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Tomball German Festivals co-founder Grady Martin dies Grady Martin, who co-founded the Tomball German Heritage Festivals and served as president of Tomball Sister Cities, died July 24 at 82. “Grady’s legacy will live on in every smile at the Tomball German Festivals, in every shared story,” his family said via his obituary. The big picture Born in Mississippi, Martin was an entrepreneur, per his obituary. In 2000, he and his wife Sandra founded the Tomball German Heritage Festivals, which has grown to over 150 vendors, four live music stages and over 30 entertainers. In their own words Martin was known for his kindness, perseverance and dedication, community leaders said.
Magnolia approves proposed tax rate Magnolia City Council approved propos- ing a tax rate of $0.2454 per $100 valuation for scal year 2025-26 on Aug. 12. That is lower than the FY 2024-25 approved tax rate of $0.2509 per $100 valuation. What else? The FY 2025-26 general fund budget’s estimated expenditures is $9.1 million, with $9.5 million in estimated revenues, leaving Magnolia with an estimated general fund surplus of $426,610. Stay tuned A public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget is set for Sept. 9 at Magnolia City Hall, 1811 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia.
Grady Martin was known for his kindness, perseverance and dedication to the community.
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“He was meek, not weak, but polite and friendly to everyone. He had a lot of wisdom,” said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. One more thing In lieu of owers, Martin’s family is requesting donations to the Grady Martin Scholarship Fund, which supports students studying the German language or international or exchange studies. To donate, visit https://paypal.com/ncp/payment/ V3RRZTYD75DXG
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