The Nook
Customers at The Nook are so loyal, they have a name for themselves: Nookers.
Tomball, Magnolia plan public hearings for proposed 2012-13 budgets
As the City of Tomball and the City of Magnolia prepare the annual budgets for the 2012–13 fiscal year, public hearings have been set to give residents the chance to ask questions and voice concerns.
Old Mill Lake | Pinehurst – 77362
Overview Builders: Custom Number of homes: 102 Square footage: 2,727–7837 Home values: $245,150,–$1,156,660 HOA dues (estimated): $1,750.00 Amenities: 25 acre… >
Richard Carpenter
Richard G. Carpenter serves as the chancellor of the Lone Star College System, which has eight campuses in the Greater Houston area.
Hurricane season
As the Houston area enters the height of hurricane season—which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30—authorities are encouraging residents to be prepared for an emergency situation.
Matt Family Orchard
While picking your own fruit fresh from a tree may seem like an activity from generations past, Rick Matt—owner of Matt Family Orchard—has found there are still many people out there who relish the opportunity.
Bridgeland Farmer’s Market returns
The Bridgeland Farmer’s Market will return Aug. 12, featuring seasonal vegetables and fruit, herbs, preserves, baked goods and eggs and meat from pasture-fed animals.
High-speed rail gains steam
Plans for a high-speed rail line connecting Houston with the Dallas-Fort Worth region are slowly gaining momentum as local and state agencies, both public and private, explore options on how best to build a potential line.
Tomball Fire Department
Throughout the years, the Tomball Fire Department has evolved from being entirely volunteer-based to staffing a combination of full-time, part-time and volunteer workers.
Tomball: Baker Katz begins renovation of Four Corners Shopping Center
Baker Katz, LLC, the commercial real estate firm that purchased the Four Corners Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Hwy. 249 and FM 2920 in Tomball last June, has begun renovating vacant buildings in preparation to re-lease them in 2013.
Surface water conversion efforts raise questions
As of July 2012, the City of Tomball and its residents have paid more than $7 million in fees to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority since 1999.
Roy Lazenby
The opening of Lone Star College–Tomball in 1988 was marked as a moment of pride and aspiration for the Tomball community, as residents who could not afford to travel for college were given a chance to continue their education close to home.
Cruz defeats Dewhurst in U.S. Senate race
After coming in a full 12 percentage points behind opponent David Dewhurst in the May primary election, preliminary results indicate Ted Cruz has won the runoff election in the race for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Guthrie leads in Harris County Sheriff runoff
Unofficial results show Louis Guthrie remains in the lead with the most votes in the Republican runoff for Harris County Sheriff.
Updated: Lambright edges Rainey in Montgomery County Attorney’s race
JD Lambright earns 51% of the vote, Rainey 49%
New grocery store to open in Towne Lake
Construction on a new Kroger is slated to begin this fall inside the master-planned community of Towne Lake.
Back-to-school fashion show and clothing drive benefits Magnolia families
For Magnolia families who are interested in giving back to the community, there is still an opportunity to participate in the Back-to-School Fashion Show and Clothing Drive hosted by the Society of Samaritans.
Whole Foods to open new store near Vintage Park
Whole Foods announced July 26 it has plans to open a new store in northwest Harris County in 2014.
Tomball hires new city planner
Rebeca Guerra, Tomball’s new city planner, was brought in to help the city as it progresses through several major projects, including the Downtown Specific Plan, and the city’s sign and zoning ordinances.
Harris County commissioners voice support for METRO’s general mobility program
Less than a month before the METRO board is expected to finalize a voter referendum for the November ballot, Harris County commissioners approved a resolution to support the continuation of METRO’s general mobility fund as it currently exists.