Here's what residents in Tomball and Magnolia should know this week.

1. Magnolia City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia, for a workshop session regarding a proposed change in the city's property tax rate. During the regular meeting that follows the workshop, a Vietnam War veteran will present a dog tag to the family of a U.S. Marine who was killed in action. The City Council is also set to receive legal advice regarding the city's relationship with the San Jacinto River Authority and the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District during a closed executive session. www.cityofmagnolia.com

2. Tomball City Council will hold its first public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-18 at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, in City Hall at 401 Market St., Tomball. www.tomballtx.gov

3. The Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department welcomes its new amphibious flood rescue vehicle made by Hydratrek to its fleet Thursday. The vehicle will allow first responders to cross land and water to better reach community members during a flood, Chief Gary Vincent said. www.magnoliafire.org

4. The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, to celebrate the renovation of the gazebo located in front of Walgreen's near FM 1774 and FM 1488. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The city of Magnolia partnered with Boy Scout Troop 1945 for an Eagle Scout project by Logan Tucker to restore the gazebo. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org

5. The statewide sales tax holiday returns Friday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 13. The weekend exempts sales taxes for most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks selling for less than $100 each. www.comptroller.texas.gov

6. Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 501 N. Thompson St., Conroe. www.mctx.org