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Magnolia will be honored with a special designation as a Union Pacific Train Town.

Magnolia receives Train Town designation, Feb. 12

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 05 February 2013 17:47

Magnolia has been selected by Union Pacific Railroad as an official Train Town, celebrating 150 years of railway history. A presentation of this award will be made at the Magnolia depot at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 and the public is invited. Union Pacific officials will be on hand along with sponsors of the application including the Magnolia Historical Society and the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce. "We hope everyone will come out for this ceremony designating Magnolia as a Train Town," City of Magnolia Economic Development Coordinator Deborah Rose Miller said. "I think it is a tribute to Magnolia and…

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Magnolia Historical Society to hold garage sale this Saturday

Written by From our staff Thursday, 31 January 2013 19:16

The Magnolia Historical Society is holding their annual Garage Sale on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Community Building in Magnolia. This is a popular local event and many bargains can be found. All proceeds are used to maintain the historic Magnolia Depot and surrounding grounds and buildings. Donations can be made to the garage sale on Friday, Feb. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. This is a great way to get a jump start on spring cleaning and find some great buys in return. For any questions or information, please contact Pauline Lehmann,…

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Crime report for the Week of Jan 13

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:17

Tomball PD• Jan. 13 Officer Ramsey arrested a 50-year-old man from Tomball for Assault Family Violence. At 8:50 p.m., Ramsey responded to a disturbance in the 14100 block of Carnes Wood. Upon investigation, Ramsey discovered that the suspect had assaulted his girlfriend.• Jan. 14 Officer Tikal responded to a theft in the 2400 block of S. Cherry, where a trailer valued at $850 and a breaker box valued at $400 was stolen.• Jan. 15 Officer Manickas responded to a theft in the 1100 block of W. Main, where a trailer valued at $2,500 was stolen.• Jan. 15 Officer Ramsey responded…

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Mayor to offer ‘State of the City’ at Chamber luncheon

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:09

Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan will present, "State of the City," when she addresses the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Networking Luncheon, Feb. 1. Fagan has served as mayor of the City of Tomball since May 2007. She also served as a Council member from 2004 to 2007. Fagan and her husband, Michael, are owners of Farmers Insurance in Tomball. Fagan promises her address will not be the "usual," despite its conventional title."From transportation and connectivity to new and revitalized businesses, we have so much going on in Tomball that I want to share," Fagan said. "This will…

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Tomball Chamber Chairman’s Ball to be held Feb. 8

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:07

Rope the date and mark the calendar for the Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce (GTACC) annual Chairman's Ball. This year GTACC is presenting its Chamber Roundup at Tin Hall on Friday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Along with music, dancing and food by Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant, there will be special Chamber recognitions including recognition of the 2012 Citizens of the Year, Grady and Sandra Martin and introduction of the 2013 GTACC Chairman, Lamar Casparis of Fitts Roberts & Co., P.C. Attire is western or business causal and tickets are $40 each. Sponsorships are available for $500 and $1000 and…

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Mardi Gras on the Magnolia Stroll, Feb. 9

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 29 January 2013 19:42

Mardi Gras is coming to Magnolia in a big way and everyone is invited to participate. Feb. 9 the Magnolia Community Foundation will host Mardi Gras on the Stroll in downtown Magnolia beginning at 4 p.m. – but the really big event of this celebration starts at 3 p.m. with free registration for the Dancing Umbrella Parade – Magnolia's first approved Guinness Book of World Records competition. The Dancing Umbrella Parade, also known as the "stroll" on the Stroll, will be led by the Greg Tivis New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band. Well-known to the Downtown Uncorked patrons in Bryan, this…

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Lone Star College System celebrates five years with new name, 40 years in education

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 29 January 2013 19:40

With fanfare at its five colleges five years ago this month, Lone Star College System (LSCS) became the new name for the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, which also had its beginning 40 years ago, in 1973.The college, founded as North Harris County College, opened its doors for classes in the fall of 1973 with 613 students. The classes were initially held at Aldine High School until a permanent facility could be built.Fast forward 40 years and LSCS has grown to six colleges, multiple centers and two University Centers, with 78,000 credit students and a total of more than…

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Charges dropped against 1 in Texas campus shooting

Written by JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:39

HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors on Monday dropped charges against a 22-year-old man who authorities initially believed was involved in a shooting that wounded him and two others at a Houston-area community college. Carlton Berry was arrested soon after the Jan. 22 shootings at Lone Star College and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. But authorities later accused another man, Trey Foster, 22, of being the shooter. Foster has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and faces a charge of resisting arrest in an earlier case. He was arrested Friday in the Dallas suburb…

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Police report for the Week of Jan. 8

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 22 January 2013 17:00

Tomball PD• Jan. 8 Corporal Patin arrested a 21-year-old man from Tomball for Interference with Public Duties. At 9:40 p.m., Patin responded to a disturbance in the 1400 block of Graham and as Tomball officers were breaking up a fight between two females, the male suspect interfered with the officers by attempting to free one of the females from being restrained by an officer.• Jan. 8 Officer Henagan responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 200 block of South Magnolia, where a bicycle valued at $50.00 was stolen.• Jan. 10 A Tomball detective arrested a 17-year-old man from…

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Magnolia Chamber to have big reveal at monthly luncheon, Jan. 24

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 22 January 2013 16:38

Big news is on the horizon for those attending the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce monthly business luncheon, Thursday, Jan. 24. The leadership and staff of the chamber will premiere a new business-to-business marketing and promotional program with, "Sidewalk to Success 2013." There will also be a sneak peek at the chamber's new website along with a look at its new logo. Chairman Barry Tate said members and the public are invited to this exciting reveal."We are growing and in response to that growth, we have updated our programs and look" Tate said. "We have a few other surprises in…

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