From a rose farm to a theme park, there's a variety of businesses to check out locally. Here are seven businesses featured in the Tomball-Magnolia edition of Community Impact in 2024.

1. Life In Rose Farm

With over 40 breeds of roses, Life in Rose Farm features a 27-acre rose farm owned and operated by husband and wife Shaw Nguyen and Theresa Pham. The couple started their rose farm business in September 2020 in hopes of bringing the community together and spreading joy through roses. Keep reading.2. Reality Escape

Reality Escape was brought to Tomball by escape room enthusiasts David and Melissa Gabriel on Jan. 28, 2023, to bring new entertainment to the area. With three different rooms to choose from, Reality Escape offers guests an outlet where they can unwind through puzzle-solving. Learn more.3. Woodlands Axe

Magnolia resident Jeffrey Elkin opened Woodlands Axe alongside his brother Jon Elkin in late 2022 to provide the area with more entertainment options. Jeffrey Elkin said Woodlands Axe offers a unique entertainment venue with computer-projected targets. Get more details.4. Once Upon a Cowboy


Crafted by Sergio Caro along with his wife and two young daughters, Once Upon a Cowboy offers a dinosaur and cowboy theme park ideal for children 1-12 years old as well as for teenagers and adults. The theme park opened in Tomball in September 2023. Keep reading.5. Magnolia Flower Patch and Boutique

Magnolia Flower Patch and Boutique, brought to the area by mother-and-son duo Brett and Theresa Sims, opened in January 2021 to offer the community a local flower shop. Brett Sims said that while he manages the community aspect of the business as a local contributing member of the Magnolia area, his mother, Theresa Sims, also a Magnolia resident, brings years of experience as a florist and designer. Dive deeper.6. Moonshine Deck Ice House

Brothers Blini Hoxha and Dardan Hoxha opened their fourth restaurant and bar Moonshine Deck Ice House in 2022 to expand their brand in a family-oriented location. The business features a turf area with entertainment such as pickleball, cornhole and shuffleboard, alongside picnic tables, patio swings, a TV and a stage for live music. Learn more.7. Hound Hauz

Dog- and family-friendly ice beer garden Hound Hauz resides on 2 acres of green space with tall shade trees. Located on Cindy Hitchcock’s 10 total acres of land between Magnolia and Montgomery north of Hwy. 249, the beer garden opened on Aug. 7, 2023. Read more.