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Magnolia Chamber goes back-to-school with new programs

Written by From our staff Monday, 08 October 2012 16:31

The Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is taking back-to-school to heart this fall, by launching new marketing and promotional programs. MACC Chairman Barry Tate of Edward Jones said the group is striving to better serve its membership. "We are working to focus greater attention on our members and how we can better serve them," Tate said. "We recently sent surveys to all our members and are looking for their suggestions and ideas as to how the chamber can better serve them." Last August, MACC hosted its annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon, which offered every member present an opportunity to present…

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Law Enforcement Report for the Week of Sept. 17

Written by From our staff Monday, 01 October 2012 18:56

Tomball PD Sept. 17 - Detective Yoho responded to a theft in the 30700 block of Tomball Pkwy., where an excavator valued at $40,000 was stolen. Sept. 19 - Officer Burns arrested a 27-year-old man from Tomball for Assault Family Violence. At 8:45 p.m., Burns responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of South Pine. Upon investigation, Burns discovered that the suspect had assaulted his common law wife. Sept 18 - Officer Burns arrested a 23-year-old man from Pinehurst for Criminal Mischief. At 5:45 p.m., Burns responded to a criminal mischief call in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy.…

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Tomball's Top 10 newsmakers on First Friday menu

Written by From our staff Monday, 01 October 2012 18:16

Tomball is on the move and keeping up with new businesses in the city can be a challenge. With that in mind, the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce (GTACC) First Friday networking luncheon, Oct. 5, will feature GTACC President Bruce Hillegeist with, Tomball’s Top 10 Newsmakers. “Most days I receive calls and inquiries about a new business or businesses coming Tomball’s way,” Hillegeist said. “We are so fortunate to have such a strong regional economy, but major corporations calling Tomball their home and headquarters don’t happen by accident. There are many people and efforts that deserve our thanks, and…

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Mark Ramsey, Texas state legislator, to speak to area Pachyderms

Written by From our staff Monday, 01 October 2012 17:58

Mark Ramsey, the Texas Senate Republican Executive Committee representative for Senate District 7, will be the guest speaker at the Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at Nona’s Italian Grill. Ramsey is a native Houstonian, a graduate of KleinHigh School and a fourth-generation Texan. He is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of multi-disciplined research and drilling operations engineering experience. Ramsey has a successful track record of working behind the scenes for conservative issues for many years, starting with helping his dad put out Barry Goldwater signs. He has served on the…

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Magnolia Farmers and Artisan Market offers vendor rebates

Written by From our staff Monday, 01 October 2012 17:47

The Magnolia Farmers and Artisans Market, also known as Sweet Magnolia Pickins, is now offering vendors a rebate. Market manager Boo Henderson explains it is due to a new fee charged by the county. “For vendors who sign on with the market for six months or more, we will cover the cost of the new food vendor permit, should the county require one,” she said. “Let me emphasize this is for food vendors subject to the new permit, only.” A new state law allows counties to require a new permit for any food vendors that pass out samples or are…

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Tomball students fare well on state tests

Written by From our staff Monday, 24 September 2012 15:59

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the results of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam. Although TEA has not released the passing standards for the STAAR exam, Tomball ISD’s students scored very well on the new state assessment. “As we look at the raw scores, it is apparent that in most areas our students scored better than students in our surrounding school districts,” John Neubauer, superintendent of schools, said. “I am very pleased with our results.” As students and teachers prepared for the test last year, there were many uncertainties for all public schools. Tomball ISD…

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Law Enforcement Report for the Week of Sept. 9

Written by From our staff Monday, 24 September 2012 15:45

Tomball PD Sept. 9 - Officer Ramsey responded to a theft in the 14200 block of FM 2920, where a purse valued at $40, containing approximately $10 in cash and assorted personal items was stolen. Sept. 9 - Officer Finney arrested a 49-year-old man from Spring for Assault Family Violence. At 9:45 p.m.,, Finney responded to an assault that occurred in the 1400 block of South Cherry. Upon investigation, Finney discovered that the suspect had assaulted his wife. Sept 10 - Detective Yoho responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 800 block of East Carrell, where an…

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Law Enforcement Report for the Week of Sept. 2

Written by From our staff Monday, 17 September 2012 18:30

Tomball PD Sept. 2 - Officer Hernandez arrested a 20-year-old man from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 5:50 p.m., Hernandez conducted a traffic stop in the 27700 block of Tomball Pkwy. and detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from within the vehicle. During a search Hernandez discovered marijuana in the vehicle. Sept. 3 - Officer Burns responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 14100 block of Medical Complex, where a stereo valued at $200, a jumper box valued at $50 and a second jumper box valued at $70 was stolen. Sept. 3 - Officer…

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Magnolia Police Department weekly report

Written by From our staff Monday, 10 September 2012 17:48

On 8-30-12 Officer Stanford and Officer Day was dispatched to a 911 hang up welfare check on Smith St. Upon arrival the 28 y/o w/m informed officers that he wanted to turn himself in for outstanding warrants. The male was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. On 8-31-12 Officer Menchaca along with Officer Salmassi conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of Magnolia Blvd. The driver identified as a 20 y/o w/m was arrested for three warrants out of Tomball. The 20 y/o w/m passenger was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.…

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Tomball Police Department weekly report

Written by From our staff Monday, 10 September 2012 16:58

ARRESTS: Narcotics Violations On 08/27/2012 at approximately 16:18, Officer Hernandez was dispatched to a suspicious persons call in the 1000 block of Hicks and found that person to be intoxicated. Officer Hernandez arrested the 30 year old woman from Tomball for Possession of a Controlled Substance. On 08/28/2012 at approximately 11:50, Officer Sampson was dispatched to 28400 block of Tomball Parkway for a suspicious person looking into cars. The 24 year old man from Spring was placed under arrest for an Webster PD warrant. During a search incident to arrest, Officer Sampson discovered cocaine and pills in the suspect’s pocket.…

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