good standing” designation was issued to the organ trans- plant department 10 months after the hospital system voluntarily suspended its liver and kidney transplant programs. What it means Hospital ocials said heart and lung transplant operations would continue, and sta are working toward getting liver and kidney transplant services operating again.

“Many women, especially those without insurance, don’t receive prenatal care until late in their second trimester or even arrive at the emergency

room in labor without any prior care. By expanding our services, we can lower the risk of complications.” TIMIKA SIMMONS, TOMAGWA CEO

To support those services, the clinic has a new full-time OBGYN sta consisting of an OB doctor, practitioner and nurse, Simmons said. Diving in deeper TOMAGWA’s OBGYN program now oers full prenatal care, ultrasounds, gynecological services and laboratory testing in collaboration with Houston Methodist, Simmons said. Deliveries and outpatient surgical procedures remain outsourced to hospital partners.

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