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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.
HIGHLIGHTS FROMTHISMONTH
FROMCHRISSY: In this issue we have included our 2022 Annual Community Guide. We highlight the top stories for the year ahead—including updates on transportation projects, developments and local government—and explore what businesses are new to Tomball and Magnolia (see pages 19 and 21). Also be sure to mark your calendars for the March 1 primaries; early voting begins Feb. 14. Happy New Year! Chrissy Leggett, GENERALMANAGER
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FROMANNA: H-E-B in Magnolia is quickly taking shape, although a speci c opening date is still unknown. Our front- page story dives into development underway at the crosshairs of Spur 149 and FM 1488 where H-E-B is under construction and how the new grocery store is anticipated to impact the Magnolia community. Anna Lotz, EDITOR
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