After serving the Tomball community for 25 years, Mel's Country Cafe is celebrating its anniversary Aug. 16 with giveaways, a burger-eating contest and other activities. The restaurant, located at 24814 Stanolind Road, Tomball, offers Southern cafe dishes, such as burgers, chicken-fried steak, fried catfish and homemade onion rings. 28-255-6357. www.melscountrycafe.com