Tomball Bowl features entertainment options, children's programs
Tomball’s only bowling alley may look unchanged from the outside to area residents, however, its interior has changed significantly since it first opened.
14435 FM 2920, Tomball
281-351-1831
www.tomballbowl.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 1-10 p.m.
Shades of Texas features variety of plant options
Jon Gabriel Mathews was only 5 years old when he began working alongside his dad and learning about the family business, Shades of Texas. Twenty years later, he is the general manager of two family-owned nursery locations.
5505 FM 1488, Magnolia
281-259-1400
www.shadesoftexas.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-noon, closed Sundays
District 2•4•9 features indoor, outdoor entertainment in Tomball
Dan and Jess Stubinski partnered with friends Randy and Joy Meador to open District 2·4·9 in Tomball in the former location of Red River Dancehall & Saloon.
23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball
832-717-0020
www.district249.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. 2 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m
The business is named for owner Kevin Mims’ father, who was nicknamed Deacon Baldy.[/caption]Deacon Baldy's Bar & Food Trucks offers craft beers, gourmet eats
As warmer weather approaches, Magnolia-area residents looking for a place to spend the day outdoors can head down FM 1488 as Deacon Baldy’s Bar and Food Trucks gears up for its first summer of business.
5447 FM 1488, Magnolia
281-650-2558
www.deaconbaldys.com
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays
Extraordinary Education in Magnolia adds opportunities for homeschool community
After choosing to homeschool two of her four children, Elise Eaton founded Extraordinary Education in 2006 in Magnolia. Eaton said because few resources existed for homeschool families in Northwest Houston at the time, she started the learning center to provide social and academic opportunities for students.
9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia
281-652-5918
www.extraed.net
Hours: Class hours vary; call for appointment.
Marc and Elizabeth Lattanzi opened Magnolia Superburger in 2010. The couple opened their first burger establishment in 1993 in California.[/caption]Magnolia Superburger builds on decades of experience
Since 1993, Marc and Elizabeth Lattanzi have spread their love for burgers from Costa Mesa, California, to Magnolia, Texas. Magnolia Superburger—formerly known as The Burger Place and The Original Superburger No. 5—opened on FM 1488 in 2010.
281-259-8816
www.facebook.com/superburger5
Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays
Caroline's Kitchen grows on Main Street
After finding success at the Tomball Farmers Market, owners Caroline and Chad Cobell opened Caroline’s Kitchen on the city’s Main Street in early February. A self-proclaimed foodie, Caroline had initially sold baked goods at the market but exchanged her inventory of cupcakes and sweets for hot tamales last fall at her husband’s suggestion.
411 W. Main St., Ste. A, Tomball
281-516-8117
www.carolines-creations.com
Hours: Tue.-Wed., Sat.10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. , closed Sundays and Mondays
Hollee & Ivie offers paper goods, handmade items
Drawing on her love of stationery and a desire to revive letter writing, Hollee Ganner opened Hollee & Ivie in October 2015 on Commerce Street. Using her best friend’s last name—Ivie—she named her paper goods boutique with a nod to the classic Christmas carol.
108 Commerce St., Tomball
512-826-3494
www.holleeandivie.com
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday
Timbercreek Stables teaches life lessons at Magnolia facility
When they were both 9 years old, Cassandra Long and Robyn Schmidt met while learning to ride horses. After growing up and pursuing individual endeavors, Long and Schmidt decided to open Timbercreek Stables in Magnolia 10 years ago at the request of Long’s daughter, AnnaKate.
2700 Superior Road, Magnolia
281-691-2483
www.timbercreek-stables.com
Hours: Call for appointment
The Burger Barn offers menu variety, unique flavors
A burger for lunch or dinner may seem like a basic choice, however, making a meal selection at The Burger Barn requires more decision making than “medium” or “well-done.”
16949 N. Eldridge Parkway Ste. 100, Tomball
832-698-1916
www.theburgerbarn.net
Hours: Sun.-Wed. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Don Quixote Home Decor brings international home goods to Magnolia
To bring the custom home furnishings store closer to its clientele, a second location of Don Quixote Home Decor opened on FM 1488 in the Magnolia area last June, owner David Lyles said. The store’s first location is in Spring.
9311 FM 1488, Magnolia
281-789-7125
www.donquixotehomedecor.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Floral design boutique blooms at Tomball's Bramble & Bee
Maggie Bailey said she found her love of floral design by joining a floral guild at her church a few years ago.
311 Commerce St., Tomball
346-808-3008
www.brambleandbee.com
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., consultation by appointment only. Closed Sun.-Mon.
