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UPDATES ON 2016 AND A LOOK AHEAD TO 2017

8 things to look for in 2017

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Officials agree the oil and gas industry is headed towards recovery as the price of oil begins to increase, however growth is expected to be flat through 2017.

Houston energy recovery to begin in 2017 Tomball, Magnolia focus on diversification efforts, development BY WENDY CAWTHON

For more than two years, the Greater Houston area, including Tomball and Magnolia, has awaited the return of domestic oil production growth since the energy downturn began in late 2014. “The worst is over,” said Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research at Greater Houston Partnership, during the 2017 Houston Employment Forecast presentation on Dec. 9.

Despite continued losses in construction and oil field services, Jankowski said GHP projects a net gain of 29,700 new jobs to be created in 2017 in markets, such as health care, hospitality and education. Oil prices have climbed to nearly $50 per barrel, up from a low of $26 in February, according to GHP. However, while officials agree a diversified economy and increases in CONTINUED ON 24

COMING SOON ALDI New grocer coming to Tomball

JANUARY FEATURES

commerce unify

BUSINESS UPDATES Creekside Farmers Market

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DINING UPDATES Down the Road Burgers & Brews

CITY UPDATES Tomball, Magnolia city councils

GUIDE Private schools

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shape on Market Street 4 Grand Parkway Town

Center confirms tenants 5 Fire departments to add

new stations in Tomball, Magnolia 6 Montgomery County

judge, commissioners face trial in March 7 Harris County,

community partners continue work on 600acre county campus near Tomball 8 Montgomery County to

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A look back, forward with a little twist PUBLISHERS AND FOUNDERS John and Jennifer Garrett PUBLISHER-HOUSTON METRO Jason Culpepper GENERAL MANAGER Chrissy Leggett, [emailprotected]

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January is not only a good time to look to the future and make new resolutions, it’s also a time for us to take a look back. That’s what this issue is all about: what happened in 2016 and how those outcomes will shape 2017. Our past editions of “The January Issue” have typically focused on the big stories of the year in Tomball and Magnolia such as transportation, business and education. We’re doing that again this year—but with a bit of a twist. As you saw on the cover, we’re counting down the stories that will shape 2017. We took a look back at the things that happened in 2016, the latest news since the stories broke, and why they will continue to be newsworthy this year. We

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also took this approach with our business and dining coverage, providing updates on what our local retail and restaurant owners have in store for our community in the coming year. We’ve also strengthened our annual city and county government and education pages and added more projects to our transportation page to provide a wider range of issues that will affect Tomball and Magnolia residents throughout the year. We’re hopeful this format is easy to read and helps provide new information on what to expect in 2017. We’ve enjoyed putting this issue together. Your opinion matters to us, and we’d love to hear what you think. Happy New Year!

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As many Texans know, an odd-numbered year means the Texas Legislature is back in session. As we did in 2015, Community Impact Newspaper will bring you monthly reports throughout the 85th session, following various bills and resolutions to keep our readers informed on new proposals from state legislators. Although the session only began Jan. 10, many legislators have prefiled bills in anticipation of hot-button issues that could result in new laws and big changes at home. Already there are multiple proposed bills from Tomball and Magnolia-area officials regarding limiting increases to property taxes, the payment of public pensions, amendments to the voter ID law and post-higher education employment. To follow along, be sure to look for our special At the Capitol section each month and online at www.communityimpact.com during the legislative session as we bring you the latest on the issues and priorities each of our local legislators are working on.

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THE JANUARY ISSUE SPECIAL SECTION

8 8 THINGS TO KNOW IN 2017 A look back at the biggest stories of 2016 and what is ahead

10 BUSINESS UPDATES The latest on notable business from 2016

12 DINING UPDATES The latest on notable restaurants from 2016

15 TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Completed and ongoing local road projects

17 CITY & COUNTY UPDATES 19 EDUCATION UPDATES 20 2017 ANNUAL CALENDAR 23 FROM THE WEB 28 EDUCATION BRIEFS 32 GUIDE Private Schools

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8 A new Corner Store location opened at 21830 FM 2920, Hockley, in early December. The convenience store chain, which operates five locations in Tomball and Magnolia, offers food, gas and drinks. 281-516-9981. www.cornerstore.com

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NOW OPEN 1 DeNovo Coffee, opened at 420 W. Main St., Tomball, on Dec. 10. The drive-thru business offers a selection of handcrafted hot, iced and blended drinks. The coffee shop’s first location is in Spring. 346-808-5979. www.facebook.com/Denovocoffeetomball

2 Owners David and Amanda White opened Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili near Magnolia Diner at 18415 FM 1488, Magnolia, on Dec. 14. The restaurant offers a selection of hamburgers, housemade chili, Frito pies and sides. Draft beer, milk shakes and patio space are available at the new location. The chain has locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, including in Tomball. 281-259-7133.

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5 Real Life Ministries Texas opened in early November at 1226 W. Main St., Tomball, near the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic. The church hosts weekly Sunday morning services in one of its two buildings. The second building will feature space for children’s activities and community outreach ministries, such as counseling services, job training and a food pantry, as the church expands. www.reallifetexas.org 6 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene opened a sales office at 14080 FM 2920, Ste. C, Tomball, across from Kroger, in early December. The office specializes in residential and land real estate. 281-310-5888. www.facebook.com/ BHGREGaryGreeneTomball

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4 Seriously Addictive Mathematics opened in early November at 24913 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. B, Tomball. The business offers an after-school math enrichment program for students ages 4-12. The program encourages students to find advanced thinking solutions and creative ways to solve word problems. 832-208-2700. www.sam-houston.com

9 Cherry Street Washateria opened in late December at 1525 S. Cherry St., Ste. A, Tomball. The business features multiple self-serve, coin-operated washing and drying machines. 832-559-7550 10 The McDonalds location at 1406 W. Main St., Tomball, reopened in mid-December after closing in August for renovations. The location features a new dining room, drive-thru and Wi-Fi for customers. 281-351-7000. www.mcdonalds.com

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14 Sammy’s Sports Grill will open a Tomball location in spring 2017 at 24441 Hwy. 249, Tomball. The restaurant offers burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrees, such as ribs, fish tacos and chicken -fried steak. Existing locations include eateries on Sawdust and Rayford roads in Spring. www.sammyssportsgrillandbar.com Houston Animal Rescue Team will open a kennel facility for rescue dogs on 5 acres of land in Tomball in mid- to late spring. HART will open a mobile vet clinic on the location by late January and will offer adoptions on-site once the rescue facility opens. The location for the rescue facility will not be announced until construction of the facility is complete. HART will have foster-based rescues as well as a kennel facility and large indoor/outdoor areas. The organization consists of Houston-area people, with Bob Milner, co-owner of Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands, serving as co-founder of HART. www.facebook.com/ HoustonAnimalRescueTeamHART

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15 Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More will open a Tomball location by early February at 14320 FM 2920, Ste. E, Tomball. The business offers customers the opportunity to design their own apparel in various styles and sizes, including infant, youth, men and women, and has store locations across the nation. www.bigfrog.com

RELOCATIONS 16 Co-owners Chris and Jano Pittner relocated The Magnolia Sylvan Learning Center from 27858 I-45 N., The Woodlands, to 32731 Egypt Lane, Ste. 503, Magnolia, in November. The center offers personalized tutoring programs in math, reading and writing as well as programs that focus on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, and college preparatory sessions. 281-789-7597. www.sylvanlearning.com

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13 Swing Zone will open at 24036 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball, in February. The indoor golf center will feature 3-D golf simulators for training, practice and recreation as well as a full-service bar and bistro kitchen. Golfers can play at courses around the world via the indoor simulators. Lessons and weekly golf leagues will also be available. www.facebook.com/swingzonegolf

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German-based grocer ALDI will open a Tomball location in March near Hufsmith and Kuykendahl roads. ALDI representatives said a grand opening is scheduled for March 16. Construction of the building should be finished by late January, construction representatives said. ALDI offers its own exclusive brands of meat, produce, bakery items, canned goods, paper products, and other items as well as some national brands. The Kuykendahl Road-area location will be the grocer’s first store in Tomball. ALDI has existing locations at 6912 FM 2920, Spring; 2902 FM 2920, Spring; and 9870 Louetta Road, Houston. www.aldi.us 3

17 El Chapparo Mexican Bar & Grill was acquired by Mama Juanitas Mexican Restaurant in early November. Located at 5405 FM 1488, Magnolia, the restaurant chain has six locations in the Greater Houston area and serves a selection of Mexican dishes, such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, for lunch and dinner. 281-259-6769. www.mamajuanitas.com

ANNIVERSARIES 18 The Learning Experience celebrated its one-year anniversary Jan. 4. The academy, located at 33043 Egypt Lane, Magnolia, offers early education services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. After-school programs are also available for children up to 12 years old. 346-703-2153. www.thewoodlands.tlechildcare.com

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12 Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen will open in June at 30420 FM 2978, The Woodlands in the former location of The Blue Mug near Woodlands Parkway. The eatery has 10 Greater Houston area locations and serves Tex-Mex dishes such as tacos, fajitas, flautas, enchiladas and burritos, as well as burgers and fried chicken. www.gringostexmex.com

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11 403 Eats will open at 403 E. Main St., Tomball in late April or early May, pending city approval for a land-use permit. Tomball Mayor Gretchen fa*gan, co-owner of 403 Eats, said the food truck park will feature multiple food trucks, outdoor seating, a kid-friendly play area and customer parking.

EXPANSIONS 19 Owner Kim Chapman will expand Adelyne’s Teacher Supplies & Gifts, located at 11729 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball, in February. The store will expand into the 300-square-foot space next door and add boutique clothing to its existing inventory, which includes classroom supplies, jewelry, serving dishes and gift items. 281-460-7428.

NAME CHANGE 20 Uncle Bob’s Storage is rebranding as Life Storage through early 2017. The self-storage facility company was founded in 1982 and operates nearly 650 facilities. A 32777 Hwy. 249, Pinehurst B 23355 Hwy. 249, Tomball 800-800-3456. www.lifestorage.com

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MAGNOLIA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE UNIFY

WHAT WE REPORTED Members of the Greater Magnolia and Magnolia Parkway chambers of commerce voted in late October to merge the chambers. THE LATEST The chambers began operating as the newly formed Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1. A 16-member board of directors leads the unified chamber in its first year with Kendrick Skipper, owner of the Magnolia Chick-fil-A location, as chairman. The chamber will operate out of the former GMCC office at 18935 FM 1488, Magnolia. WHAT’S NEXT In early 2017, the GMPCC will develop a new logo and website, select committee leaders and

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WHAT WE REPORTED Greater Houston area employers cut 1 in 7 jobs across oil-related industries after the price of oil dropped from $105 per barrel in June 2014 to $35-$40 per barrel in December 2015, according to the Greater Houston Partnership. The oil industry slump caused a decline in sales tax revenue for the cities of Tomball and Magnolia in October 2015. However, energy industry experts expect the oil industry to stabilize in early 2017. WHAT’S NEXT Despite continued losses in construction and oil field services, GHP projects a net gain of 29,700 new jobs to be created in 2017 in markets, such as health care, hospitality and education. Tomball and Magnolia officials predict growth will be slow in 2017.

up the metal structure in early January with plans to open the brewpub in June, assuming no construction delays. Additional tenants will be announced in 2017, Hutson said.

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WHAT WE REPORTED The Hutson Group was expected to break ground in spring 2016 on a six-building row of retail and food establishments along Market Street in Tomball. Fire Ant Brewing Company and Old Town Coffee Parlor were confirmed tenants for the new buildings. THE LATEST Fire Ant Brewing broke ground June 9 on the city’s first craft brewpub. Old Town Coffee Parlor withdrew from the development. However, the development will feature a total of four retail sites and three restaurants, according to Bryan Hutson, attorney and owner of The Hutson Group.

GRAND PARKWAY TOWN CENTER CONFIRMS TENANTS

WHAT WE REPORTED NewQuest Properties announced plans to construct the Grand Parkway Town Center, a 63-acre site located at the southwest corner of the Grand Parkway and Hwy. 249 in Tomball. The site plan includes more than 370,000 square feet of retail space and 15 pad sites. THE LATEST Confirmed tenants for the shopping center include a First Choice Emergency Room, Akashi Asian Fusion, Pediatric Dentist, Great Clips and Venus Nails Spa. Negotiations have not yet been finalized with Sam’s Club and Kroger Marketplace. Additional tenants will be confirmed in 2017 as construction on the center continues. The center is slated to open in the first quarter of 2018, NewQuest Properties representatives said.

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Harris County announced plans to build a county campus, featuring a county annex and administration buildings—which will house the constable’s office and justice of the peace—on 600 acres near Tomball. The land, located west of Hwy. 249, is in Harris County Improvement District No. 17. An oil and gas training center for Lone Star College-Tomball was also proposed for the site.

WHAT WE REPORTED Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal, Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark were indicted in June on Texas Open Meetings Act violation charges related to negotiations regarding the county’s road bond election in November 2015.

WHAT WE REPORTED The Tomball Fire Department was slated to open Station No. 5 in February near Telge Road. The Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department planned to open stations 187, 188 and 189 in fall 2016.

THE LATEST The cities of Tomball and Houston are working out annexation details for HCID 17 to determine which city will provide services to the area, as HCID 17 lies within the extraterritorial jurisdictions of both cities. Also, Lone Star College System’s plans for an oil and gas training facility have been delayed.

THE LATEST After a brief suspension, Doyal was reinstated into office Aug. 2, following a hearing with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

THE LATEST Since the opening of Station No. 5 in March, TFD has decreased its emergency response time by two minutes for calls on the west side of city limits, Chief Randy Parr said. The MVFD moved into stations 188 and 189 in early January— each equipped with an engine and water tanker— and will hold an open house for the stations in the near future.

WHAT’S NEXT The trial date has been reset for March 27. If convicted, the officials could face up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $500 or both, according to the Office of the Attorney General’s website. Additionally, conviction could result in the officials losing their jobs.

WHAT’S NEXT MVFD Chief Gary Vincent said construction on a third station should be finished in February. In Tomball, the TFD has acquired the land to build Station No. 3—located near Hufsmith and Stanolind roads—which will break ground once utilities are available in that area.

WHAT’S NEXT The project to construct the Harris County Precinct 4 administration building will be sent out for bid in early 2017, Precinct 4 Communications Director Mark Seegers said. He said the administration expects to move into the new building in 2018.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Montgomery County received historic rainfalls in April and May, causing flood damage throughout the county.

A trial date has been set for members of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court on March 27.

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WHAT’S NEXT The store will expand into the 300-square-foot space next door in February and will add boutique clothing to its inventory.

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THE LATEST The expanded space allows Vintage Station to showcase larger items as well as maintain a monthly window display in the second storefront. The business also acquired additional exterior space in the expansion, which has helped grow the vintage inventory displayed behind the Main Street storefronts.

WHAT’S NEXT Cotterman said she plans to add more vintage merchandise in 2017 as well as renovate a small building located behind Vintage Station. The building features music selections like vintage record albums and serves as a storage facility for larger items that have been purchased.

WHAT’S NEXT Lobel said the Culinary Courtyard, in which the Farmers Market on Tamina is located, plans to add a brick oven pizza and craft beer venue in the first quarter of 2017.

WHAT WE REPORTED Adelyne’s Teacher Supplies and Gifts opened Aug. 13 in Tomball. It offers games, bulletin board supplies, teacher tools and multilingual resources for purchase. Nonteachers can also buy arts and craft supplies, children’s books, puzzles and music.

Farmers Market on Tamina has grown to include 55 vendors since October.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Co-owners Donna Cotterman and Stacey Pullum expanded their antique shop, Vintage Station, on Oct. 15 to include two storefronts in Tomball. The expanded showroom, which is located in the former Aidan Grace children’s boutique, features additional merchandise, antiques and vintage finds.

WHAT WE REPORTED Farmers Market on Tamina opened Oct. 1 in Magnolia with 25 vendors and more than 700 attendees. The market is open year-round every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and has room for up to 60 vendors. It offers everything from fresh produce, local meat and fresh baked breads to handcrafted jewelry. THE LATEST The market has grown to 55 vendors and has become known as the “foodie farmers market,” since quality vendors are hand-picked, market organizer Jennifer Lobel said. The market also features a guest musical artist each month.

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Co-owners Donna Cotterman (left) and Stacey Pullum plan to add merchandise in 2017.

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Vintage Station expanded in October to include two storefronts in downtown Tomball.

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THE LATEST Manning said the studio has been completely booked since its September opening. Junkin Gypsies has hired project managers and added additional services and inventory, such as custom orders, take-home kits for making pallet art and essential oils holders. Mother’s Day Out workshops are also available a few times a week.

These numbers come from Impacts gathered in 2016 and are not meant to be comprehensive.

Toffee and Other Obsessions on Oct. 1 near the Farmers Market on Tamina in Magnolia. The business offers eight types of artisan toffee and six flavors of cupcakes, with plans to add flavors as the business grows. Shipping services are also available.

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WHAT’S NEXT The studio plans to add nonseasonal home decor options in 2017 as well as themed art for events and holidays like the Super Bowl.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Homer Allison opened The Wilderness Campground on Nov. 12 behind the Magnolia ISD Agriculture Barn. Housed on 8 acres of land, the primitive campground is donation-based and includes 12 campsites, a picnic area, gaga ball pit, an outdoor movie screen, outdoor dodgeball arena, tetherball, kickball and horseshoes.

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customers can choose any design to put on a pallet. Wooden door hangers and other products are also available. The location is an offshoot of the original Junkin Gypsies in Nederland.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Owner Ryan Ricca of Ricca Boot Shop is expanding the shop space in Tomball to include additional space for storage. The shop, which specializes in handmade boots, is also adding women’s shoes to its footwear options.

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Construction was expected to be finished in late summer 2016. THE LATEST Due to construction and permit delays, the expansion has not been completed. However, the shop remains open for business.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Owner Chris O’Donnell was originally scheduled to open Craft Grill on Jan. 11 at 25219 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. G110, Tomball. The restaurant and bar will feature handcrafted co*cktails, Southern and American food and more than 30 beers on tap, including Texas craft beers. THE LATEST Co-owners Joe Copus and O’Donnell opened Craft Grill in February with the help of their respective wives, Patti and Connie. The menu has expanded to include made-from-scratch Southern cuisine, such as shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and a special-blend burger with sides such as jalapeno hush puppies and bacon macaroni and cheese. The eatery also features live music on Wednesdays and an outdoor patio.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili will open a Magnolia location at 18415 FM 1488 in the former location of the First Victoria Bank in winter. The restaurant has several locations in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and offers a selection of hamburgers, housemade chili, Frito pies and sides such as fries, onion rings, okra and tater tots. THE LATEST Owners David and Amanda White opened the Magnolia location in mid-December near Magnolia Diner on FM 1488. Draft beer, milkshakes and a patio space with seating are available at the new location.

THE LATEST Following construction and permitting delays due to inclement weather and holiday schedules, Duong said the Tomball location is slated to open in early to mid-January. WHAT’S NEXT Duong previously said the menu will be identical to the eatery’s first location at 14030 Telge Road in Cypress, which opened in early July. Melt serves a number of sandwiches made with fresh sourdough bread such as the Brie Melt and the Mo Chicken Mo Waffle, which features a grilled cheese with fried chicken between two waffles. Melt’s second location is part of a larger plan for to open several more restaurants in the northwest Houston area, Duong said.

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WHAT WE REPORTED A second location of Melt Gourmet Grilled Cheese is under construction at 11703 Spring Cypress Road near Hwy. 249 in Tomball. Co-owners Joe Duong and Daniel Wagner said the location was expected to open in mid- to late-September.

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Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili opened a location in Magnolia in December.

McCardell’s Tavern & Grill serves modern and traditional Irish pub food.

WHAT WE REPORTED Owner Bryce Burr held a soft opening for his new restaurant, McCardell’s Tavern & Grill, in late June and a grand opening July 16. The eatery, located at 24504 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 900, Tomball, features 40 craft beers, including local options. It serves a mix of traditional and modern Irish pub food, including fish and chips, burgers, pork chops, cottage pies and rib-eye steaks.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Down the Road Burgers & Brews opened in mid-October at 41902 FM 1774, Magnolia. The bar and grill is owned by Jose Velasquez, owner of La Magnolia Trattoria Italiana. The restaurant serves burgers, fish, shrimp, wraps, fish tacos, appetizers and a selection of more than 40 beers. Dart boards, a jukebox and televisions showing sporting events are also available.

WHAT WE REPORTED Deacon Baldy’s Bar and Food Trucks opened at 5451 FM 1488, Magnolia, on Oct. 7. The food truck park and bar features rotating

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THE LATEST In addition to the four permanent food trucks, co-owner Kevin Mims said additional trucks will be on site on Saturdays and Sundays, giving customers up to six food trucks to choose from. Upcoming guest trucks are announced on their website and Facebook page. WHAT’S NEXT Mims said Deacon Baldy’s is working to add curtains to enclose portions of the open-air bar

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and permanent food trucks as well as a back bar area with over 40 beer taps with local craft beer, handmade co*cktails and wine. Food trucks at Deacon Baldy’s include: The Lucky Fig, CraftBurger, Cousins Maine Lobster and Beefy’s Food Truck. The open-air bar and patio is family-friendly and includes yard games and family-style seating.

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WHAT WE REPORTED Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill was expected to open a second location at 19004 Windsor Pointe Drive, Tomball, near Hwy. 249 and Northpointe Boulevard, in October. The first is located near Hwy. 290 and Jones Road in Cypress. THE LATEST Construction on the new Tomball location is still underway, with the exterior of the building nearly complete. However, the restaurant is now expected to open at the end of January. WHAT’S NEXT The 6,000-square-foot location will offer the same menu available at its original Jersey Village location. The menu will include various pasta dishes, fried calamari, margherita pizza and chicken Alfredo as well as desserts, such as cheesecake and tiramisu. The restaurant will also offer a full liquor bar, party room and patio.

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WHAT’S NEXT Velasquez said he has plans for a second and third location in Tomball and the greater Magnolia area. Location details and opening dates have not yet been announced.

Food truck park Deacon Baldy’s opened in October at 5451 FM 1488, Magnolia. GREENFIELD FOREST DR.

THE LATEST In late October, the eatery opened the drive-thru window for customers that call ahead to pick up to-go orders. Velasquez said he has also added beer taps from local breweries, such as Magnolia’s Lone Pint Brewery and Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery, however, the eatery remains family-friendly, with games for children.

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The Montgomery County Commissioners Court, acting also as the Montgomery County Toll Road Authority, approved an agreement with Harris County regarding Phase 2 of the Tomball Tollway—the tolled stretch of Hwy. 249 in Tomball—during a November meeting. Phase 2 of the project will extend the toll road 1.5 miles north of FM 2920 to the Harris County line, adding a bridge over Spring Creek—which doubles as the county line between Harris and Montgomery counties. The agreement allows Harris County workers to cross the county line during construction of the Spring Creek bridge. Montgomery County will be responsible for construction of a few ramps and reimburse $1.2 million to Harris County for work done on the project. Additionally, Tomball City Council

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Big decisions made in 2016

Top issues for 2017

• FM 149 utility extension

• Attract major retailers

Utilities were extended in accordance with construction of the overpass at the intersection of FM 149 and FM 1488. The city began the extension project in 2015, and the overpass is expected to be complete this summer.

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• Voluntary annexations

The 2016-17 Magnolia City Council, from left: Anne Sundquist, John Bramlett, Richard Carby, Mayor Todd Kana, Brenda Hoppe and Jonny Williams

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Big decisions made in 2016

Top issues for 2017

• Tomball Business and Technology Park

• Voluntary annexation

• Medical Complex Drive The city finished Segment 3 of the roadway, extending Medical Complex Drive from Lawrence to South Cherry streets. A Residence Inn by Marriott will open on Medical Complex Drive west of Hwy. 249 in early 2017.

• Business 249 & FM 2920 overlay project In conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, the city overlayed portions of two major roadways throughout summer and fall. In addition to resurfacing portions of Business 249, the $3.8 million project removed downtown parallel parking on Main Street, creating a four-lane road with a center-turn lane.

• Water meters

• Sewer treatment plant expansion Plans to expand the city’s wastewater treatment plant facility will move forward this year. However, the expansion is a multiyear project.

• Annexation

The city began installing self-reading water meters at residences and businesses within city limits. The new meters are expected to increase efficiency within the public works department.

City officials plan to annex more land as needed into the city limits to accommodate potential commercial developers.

• Economic development

• City staff The city’s fiscal year 2016-17 budget included a 3 percent pay increase for all city employees, excluding the police department. The council also approved a change in hours for City Hall, closing the offices for lunch each day.

City officials will continue to pursue economic development tools, such as implementing a tax increment reinvestment zone for the entire business district in Magnolia—located near FM 1774—and entering into a 380 Agreement with developers.

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The city is working out limited purpose annexation details with the Grand Parkway Town Center to extend city limits to the retail development. Developed by NewQuest Properties, the center is expected to open in 2018 with retail and restaurant establishments.

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The city approved design plans for tenants in the business park. General Electric purchased property in the park in May, joining Packers Plus Energy Services, a Canadian-based international oil field services company.

In addition to annexing parcels of land for road easem*nts, City Council members approved the annexation of three parcels of land totaling 111.93 acres as requested to expand city limits near FM 149 and FM 1488.

As a result of the city’s proactive expansion and improvement efforts, city officials hope for developers to break ground on major retail sites within city limits. Locations and proposed retailers have not been announced.

• Parking City officials will consider adding parking spaces in the downtown area to accommodate more guests after removing parallel parking from Main Street last fall. Additional property has also been purchased on Fannin Street to expand the Historic Depot Plaza area.

• Tomball Tollway Tomball City Council is working with Harris County in regards to right of way needed for Phase 2. Work on the next phase of Hwy. 249 is due to begin in 2017, which is expected to bring growth to the Greater Tomball area. When completed, the project will extend Hwy. 249 as a tolled route across Spring Creek to Hwy. 105.

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The 2016-17 Montgomery County Commissioners Court from left: James Noack, Jim Clark, Judge Craig Doyal, Mike Meador and Charlie Riley

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett was elected in 2007.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle was elected in 2011.

Big decisions made in 2016

Top issues for 2017

Big decisions made in 2016

Top issues for 2017

• Thoroughfare plan

• Road bond projects

• Increased funding for law enforcement

• Public safety

In late January, the Commissioners Court approved a countywide thoroughfare plan to identify future transportation needs. The plan includes an extension of the Woodlands Parkway and a connection between FM 1486 to FM 149.

• Animal shelter director After the county took control of the shelter from Care Corporation in 2015, the county has seen two directors leave shortly after their appointments. In November, the court named Charles Jackson as the new director.

The county will continue work on projects from the November 2015 road bond, which includes projects in all four precincts, such as the widening of Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Research Forest Drive and Hwy. 105.

• Commissioner court date A trial date has been set for March 27 for Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal, Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark regarding an alleged violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Harris County has added 24 constable’s deputies in parks and along trails who are also available and on call for matters outside the parks, county officials said.

• Astrodome plan In September, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a plan for parking in the Astrodome. This both preserves the structure and creates potential revenue streams moving forward. In 2017 the court will be given more details on design and cost.

The county has begun the process of funding body cameras for officers.

• 2017 legislative session The Commissioners Court will continue to monitor the 2017 Texas legislative session for relevant bills that will affect the ability to fund or service projects.

• Recreation projects The county expects to continue creating and improving trails and parks in the area.

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Top issues for 2017

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• Board restructuring In December, the school board named Kathy Handler as the school board president and Sam Gregson as school board vice president, succeeding Michael Pratt and Ken Odom, respectively.

Following the announcement of his retirement in November, TISD Superintendent Huey Kinchen is expected to step down in March after serving for three years. The search for a new superintendent is already underway.

• District of Innovation program Should the district move forward with the program, implementation of the District of Innovation state program may begin this fall, which would offer the district more flexibility in implementing certain state guidelines, such as determining school year calendars, student-to-staff ratios and certification requirements.

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Tomball German Heritage Festival The annual three-day festival, which takes place during the last weekend each March, celebrates Tomball’s German roots. The festival features live German music, more than 200 vendors, street performers, a carnival and children’s play area. Time TBA. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-379-6844. www.tomballgermanfest.org

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Mardi Gras on The Stroll The city of Magnolia celebrates its annual event with family-friendly activities and the Cajun Ready Mix Cookoff. The festival includes several vendors and a stroll parade for all ages; costumes are encouraged. Live bands, children’s activities, Cajun cuisine and other food are featured. Time TBA. Free (admission), $5 (People’s Choice Award). The Magnolia Stroll, FM 1488 to Sanders Street, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com

Barbecue cookoff The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event, featuring competitions for a variety of categories, such as best beef brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken and beans. The dishes are judged by Lonestar Barbecue Society. Time TBA. Free (admission), $250 (contest registration). Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org

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Business after hours The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce’s first event of 2017 is labeled the “event of the century.” The networking event is hosted by Burke Carpet Cleaning Service, d&k Photography, Brautigams, Karthost and NiteLites of Houston. 5-7 p.m. Free. Stutts-Cox Builders Inc., 13915 Hirschfield Road, Tomball. 281-351-7222. www.tomballchamber.org

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Historic Magnolia Depot, 426 Melton St., Magnolia. www.magnoliatxhistoricalsociety.com

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Depot Day The Magnolia Historical Society presents its annual Depot Day offering Johnny Rollins famous barbecue along with everything railroad. The Historic Magnolia Depot is open for tours along with other historic buildings at Depot Plaza. This year, the event includes a regional quilt show, handcraft market and children’s activities. Vendors are welcome.

Corks & Canvas on The Stroll The Stroll in downtown Magnolia hosts its annual festival featuring area wines paired with regional art. The event features live music, drinks and food available for purchase. It is primarily for adults. Art and handmade crafts are featured, and vendors are welcome. Time TBA. Free. The Magnolia Stroll, FM 1488 to Sanders Street, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com

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Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival The annual festival celebrates crawfish season with music and food. The event offers a boudin ball-eating contest and crawfish races. Several bands take the stage for performances throughout the two-day community festival.11:30 a.m.6 p.m. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

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Fourth in Unity Park The family-friendly event hosted by the city of Magnolia features live music, driving safety simulators, a bicycle parade and a fireworks display. Free hot dogs, watermelon and drinks are available to attendees. Dusk-dark. Free. Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com

Celebration and street party Presented by Allied Siding and Windows, the city of Tomball hosts a family-friendly Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food, games and activities. A fireworks show follows at dusk. 5 p.m. (gates open), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks).

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Tomball Night The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 45th annual event for guests of all ages. Activities include live music, a parade of lights, door prizes, raffles, children’s activities, a fireworks display and vendors. Local businesses stay open late and offer after-hours specials throughout the weekend. 5 p.m. Free. Downtown Tomball. 281-351-7222. www.tomballchamber.org

SEPTEMBER

Beetles, Brews and Barbecue The seventh annual Oktoberfest-style festival brings together more than 150 classic Volkswagen Beetles, Texas craft beer, local barbecue and live music. Attendees can enjoy vendors and children’s activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (VW show), noon6:30 p.m. (activities). Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

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Stroll through the Renaissance The seventh annual event previews the 2017 Texas Renaissance Festival season. The city of Magnolia hosts the event on The Stroll with food, activities, games and contests. Festival performers may also make appearances. Date and time TBA. Free. The Magnolia Stroll, FM 1488 to Tomball Texas Music Festival Sanders Street, The city of Tomball presents a Magnolia. 281-356-2266. live music festival featuring various bands Strong_9.184x5.542_1.17_Layout 1 12/29/16 www.cityofmagnolia.com 12:27 PM Page 1

OCTOBER

Freight Train Food Truck Festival The city of Tomball hosts a festival with more than 30 food trucks, live music, merchandise vendors and a kids zone. Noon5 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

Tomball Bluegrass Festival The festival includes an afternoon of banjos, fiddles, dobros and harmonies. National and regional performers are scheduled throughout the day. Food and a kids zone are also available. 11:30 a.m.6 p.m. Free. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm, Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

NOVEMBER

10-11

Cooking 4 Courage BBQ Cookoff The Texans United for Freedom cookoff raises funds for therapeutic outdoor opportunities for wounded American service members and their families to optimize recovery. The annual event features a flag retirement ceremony, a silent and live auction, live music and a guest speaker as well

as cooking competitions. Time TBA. Free (public), $200 (to enter cookoff). Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 832-712-1760. www.tufffoundation.org

DECEMBER

1-2

Magnolia Hometown Christmas The community event begins with an old-fashioned tree lighting at dusk in Unity Park. The next day, festivities include a parade, Christmas market, photos with Santa Claus, the Cookie Express, letters to Santa, food trucks, games and rides. The event is co-sponsored by the city of Magnolia, Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, Magnolia Historical Society, Magnolia ISD and others. Time TBA. Free (admission). Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org

Christmas on Commerce The city of Tomball hosts the annual holiday event with live entertainment, storytelling, family-friendly games, crafts and activities, food vendors and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Free. Commerce Street from North Elm to Cherry streets, Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

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FORECASTING FOR

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The Greater Houston Partnership forecasts a number of job gains and losses in the next year:

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technology helped the northwest region of the Greater Houston area withstand much of the downturn, the rapid growth seen around Tomball and Magnolia at the height of the oil boom will be slow to return until confidence in the economy rebuilds. TOMBALL GROWTH SLOWS

Kelly Violette, executive director of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, said diversification has been key in Tomball for companies looking to avoid layoffs and cutbacks. “I think we’re much more diverse than we were in the past, and over time as technology has changed and evolved, it’s changed companies, including companies that were primarily in the energy industry,” Violette said. “They’ve been able to branch out into other industries because of the technology advances. I think that’s definitely helped weather the storm.” She said Tomball’s proximity to the Grand Parkway and Hwy. 249 has been helpful to attract new companies to the city, particularly in Tomball Business and Technology Park. In 2016, the TEDC signed a contract with General Electric to build a new water and power facility in the park, while Packers Plus Energy Services, an international oil field services company, completed work in late 2016 on the first phase of a 50,000-square-foot research and development facility. Violette said new growth is possible in 2017 but likely not until after oil and gas companies have a better idea of what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will look like. “We’re still seeing some tire kickers, but a lot of them are still in that wait-and-see mode to make a big investment right now,” she said. Baker Hughes, which has a education and training center in Tomball, experienced declines in revenue as

REBOUND Recovery in the energy industry is expected when the price of oil reaches $60 per barrel.

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“While we expect the market conditions to remain challenging near term, the structural changes we implemented in the past six months have created a stronger foundation for delivering on our objectives and positioning the company for growth,” said Martin Craighead, Baker Hughes chairman and CEO, in a statement. “I am pleased with our progress and while we have more work ahead of us, I am confident that we have the right people, technology, and strategy.” MAGNOLIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOCUS

In Magnolia, officials have put efforts into strengthening infrastructure and attracting developers in preparation for economic recovery. “We no longer understand this to be a downturn—it is in fact a realignment of the Greater Houston area economy, which remains strong thanks to diversification and jobs,” said Tana Ross, economic development coordinator for the city of Magnolia. However, Ross said the city expects growth to remain stunted until city transportation projects, such as the Tomball Tollway extension, are complete. During budget hearings for fiscal year 201617, the city projected a decrease of 7-11 percent in sales tax revenue as companies struggle to bring profits back up.

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domestic production slowed. However, the oilfield services company stayed afloat by consolidating and forming corporate partnerships. In October, the company announced a merger with GE, which will take a 62.5 percent stake in the oil field services company. Baker Hughes had also attempted a merger with Haliburton in early 2016 before it was ultimately blocked by the U.S. Department of Justice and terminated in May.

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Ross said new development will be slow for the new year but is anticipated for the future. She said a combination of diversification and tax incentives have help to keep businesses in the city limits from shutting down. “We anticipate 2017 to be—at best—flat because of the roadwork in our city,” she said. “Fortunately, most of our oil-related manufacturers here—like L&B Pipe & Coupling Products—diversified years ago.” A SLOW RECOVERY

While the energy industry can expect production to pick up again in 2017, experts agree recovery will not truly be complete until oil prices reach at least $60-$65 per barrel, a price that likely will not be seen this year. Bill Gilmer, director of the Institute for Regional Forecasting at the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business, said one of the markers of recovery will be an uptick on operating domestic oil rigs. In December, Baker Hughes announced the number of rigs operating in the U.S. in November was about 580, an increase from the 544 rigs counted in October and the 509 rigs counted in September. The company saw a 34 percent decline in revenue during 2015. However, an increase in prices and rigs does not mark employment growth in the industry just yet. GHP projects losses will still continue in 2017 for the oil services, construction and information industries. “We’ve come back to about $45 a barrel, and

that marks the point where the service companies say [the downturn is] over,” Gilmer said. “Things are picking up. However, we’re going to have a long slow grind in front of us.” An important sign of recovery for Houston will be the return of jobs to the energy sector. Houston has lost 80,000 local oil-related jobs since December 2014, Gilmer said. Offsetting the energy sector losses are added positions in the food services, health care, retail trade, public education, entertainment and accommodations industries. Houston has added nearly 27,000 jobs in the service sector in the past two years, Gilmer said. These new gains can help drive growth in other facets of the economy, such as real estate and retail development, Gilmer said. As Houston’s population grows away from downtown, residents in suburban areas can expect to see continued growth. “You see apartment construction and some office construction…following the Grand Parkway out there—that’s where the city grows,” Gilmer said. “That’s where we should be building apartments and houses. That’s where cities should grow— there should be a lot of healthy growth.” Additional reporting by Julie Butterfield

LOCAL SALES TAX

EFFECTS

As a result of the fluctuating oil market and overall changes in the Houston economy, the cities of Tomball and Magnolia have seen changes in their yearly sales tax revenue, including an increase in 2014 at the height of the oil boom and a decrease in 2016, when oil was at its lowest price.

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Representatives of the Entergy Corporation are working with state and Montgomery County officials to construct a new $937 million power plant northwest of Conroe starting in 2019. Entergy representative Andrew Schonert said the proposed natural gas-fired plant would be built near Entergy’s existing plant near the Lewis Creek Reservoir west of Willis and near Lake Conroe. Schonert said the new plant was proposed due to the projected growth of the county and surrounding area.

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Montgomery County. “We’re planning for the future and for the next 10 to 20 years,” Schonert said. “We looked at the future of service and saw a lot of growth. We looked at meeting the need and this is the most cost-effective way; there are very few cons.” Schonert said the plant proposed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas is a natural gas combined-cycle plant, which is a reliable technology. A combined-cycle power plant uses both gas and steam turbines together to produce up to 50 percent more electricity than a simple-cycle plant. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the number of plants constructed nationwide increased 19 percent in 2015 because of low natural gas prices and coal power plant retirements. The number of new plants is expected to keep rising in the U.S. If approved by state officials,

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The Texas Education Agency is changing how it gives accountability ratings to school districts and campuses beginning in the 2017-18 school year. The change will affect all school districts in the state, including Tomball and Magnolia ISDs. The new ratings, which follow an A-F letter rating system, were applied to each school district based on 2015-16 data as a trial run and were scheduled to be released to the public by Jan. 6, according to the TEA. However, the first official ratings will not be released until August 2018. The A-F ratings are a change from the “met standard” and “improvement required” ratings given to school districts in 2016. The rating change comes as a result of House Bill 2804, passed in 2015. At a November MISD board of trustees meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Anita Hebert said the TEA intends the A-F rating system to reflect student and district success beyond State of Texas Assessments of

Academic Readiness results. “Part of the overall goal [of HB 2804] is that Texas will be among the top 10 states in postsecondary readiness in 2020,” Hebert said. “The way [the TEA] want[s] to do that is by [increasing] student achievements in all four subjects, ensuring the progress of all students toward advanced academic performance, closing those performance gaps among different subgroups and also rewarding excellence based on indicators—not just the STAAR [test].” According to the TEA, districts and campuses will receive a rating of A, B, C, D or F in each of five domains and for overall performance. As of a Dec. 1 release from the commissioner of education, indicators measuring performance include STAAR scores, graduation rate, dropout rate, postsecondary readiness, attendance, enrollment in a higher education preparation course and student engagement. As of press time, the provisional ratings for Tomball and Magnolia ISDs had not yet been released.

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After three years as Tomball ISD’s superintendent, Huey Kinchen announced in November he will step down in March. Kinchen has 38 years of experience in education, 17 of which were spent in TISD, said Staci Stanfield, director of communications for TISD. Prior to succeeding John Neubauer in 2013, Kinchen worked in Spring

and Humble ISDs, and served as a deputy superintendent and assistant superintendent of administrative services at TISD. He also served as principal of Tomball High School. During Kinchen’s tenure, the district opened four new schools. A search for a new superintendent is already underway, and a finalist is expected to be announced later this year, Stanfield said.

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Following the success of the Freight Train Food Truck Festival last October, the city of Tomball is looking to further capitalize on the gourmet food truck trend. At its Jan. 3 meeting, the Tomball City Council voted to adopt a new landuse category—Mobile Food Court—that would allow business owners to create an outdoor dining area with multiple food trucks parked for an extended period of time. The council will still require conditional use permits for any mobile food truck courts wishing to start a business in the city limits.. “Over [the] last year or two, we’ve been approached with multiple requests for a mobile food court establishment, possibly one on the far west side of town, central and other areas as well,” Community Development Director Craig Meyers said. Attached to one of the proposed

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Should the Texas Legislature accomplish only one thing during the 85th legislative session, which started Jan. 10, the body of elected officials is required to pass a balanced budget for the 2018-19 fiscal biennium. Per the Texas Constitution, expenditures must not exceed revenue. In July, Gov. Greg Abbott, House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked state agencies to reduce their budget requests by 4 percent, forecasting what could be a revenue shortfall. Sherri Greenberg, fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at The University of Texas, said this request was an indicator of how the 2017 session will play out. SHERRI GREENBERG “This is going to be a session, not for addition, but for subtraction and cutting,” Greenberg said. She noted this would be particularly important with an increasingly out-of-touch relationship between members of the state Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Patrick presides over the Senate as the state-elected lieutenant governor, and Straus presides over the House in an office elected by fellow representatives. Straus described how this difference affects the way the legislative agenda is formulated in each

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chamber during an event held by the HOUSE COMMITTEE SENATE COMMITTEE Texas Tribune in November. • Committee membership is determined • Committee membership is determined “I don’t think it is appropriate, by the lieutenant governor. by seniority or speaker of the House certainly admissible, for a speaker to appointment. • Each committee is assigned bills from have a hard-driving, lengthy agenda the lieutenant governor. • Each committee is assigned a different of specifics,” Straus said. “That’s not subject matter and receives bills from the the way the House works. … I think speaker of the House based on subject. the House members would string me up if I said, ‘Here’s your bill; pass it.’” BILL REPORT ISSUED NO ACTION Straus referenced Patrick’s top NO ACTION BILL REPORT ISSUED TAKEN • Recommends passage; or TAKEN 30 legislative priorities, which are • Recommends passage; or • Adds amendments; or A bill can be • Adds amendments; or listed as Senate bills 1 through 30 • Substitutes new bill A bill can be halted at any • Substitutes new bill halted at any and include school choice, sanctuary point in the point in the legislative cities, transgender bathroom regulalegislative process. tions and abortion. process. Greenberg said some of these issues would likely be the root of clashes between the chambers. FLOOR DEBATE FLOOR DEBATE “The lieutenant governor has said AMENDMENT AMENDMENT NO AMENDMENT NO AMENDMENT a lot about the bathroom bill, and TO BILL TO BILL TO BILL TO BILL speaker Straus said he does not feel it House Chief clerk Senate Secretary of is an urgent matter,” she said. votes to certifies bill’s votes to state certifies Alternatively, Straus does not have approve passage approve bill’s passage a similar list of priorities. In November, he listed general topics he cares about, which include public education, higher education, infrastrucTHE HOUSE SENDS THE SENATE SENDS ture, Child Protective Services, foster THE BILL TO THE SENATE THE BILL TO THE HOUSE care and mental health care. Greenberg also noted the difference If a bill is returned with amendments, the between the House and the Senate House and Senate can choose to accept the regarding school choice. She said the amendments or form a conference committee. large number of rural state representatives affects the overall state House Conference committees comprise five members from each chamber to sentiment on school choice. Many work through the differences between House and Senate versions of bills. legislative districts do not have alterEach member is appointed by their chamber’s presiding officers. Once natives to public school, so vouchers the committee reaches an agreement, a committee report is sent to each chamber to be approved or rejected without amendment. are unpopular among representatives in those areas, she said. “If there isn’t an alternative, [House members] don’t want money being taken away from their public schools,” Greenberg said.

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1 Central Baptist Academy 37135 FM 1774, Magnolia 281-356-2861 www.cbamagnolia.com Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 62 Extracurricular activity: drama Tuition: $3,750 per year 2 Concordia Lutheran High School 700 E. Main St., Tomball 281-351-2547 www.clhs-tx.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 585 Extracurricular activities: athletics, art, journalism, foreign languages, family and consumer sciences, band, choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, drama,

debate team, academic team and chemistry club, 4-H, videography Tuition: $12,780 per year (general students), $11,820 per year (students who are active members of certain Lutheran churches and associations) 3 Extraordinary Education Center 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia 281-652-5918 www.extraed.net Grades: K-12 Enrollment: less than 10 students per class in lower level and up to 15 for upper level Extracurricular activities: robotics teams, chess and gardening, fine arts, inventor club, computer application classes, MakerSpace, archery Tuition: $400-$3,000 per year

4 Frassati Catholic High School 22151 Frassati Way, Spring 832-616-3217 www.frassaticatholic.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 231 Extracurricular activities: athletics, choir, instrumental ensemble, Acts of Mercy Club, Adventure Club, chess and science clubs, Culture of Life Club, Margaret Roper Society, Rowdies, student government, student leadership, theater, World Language Club, NHS Tuition: $12,500 per year 5 Great Oak School 715 Carrell St., Tomball 281-516-7296 www.greatoakschool.org Grades: early childhood-5 Enrollment: 100 Extracurricular activities: gardening, knitting, foreign languages, woodworking, art, music Tuition: $6,200-$9,400 per year 6 The John Cooper School 1 John Cooper Drive, The Woodlands 281-367-0900 www.johncooper.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 1,232 Extracurricular activities: academic-related activities, leadership, athletics, the arts, schoolwide volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity and Empty Bowls hunger relief Tuition: $19,980-$24,685 per year 7 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy 9768 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 936-337-2000 www.legacypca.org

Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 370 Extracurricular activities: football, basketball, volleyball, track, cheerleading, baseball, praise band, art, drama, choir, National Honor Society, student council Tuition: $5,400 per year (grades pre-K-2), $5,730 per year (grades 3-4), $7,380 per year (grades 5-6), $7,750 per year (grades 7-8), $9,700 per year (grades 9-12) 8 Rosehill Christian School 19830 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-8114 www.rcseagles.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 488 Extracurricular activities: art, athletics, choir, drama, band, 4-H program, NHS, cheerleading, dance, yearbook, debate Tuition: $4,825-$8,850 per year (pre-K), $10,400-$14,175 per year (grades K-12) 9 Salem Lutheran School 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball 281-351-8223 www.salemlutheran.com Grades: early childhood, K-8 Enrollment: 450 Extracurricular activities: athletics, Kingdom Kids after-school program, technology club, private music lessons, violin, chess club Tuition: $9,400 per year for one student (K-8), $8,460 per year for subsequent students (grades K-8), $920 per month (infants), $880 per month (toddlers), $845 per month (2 year-olds), $805 per month (preschool and pre-K) 10 St. Anne Catholic School 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-0093 http://school.stanne-tomball.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 375 Extracurricular activities: athletics, choir, academic team, geography bee, National Junior Honor Society, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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CY-FAIR After announcing the clos-

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televised sports events for the entire family.” Children will be able to enjoy a shaded playground and games on-site, and food trucks will offer something for everyone’s taste, they said. The restaurant will also host food and craft beer pairing nights, special events and catered private events. Jackson, 2015’s “Food Network Star” winner, hosts the Food Network’s “Kids BBQ Championship” and has appeared on “Chopped” and “Clash of the Grandmas.” After retiring from the NFL, Jackson moved to Cypress in 2013 to share his passion for food. FULL STORY BY DANICA SMITHWICK

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Lone Star College announces Small Business of the Year winners CY-FAIR The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center Advisory Council announced six businesses, with one representing each Lone Star College System campus, as winners of the 30th annual Small Business of the Year Award on Nov. 17. Mathnasium of Cy-Fair, owned by John and Catherine Labuda, was the winning business representing the LSC-CyFair area. This year, Mathnasium was nominated alongside AAA Plumbing and Nightlight Pediatric Urgent Care. Mathnasium of Cy-Fair was nominated as a finalist in 2015 as well. Other winners included: Minutemen Press representing LSC-Kingwood; Better Bookkeepers representing LSC-Montgomery; Mirror Lake Designs representing LSCNorth Harris; Massage Envy Tomball and Teas Crossing representing LSC-Tomball; and Shredding on the

Go representing LSC-University Park. More than 200 nominees were submitted by the community, which was narrowed down to 18 finalists, according to LSCS. Businesses are chosen based on leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, business growth and contributions to the community. The event culminated with a recognition of Sal Mira, the SBDC’s director of 10 years, who will retire in January. Mira was presented with a flag from U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady. LSCS officials announced a scholarship endowment created in his honor by the LSCS Office of External Affairs, the SBDC at Lone Star College and SBDC Advisory Council. “I would personally like to thank Sal for his work with the Small Business Development,” LSCS Chancellor Stephen Head said. “His efforts have helped numerous businesses in our community thrive and be successful.” FULL STORY BY EMILY DONALDSON

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Star Family Health Center in Montgomery County is fighting rising childhood obesity rates by encouraging patients to spend more time in nature. Since 2011, the health center’s doctors have written prescriptions for children to spend more time outside and less time with technology. In April, the center went one step further by becoming the first federally qualified health center in the U.S. with a certified nature explore classroom. “We got approached through a grant to build one of these classrooms at our center, and we thought it was just a beautiful integration between health care and nature while trying to get people healthier,” Medical Director Daniel Porter said. “We see a tremendous amount of childhood

obesity here and all of the problems that childhood obesity brings later in life. There’s research now that shows that if you can get children out in nature, you reduce [conditions] like asthma, ADD, depression and anxiety.” The $30,000 project was funded through a federal grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation and the National Parks Service. The nature explore classroom is situated adjacent to the health center in Conroe and has stations that integrate different learning styles with nature. Geared toward children ages 1-6, the classroom includes a music station, a water feature, a garden with fresh herbs and produce, and stations where children can use natural objects to build creations

small and large. “I just kept seeing kid after kid with childhood obesity, and I was just looking for something else to offer them,” Porter said. “You don’t want to put a child on drugs—that shouldn’t be our treatment for obesity and all these other problems—if we can treat it by just changing their lifestyle.” Health center counselors and their mental health patients also use the facility, as nature helps open up communication barriers, he said. The next step for the health center will be figuring out a way to scientifically track data to see how these initiatives are working, Porter said. “This is just the infancy to me,” he said. “We as doctors need to do something different because we’re not really changing the childhood obesity or the diabetes rates

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The owner of a local garden center answers questions on how Tomball and Magnolia residents can maintain a garden in the winter months.

Winter blues and blooms Winter is the best time to plant flowers, since the ground stays warm in southeast Texas. Winter annuals planted in fall should bloom until about May or June.

Beverly Welch Owner of The Arbor Gate In terms of gardening, how can people make the most of winter? Winter is a neglected season in the garden because we really don’t have [harsh] winter[s]. The cold is not the issue—heat is. Our ground stays warm all through the winter, so even if a plant is dormant above ground, [its] root system is growing through the winter. So it is the best time to plant anything but a tropical [plant]. [Winter is] often a neglected season, but it’s the best time to plant.

How should residents care for their gardens in colder weather? The best thing to do in the winter is definitely feed [plants] with a timereleased organic food [that is enriched with compost]. [Residents] also need to quit watering as much. We’re getting rain; plants aren’t as actively growing. You need to cut that sprinkler system way back or, better yet, [turn it] off.

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1. WHAT TO PLANT IN WINTER While the weather is right, be proactive and plant flowers to bloom in spring, such as larkspur, delphinium, foxglove and sweet peas.

What plants are trending this year for winter in Tomball and Magnolia? What’s trending the most over the last few years is including edibles into the landscape. Winter vegetables are the easiest to grow, because you’re not dealing with as many environmental pressures—heat and insects and so forth. Incorporating lettuces and kales are gorgeous color to mix with some of your flowering winter annuals. Another wonderful thing to do is to plant herbs in as well—fennel, dill, parsley [and] cilantro are all cool season annuals. The winter is the best season to plant edibles in the landscape, whether it’s vegetables or herbs.

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your perennials and trees until the danger of frost has passed, so [not until the] end of February [or] first of March. Because our weather is so inconsistent, if you cut them back and we get into a couple weeks of warm 70-degree

weather—which happens often through the winter months—you will have signaled the plant to grow. Then we drop back into freezing weather, and you’re going to damage that new growth. It’s better to just leave them alone.

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REAL ESTATE

FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD ROSEWOOD HILL, 77377

Rosewood Hill is located west of Hwy. 249 near FM 2920 in Tomball.

Square footage: 1,804-4,750 Home values: $152,000-$760,000 HOA dues: $525 (annually) Community amenities: oversized and acreage lots, stocked lake, Olympic-sized swimming pool with a covered pavilion, tennis courts, nature preserve Schools: Tomball ISD Property taxes (in dollars):

The neighborhood features 291 single-family properties and is in close proximity to the Grand Parkway.

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14257 FM 2920, Suite 145 In the Tomball Marketplace Center Hours M-F 9-8 / Sat 9-6 / Sun 12-6 Bold Regular

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HUNDREDS OF BOLTS AND PRE-CUTS

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Sun.-Thurs. One coupon per visit. *Restrictions apply.

Home and Business Delivery starting January 11th on Waitr app

Bring 4 Laundered Shirts

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MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6 AM to 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 12 PM

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15% OFF* with this ad

Must present coupon at drop off. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 2/8/17.

BUY ONE BOWL GET SECOND BOWL

1/2 OFF

For Adult Bowls Only. One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine In only. Expires 2/15/17. Valid only at Tomball location.

FREE

Sushi Roll

with purchase of any two Chef Special Rolls One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine In only. Expires 2/15/17. Valid only at Tomball location.

$5 OFF

Happy New Year!

any purchase of $30 or more

15% off Total order

One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine In only. Expires 2/15/17. Valid only at Tomball location.

in January

One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine in only. Valid only at Tomball location. Expires 1/31/17.

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DAILY! MONDAY & Banquet TUESDAY: ALLavailable DAY MARGARITA room for all occasions. AND DRAFT BEER SPECIALS Lunch

DAILY SPECIALS

DAILY!

WEDNESDAY: DINNER FOR 2 - $17.95 Dine-in only. Not valid with any other special.

Lunch Specials

$6.95 FREE MARGARITAS$7.50

HAPPY HOUR MON - FRI 11AM PM OFF from THURSDAY: FAJITAS FORTO 26 - $5 MONDAY & TUESDAY: ALL DAY MARGARITA AND DRAFT BEER SPECIALS WEDNESDAY: DINNER(Limit FOR 22- $18.95 per person. Over 21.) LET US CATER THURSDAY: CHICKEN OR PORK FAJITAS FOR 2 - $19.95 YOUR NEXT FRIDAY &Bring SATURDAY: MARGARITA'S EVENT! this in for AND DRINK Buy 1SPECIALS meal get second SUNDAY: KARAOKE

$5.00 OFF 1/2 OFF $5 OFF

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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get the second for 1/2 price

FOR 1/2 PRICE!

$20 OR MORE

MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ONE PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNT EXPIRES 2/4/17

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With Purchase of 2 Drinks live mariachi

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FREE

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with wash

Only one offer per customer, redeem at Cherry St. Shell Station next door. Must have machine number to use coupon, only one per machine. Present Machine number to clerk. Coupon only for Washateria customers.

Exp: 1/31/17

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(Next to Shell Gas Station) 832-559-7550

S. Cherry St.

1525 S. Cherry St., Suite A Tomball, TX 77375

Lavanderia ical Comp lex Dr.

FREE

32 oz.

fountain drink with wash

Exp: 1/31/17

FREE

1.86 oz.

Snickers BAR with wash

Exp: 1/31/17

FREE

8 lb. bag

ice with wash

Exp: 1/31/17

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EVERYBODY GETS CASH GET $50 CASH with paid tax preparation

Victoria Village

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3 Bedrooms starting at $800

U.S. Floors & Remodeling $200 OFF any purchase of $2,500 or more

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$269

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include trims and pad

Laminate INSTALLED

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8pm-11pm at Brautigams and The Empty Glass

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Enjoy a FREE Appetizer Appetizer!

CHEESE & MEAT TRAY

With purchase of 2 entrees. $9 or less. Exp. 2/28/17

Exp. 2/28/17 104 Market Street Tomball, TX 77375 832-698-4722

Tue: Thur 3-10pm Fri: Sat 12-11pm Sun: 12-6pm

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*Entree of equal or lesser value with purchase of 2 drinks until 3 pm ONLY. One coupon per table. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 2/8/17

FREE SUSHI ROLL

50% OFF

WITH PURCHASE OF 2 ROLLS AND 2 DRINKS

Buy any item* and get the second item at 50% off

*of equal or lesser value. One coupon per table and cannot be combined with other offers. Can not be used on happy hour menu. Must present coupon. Expires 2/8/17

*Any item except pints, quarts, pies and brownies and get the second item of equal or less value at 50% off. Discounted item must be purchased at time of regular priced item. One coupon per visit. Offer expires 3/31/17.

4 pm to Close

Sushi • Steak • Seafood • Traditional Japanese Dishes • Full Bar

Tomball location only

BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF!

Buy any salad or salad wrap at regular price and receive one salad or salad wrap of equal or lesser value HALF OFF! May not be combined with other offers. Coupon must be presented. Not valid on online orders. Offer expires 2/4/17. Offer valid at Salata Tomball .

11 am to 3 pm only

The Next Generation Salad Bar

Tomball location only

$2 OFF ANY SALAD OR SALAD WRAP!

Spend a minimum of $9 between 11 am and 3 pm to receive $2 OFF your salad or wrap purchase. May not be combined with other offers. Coupon must be presented. Not valid on online orders. Offer expires 2/4/17. Offer valid at Salata Tomball.

Salata Tomball 14257 FM 2920, #225 • Tomball, TX 77377 (832) 559-3705 ph • (832) 559-3792 fax Mon – Sat 11 am – 9 pm salata.com Community Impact Newspaper • Tomball | Magnolia edition • January 2017

PECOS

GRILLING COMPANY 28900 TOMBALL PKWY TOMBALL, TX 77375

(281) 290-9200 Visit website for full menu

www.pecosgrillingco.com

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Pecos Grill is now a smoke-free environment.

AK HOUSE

Opening Mid-January 2017 Now Booking appointments!

OFF

$25 or More

of 2 beverages Saturday only, 11am–10pm. With purchase Up to $7 Value. Dine in only. Limit one coupon/visit/table. Dine in only. Limit one coupon/visit/table. Not valid with other offers.

20% OFF

BUY ONE GET ONE ½ OFF ½ off meal must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with other offers.

Exp. 2/4/17

FOR NEW GUESTS EXPIRES 1/31/17

10920 FRY RD. SUITE 450 CYPRESS, TX 77433 | 281.256.7747 THEFACTORYSALON.NET | [emailprotected]

Exp. 2/4/17

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Avenue

Where good friends meet for great food

CLEANERS

B B Q - C AT E R I N G - BYO B

formerly DRY CLEAN EXPRESS

Keep it Clean!

99¢

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27910 TX 249 #106, Tomball

281-255-4537 Medical Complex Dr.

$1.49

Dry Cleaning, Regular Item Only Must present coupon at drop off. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 2-4-17

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