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2013 Texas Ren Fest tickets on sale now

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 05 March 2013 18:47

The Texas Renaissance Festival has announced that group and individual tickets will be available for purchase, online at www.tex renfest.com, or via telephone beginning Mar. 1, for the 39th Annual Festival season. Among the tickets available are Season Passes; a package of 17 tickets including eight Sunday tickets and nine admissions to be used at the customer's discretion; Family 4-Packs, two adult and two child any day tickets; Adult 4-Packs; Weekend Adult and Child Passes, one Saturday adult/child ticket and one Sunday adult/child ticket; and individual adult and child tickets. Phone orders are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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Crime Report for the Week of Feb. 10

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 26 February 2013 16:55

Tomball PD• Feb. 10 Officer Tikal responded to a Theft in the 28500 block of Tomball Pkwy., where a suspect drove off, failing to pay for $50 in gasoline.• Feb. 11 Officer Thomas responded to a Theft in the 30400 block of Quinn, where nine pole vault poles, three pole vault crossbars, two pit rakes and one hurdle were stolen for an estimated loss of $885.• Feb. 13 Officer Barrera responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 14200 block of FM 2920, where a baseball helmet valued at $20, a baseball chest protector valued at $20, a…

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Lone Star College to host Texas A&M Singing Cadets

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 26 February 2013 16:52

Ticket prices for the Mar. 3 LSC-Tomball Scholarship Fund benefit concert featuring the Texas A&M Singing Cadets, have been reduced to enable the entire family to experience the one-of-a-kind event. Adult tickets are now $15 (a 40 percent savings); children's tickets are available for $10; and tickets for seniors and armed forces veterans are free. Tickets for the VIP pre-concert luncheon with the cadets at 12:30 p.m. are still available for an additional $12.50 per person . Known as the "Voice of Aggieland," the internationally acclaimed, 60-member, all-male chorus has been delighting audiences throughout Texas, the United States and overseas…

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Concordia Lutheran High named as an exemplary school

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 26 February 2013 16:46

The National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) commission recently selected nine Lutheran schools in the United States for special recognition as "exemplary accredited schools." Concor-dia Lutheran High School in Tomball was one of the nine schools to receive this tremendous honor. All nine schools received NLSA accreditation last August – preliminary to their being named exemplary schools for recognition during the 2013-14 academic year. "These schools demonstrated compliance with NLSA accreditation criteria that exceeded expectations related to the educational and ministry standards required for accredited schools, explained NLSA Director Terry Schmidt, who also is the Director of School Ministry with the…

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Law enforcement report for the week of Feb. 3

Written by From our staff Wednesday, 20 February 2013 16:25

Tomball PD• Feb. 3 Officer Burns arrested an 18-year-old man from Tomball for Sexual Assault of a Child. At 5:20 p.m., Burns responded to a sexual assault call in the 1100 block of S. Cherry and the suspect was arrested without incident.• Feb. 3 Officer Manickas responded to an Automobile Theft in the 13600 block of Country Pine Ct., where a dirt bike valued at $1,000 was stolen.• Feb. 4 Officer Manickas responded to a theft in the 29800 block of Tomball Pkwy., where rent checks and a money order valued at $505 were stolen.• Feb. 4 Officer White responded…

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TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries opens new dental clinic

Written by From our staff Wednesday, 20 February 2013 15:41

TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries opened the doors to its new dental clinic to current TOMAGWA patients recently and the clinic held an open house celebration for the community. TOMAGWA supporters, board members and staff were on hand to welcome the clinic's principal benefactors, the newly named Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF). Among the supporters attending was Elida M. El-Gawly, Director of Grants and Community Investments for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, a major contributor to the dental and health care programs at TOMAGWA. TRHF has agreed to provide up to $475,000 to fund start-up and operational costs for…

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Crime Report for the Week of Jan. 28

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 12 February 2013 16:46

Tomball PD• Jan. 28 Officer Tikal arrested a 51-year-old man from Tomball for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving While Intoxicated. At 12:20 p.m., Tikal arrested the suspect for Driving While Intoxicated in the 14600 block of FM 2920. During a search incident to arrest, Tikal discovered Hydrocodone and Soma in the suspect's briefcase.• Jan. 29 Officer White arrested a 30-year-old man from Spring for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. At 6:55 a.m., White conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of East Main and discovered a handgun and Tramadol in the…

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Writers finding inspiration from area’s charm

Written by Cheryl Garcia Tuesday, 12 February 2013 16:21

Magnolia and Tomball have long enjoyed a small-town feel and friendliness that many area residents find comfortable. At least two area residents found inspiration living in the friendly, country environment that led them to successful writing ventures. Author Terri Kelley lived in Tomball for several years, after she came to know the town because her mother came there for therapy. "I had three kids and it seemed like a perfect place to raise a family," she said. While she was employed in sales, she saw a billboard about becoming a teacher. The idea appealed to her and she became certified…

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Montgomery County cops arrest habitual sex predator

Written by From our wire services Thursday, 07 February 2013 18:08

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Tomball's Chairman's Ball coming this Friday

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 05 February 2013 18:36

The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chairman's Ball at Tin Hall Feb. 8, 14800 Tin Hall Rd., in Cypress, staring at 6:30 p.m. There will be music, dancing and food provided by Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant. Dress is business casual or western and tickets are $40. For more information visit TomballChamber.org or call 281-351-7222.

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