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Members of the Tomball High School Student Council took time out of their school day to recognize the area's public safety crews with a free lunch at the Northwest EMS facility Jan. 30.

Tomball students honor public safety workers with lunch

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 05 February 2013 19:06

Members of the Tomball High School Student Council rewarded area police officers, firefighters and EMS workers for their dedication, by providing a free lunch for them Jan. 30. Students called it the Food for Courage campaign. "We started this five years ago with a Cookies for Courage campaign and it evolved into serving an entire meal," said student council advisor Billie Ann Dio. "It's a way of giving back and a good way for the students to see the true heroes of the community." The students served beef stew, rice, salad, bread and desserts. The desserts were made by the…

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Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) talks with Tomball business owners, leaders and residents during a recent roundtable discussion. McCaul talked about the political situation in Washington and his recent rise to the chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee.

McCaul talks to Tomball leaders about agenda

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 05 February 2013 19:02

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) met with area business owners, community leaders and public servants last week, to talk about the state of Washington politics, as well as his new position as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. McCaul stopped in on his way to meet with Gov. Rick Perry in Houston. McCaul started off the meeting by telling members that the infighting between the two parties is due to one side being stuck in perpetual campaign mode, instead of governing. His specific target was President Obama. "He is in a mode where he says let's talk about immigration reform,…

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On a recent weekday evening, the Magnolia Aquatic Center was bustling with activity that included a master's swim program and diving lessons.

Big splash about Magnolia recreation center plans

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 05 February 2013 18:58

A few months ago Magnolia was planning to build a recreation center in Unity Park that would house both tennis courts and a public pool. Since then, plans have been scaled back to only include the tennis courts. But the good news for Magnolia residents is that a new public pool may still be built, just not in Unity Park. Economic Development Coordinator Deborah Rose Miller explained the change. "After careful consideration, the city determined that maintaining a public pool is cost prohibitive at this time," she said. "In addition, there is limited land in the part available and it…

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Magnolia home invasion suspect caught, after being shot by owner

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 05 February 2013 17:41

Montgomery County deputies caught a home invasion suspect as he was being treated for a gunshot wound he suffered during the crime. Adrian Granados-Yepez, 27, of Tomball was arrested at Memorial Hermann Hospital Jan. 28, in Houston, after deputies say he was shot by a Magnolia woman, after breaking into her home. The home invasion occurred in the 18700 block of Mink Lake Drive. Deputies said that three men attempted to enter the home Jan. 25 , but fled after the 33-year-old mother shot Yepez. The woman, who did not want to be identified, told deputies that she was putting…

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Perry proposes infrastructure upgrades, tax cuts

Written by WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press Tuesday, 29 January 2013 21:19

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry presented a glowing assessment of the Texas economy Tuesday and said there was more than enough money in the state's Rainy Day fund for a one-time, $3.7 billion-investment in water and transportation upgrades while also cutting taxes. The Republican governor, who for weeks has called on the Legislature to hold down government spending even with the state's economy booming, used his biennial State of the State speech Tuesday in the House chamber to call for a one-time investment in infrastructure he said is needed to ensure a high quality of life. The Texas…

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The Tomball Economic Development Corporation recently secured funding for the design phase of a new business and technology park in the city. Once completed, the park is expected to cost $14 million and draw several businesses and many new jobs to the area.

Tomball starts financial planning for new business park

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:43

The Tomball City Council and the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) recently began discussions on financing for a new business park in Tomball. The park, which will be located at the corner of Hufsmith-Kohrville and Holderrieth roads, was moved into the design stage late last year. "When I came on board the TEDC in March of 2011, we started doing analysis on the economic development side to see where we were and what we found was that costs associated with developing in many areas were challenging because of the lack of infrastructure," TEDC executive director Kelly Violette said. Violette said…

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The building of new roads signals growth and Magnolia is no different. City leaders are planning now for future mobility issues, working with state and county officials to improve traffic flow.

Will new area roads impact Magnolia’s ambiance?

Written by Cheryl Garcia Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:39

Magnolia began as a tiny sawmill town in the 1800’s, and its population had barely reached 25 by the time 1900 rolled around. A new railroad soon brought a steady stream of new residents and businesses into the town. Today Magnolia is a progressive community that offers families small-town ambiance, peacefulness and friendliness. But, once again, improved transportation is expected to bring in more people and some residents are asking themselves, "How much longer will we be able to enjoy our quiet town?" TxDOT is finalizing plans to complete several new roads around the Magnolia area that will move more…

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Harris County to lend Montgomery County funds for 249

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:33

Harris County Commissioners have agreed to a proposal to help Montgomery County build its portion of the SH 249 toll road. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed by commissioners, states that Harris County will lend up to $20 million to develop SH 249 from Spring Creek to FM 1774. "To understand this you have to go back about 10 years when the Westpark Freeway and the Ft. Bend Highway was going in," said Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle. "There were concerns that Harris County was going to spend a lot of money on our side and then have to…

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Tomball council revisits recently passed fencing rules

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:26

The Tomball City Council once again discussed changes to the city's fencing ordinance, after receiving a flood of comments from concerned residents. The Jan. 21 meeting opened up with comments from residents, as well as email and written comments regarding the fencing rules. "What right does the city council have to tell us what kind of fencing we can have in terms of how high – in terms of what our property can look like?" said Tomball resident Leslie Lagerquist. "Please reconsider and come up with something a little more thoughtful." City Secretary Doris Speer then read more than a…

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Harris County deputies upset by yearbook photos

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 29 January 2013 20:19

UPDATE: (10:45 a.m. Jan. 30) - The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to this story today with a statement saying that undercover deputies will be exempt from the photo session. Their statement is below. "Even though you alluded to the deputies’ organization’s concerns in an e-mail last Thursday -- in the midst of national breaking news concerning the Lone Star College shooting and the Sheriff’s Office -- we were unaware of the specific concerns voiced to you until today," said Harris County Sheriff's Office Director of Public Affairs Alan Bernstein. "We have not seen the organization’s news release. Also, as…

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