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A road map for Tomball’s future

development and transportation and mobility, per the plan. The last comprehensive plan was adopted in 2019, and the new plan was approved this June. City leaders said the document will be used as a policy guide to inform rezoning, infrastructure investments and future development decisions. “It’s not just a vision—it’s a tool,” former Assis- tant City Manager Jessica Rogers said.

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN

The city of Tomball’s newly adopted comprehen- sive plan serves as a long-term blueprint for man- aging the city’s growth, guiding development and shaping infrastructure over the next ve to 10 years. The plan reects community input gathered through surveys and open houses, and focuses on areas such as future land use, economic

Get information about how city leaders are charting how the remaining land in Tomball will be used for homes, businesses and parks Development 17

Learn about the way Tomball’s new plan lays out how residents will move around, from FM 2920 improvements to a potential downtown trolley Transportation

Read about the options city ocials are looking at to attract new businesses, boost downtown vibrancy and support Tomball’s medical district Business 20

One recommendation in the city’s comprehensive plan is to develop and implement a strategy for developing public art and cultural amenities in Old Town Tomball, which includes the Depot Plaza (pictured). (Zach Thoms/Community Impact)

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7 Tomball Social Haus The business offers craft cocktails alongside indoor and outdoor space rentals. A 10% discount is offered to first responders, military and veterans. • Opened Sept. 19

premium pet food, supplements and raw bones. • Opened in August • 22525 Hufsmith Kohrville Road, Ste. 3C, Tomball • www.laylasbarkery.com

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1 Layla’s Barkery The bakery specializes in natural, human-grade treats, cakes and frozen desserts. The pet shop also features

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8 Niky’s Mini Donuts The shop offers mini doughnuts made to order with a variety of toppings, drizzles and seasonal flavors. It also has over 30 small-batch ice cream flavors. • Opened Sept. 27 • 1417 Graham Drive, Ste. 400, Tomball • www.nikysminidonuts.com 9 Gameday Men’s Health Woodlands West The business specializes in testosterone health, weight loss therapy as well as peptides and vitamin therapy. • Opened Oct. 1 • 10110 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.gamedaymenshealth.com 10 Something Sweet Bakery Per the business’s Instagram, the bakery offers homemade cookies, cupcakes and custom cakes. • Opened Oct. 11 • 32105 Hwy. 249, Pinehurst • Instagram: Something Sweet Bakery 11 Lane’s Line The business offers natural and plant-based skin care products and home essentials. • Opened Sept. 27 • 210 W. Main St., Tomball • www.lanesline.com 12 Einstein Bros. Bagels Known for its variety of bagels, the bagel shop also offers breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. • Opened Sept. 23

14 Coaches Cigar Lounge The lounge will offer different uses, including a retail side and a “work from home” room to take calls or have a meeting, co-founder Russel Blue said. The business will also have a monthly membership component that will allow limited after-hours access to the membership lounge, an option for a private locker and other perks. • Opening Nov. 1 • 414 E. Main St., Tomball • Facebook: Coaches Cigar Lounge Lone Star Family Health Center The center will expand its health care services with a location in Magnolia, according to a Sept. 25 news release. The Tomball Regional Health Foundation will provide $500,000 in funding to help LSFHC expand its primary medical and dental services in the community. • Anticipated to open in early 2026 • Exact location TBD • www.lonestarfamily.org

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17 D’Alba The modern-American cuisine restaurant serves well-balanced dishes made from fresh local ingredients, according to the owners. The menu includes items such as pizzas, salads and pastas. • Opened Oct. 6 • 32823 FM 2978, Ste. A, Magnolia • www.dalbahtx.com

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Patriots Paws Mobile Imaging Veteran- and woman-owned business Patriot Paws Mobile Imaging is now serving Montgomery County and parts of Harris County, officials said. The business’s abdominal ultrasound services provide a non-invasive, detailed evaluation of each patient’s internal organs. • Expanded in August • www.patriotpawsmobile.com

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15 Bloomers Florist The florist shop celebrated its 25th anniversary on Oct. 1, owner Doreen Gordy and manager Chelsea Mahoney confirmed. Bloomers Florist creates designs for events, including weddings, birthdays, funerals,

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Tomball City Council OKs agreements for Olive Garden, Cheddar’s Tomball City Council on Oct. 6 approved two Tomball Economic Development Corp. agreements to support two new restaurants in the city. The details Tomball City Council approved a resolution authorizing a performance agreement with Cheddar’s Casual Cafe for a new 6,181-square-foot full-service restaurant at Hwy. 249 and Alice Road. The project represents a $5.6 million capital investment and is expected to create 40 full- time equivalent jobs. The TEDC will provide an infrastructure-style grant not to exceed $164,463 to assist with site improvements. The second agreement was approved with Olive Garden Holdings LLC for a 7,800-square-foot restaurant to be built on the same site at Hwy. 249

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1 Magnolia OKs limited fireworks days in the city On Sept. 9, Magnolia City Council approved an ordinance permitting fireworks displays two days per year: on the New Year’s holiday and Independence Day. 2 Montgomery County DA resigns to run for state Senate Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon resigned from his position Oct. 2 to run for state Senate District 4—held by Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe—in 2026. 3 Magnolia City Council adopts bud- get, tax rate Magnolia City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget and adopted a property tax rate of $0.2277 per $100 valuation during a special meeting Sept. 16.

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and Alice Road. The incentive, valued at up to $219,502, will go toward infrastructure costs. Olive Garden is part of Darden Restaurants, which also owns Cheddar’s. TEDC Assistant Director Tiffani Wooten said the restaurant participates in the Darden Harvest Program, which donates surplus food to local nonprofits. Construction for Cheddar’s and the neighboring Olive Garden is expected to begin in early 2026, Wooten said.

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Government

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Magnolia to develop capital improvement master plan Magnolia City Council on Oct. 14 approved an agreement with engineering firm Freese and Nichols Inc. to begin developing a two- to five-year capital improvement master plan aimed at priori- tizing and planning future infrastructure needs. The plan will guide capital spending, support long-term water and wastewater management. Two-minute impact The $805,000 agreement—approved under a Master Professional Services Agreement pending City Attorney Leonard Schneider’s review—autho- rizes Freese and Nichols to assist the city with identifying projects for its fiscal years 2026-28 Capital Improvements Plan and to prepare a comprehensive water and wastewater master plan. The master plan will also include a risk-based

Magnolia OKs tech upgrades for chamber Upgrades to Magnolia City Council chambers’ audio and video systems, along with improvements to bring the space into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, is coming after council members on Oct. 14 approved a contract with Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC. The gist The $87,058 project includes installation of new microphones, ceiling-mounted speakers and high-definition displays to enhance sound and visibility during public meetings, according to the agenda packet. The upgrades also add an assisted listening system for hearing-impaired attendees and new control features for easier meeting operation. The project will take about 14 weeks from approval to completion.

Magnolia's capital improvement master plan

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Will involve data collection, growth and demand projections, hydraulic modeling and development of a prioritized list of capital projects for the next 25 years

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assessment of 28 lift stations, a citywide survey of 300 manholes and temporary wastewater flow and water pressure monitoring. Freese and Nichols is expected to deliver a draft master plan within about 15 months of receiving data from the city, per city documents.

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Blinn College to open workforce training campus in Waller The Blinn College District will soon have a new 17,000-square-foot facility dedicated to workforce training and technical education, according to a Sept. 15 news release. “Together, we are building the foundation for students to pursue rewarding careers while helping local employers meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce,” said Mary Hensley, chancellor of the Blinn College District,

TISD considers new dual language feeder The Tomball ISD board of trustees could consider implementing a new dual language feeder program in the district to help ease capacity at Rosehill Elementary, which offers a two-way dual language program. In a nutshell At the district’s Oct. 13 workshop meeting, Webb proposed a dual language program that would begin in one of the district’s elementary schools and eventually feed into Tomball High School. Webb said the elementary school in the feeder program will be determined after the district gets its demographic report. Webb said the district will have to deter- mine whether the new feeder program will be a one- or two-way dual language program based on space, availability and cost.

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The new complex, named the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, will sit on Bin- ford Park Road with more than 80 parking spaces. Programs within the new facility on the Waller Campus will include expanded mechatronics and

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TISD OKs items related to Creekside Park Junior High, activity centers

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Architects as the rm for the multiprogram activity centers at Tomball, Tomball Memorial and Tomball West high schools. The 6-1 vote allows Chief Financial Ocer Zack Boles to nalize contract negotiations using bond 2025 funds. Trustee Jennifer Kratky voted against the recommendation and said she made her decision solely based on the company’s nancial support of a political action committee. Kratky made a similar decision this June when school board members approved Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam as the construction and project manager for 2025 bond projects.

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According to the news release, in her new role, Donovan will be charged with the development of the Lone Star College Alumni Association. The initiative aims to celebrate the achievements of LSCS graduates, foster

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From the cover

A road map for Tomball's future

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN

Development

FUTURE LAND USE Tomball's

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As Tomball nears build-out within its 13.4-square- mile limits, city leaders are looking ahead to how the final pieces of undeveloped land will be used. The city’s newly adopted comprehensive plan outlines a refined future land use map that guides zoning, density and development decisions. A future land use map is a visual blueprint showing how land across the city is intended to develop over time. While it doesn’t rezone property directly, it serves as a guide for future zoning and infrastructure decisions, which helps city officials, developers and residents understand where homes, businesses, parks and mixed- use areas are most appropriate, Community Development Director Craig Meyers said. Meyers also said the plan introduces a new duplex zoning classification to diversify housing while maintaining the small-town character that residents value. “We wanted to create more options without compromising what people love about Tomball,” Meyers said. Additionally, to help channel focused development toward areas of the city, the plan defines two specific “focus areas”—the East Downtown District and the Medical District .

The city’s new future land use map, included in the 2025 comprehensive plan, acts as a guide for future zoning and infrastructure decisions.

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Between 2010-2022, the population in the city of Tomball rose 26.8% .

The new future land use map builds on years of data analysis, regional coordination and commu- nity feedback, per the comprehensive plan. Meyers said planners considered Tomball’s strong growth and limited space to ensure the plan balanced redevelopment with preservation. “You can’t just add land,” he said. “You have to plan for the land you have left.” City data shows Tomball’s population has increased nearly 27% since 2010, with most new development filling in existing neighborhoods. Rogers said the map aims to direct that infill toward key corridors such as FM 2920 and Busi- ness 249 while protecting Old Town’s charm. Although residents frequently requested more green space during public meetings, the plan’s new map shows little change in overall park alloca- tion, focusing instead on balancing mixed-use and residential areas. Rogers said the plan reflects the reality of limited land. “We’re nearly built out, so ... how do we evolve responsibly?” she said. City officials said a growing focus on mixed-use

With the plan adopted, city staff will now use the map to guide rezoning and development decisions. Meyers said updates to the zoning ordinance are already underway to align with the new designations, including the addition of duplex zoning and adjustments in mixed-use corridors. Council has begun reviewing zoning requests in line with the plan’s direction, prioritizing redevelopment within city limits over new expansion. City Manager David Esquivel said several infrastructure projects—including the FM 2920 reconstruction and Hardin Ditch drainage improvements—support that goal. “The comp plan is the big picture,” Rogers said. “Now, every zoning case and infrastructure project will tie back to it.”

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and residential development reflects the need to accommodate Tomball’s rising population while maintaining its neighborhood character. “We have to think about where people will live and how they’ll live,” Mayor Lori Klein Quinn said. “Adding more housing options, for different ages ... helps us welcome new residents while keeping Tomball’s small-town feel.”

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From the cover

A road map for Tomball's future

Put in perspective

Transportation

Traffic in Tomball has risen as new development fills in around the city. Average daily counts jumped 73% along Hwy. 249 south of FM 2920 between 2021 and 2024, with smaller increases across FM 2920 and Business 249, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Those numbers reflect Tomball’s fast-paced growth, Rogers said. Between 2010-2022, the city’s population rose 26.8%, according to city data. “The city has seen increased traffic ... as new neighborhoods and businesses open,” she said. Briggs said that’s a regional trend. “Improved transportation in arterials will bring people to areas that prior had not been accessible,” Briggs said.

The thoroughfare plan identifies high-priority corridors, including FM 2920, Business 249 and Boudreaux Road. North Houston Association President Marlisa Briggs said Tomball’s planning helps strengthen the region’s mobility network. “When [the Houston-Galveston Area Council] produces its long-range plans, they seek out things like [the comprehensive plan],” she said. “So it not only helps Tomball locally, but it also helps regionally.” Quinn said mobility improvements are about maintaining access and identity.

As Tomball grows, transportation remains one of the city’s biggest challenges and opportunities, Mayor Lori Klein Quinn said. The new comprehensive plan has an updated Major Thoroughfare Plan, with 11 proposed road connections and extensions designed to reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance connectivity. The plan’s transportation element builds on public feedback, Rogers said. “People consistently told us they wanted better flow through downtown and safer options for walking and biking,” she said.

ROAD PROJECTS Proposed There are 11 proposed projects included in the new comprehensive plan.

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SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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“It’s a fun, practical way to move people without adding traffic,” she said. “A trolley would tie together our festivals, shops and restaurants in a way that really fits Tomball’s identity.” Residents supported these options throughout the planning process, Community Development Director Craig Meyers said. “People wanted to feel safe walking to dinner or festivals,” he said. “The more connected our sidewalks and trails are, the more people will use them.”

Tomball’s multimodal approach aligns with regional goals, Briggs said. “As an area gets more and more congested—and especially Tomball, with events like German Fest bringing in 40,000 visitors—that is huge,” Briggs said. “Anytime you have that many people in one space, if you can offer something like a circulator or a trolley system to help move those people around safely and efficiently, it’s always a benefit.” Quinn said she envisions a trolley as part of the city’s small-town charm and economic strategy.

Beyond roads, the comprehensive plan lays out a vision for mobility that includes more than cars—expanding sidewalks, trail networks and alternative transit. One focus is a potential trolley connecting Old Town, the Depot Plaza and nearby parking areas. However, Quinn said her vision is to connect the whole town. The city has explored partnerships through the Tomball Economic Development Corp. to apply for grant funding from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for a trolley feasibility study, Quinn said.

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Before you go

Major drainage and road projects Project Cost M118 drainage project, Lizzie Lane and Persimmon Street area

The city is investing heavily in its road network, with several multimillion-dollar projects under design or construction. Current funding includes $1.3 million for the M118 drainage project near Lizzie Lane and $2 million for Carrell and Lovett Street drainage improvements, alongside TxDOT’s $30 million FM 2920 reconstruction project, City Manager David Esquivel said. Construction on FM 2920 is expected to begin in January 2029 and be completed in January 2031, Quinn said. Additional projects are being coordinated with Harris County Precinct 3 and regional partners to improve intersections, traffic flow and flood resilience. Rogers said the city’s new budget aligns these investments with the comprehensive plan’s goals. “It’s about making sure we’re not just growing—we’re growing smart,” she said.

“Transportation is one of those things that touches everything else—our economy, our

$1.3 million (design and construction)

safety and even our sense of community.”

$1.2 million (design and construction for the Old Town area south of 2920) $2 million (design and acquisition only)

M121, Hardin Ditch

LORI KLEIN QUINN, TOMBALL MAYOR

Carrell and Lovett Street drainage

$2.5 million (design and acquisition only)

North Cherry Street drainage

“The [FM 2920] widening is absolutely necessary. ... The traffic will continue to be able to flow throughout the area, because it has gotten so

$2.5 million (design and acquisition only)

South Persimmon/FM 2920 intersection and drainage FM 2920 from Business 249 to Willow Street reconstruction

popular, and that is the main arterial through Tomball.”

$30 million

MARLISA BRIGGS, NORTH HOUSTON ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

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A road map for Tomball's future From the cover

Focus areas within Tomball’s future land use

Business

1. Lone Star College-Tomball Connecting LSC-Tomball graduates to local employers is part of the TEDC’s strategy. Focus areas The plan highlights these two areas for future business growth and redevelopment. 3. South Live Oak Business Park The TEDC plans to redevelop and repurpose land it owns east of the Depot Plaza. 2. Legacy Square The TEDC is working with partners to reimagine the First Baptist Church campus as a mixed-use site. Alongside the plan’s identified focus areas for future business growth and redevelopment, the TEDC has several projects and strategies underway to spur economic development.

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Tomball’s new comprehensive plan sets course for expanding the city’s economic base while maintaining its small-town charm, Mayor Lori Klein Quinn said. The plan highlights two focus areas for future business growth and redevelopment, and reinforces ongoing efforts to attract new employers and diversify the city’s economy, said Kelly Violette, executive director of the Tomball Economic Development Corp. “We’re looking at ways to strengthen our job base and bring higher-paying positions to Tomball,” Violette said. The comprehensive plan calls for expanding the Medical District, positioned along Business 249, as a hub for health care and supporting uses such as hotels, restaurants and professional offices. The plan also emphasizes the revitalization of Old Town Tomball, calling for public art, placemaking and infrastructure improvements through partnerships such as the Heart of Tomball Alliance, which aims to support and promote retailers, restaurants and residents. “Downtown is our heartbeat,” Quinn said. “By investing there, we’re preserving the authenticity people love while giving businesses the support they need to thrive.” Together, these strategies aim to balance Tomball’s growth with its community spirit, ensuring new investment benefits both residents and local entrepreneurs, Quinn said. Tomball’s economic landscape has evolved over the past decade. Between 2014-2024, the city’s sales tax revenue grew 66.6%, per data from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “Tomball has a very diverse economy for its size,” Violette said. “We’ve seen steady growth in health care, manufacturing and logistics.”

Old Town Tomball

249

East Downtown District focus area

2920

Medical District focus area

NOTE: THIS MAP IS AN ESTIMATION OF THE FOCUS AREAS AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACT LOCATIONS.

Tomball’s sales tax revenue

Several priorities related to economic development were identified as part of the plan’s public input survey. Preserving green space

$25M

+66.63%

$20M

Creating a vibrant downtown and preserving the small-town atmosphere

$15M

Marketing Tomball as a destination Managing Tomball’s growth

$10M

$5M

Retaining Lone Star College graduates and young professionals

2014

2024

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Median household income In 2022, Tomball’s median household income was a little over $70,000, according to the city’s 2025 comprehensive plan.

Going forward

Breaking it down

Tomball’s new plan focuses on retaining talent and enhancing quality of life—two priorities identi- fied by residents during the public input process. Initiatives to connect Lone Star College graduates and young professionals to local employers are a growing part of TEDC’s strategy, Violette said. “We want people who study or grow up here to see Tomball as a place where they can build their careers,” Violette said. “That’s how we sustain our workforce and community identity.” The TEDC is also promoting entrepreneurship and small-business expansion through its grant and incentive programs, Violette said, which have supported facade improvements, infrastructure upgrades and startup development in Tomball. “These programs help small-business owners invest back into the community,” she said. The plan also calls for supporting small busi- nesses through downtown revitalization, wayfin- ding and parking improvements, and marketing Tomball as a destination for shopping, dining and

Another priority identified in the plan is redeveloping key underused properties in the city’s core—most notably the First Baptist Church campus on Main Street. Now named Legacy Square, the TEDC is working with partners to reimagine the church campus as a mixed-use site. Quinn said projects like the First Baptist redevelopment demonstrate the kind of balanced growth city leaders want to see. “We want to be thoughtful about what goes where,” she said. A major goal in the plan is to attract a hotel and convention center, a project city leaders said could elevate Tomball’s regional profile and support local businesses. Violette said the TEDC has studied potential sites and partnerships to make the facility feasible. “It would be a real catalyst for economic activity—something that draws visitors and keeps them in Tomball longer,” she said.

Magnolia Harris County Tomball Montgomery County Katy

$114,917

$95,946

$70,829 $70,789

$59,992

Number of households: 4,773

Employment rate: 54.6%

Median age: 38 years

SOURCE: CITY OF TOMBALL/COMMUNITY IMPACT

events. Quinn said it’s all part of creating a well- rounded economy. “Economic development isn’t just about new buildings—it’s about creating opportunity,” she said. “That’s what keeps Tomball vibrant.”

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‘Mary Poppins’ Enjoy a musical from National Youth Theater featuring “Mary Poppins” about a woman who takes children on magical adventures. • Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8-9, 2 and 6 p.m. • $14-$22 (admission) • Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, Wreath Workshop Join Build A Mum & More in Tomball and create a holiday wreath during this workshop. Supplies are included. • Nov. 7, 5:30-9 p.m., Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • $150 • 12131 Northpointe Blvd., Ste. 7, Tomball • www.build-a-mum.com 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball • www.nationalyouththeater.org Children’s Entrepreneur Market Shop at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market while supporting a program that teaches young people about entrepreneurship and leadership. • Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Miss Tomball Pageant The Miss Tomball Pageant is a community tradition and allows scholarships to be awarded. • Nov. 22, 7-10 p.m. • $20 • Real Life Ministries, 1626 S. Cherry St., Tomball • www.tomballchamber.org/miss-tomball Annual Tomball Holiday Parade The theme for this year’s parade is “A 60 Year Celebration: Christmas Through The Decades,” per the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

Tidy Up Tomball Fall Event Help tidy up the community at the Tomball bi-annual trash clean-up event. • Nov. 8, 8 a.m. • Free • First Baptist Church Tomball, 400 Houston St., Tomball • www.tidyuptomball.com Leading Note Studios Open House At Leading Note Studios’ open house, attendees can enjoy offerings including food, instrument exploring, lessons and a photo booth. • Nov. 15, noon-2 p.m. • Free • 32207 Tamina Road, Magnolia • www.leadingnotestudiosmagnolia.com Canvas and Community Join the Saha Yoga & Wellness House for an afternoon of creativity and learn to paint. All supplies will be provided. • Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m. • $40

• Nov. 22, 10 a.m. • Free (admission) • Main Street, Tomball • www.tomballchamber.org

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Christmas Market Shop for holiday items at this event that will also feature music and a visit from Santa. • Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Paradigm Brewing Company, 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball • Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company

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• Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball • www.tomballtx.gov

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