Area animal shelters expanding, launching new initiatives

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1 TOMBALL MAGNOLIA EDITION VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 OCT. 2 - NOV. 6, 2018 Area animal shelters expanding, launching new initiatives INSIDE 38 REPORTED Live Releases Harris and Montgomery counties animal shelters have reportedly increased their liverelease rates since MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER* HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NO-KILL DESIGNATION (90% OR ABOVE) 6 IMPACTS Now Open, Coming Soon & more Monthly budget Suggested living expenses are displayed for a two-parent, two-child family. Harris County Transportation: $1,093 Housing: $1,038 Child care: $1,021 Health care: $924 Food: $711 Taxes and other necessities: $1,298 Monthly total: $6,085 Annual total: $73, median household income: $55,584 Montgomery County Transportation: $1,204 Housing: $1,180 Child care: $1,093 Health care: $964 Food: $749 Taxes and other necessities: $1,485 Monthly total: $6,675 Annual total: $80, median household income: $70,805 SOURCES: ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER *DATA COMES FROM MCAS, WHOSE DIRECTOR IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGEDLY IMPROPERLY EUTHANIZING 78 ANIMALS IN AUGUST. SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Scout is one of many dogs up for adoption at Abandoned Animal Rescue, a nonprofit animal shelter located in Magnolia. LIVE-RELEASE RATE (DOGS AND CATS) 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 43.9% 15.1% 92.6%* 90.3% Tomball, Magnolia nonprofits broaden scope to meet needs Some residents face challenges affording basics BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI Nonprofit organizations in Tomball and Magnolia are helping fill gaps in community services as the number of local families living below the poverty level has grown by more than 21 percent from , according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Much of the Tomball and Magnolia area has seen home prices rise at a higher rate than incomes in addition to monthly housing costs above the national average, according to census data. Combined with limited public transportation and low-cost housing options, nonprofit leaders say some residents are challenged by affordability. The community has changed, but resources have stayed roughly the same, said Clark Friesen, coordinator of the Lone Star College-Tomball Civic Engagement Center, which offers students resources to engage in their communities. CONTINUED ON 40 KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER 13 TRANSPORTATION Texas Renaissance Festival encourages new travel routes vote 2018 VOTER GUIDE SAMPLE BALLOT Tomball, Magnolia races LOCAL CANDIDATES Candidate information, Q&As BUSINESS FEATURE Phase 1 Comics and Games 34 GUIDE Fall Festivals

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5 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Read this month about local elections, rising animal populations in Tomball, Magnolia PUBLISHERS AND FOUNDERS John and Jennifer Garrett PUBLISHER-HOUSTON METRO Jason Culpepper GENERAL MANAGER Chrissy Leggett, As fall gets underway, there is a lot to keep track of in Tomball and Magnolia. One of our cover stories this month focuses on the challenges faced in both Harris and Montgomery counties with the rising stray and abandoned animal populations. Social media feeds and neighborhood websites are consistently flooded with posts about abandoned animals or missing cats and dogs. It has become a huge problem in our area. In September, Montgomery County Animal Shelter Director Aaron Johnson was placed on paid leave for allegedly improperly euthanizing 78 animals in August. While the investigation into the incident is ongoing, our story looks at how the various EDITORIAL EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Lanane MANAGING EDITOR Matt Stephens EDITOR Anna Dembowski REPORTER Kara McIntyre COPY CHIEF Andy Comer COPY EDITORS Richard Guerrero, Kasey Salisbury STAFF WRITERS Wendy Cawthon, Matt Dulin, Abigail Loop, Kelly Schafler, Krista Wadsworth, Hannah Zedaker ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Tess Coverman ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE April Halpin DESIGN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan SENIOR ART PRODUCTION MANAGER Jenny Abrego GRAPHIC DESIGNER Matthew T. Mills BUSINESS area shelters are facing overcrowded conditions, limited intake capacity and staffing struggles. There are new initiatives in place to help reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters, such as community cat programs, off-site mobile adoptions and low cost spay-neuter programs. Also in this issue, our 2018 Voter Guide starting on Page 18 will provide you information with polling locations, a list of candidates and a closer look at the Tomball ISD board of trustees races, county races and state races. Be sure to get out and vote Nov. 6, or avoid the lines and vote early from Oct. 22-Nov. 2. If you are not registered to vote, the deadline to do so for the November election is Oct. 9. Chrissy Leggett GENERAL MANAGER cleggett@communityimpact.com GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Claire Love ASK THE EDITOR ABOUT US John and Jennifer Garrett began Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 in Pflugerville, Texas. The company s mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. CONTACT US 8400 N. 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6 IMPACTS Businesses that have recently opened, are coming soon, relocating or expanding 1486 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD. BAUER HOCKLEY RD. NOW OPEN MUESCHKE RD. MAGNOLIA BUTERA RD. DECKER PRAIRIE ROSEHILL RD Pub & Grill opened at 9201 FM 1488, Ste. 250, Magnolia, in July. The grill serves menu items including hand-battered, chicken-fried steak; certified Akaushi beef burgers; grilled, blackened or fried catfish; Gulf shrimp and Cajun pasta. Owner Greg Holcombe said 242 Pub & Grill has more than 20 4K TVs as well CYPRESS ROSEHILL RD TM; 2018 COMMUNITY IMPACT CO. LICENSING, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED School St., Suite 42 Tomball, TX DECKER PRAIRIE RD SPUR TOLL TELGE RD. SUPERIOR RD. DOBBIN HUFSMITH RD HARDIN STORE RD ZION RD. BOUDREAUX RD. SPRING CYPRESS RD. 2 Raising Cane s opened at 6730 FM 1488, Magnolia, on Sept. 4. The Louisiana-based chicken finger restaurant is best known for its fresh, never frozen chicken, Cane s sauce, french fries, Texas toast, sweet tea and fresh-squeezed lemonade Sunbelt Rentals opened its doors at Hwy. 249, Tomball, on Sept. 4. The rental facility has general tool and aerial 3 N. PINE ST. W. MAIN ST. BUSINESS N. CHERRY ST. MAGNOLIA CIR. TAMINA RD. TOMBALL 6 N. ELM ST. COMMERCE ST. MEDICAL COMPLEX DR. NORTHPOINTE BLVD. MARKET ST. S. CHERRY ST HOLDERRIETH RD. GREAT SMILES Georganne McCandless Board Certifi ed A 8 4 HUFSMITH-KOHRVILLE RD. EGYPT LN. HONEA EGYPT RD. RESEARCH FOREST DR. WOODLANDS PKWY. CREEKSIDE FOREST DR. CREEKSIDE GREEN DR. HUFSMITH RD. KUYKENDAHL RD. Map not to scale N lift divisions, which offer rental equipment for homeowner, general construction and specialty man lift or forklift needs. Sunbelt Rentals also offers a variety of specialty resources, such as flooring, climate control, pump, power, scaffolding, industrial and jobsite matting equipment Salus Select Carts and Kustom Kart Pros opened a dual-point golf cart for OLD CONROE RD. dealership at FM 2978, Ste. 101, Magnolia, in September, which offers new and used cart sales, custom cart builds, and service and maintenance with warranty and financing options. Brands include Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha and Advanced EV. The Magnolia site is the primary retail location for the dealership while a previous Montgomery location will continue to serve as the primary service center COMING SOON Call and make your appointment today! As pediatric dentists, we focus on preventative care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. GREAT KIDS 5 Owner Brittney Aplin said Captain Brad s Coastal Kitchen will open in mid-to-late October at Hwy. 249, Tomball. Captain Brad s will offer seafood items, including chargrilled oysters, crawfish and crab legs, as well as specialty burgers, steak, chicken wings, quesadillas and other dishes. The restaurant will also offer patio seating and draft beer. Aplin said she and the kitchen lead for Captain Brad s have ties to Blue Water Seafood, a seafood restaurant with Houston locations that Aplin s dad founded, as Aplin is a part owner of that restaurant as well. 6 Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue will open its to-go shop, Tejas Market & Deli, in October at 106 Commerce St., Tomball. The new storefront will offer a to-go menu, including the traditional Tejas barbecue and chocolate menu as well as specialty pies and varieties of bocadillo, a Spanish-style deli sandwich featuring smoked meat. 7 Rigby Equine Medicine and Reproduction will open Jan. 1, at Spur 149, Magnolia. The business will have on-site monitored foal-out facilities, a stallion collection area, some pasture turnout area, a hot walker, a water treadmill, and ultrasound and digital X-ray technology services. The staff is taking patients in a barn on-site until construction is complete Grace Lewis will launch Saving Grace Animal Medical Center, a full-service mobile veterinary practice, in October. The mobile clinic will service the Tomball, Magnolia, Waller and Hockley areas within about a 30-mile radius of the Hockley-Mag- 6 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

7 nolia boundary line, Lewis said. The mobile clinic will include a surgical suite and offer dentistry, acupuncture, radiology and other specialty services as well as traditional vet care for dogs and cats, she said. Lewis said she draws from 21 years as a practicing veterinarian RELOCATIONS 8 Crossway Auto Center relocated from I-45, Willis, to Hwy. 249, Tomball, in early August. The preowned vehicle dealership and service center sells used cars, trucks, SUVs and commercial/cargo vans and also offers auto services, such as oil changes and tire alignments Birds of a Feather Antiques & Vintage Marketplace relocated from 406 W. Main St., Tomball, to 305 Market St., Tomball, on July 6 and is planning a grand opening in October. The shop specializes in refinished and repurposed furniture items, but women s clothing, accessories, and some sports and vintage sign collectible items are also available ANNIVERSARIES 10 Phase 1 Comics and Games celebrated its first anniversary Sept. 30. The store, located at Business 249, Ste. 500, Tomball, sells comic books, board games, role-playing game merchandise, manga, novelty items, Funko POP figures and collectible Disney art pieces Lone Star College-Tomball, located at Hwy. 249, Tomball, is part of the Lone Star College System. It is celebrating its 30th anniversary with two public events this fall, including a free Spooktacular Community Festival on Oct. 23 and a ticketed anniversary celebration Nov Frey s Backyard Cafe, located at FM 2920, Tomball, celebrated its fifth anniversary in early July. The cafe s most popular food items are the chicken-fried steak, Santa Fe salad, chicken tenders, Jo s cheddar burger and Dave s bacon-wrapped chicken, COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI AND KARA MCINTYRE News or questions about Tomball or Magnolia? us at tomnews@communityimpact.com Owner David Frey said Tomball Bowl celebrated its fifth anniversary under Scott and Janet Holmes ownership with a proclamation from the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 3. The bowling alley is located at FM 2920, Tomball EXPANSIONS 14 Mosaics of Mercy expanded its brick-and-mortar location at Egypt Lane, Ste. K300, Magnolia, on Sept. 1. The nonprofit organization focuses on bringing awareness to educate, navigate, cultivate and provide resources for those suffering from mental illness and addiction Lone Star State Inspections expanded its hours this fall to offer services later into the evening. The family-owned business, located at Hwy. 249, Pinehurst, has served the Tomball and Magnolia communities for more than 20 years. Services include state inspections for vehicles as well as emissions testing. The business new hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The business is closed Sundays IN THE NEWS Five Tomball ISD campuses were awarded a grant from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation s new grant program titled The Young Sheldon STEM Initiative, according to a Sept. 12 press release. The grant program inspired by the hit TV comedy series of the same name offers two-year grants supporting learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Tomball and Tomball Memorial high schools, and Creekside Park, Tomball and Willow Wood junior high schools received grant funds FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON A Fire Ant Brewpub will open Oct. 5 at 308 Market St., Tomball. Bruce Kissinger and Kurt and Carl Hohnholt have made their own homebrewed beers for more than 20 years. The family-friendly brewpub will offer food made from fresh ingredients and beer brewed in Tomball. Pets are welcome in the brewpub s outdoor patio COURTESY 242 PUB & GRILL COURTESY BIRDS OF A FEATHER 6 11 COURTESY FIRE ANT BREWPUB COURTESY TEJAS MARKET & DELI COURTESY LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL Selling Properties In Your Area! Tomball Office located in tomball town center across from kroger Call us Today to sell yours! 38 Compton Manor Dr. Spring, TX $695,000 MLS#: Pool & Golf Course Views Grayson-Patton Team Carroll Lake Drive Champion Springs $241,700 MLS#: Price Reduced! Jacque L. Kendrick Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Tomball Magnolia edition October

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9 OCT. 16 Attend a fall food fest Tomball Business & Professional Women hosts its annual Fall Food Fest featuring a lunch with more than 15 local eateries and a silent auction. Proceeds support scholarships for local women. 11:30 a.m. $10. Tomball United Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. OCT. 27 Enjoy a concert Magnolia nonprofit Boots for Troops hosts its annual family-friendly Concert in the Country fundraiser, featuring live music, food trucks, auctions and a costume contest p.m. Cost varies Wright Road, Magnolia. COURTESY BOOTS FOR TROOPS COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI OCT. 20 Stop by Care Fest Society of Samaritans presents its inaugural event offering free community resources and family activities, including health screenings, a job fair, food, a bouncy house, hair cuts, a raffle and blood drive. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. West Montgomery County Community Development Center, Friendship Drive, Magnolia. OCT. 29 Hear straight talk from an educational comedian Concordia Lutheran High School hosts an anti-bullying presentation with Keith Deltano. The community event is funded by a grant from the Tomball Regional Health Foundation for teen mental health initiatives. 7 p.m. Free. 700 E. Main St., Tomball OCT. 29 Support educators in MISD The Magnolia Education Foundation hosts a golf tournament, which also includes lunch and dinner. Proceeds fund grants for teachers in Magnolia ISD. Registration closes Oct. 8. Noon. Cost varies. High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, Golf Club Trail, Magnolia. COMMUNITY OF FAITH NOV. 6 Cast a ballot on Election Day A host of candidates are on the ballot in November, including those in local, state and U.S. races. Flip to Page 18 for Q&As with local candidates campaigning throughout the Tomball and Magnolia areas. Find polling locations and Election Day results at LIVE MUSIC MAIN STREET CROSSING 111 W. Main St., Tomball Events begin at 8 p.m. October 6 Motown Tribute by the Level One Band Junior Brown Fan Page 20 Loudon Wainwright III 27 Darryl Worley NOV. 2 Get into the big game The Magnolia Rotary Club hosts the annual Magnolia Bowl tailgate party, featuring food, activities and vendors. Afterward, Magnolia West and Magnolia high schools face off in a football game. 4 p.m. Free (admission). Magnolia High School, FM 1488, Magnolia. ANNA DEMBOWSKI/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER pastor mark & laura shook sat 6:00P SUN 9:30A & 11:30A located on hwy becker rd counseling center traducción español sábado one exit west of grand parkway Tomball Magnolia edition October

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11 TRANSPORTATION UPDATES NICHOLS SAWMILL RD. MUESCHKE RD. Map not to scale N DECKER PRAIRIE RD. CYPRESS ROSEHILL RD. TELGE RD. SPUR 149 DOBBIN HUFSMITH RD MAGNOLIA HARDIN STORE RD. 249 ONGOING PROJECTS Project description CALVERT RD. TOMBALL 249 BOUDREAUX RD. W. MAIN ST. S. CHERRY ST. NORTHPOINTE BLVD HOLDERRIETH RD. 1 The Texas Department of Transportation is constructing a $23.3 million railroad overpass providing drivers on FM 1774 a direct route over the Union Pacific Railroad in Magnolia. The project extends from FM 1486 to just north of FM 1488 and was 75 percent complete as of early September. 5 HUFSMITH-CONROE RD. HUFSMITH RD. HONEA EGYPT RD. EGYPT LN. WOODLANDS PKWY. KUYKENDAHL RD. SPRING CYPRESS RD. LOUETTA RD. RESEARCH FOREST DR. Estimated timeline December third quarter TxDOT s $18.5 million project to widen FM 1774 from two to four July 2018-third quarter lanes between the Montgomery-Grimes county line and FM was 12 percent complete as of early September WEST LOST CREEK BLVD. 4 7 Allgood Construction is working to widen Hufsmith-Kohrville Road from two to four lanes between Mahaffey Road and FM 2920 in Tomball. The $4.7 million Harris County Precinct 4 project also adds a traffic signal at Mahaffey Road. 6 3 HUFSMITH-KOHRVILLE RD. MAHAFFEY RD. January-December PROJECT UPDATES 4 FM 1774 widening TxDOT crews continue work on a project to widen FM 1774 from two to four lanes between West Lost Creek Boulevard and FM 149 in Pinehurst. The project was scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2018 but is expected to be delayed to at least the fourth quarter of 2018 due to utility conflicts and design revisions, TxDOT Public Information Officer Emily Black said. The project was 68 percent complete as of early September. Timeline: July 2016-fourth quarter 2018 Cost: $18.9 million Funding source: TxDOT 5 FM 2978 widening A project to widen FM 2978 from FM 1488 to Hufsmith-Conroe Road is under construction in Magnolia. The TxDOT project widens FM 2978 from two to four lanes in two phases. Construction on the northern segment began Sept. 4, while construction on the southern segment began in January. Timeline: January 2018-fourth quarter 2019 (southern segment), September 2018-second quarter 2021 (northern segment) Cost: $25.8 million Funding source: TxDOT 6 Holderrieth Road extension The Harris County Precinct 4 project extends Holderrieth Road as a four-lane concrete pavement section from Hwy. 249 in Tomball to Calvert Road. The project was scheduled to be complete in late November but has been delayed to February 2019 due to utility conflicts and poor weather conditions, Precinct 4 officials said. Timeline: January 2018-February 2019 Cost: $6 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 4 7 Telge Road widening Work on Harris County Precinct 4 s project to widen Telge Road from two asphalt lanes to four concrete lanes between Spring Cypress and Louetta roads is set to begin in October. Timeline: October 2018-October 2019 Cost: $5.3 million Funding source: Harris County Precinct 4 COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI AND KRISTA WADSWORTH HOW IT WORKS When can you use a cell phone while driving? The Texas Legislature in 2017 passed a statewide ban on texting while driving. The law prohibits texting, reading or writing s, using social media or other distracting uses of cell phones while driving. Exceptions include: using the phone hands-free, using the phone while the vehicle is at a full stop, accepting or denying calls, using GPS navigation and using a phone for an emergency. Penalties for texting while driving include a fine of up to $99 for a first offense and up to $200 for subsequent offenses. Prior to 2017 several laws relating to cell phones were already on the books in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Those laws include: Drivers under age 18 are not allowed to use handheld or handsfree cell phones; drivers are prohibited from using cell phones hands-on to call or text while driving in school zones; and bus drivers are prohibited from using a cell phone hands-free or hands-on while driving. All information on this page was updated as of 9/11/18. News or questions about these or other local transportation projects? us at tomnews@communityimpact.com. COURTESY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Beat the Heat this FALL Residential & Commercial A/C Repair, Maintenance & Replacement $500 OFF with COMPLETE A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM exp 10/31/18 Financing Available 24/7 Emergency Service CALL TODAY! (832) crosswaymechanical.com Regulated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin Texas TACLB24665C Serving Tomball for over 20 years. RATED 5 STARS Tomball Magnolia edition October

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13 TRANSPORTATION Texas Renaissance Festival encourages new travel routes for 2018 season Festival located north of Magnolia runs through Nov. 25 BY KARA MCINTYRE It is no secret that the Texas Renaissance Festival causes traffic congestion in Magnolia, Magnolia Police Department Lt. Kyle Montgomery said, but the volume of traffic is not unique to festival weekends. However, TRF General Manager Terre Albert said festival officials are testing out some new traffic relief efforts this year as the festival embarks on its 2018 season, which began its nine-weekend run Sept. 29. What everyone sees is the social media posts about how horrible traffic is. Aside from the two to three hours of peak traffic [during the festival], the travel time through the city is less than 10 minutes, Montgomery said in an . This equates to the traffic flow we see every morning during the school year. It is definitely manageable, but we re always looking to find ways to improve. The festival grounds welcomed 644,917 people during the 2017 festival season, its second-highest attendance, according to a Sept. 4 press release. This year, Albert said the TRF hired Kimley-Horn, a full-service engineering and planning services consulting firm, to help alleviate traffic congestion by analyzing the festival traffic and pedestrian flows. Kimley-Horn has worked with the Houston Marathon, Austin s Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix, the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons to analyze traffic flows, according to a press release. [Kimley-Horn] did a complete study of traffic patterns and came up with alternate routes for festival-goers to travel, Albert said. It s been really great working with a team like this, because we know the traffic gets bad, and this is a way to monitor it and help direct the flow better. Albert said the festival team also launched a mobile application last year, available in the App Store and Google Play Store, which includes places to eat, drink and shop; a full schedule of events; and traffic updates and festival news. Those who want to download the app can search Texas Renaissance Festival in the respective app store. After experimenting with social media and with the app, Albert said festival officials came up with one solution this year: take Hwy. 105 which connects to major thoroughfares such as I-45, FM 1774 and Hwy. 290 whenever possible. Festival staff also redesigned the parking lot, debuted double turning lanes for those driving north on FM 1774 in Todd Mission and will have a designated traffic team throughout the festival area, Albert said. We really took into consideration not causing the accordion effect with traffic, Albert said. For city of Magnolia residents, Montgomery said he suggests getting a designated resident s sticker at the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable s Office or Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley s office, which allows residents to drive on local roads closed to festival traffic. Although a number of construction projects are ongoing along FM 1774 in ROAD TO Renaissance Texas Renaissance Festival officials recommend festivalgoers take one of two routes from Magnolia to the festival in Todd Mission. The two alternate routes drive traffic to Hwy. 105 from FM 1486 or FM Drivers can also travel to Hwy. 105 from I-45 and Hwy Drivers on FM 1774 will also have double turn lanes to help clear traffic to the festival grounds. Texas Renaissance Festival Alternate route 1 Alternate route 2 N From Hwy. 290 Entrance from Plantersville Drivers coming from the north side of FM 1774 will enter the festival on County Road REINFAIRE RD. Entrance from Magnolia The new double-turn lanes to enter the festival are for those driving north on FM 1774, coming from Magnolia. MODERN Renaissance SOURCE: TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER the Greater Magnolia area including road widening and railroad overpass projects no major road closures are scheduled at this time for the festival season, Emily Black, Texas Department of Transportation public information officer, said in an . Additionally, any construction work will be done behind barriers along the roadways JACKSON RD START For guests who want to stay connected with festival activities and traffic updates, the Texas Renaissance Festival team offers a mobile application in both the Google Play and Apple stores. Search Texas Renaissance Festival, and look for the purple and gold app icon START MAGNOLIA From I-45 If [someone] needs to pull over or [is] blocking a lane, and it is safe and reasonable to do so, move the vehicle off the main lanes so to not block lanes of traffic, Black said. With the barriers along long stretches of the roadway for the construction on FM 1774, blocking a lane would likely cause some major delays. PROFESSIONAL PERSONALIZED SERVICE MATTERS We make it easy! Prescriptions ready in MINUTES Best cash prices for uninsured patients Accepting all Medicare plans Most Insurance Plans Accepted - Preferred Provider FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE PHARMACY DAVID YOUSENASNA Pharm. D., R. Ph. 249 Tomball Pkwy. W. Main St. ED MED SAVING Now Offering Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, in generic 100 mg tablet - MUCH cheaper than Viagra 1 Viagra 100 mg tablet...$68 1 Sildenafil 100 mg tablet...$10 ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION TODAY! 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15 PUBLIC SAFETY Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable David Hill retires after 50 years in law enforcement Former Chief Chris Jones appointed constable by county commissioners BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable David Hill announced his retirement in September, effective Sept. 30, marking 50 years in law enforcement. [On] Oct. 1, 1968, I reported for [the Department of Public Safety] Academy. One of my goals is to make 50 years in law enforcement. So, Sept. 30, I [had] my 50, Hill said in a Sept. 12 interview. I love what I do here, but it s just time to go on to doing other things. Before becoming Precinct 5 s first elected constable, Hill served as a highway patrol officer in Magnolia with the Texas Department of Public Safety from 1969 to 1982, Community Impact Newspaper previously reported. Hill first took office in 1983 and has been re-elected each term since then, most recently in November Prior to Magnolia, Hill said he considered home to be East Texas where he grew up. When I came here in January 69 with the highway patrol, I had a plan to stay a year or two whatever DPS made me [commit to] and then I was going back to East Texas, Hill said. And this community just wrapped its arm around me and my family, took us in [and] treated us like we were somebody... Home is not Palestine anymore; home is here, and that s where we plan on staying. While Hill said he is looking forward to traveling, catching fish and relaxing, he said he plans to continue volunteering in the Magnolia community. Hill said his favorite part of the job has been serving the community. My job in law enforcement is to help my community, he said. That s what I m going to miss about it is the ability to help people. Chris Jones, former chief of the Precinct 5 Constable s Office, was appointed Sept. 25 by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court to finish out Hill s term, which ends in 2020, as constable upon Hill s recommendation. I feel very comfortable that he will serve this community well, and I think he ll carry on the work that we ve been very After 50 years in law enforcement most of those serving in the Magnolia area Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable David Hill retired Sept 30. proud to do here, Hill said. Jones said he has served 22 years with Precinct 5. Constable has shown all of us the way to treat people as an officer and as a law enforcement professional, he said. [Suspects] might be wrong; they might be breaking the law, but you can still treat them with respect. Jones said he believes Hill s retirement is well-deserved but one that is bittersweet. Being an elected official in Montgomery County is not the easiest thing in the world, he said. I think it s bittersweet that he is retiring and leaving the office, but he gets to go and relax a little bit and spend some time with his family. Jones has served 2 1/2 years as chief deputy. I think he s prepared me well, and all I have to do is pick up the phone and call him if I need anything, Jones said. ANNA DEMBOWSKI/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Call today to schedule a personal tour! HeritageTomball.com 1221 Graham Drive Tomball, TX AL MC September 29 th -November 25 th Discount Tickets at TexRenFest.com Tomball Magnolia edition October

16 CITY & COUNTY News from Tomball, Magnolia, and Harris and Montgomery counties Tomball City Council, Hoelscher approve agreement to bring 119 jobs to business and technology park TOMBALL Tomball City Council members unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement between the city of Tomball and Hoelscher, a family-owned weatherstripping company, at the Sept. 4 City Council meeting. A tax abatement is a reduction of taxes on a business to encourage economic development, said Kelly Violette, executive director of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation. The project will bring 119 full-time jobs and a 10-year net benefit of more than $1.1 million for the city of Tomball, Violette said during the Sept. 4 meeting. Hoelscher Property Management Ltd. and Hoelscher Weatherstrip Manufacturing Co. Inc. collectively Hoelscher will relocate from Sam Houston Business Park to Tomball and take up 16.9 acres of the almost 100-acre Tomball Business and Technology Park, Violette said. The company, which specializes in custom doors and weatherstripping, will construct an approximate 193,000-squarefoot building with a capital investment of $10.6 million, Violette said. Hoelscher plans to finish the land sale before the end of this year, and construction will begin as soon as possible, Violette said. Hoelscher is a really interesting company. They are a family-owned business starting back in 1958 and they have continued to grow, Violette said. They re not just looking for a site; they re looking for a community that they can be part of. That s what Tomball has to offer businesses like this. [The businesses] like the small-town feel of this city. The 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement agreement on this property begins Jan. 1, 2019, and it must be reviewed each year by the city to make sure it qualifies for the tax abatement, Violette said. Other tenants at the park include Packers Plus an international oilfield services company that opened in November 2016 and SUEZ, which broke ground on its facility in October 2017, Community Impact Newspaper reported previously. Violette said the TEDC s idea for the Hoelscher will join other tenants like Packers Plus in the business and technology park. park started in 2011 to stay competitive with other cities, both in the region and the state, and help bring growth for both the companies and the city itself. We weren t able to be competitive because other cities had business and technology parks. A lot of these companies are in high-growth mode, so they needed property yesterday; they want a place that is shovel-ready, Violette said. There is a time factor there, so the more we could do to set the stage as an asset for these companies for growth, the better. KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER 16 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

17 Texas Pastor Council petitions Magnolia City Council to reverse water structure MAGNOLIA At the Sept. 11 Magnolia City Council meeting, Dave Welch, president of the Texas Pastor Council a group encouraging engagement in social and cultural issues that is representing churches in the city of Magnolia brought forth a petition during public comment to reverse the new utility structure that City Council unanimously approved in April. The new structure adjusted water and wastewater rates, adopted a tiered rate configuration and added an institutional user category for tax-exempt, nonprofit and government entities, Community Impact Newspaper previously reported. Previously, institutions were charged the same commercial rate as businesses. Welch said the new structure discriminatorily charges institutions a 40 to 70 percent higher rate than for comparable commercial water and sewer usage. Leaders from churches, schools, charities, charitable organizations, businesses and elected offices in and outside the city of Magnolia agree that this is a direct act of intentional rate discrimination and aggression against the tax-exempt status of churches, schools and charities, Welch said during the meeting. He called upon Mayor Todd Kana, City Council members and City Administrator Paul Mendes to immediately reverse the discriminatory rate and restore those in the institutional category back to commercial status. Should city officials fail to do so, Welch said the Texas Pastor Montgomery County approves $344.4M budget, flat property tax rate for fiscal year MONTGOMERY COUNTY With an overall budget increase of 4.8 percent and the addition of 34 new county employees, Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved a 2019 fiscal year budget that keeps the existing property tax rate of cents per $100 valuation. Following two public comment hearings, the budget was approved unanimously during a special Commissioners Court meeting Sept. 5. The budget is balanced with expenditures and revenues totaling $344.4 million each. In addition to new positions, the budget includes funds for $55 million in spending for public facilities, such as the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, precinct parks, the Spring Creek Nature Center and the county jail, according to budget documents. Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal said while this year s budget rose 4.8 percent from last year, it remains under the rate of population growth and inflation, which rose by 5.9 percent. This means Montgomery County is accomplishing the goals of conservative leaders who have called for the state and other governments to restrain spending below the rate of population and inflation, Doyal said in a statement. I am proud of this budget and the work this court put into it, and I am particularly proud of our newly named Budget Officer Council will pursue a potential lawsuit through the court system and call upon the 2019 Texas Legislature to bring a solution. Mark Jackson, who lives outside the city but attends church in Magnolia, was just one of dozens of people who showed up in support of Welch and local institutions. I have been impacted by this increase in water rates [because I go to church in Magnolia]. This is clearly a violation of federal law; you ll lose, Jackson said to council members during the meeting. The only people who are going to get rich off of this are the lawyers. Please reverse your decision. The council is not able to respond during the public comment period. City council next meets Oct. 9. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Montgomery County commissioners approved the fiscal year budget on Sept. 5. The county added 34 new county positions, 17 of which will be in law enforcement or the county courts. 44 percent of budget spending goes toward law enforcement, courts and related activities. The county will raise $8.1 million more in property tax revenue than the previous year s budget. The budget includes $55 million in spending on public facilities. SOURCE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Amanda Carter, who during our budget workshop demonstrated a detailed knowledge of our county departments and used that knowledge to help us craft this spending plan. 伀倀䔀一䤀一䜀䤀一伀䌀吀伀䈀䔀刀 㐀 㜀 䔀䴀䔀刀䜀䔀一䌀夀刀伀伀䴀 唀刀䜀䔀一吀䌀䄀刀䔀䌀䔀一吀䔀刀 爀愀搀椀漀氀漀最礀瀀攀搀椀愀琀爀椀挀猀搀椀愀最渀漀猀琀椀挀猀漀甀琀瀀愀琀椀攀渀琀猀攀爀瘀椀挀攀猀 COMPILED BY WENDY CAWTHON AND KARA MCINTYRE CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOMBALL Tomball City Council will cast a second vote on the city s proposed tax rate for fiscal year during a regular City Council meeting Oct. 15. The city s budget adopted Sept. 4 proposes no change in the tax rate of $ per $100 valuation. MAGNOLIA Brett Walker of Parkside Capital Development gave a presentation to Magnolia City Council on Sept. 11 about a 48-acre land purchase in June at the corner of Spur 149 and FM Walker said the proposed project includes mostly retail sites with construction to be complete by mid-to-late NUMBER TO KNOW $1.3 MILLION During a Sept. 4 meeting, Tomball City Council members approved the financing and purchase of a new 107-foot ladder fire truck, which is estimated to cost $1.3 million over five years, according to meeting information. The truck replaces one that was damaged earlier this year. MEETINGS Tomball City Council meets at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 5 at 401 Market St., Tomball Magnolia City Council meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia Harris County Commissioners Court meets at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 and 23 at 1001 Preston St., Ste. 934, Houston. Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 9 and 23 at 501 N. Thompson St., Conroe. 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18 VOTER GUIDE First day of early voting: Oct. 22 Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Oct. 26 Last day of early voting: Nov. 2 Election day: Nov. 6 COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI CANDIDATES INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN STATEWIDE U.S. senator R Ted Cruz D Beto O Rourke L Neal M. Dikeman Governor R Greg Abbott D Lupe Valdez L Mark Jay Tippetts Lieutenant governor R Dan Patrick D Mike Collier L Kerry Douglas McKennon Attorney general R Ken Paxton D Justin Nelson L Michael Ray Harris Comptroller of public accounts R Glenn Hegar D Joi Chevalier L Ben Sanders Commissioner of the General Land Office R George P. Bush D Miguel Suazo L Matt Piña Commissioner of agriculture R Sid Miller D Kim Olson L Richard Carpenter Railroad commissioner R Christi Craddick 18 D Roman McAllen L Mike Wright LOCAL U.S. HOUSE Representative, District 8 R Kevin Brady D Steven David L Chris Duncan See Page 19 for details SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE S WEBSITE; WEBSITES FOR TEXAS POLITICAL PARTIES, CANDIDATES/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Representative, District 10 R Michael McCaul L Mike Ryan D Mike Siegel See Page 19 for details TEXAS SENATE Senator, District 7 L R Paul Bettencourt Tom Glass D David Romero See Page 20 for details TEXAS HOUSE Representative, District 3 R Cecil Bell Jr. D Lisa Seger See Page 20 for details Representative, District 130 L D Roy Eriksen Fred Infortunio R Tom Oliverson See Page 21 for details Representative, District 150 D Michael Shawn Kelly R Valoree Swanson See Page 21 for details HARRIS COUNTY County judge L R Ed Emmett Eric Gatlin D Lina Hidalgo See Page 22 for Q&A Commissioner, Precinct 4 R Jack Cagle D Penny Shaw See Page 24 for Q&A Treasurer D Orlando Sanchez R Dylan Osborne MONTGOMERY COUNTY County judge R Mark Keough D Jay Stittleburg See Page 23 for Q&A District clerk R Melissa Miller D John-Brandon Pierre County clerk R Mark Turnbull County Treasurer R Melanie Bush D Mandy Sunderland Commissioner, Precinct 2 D Ron Keichline R Charlie Riley See Page 24 for Q&A Justice of the peace, Precinct 5 R Matt Masden LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Director, Place 2 Garry Oakley Jim Spigener Director, Place 5 Francis J. Bourgeois Harry Hardman Gregg Hope See Page 25 for details TOMBALL ISD Trustee, Position 1 Kathy Handler Trustee, Position 2 Bob Fontenot Michael Pratt Trustee, Position 3 Joseph Ferguson John E. McStravick Trustee, Position 4 Steven E. Kent Mark Lewandowski Trustee, Position 7 Lee McLeod See Page 26 for Q&As This sample ballot is not a comprehensive list of candidates. Candidates were selected based on the elections taking place within this newspaper s coverage area. More election coverage can be found online at communityimpact.com/vote. POLLING LOCATIONS Registered voters in Tomball and Magnolia can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting. Election Day polling locations are organized by precinct. EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS Magnolia Community Building (Montgomery County) 422 Melton St., Magnolia Tomball Public Works Building (Harris County) 501 James St., Tomball Lone Star College-Creekside Center (Harris County) 8747 W. New Harmony Trail, Tomball HARRIS COUNTY ELECTION DAY LOCATIONS Pct. 0173: Lakes of Northpointe Clubhouse Northpointe Ridge Lane, Cypress Pct. 0049: Roberts Road Elementary School Zube Road, Hockley Pct. 0486: Lakewood United Methodist Church Louetta Road, Houston Pcts. 0114, 0915: Samuel Matthews Park Community Center 1728 Hufsmith Road, Tomball Pct. 0126: Rosehill Elementary School FM 2920, Tomball Pct. 0127: Tomball City Hall 401 Market St., Tomball Pcts. 0137: Bernshausen Elementary School Mahaffey Road, Tomball Pct. 0245: Kohrville Elementary School Woodland Shore Drive, Tomball Pcts. 0485, 0926: Willow Creek Elementary School VOTER TURNOUT TEXAS VOTER TURNOUT 2010 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION 4.98M 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2014 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION 4.73M 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION* 2.62M N. Eldridge Parkway, Tomball Pct. 0529: First Baptist Church of Tomball 401 Oxford St., Tomball Pct. 0726: Salem Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Road, Tomball Pct. 0903: Canyon Pointe Elementary School Northpointe Blvd., Tomball Pct. 0955: Creekside Park Junior High School 8711 Creekside Green Drive, Tomball Pct. 0982: Wildwood Elementary School Northpointe Blvd., Tomball MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTION DAY LOCATIONS Pct. 13: Decker Prairie Community Building Decker Praire Road, Magnolia Pct. 18: Magnolia Community Building 422 Melton St., Magnolia Pct. 28: Decker Prairie Elementary School Decker Prarie Rosehill Road, Magnolia Pct. 29: West Montgomery County Community Development Center Friendship Drive, Magnolia Pct. 30: Magnolia High School FM 1488, Magnolia Pct. 65: J. L. Lyon Elementary School Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia Pct. 66: Outback Western Wear Event Hall Dobbin Huffsmith Road, Magnolia Pct. 74: Smith Elementary School Hardin Store Road, Magnolia Pct. 76: Westwood Landowners Association Building 406 Mackintosh Drive, Magnolia Pct. 89: Bear Branch Elementary School 8909 FM 1488, Magnolia Pct. 91: Magnolia West High School FM 1774, Magnolia TURNOUT 7.99M 8.97M REGISTERED VOTERS *HELD IN MARCH SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE S WEBSITE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER 13.27M 13.65M 14.03M 15.1M For information regarding voter ID laws, go to the Secretary of State Office s website, SOURCES: XXXXXX /COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER 15.25M Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

19 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. vote INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI AND JULES ROGERS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 8 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 10 R KEVIN BRADY Occupation: U.S. congressman Experience: politician since 1997 Top priorities: tax reform, job creation R MICHAEL MCCAUL Occupation: U.S. representative for District 10 since 2004 Experience: chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and senior member of Foreign Affairs Committee Top priorities: strengthening national security, combating human trafficking, economic growth D STEVEN DAVID Occupation: performance analyst for city of Houston Experience: former campaign manager for Ed Gonzalez, economic development specialist for city of Houston Top priorities: health care, national debt, efficiency, communication L MIKE RYAN Occupation: global information technology director for private equity chemical firm Experience: 30-plus years of computer, engineering and leadership experience in both private and public sectors Top priorities: fully fund a border wall, adopt presidential lineitem veto, defund U.S. Department of Education L CHRIS DUNCAN D MIKE SIEGEL Occupation: sales/operations, Superior Carbide and Supply Experience: former operations analyst for Capital One, current oil field sales manager for family business Top priorities: budget reform, taxation, inflation Occupation: civil rights attorney Experience: public school teacher, union organizer, civil rights lawyer, assistant city attorney for city of Austin Top priorities: health care for all, invest in infrastructure, restore human decency to immigration system Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. Tomball Magnolia edition October

20 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for the State Legislature. INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY KARA MCINTYRE AND DANICA SMITHWICK STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 7 STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 3 R L D PAUL BETTENCOURT Occupation: CEO of Bettencourt Tax Advisors, Texas state senator for District 7 since 2015 Experience: former Harris County tax assessor collector Top priorities: property tax/appraisal reform, construction of a third reservoir in the West Houston area, improving ballot integrity statewide TOM GLASS Occupation: retired ExxonMobil systems analyst Experience: worked at the Texas Legislature to urge it to pass bills he supported, law degree from the University of Houston Top priorities: eliminate property taxes, enforce the Constitution, constitutional carry DAVID ROMERO Romero did not respond before press time. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. R D CECIL BELL JR. Occupation: owner of B-5 Construction and other businesses Experience: first elected 2012, vice chairman of House Committee on Land and Resource Management, member of Committee on Special Purposes Districts and Appropriations Committee, major in Texas State Guard Engineering Group, former member of House Economic Development Committee Top priorities: fiscal accountability in government, public education, traditional conservative values, limiting statutory overreach, supporter of Second Amendment LISA SEGER Occupation: farmer Experience: owner/operator of Blue Heron Farm; co-founder and board member of I ll Have What She s Having, a charity dedicated to raising support for women s health care; community volunteer work, fundraising and resource distribution help after 2011 wildfires and Hurricane Harvey Top priorities: defend civil rights, end gerrymandering, make voter registration and voting easier, increase state funds for public education, expand Medicaid Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

21 vote INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY SHAWN ARRAJJ AND KARA MCINTYRE STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 130 STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 150 L D R ROY ERIKSEN Occupation: owner of Goliath Capital Management and Starcrest Media Experience: 15 years in financial services and consulting Top priorities: affordable health care for teachers, human trafficking, illegal immigration, maintain low tax rates FRED INFORTUNIO Occupation: retired process safety engineer Experience: small-business owner, degrees in chemical engineering and finance, delegate to 2016 Texas Democratic Convention; former volunteer firefighter Top priorities: improving medical coverage, retooling tax system, addressing gerrymandering TOM OLIVERSON Occupation: physician and board-certified anesthesiologist Experience: Public Health, Insurance, House Administration committees; deputy floor leader for Republican caucus Top priorities: surprise medical bills, transparency in medical billing, flooding, property tax relief ashlei.kellough@gophq.com Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. D R MICHAEL SHAWN KELLY Occupation: registered landscape architect Experience: owner of Mirror Lake Designs, former radio host of Your Livable Garden, former instructor at Rice University Continuing Studies Program Top priorities: developing greater opportunity for all Texans especially the next generation to reach their goals of success michaelshawnkelly@campaigntexas.com VALOREE SWANSON Occupation: businesswoman Experience: state reprepresentative for District 150 since 2017, Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University, business and real estate related work, volunteer grassroots citizen involvement Top priorities: cut spending and property taxes, protecting neighborhoods from flooding, fixing the school funding formula, blocking low-income government housing, neighborhood safety, defending Second Amendment rights, sealing the border, ending sanctuary cities, defending the unborn Tomball Magnolia edition October

22 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for Harris County judge. INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT Occupation: Harris County Judge since 2007 Experience: former state representative, commissioner of Interstate Commerce Commission, CEO of transportation policy organizations Top priorities: emergency management, flood mitigation, mental health initiatives, juvenile justice, mobility, government efficiency ERIC GATLIN Gatlin did not respond before press time. ASIDE FROM FLOODING, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE COUNTY? COMPILED BY VANESSA HOLT LINA HIDALGO Occupation: campaigning Experience: working with vulnerable populations as an advocate in criminal justice reform, health care access and other issues; managing people and budgets Top priorities: flood control, criminal justice reform, transparency, health care access, transportation lina@linahidalgo.com R L D EMMETT: Harris County is unique in the nation. Almost 2 million people live in unincorporated Harris County. If unincorporated Harris County was a city, it would be the fifth largest city in the United States. We must have an improved system of urban governance for Harris County that will allow more ordinances, more cooperation with the city of Houston and relieve the burden on property taxpayers. GATLIN: Gatlin did not respond before press time. HIDALGO: Transparency, because no one knows what the county judge is or does, and you can t hold government accountable if you don t know what government is. We need to have town halls not just when there s an election. We need to make sure that they know this position controls property taxes, whether [residents] have mental health access, whether their roads are safe [and] if they have public transportation.... We need to streamline agencies, so people know where their top dollars are going and hold government accountable so people can do their job. We must also overhaul the criminal justice system. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. 22 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

23 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for Montgomery County judge. INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDGE MARK KEOUGH Occupation: Representative for House District 15, senior pastor of The Woodlands Bible Church Experience: two terms as representative for House District 15, car dealer for nearly 30 years with Ford Motor Co. and Northside Lexus Top priorities: reducing county spending, developing a comprehensive county plan, law enforcement, transparency in government ASIDE FROM FLOODING, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE COUNTY? R JAY STITTLEBURG Occupation: project manager for project management and engineering firm in the oil and gas industry Experience: active duty in U.S. Navy for more than 14 years, certified project management professional for 11 years Top priorities: develop a strategic plan to address population growth, public safety, flood mitigation, mobility and infrastructure in the county; reduce wasteful spending COMPILED BY WENDY CAWTHON D KEOUGH: I think the biggest issue in our county probably more than anything is to get our rising taxes under control, and the only way you can do that is by getting our spending under control.... We must increase our law enforcement.... Just imagine, not just traffic, but where are all these people coming from? And are we increasing law enforcement, not to control people, but to ensure we have a safe environment? And that is their primary responsibility, so I ll do everything I can to help law enforcement. I love these guys. I love the first responders; I ll do whatever I can to help them. STITTLEBURG: I think the biggest challenge we have facing the county is the population growth and dealing with that population growth when it comes to how people can get around the county mobility and infrastructure.... How are we going to work to get funds to help subsidize the cost of those things so we don t have to get a bond for everything? The only way you re going to do that in a responsible way is to start building relationships, have a plan and then try to execute that plan, because I think it s much more likely you re going to be able to get some help funding-wise [if you] have a plan you can take to them. HOW SHOULD THE COUNTY ADDRESS INCREASING TRAFFIC ON ROADS WITH ITS LIMITED REVENUE SOURCES? KEOUGH: I am looking forward to working with [the four county commissioners], because these guys are the ones that are responsible to take the resources they have and figure out ways to work through these mobility issues.... I really do believe that these guys have got a lot of good things going for them, and it s their job to put that in place, and it is my job to make sure that we have resources to do it.... I will show the community that I am pro-transportation, and I will work with these guys. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. STITTLEBURG: The question is always going to be how are we going to find the money for it?... We need to work with those developers, contractors and companies that are moving into the county. Responsible use of tax abatements is how we can also help offset the cost of some of these things.... [Also] maintaining and continuing to build that relationship with TxDOT and how we can work to find funding for projects with the mindset of trying to stay completely away from bonds and toll roads. Tomball Magnolia edition October

24 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for county commissioners. INCUMBENT D DEMOCRAT G GREEN I INDEPENDENT L LIBERTARIAN R REPUBLICAN COMPILED BY WENDY CAWTHON AND VANESSA HOLT MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER R D R D RON KEICHLINE CHARLIE RILEY Occupation: Montgomery County Precinct 2 commissioner Experience: four years as county commissioner, former Magnolia ISD trustee, 47-year resident in Precinct 2 Top priorities: mobility, improving and building roads, flood mitigation along Spring Creek, Lake Creek and tributaries JACK CAGLE Occupation: Harris County commissioner, Precinct 4 Experience: judge, staff litigation counsel, associate judge, private law practice Top priorities: public safety, preparing for population growth PENNY SHAW Occupation: attorney Experience: attorney, business owner, U.S. congressional legislative advocate, Legislative Committee chairwoman Top priorities: flood prevention and preparedness, transparent county spending, pay and gender equity Occupation: environmental, health and safety professional at Huntsman Corporation Experience: professional experience, volunteer with groups in The Woodlands Top priorities: flood resilience, county infrastructure, county services, government accountability WHAT IS THE MOST CRITICAL PROJECT TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING? WHAT IS THE MOST CRITICAL PROJECT TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING? KEICHLINE: I understand that flood resiliency must be addressed at the watershed level. We cannot impose local, county-bycounty projects (or even less effective, precinct-by-precinct) without causing adverse impacts either up- or downstream. I believe it is imperative that the Commissioners Court work closely with the San Jacinto River Authority to identify both short- and longterm priorities to reduce flood severity. RILEY: I think one of the most important things that we ve done is entered into this interlocal agreement with Harris County Flood Control District.... I think when we are trying to look at large parcels of land, [we need] to build detention ponds along these creeks. I think that is something we need to be looking at really hard to where we can store some of this water and keep it out of the creek and let the creek run. CAGLE: Wherever the water falls, it always flows downhill. The voters recently overwhelmingly approved the $2.5 billion flood control bond [referendum]. I will ensure those dollars are spent according to the comprehensive flood plan laid out in our over 24 public meetings. These projects, no matter which precinct or area they are in, will help decrease flooding countywide by increasing water drainage and flow. SHAW: Fund an expert-based comprehensive countywide flood prevention plan that... considers water conveyance from the surrounding counties and reveal it to the public. Obtain federal cooperation for [an] additional reservoir, repair the existing reservoirs... and constant maintenance and clearing of waterways.... Ensure safe and sustainable building, expansion and economic development. ASIDE FROM FLOODING, WHAT IS PRECINCT 2 S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? ASIDE FROM FLOODING, WHAT IS PRECINCT 4 S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? KEICHLINE: I believe loss of trust in our Commissioners Court is devastating to democracy. The ethical lapses and questionable judgment that resulted in recent indictments against the outgoing judge and commissioners need to be addressed on day one if we are to regain the trust of our constituents. I am committed to zero corruption and transparent governance. RILEY: Mobility [and] traffic. We are just getting swamped with more and more vehicles everyday, and we are in the process of trying to correct some of this over in Precinct 2 working with [the Texas Department of Transportation].... All of those things improve not only traffic but safety. When we can improve traffic and safety I think we ve done our job, and we re making great strides in doing that. CAGLE: Parts of Precinct 4 are expected to double within the next 15 years. We must prepare for this growth with adequate mobility, flood protection, green space arrangements and park space for our residents. I have, am and shall continue to strategically prepare the precinct for the next generation. SHAW: According to the county, the budget a lack of funds to address the widespread needs of the county-governed and funded projects. Initiate a county budget audit and overview of spending to expertly determine where there is necessary adjustment and best practices for creating increased partnerships to address unmet needs throughout Harris County. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. TOMBALL LOCAL & PROUD No need to drive far - We ve got the cars! Len Worsham Tomball Specialist Call Len Today! 2018 Kia Soul Was: $18,870 Sale Price: $15, Kia Sorento Was: $27,300 Sale Price: $24, Tomball Pkwy (281) Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

25 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District board. vote District to hold first countywide election BY WENDY CAWTHON AND ABIGAIL LOOP For the first time, voters in Montgomery County will have the opportunity to vote for board members for the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. LSGCD was created in 2001 by the 77th Texas Legislature and was established to manage groundwater resources in the county. Prior to 2018, the district s nine board members were appointed as representatives by various municipalities, according to the district. Following the passage of House Bill 1982 by the Legislature last summer, the board will now include seven elected directors: four elected by voters in each precinct in Montgomery County, one elected by a countywide vote, one elected by residents of the city of Conroe and one elected by residents of The Woodlands Township, according to LSGCD. LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, PLACE 2 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 2 POSITION GARRY E. OAKLEY Occupation: retired civil/ environmental engineer Experience: retired from federal service after 30-plus years as an environmental and civil engineer with the Department of Defense, background in business, fiscal, contract and environmental law Top priorities: God, family, country JAMES SPIGENER Occupation: chief client officer for a consulting firm Experience: managed a surface water plant in Deer Park, Texas; president of a homeowners association Top priorities: transparency and accountability; getting audit of transactions, spending and operations; engage stakeholders LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, PLACE 5 COUNTY AT-LARGE POSITION FRANCIS BOURGEOIS Occupation: adjunct professor, Realtor Experience: Montgomery County Hospital District board member, petroleum exploration Top priorities: revisiting rationale for reduction in groundwater, surface water use, water conservation, mediating lawsuit HARRY HARDMAN Occupation: private investor Experience: executive positions at Brocade Communications and Foundry Networks, president of Cy-Champ Public Utility District Top priorities: transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility GREGG HOPE Occupation: product/project management director, Averistar Consulting Experience: telecommunications, LSGCD board member, Montgomery County Fair Association Top priorities: access to groundwater, educating community Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. Tomball Magnolia edition October

26 LOCAL CANDIDATES Get to know candidates for Tomball ISD board of trustees. INCUMBENT TOMBALL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POSITION 2 COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI TOMBALL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POSITION 3 BOB FONTENOT Occupation: retired Tomball ISD educator Experience: Tomball Education Foundation founding board member, served 38 years as educator in TISD, district resident for 45 years Top priorities: financing the district and managing district growth, hiring and retaining the best people, student safety fontenotcampaign@gmail.com MICHAEL PRATT Occupation: product management director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Experience: U.S. Marine Corps veteran, eight years on TISD board of trustees Top priorities: improvement in curriculum, instruction, assessment; greater use of technology; stewardship of taxpayers dollars and enrollment growth JOSEPH FERGUSON Occupation: associate professor of education, Lone Star College-Montgomery Experience: former public school teacher and assistant principal, U.S. Army veteran Top priorities: bring an experienced educator s voice and perspective to the TISD board, ensure highest level of transparency, build on previous academic successes JOHN E. MCSTRAVICK Occupation: solo law practice Experience: first elected to the TISD board in 2000, registered professional engineer and patent attorney Top priorities: 2017 bond projects, academic success and college/career readiness, Strategic Plan WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FOR TISD IN THE COMING YEARS? WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FOR TISD IN THE COMING YEARS? FONTENOT: I think it s going to be finances. I don t think the state funds education properly, and they haven t given an increase in student allocation in years and years, but the cost of education goes up every year. So therefore it falls on the district to fund those increases and find creative ways of doing that.... Another thing is student safety.... We need to come up with ways to make our schools safe for our kids. PRATT: Tomball has become a destination. Managing the highest student enrollment growth in the Gulf Coast area is critical as well as decreasing local dependency on taxes for education. I have the experience that our community needs to strike this balance of growth and financial soundness. FERGUSON: One of the top things to focus on would be both the hiring and retention of the most highly qualified professionals... We can build state-of-theart facilities and pack them with the latest technology (and we should), but without the right people, we can t expect the same successes we ve had in the past. Another priority is to make sure that we don t get so big that we forget who we are. MCSTRAVICK: Enrollment growth continues to be a significant challenge for the district. Likewise, state funding or the lack thereof and unfunded mandates continue to present challenges. These are not new to the district, and I have experience as a trustee in addressing them, but they do remain significant challenges. WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE TISD BOARD? WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE TISD BOARD? FONTENOT: I think the experience I have as a bus driver, parent, teacher, coach, principal, athletic director I ve actually worked in the business that the school board is elected to run. I think I have a unique insight into how that all operates. At the present time, I don t think they have any board members that have actually been involved in the education business, and I think that s what kind of sets me apart from the others. PRATT: I have children that are TISD students, and I have a genuine interest in continuing to move TISD from good to great. My experiences in the military, corporate world and on the TISD board position me for our district s continuous improvement in programs and services for students and teachers. FERGUSON: If elected, I will be the only trustee who has worked as a classroom teacher or campus administrator. I will also be the only trustee with a master s degree in education.... I strongly believe that I can provide a valuable voice to advocate for all of our students and their teachers. Also, there is a long and proud tradition...of military veterans feeling the call to continue to serve their communities by running for local offices. MCSTRAVICK: I have 18 years of proven experience and leadership on the board... This proven leadership, experience and knowledge will be extremely beneficial in the years to come as Tomball ISD continues in the ongoing and dynamic process of providing a superior educational experience for our ever-growing student population in a fiscally sound manner. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. $ 1OFF ALL Pumpkin Spice Selections! Valid for In Store Purchases. *Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offers, sales, or discounts. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase. No rainchecks accepted. Valid only on items in-stock. 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27 vote INCUMBENT TOMBALL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POSITION 4 STEVE KENT Occupation: automotive industry consulting engineer Experience: test engineer at Epson America Inc., regional service manager for Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., hardware application engineer for Hewlett Packard Inc. Top priorities: maintain high standards, manage district growth, reduce waste COMPILED BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI MARK LEWANDOWSKI Occupation: engineering manager at Houston facility of SPX Flow Inc. Experience: TISD trustee since 2003, Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards, graduate of the Texas Association of School Board s Leadership program Top priorities: work to make TISD one of the best school districts in the state, advocacy, strategic plan marklewandowski@tomballisd.net WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FOR TISD IN THE COMING YEARS? KENT: Projected growth of 5.2 percent for TISD over the next two years is significant. Balancing the needs of our district with changing economic conditions is what I believe needs to be the focus of our school board. LEWANDOWSKI: I believe that Tomball ISD has several challenges in the coming years that include continued growth, state legislative issues and financial support, and maintaining the excellent staff we have as some of our employees begin to reach the age of retirement. WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE TISD BOARD? KENT: I am a fresh face for the school board with a long history of district involvement. I have been actively involved with each school my children have attended. My oldest daughter just graduated from Tomball High School in June, and my twin daughters are freshmen at Tomball High School this year. Our family has lived in this district since 2005, and we have seen firsthand the growth and changes within our district. LEWANDOWSKI: I have devoted much of my personal time working to understand public education and to be an advocate for it. I have board experience and have been president several times proving my leadership skills. I have earned the Master Trustee title from the Texas Association of School Boards.... I am a graduate of Tomball ISD and have great pride for our district and the hard working teachers and administrators who make it successful. I have an open mind and look at every issue from all sides to ensure making the right decision. Answers may have been edited for length. For longer versions of these interviews, go to communityimpact.com/vote. FIND YOUR KITCHEN STYLE Tomball bowl BOOK YOUR COMPANY PARTY TODAY! FM 2920 Tomball, TX Adult & Youth Leagues Birthday Parties Fundraisers College Scholarships Pool League Arcade Corporate Events Pro-Shop Great Food & Drinks (281) FUN FOR EVERYONE! Worthley s Home Appliances 1404 West Main Street, Tomball (281) FREE GIFT Come visit our showroom and receive a free gift! Shop local first! Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sunday W RTHLEYS HOME APPLIANCES Tomball Magnolia edition October Tomball Compassionate Pet Care Close to Home ANIMAL HOSPITAL Pet Wellness Boarding Family Owned for Over 47 Years 802 W. Main St. Tomball Dental Health Bathing & Grooming ONE DAY FREE BOARDING Minimum three days. New clients only please, one offer per customer Surgery

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29 PHOTOS BY KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Manager Larry Cunningham helped open Phase 1. BUSINESS FEATURE Phase 1 Comics and Games Tomball comic book, game store begins second year of business L A Disney art gallery is located inside Phase 1. ocated in the corner of a small shopping center off Business 249, Phase 1 Comics and Games is more than just a comic book store, co-owner Daniel Spencer and manager Larry Cunningham said. The store, which opened in September 2017, offers games, novels, Japanese-inspired comics or manga and novelty apparel in addition to comics. Spencer said it is also one of 180 galleries worldwide authorized to show Disney fine art as well as an authorized dealer for Funko POP! Figures, which are collectible pop culture figurines. We initially set up in this particular location because we didn t want people from Magnolia, Spring, Tomball, et cetera to have to drive all the way down to FM 1960 or deeper into Houston, if Justice League comics are among the thousands of comic books available at Phase 1 Comics and Games in Tomball. they didn t have to, Cunningham said. It s not just people looking for comics either. We have people come in looking for games [or] looking for other people who have the exact same hobbies as them. It s the best time to have all of that, because geek culture is a little bit more prevalent right now than it has been in previous decades. Cunningham said he and Spencer strive to create an inclusive environment for their customers. We view ourselves as a gateway but not gatekeepers. Too often with comic books and games, you have those people who try to tell you you re stupid for liking a different version of a character or game than they do, Cunningham said. We don t subscribe to that. Spencer said the community, both BY KARA MCINTYRE in the Tomball area and in the comic industry itself, is what he loves about Phase 1. I love when people come in and talk about the figures they ve collected over the years or the comics they ve loved since they were kids. Hearing other people get excited about their fandoms gets me excited too, Spencer said. Both Spencer and Cunningham said they want the Tomball community and surrounding areas to know they are open and ready to serve the public. Year one has really been about establishing ourselves and getting ourselves settled. Year two is going to be about expanding everything that we ve done in the past and focusing on creating more community events, Spencer said. TABLETOP TUESDAYS Phase 1 offers beginner classes, called Tabletop Tuesdays, which are specifically designed to teach people how to play various board games in the store. They take place every Tuesday from 7-10 p.m. Phase 1 Comics and Games Business 249, Ste. 500, Tomball Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Mondays PARK DR. MEDICAL COMPLEX DR. N BUSINESS 249 I AM A I AM A WARRIOR WARRIOR ARE YOU? ARE YOU? Serving grades Serving K-12 grades throughout K-12 throughout northwest northwest Houston. Houston Cypress N. Houston Road, Houston, TX CypressChristian.org Tomball Magnolia edition October

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31 45 FIRST LOOK Get to know a newly-opened business. Cupcakes & Bubbles Bakery offers handcrafted cupcakes, champagne on tap in Creekside Park area BY ABIGAIL LOOP A fter spending years in the oil and gas industry, Cailean Gysler decided to take her passion for baking to the next level and opened Cupcakes & Bubbles, a bakery offering organic cupcakes, champagne and sparkling wines. The bar and bakery opened July 24 in the Creekside Park area, giving the Tomball and The Woodlands communities a new concept to enjoy, Gysler said. I think champagne is kind of missed a little bit everyone right now is on a wine kick, she said. But at the same time I wanted to educate people more about champagne and that you can drink it every day and it s not necessarily a celebratory drink. Gysler said she wanted to do something fun and different while also using her baking skills. The business also works to find the best possible ingredients to use in the kitchen, she said. We have our kitchen in the back, and our staff gets here at 5 a.m. and we bake fresh every day, Gysler said. We make sure to have most flavors on hand at all times. The other thing we wanted to hit on is that all our ingredients are organic. We partner with Gramen Farm in Tomball, and we get all of our dairy and milk from there. Gysler said popular cupcake flavors include strawberry rhubarb, churro, triple chocolate and lemon blackberry. Our strawberry rhubarb is amazing; it has a strawberry rhubarb filling, strawberry rhubarb icing and is then topped with a strawberry, she said. Since I ve been baking, everybody always asks for that one. We also have a churro flavor, and it has a little churro on top. That s been a huge hit. To pair with the wide variety of cupcake flavors, Cupcakes & Bubbles also offers alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages including sparkling wine, beer, coffee, tea and sodas. Gysler said the bakery features a tap system that features two champagnes, four sparkling wines and two beers. The bakery also has 26 bottles of sparkling wines and champagne to choose from. Gysler said sparkling wine is considered champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne in France. Gysler said there are plans to open more locations in the future. I think we re unique because of the atmosphere, the decor and the fact that we offer a wide variety of champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass, she said. We haven t picked out [future] locations yet, but it s definitely in the works. Since I m a finance person by trade, we just want to make sure my calculations are accurate and everything we re creating can be mimicked so we re definitely honing in on those. Gysler said she hopes Cupcakes & Bubbles can remain a place that is different and fun for local residents and a place where both adults and kids can enjoy themselves. The idea was to make something cool and kind of upscale and classy, but you don t have to be dressed up to walk in here, she said. We wanted people to be able to go somewhere that was fun and relaxing and let their kids enjoy it too. Owner Cailean Gysler opened Cupcake & Bubbles in July in Creekside Park : There are 12 flavors of cupcakes offered at Cupcakes & Bubbles, with six flavors being offered in a gluten-free version. 2: Customers can order wine or champagne by the glass or bottle. FUN FLAVORS Cupcakes & Bubbles offers 12 flavors of organic and homemade cupcakes. Glutenfree options are also available. Chocolate raspberry Strawberry rhubarb Chocolate vanilla S mores Lemon blackberry Churro Chocolate chocolate Cookies & cream Champagne Caramel Baileys Cupcakes & Bubbles Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C160, Tomball bubbles.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. KUYKENDAHL RD. W. RAYFORD RD. CREEKSIDE FOREST DR. N PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL LOOP/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER MEMBER CLUB BENEFITS FREE PACKAGE OF BATTERIES MONTHLY SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON HEARING AIDS HEARING AIDS Call today! Cleartone Hearing Aid Centers 7214 FM 1488 Magnolia, Texas Find us online at cleartonetx.com Montgomery County s Best Multi-line Dealer Tomball Magnolia edition October

32 PHOTOS BY KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER The cafe serves breakfast and lunch items. PIE BINGO DINING FEATURE Victory Pie Co. & Cafe s pie bingo will start up again during holiday breaks. Every $7 in purchases earns a bingo card, and cards are reusable for all eight games of bingo played during the evening. Pie bingo is BYOB and has limited seating. Prizes vary. Times and dates are TBD. Victory Pie Co. & Cafe Tamina Road, Magnolia Hours: Tue.-Wed. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon. N TAMINA RD. RAMBLEWOOD DR. OAK BLUFF DR. Sheila Blue opened Victory Pie Co. & Cafe, offering pies, breakfast and lunch dishes, in February on Tamina Road. Victory Pie Co. & Cafe Local cafe owner hopes to be a Magnolia community fixture S heila Blue, owner of Victory Pie Co. & Cafe, said her brother inspired her to open a pie cafe. Six years after her brother died while serving in the military in Afghanistan, Blue started selling her homemade pies at the Farmer s Market on Tamina in 2017 and opened the cafe in Magnolia in February. [My brother] used to call me from the commissary, and my chicken pot pie was his favorite dish. He always called for the recipe, and it s something that I ve made for years, Blue said. I thought, Well, why don t I start selling them? She said the cafe s name comes from the victory gardens that sprang up in World War II, where Americans gathered together and grew food for those overseas at war. Blue said this is why she donates a portion of profits to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation, Snowball Express and Camp Hope. We re more than just a business. The reason I do what I do is to give back to veterans, widows and orphans of veterans to the people who ve given and BY KARA MCINTYRE made sacrifices for us, Blue said. We re more than just a pretty pie. In addition to a variety of pies, the cafe serves breakfast and lunch dishes, including avocado toast, French dip panini, biscuit and gravy pot pie, and waffle bowls. All menu items are made-from-scratch original recipes, Blue said. We have a hard time getting people to understand that we re more than just pie. We have a full breakfast and lunch menu, and we serve breakfast all day, Blue said. We re also a little bit tucked off the main highway, so getting people to know we re here is a challenge. Blue said she tries to make her guests feel at home. My end game is to be here for a really long time and become a recognized part of this community, Blue said. I want to be a fixture of Magnolia and just meld into what this place is. I want to be the place that everyone comes to and it feels like home it feels like mom cooked for them. NO CUSTOMER TOO SMALL GIVING EVERY CUSTOMER QUALITY SERVICE WITH A SMILE! LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 32 RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING AND REFUSE OF TEXAS (RRRTX) FM 2978, Magnolia TX Phone: ~ Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

33 COFFEE WITH IMPACT From left: Jeremy Adams, Dan Reilly, Mark Hanna and Manuel Villarreal discuss the current hurricane season and changes happening in the insurance market. Flood insurance, weather experts Local, state experts speak on hurricanes and weather insurance F KELLY SCHAFLER/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER BY MATT DULIN or the past 13 years, Mark Hanna, Insurance Council of Texas public relations manager, has led an annual Hurricane Tour to bring together expertise from agencies involved in weather forecasting and insurance to talk about disaster preparedness. In late August, Community Impact Newspaper hosted a panel discussion with Hanna; Dan Reilly, National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist; Manuel Villarreal, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ombudsman; and State Farm agent Jeremy Adams to talk about the current hurricane season and changes happening in the insurance market. What is the current hurricane season projected to look like? Reilly: The initial forecast was for near- to above-normal activity in the Atlantic. But since that time, it s become clear that the waters in the Atlantic are cooler than average. What that doesn t tell us is if Texas will get hit. It only takes one to have a busy season for us. What does flood insurance cover? Hanna: If you re buying it for your home, you can buy up to $250,000 for the structure of your home, and it has maximum limits of $100,000 for your personal property inside. Reilly: NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] is actually redefining the 100-year rain event. That s something that is going to come out maybe in a month. So that s going to actually have implications on... these maps being redrawn which could change insurance rates for some folks. What is the most common reason a claim is denied after a hurricane? Villarreal: TWIA [Texas Windstorm Insurance Association] for an example, does not cover... flash flood, storm surge and so forth. Another common reason for denying a claim may be that the policyholder did not allow TWIA the opportunity to inspect the damages before repairs were made. Hanna: Talk to your insurance adjuster first so that you know you re going to get some money to pay for a new roof... or whatever the case may be. Do you recommend residents get flood insurance regardless of whether their homes have flooded or they live in a flood plain? Hanna: Insurance is all about sleeping better at night and if you can afford it, I think you should do it.... Insurance is going to take care of your car or truck in the event of a flood, in the event of a hailstorm, in the event of burglary, theft, any number of things. Should homeowners anticipate higher premiums for home, windstorm and flood insurance after the 2017 hurricane season? Hanna: The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the board [recently] voted to increase windstorm rates by 10 percent. That vote now goes before the insurance commissioner who has to approve it.... For flood insurance, I have talked to two different sources, and one said, Yes, we will increase flood insurance rates starting Jan. 1. The other said, Well, it s under consideration, and we ll just see what happens. What should be part of a post-disaster checklist to ensure a smoother recovery? Villarreal: A physical copy of things like phone numbers to contact the insurance agency or your family members.... Once the loss has occurred, make sure to take photos of the property outside, inside, and make sure to do so quickly because in three days you could have mold, and that could cause further damage to what s been damaged before. Tomball Magnolia edition October

34 GUIDE A noncomprehensive guide to fall festivals and activities in the Tomball and Magnolia areas TOMBALL CORN MAZE ZOMBALL IN TOMBALL FREIGHT TRAIN FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL COURTESY TOMBALL CORN MAZE FESTIVAL COURTESY CITY OF TOMBALL COURTESY CITY OF TOMBALL COMPILED BY KARA MCINTYRE There are scores of festivals and events in the Tomball and Magnolia areas throughout the fall months and into the holiday season, ranging from the Texas Renaissance Festival to citywide holiday celebrations. OCTOBER THROUGH NOV. 3 Tomball Corn Maze The annual Tomball Corn Maze returns with the theme Shipwrecked. The 5-acre maze, hosted by Salem Lutheran Church, features themed weekends, games, concessions and activities including bubble soccer, a giant slingshot, a hamster wheel and Frisbee toss. Activities vary throughout the month. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturdays), noon- 6 p.m. (Sundays). The corn maze will be open late for Fright Night on Oct. 27. Free admission (children younger than 2 years old), $10 (ages 2-5), $15 (age 6 and older) Lutheran Church Road, Tomball THROUGH NOV. 25 Texas Renaissance Festival More than 600,000 guests travel from afar to Todd Mission for the popular nine-weekend season, which began Sept. 29. The festival offers different themed weekends, including All Hallows Eve, Pirate Adventure and Celtic Christmas. The festival also includes Renaissance-themed live entertainment, shops, vendors and other performances. Camping packages are also available. Times vary. $32 (adult admission at the gate), $15 (ages 5-12 admission at the gate). Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, FM 1774, Todd Mission Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Festival More than 85 decorated scarecrows and thousands of pumpkins fill the Oil Ranch in Hockley throughout the month of October. The ranch offers hay rides, scarecrow scenes and pumpkins as well as regular ranch activities. Noon-5 p.m. (Sundays), 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Saturdays). $15.95 (weekday admission), $19.95 (weekend admission), free (children age 2 and younger). The Oil Ranch, Macedonia Road, Hockley Texas Wine Festival The fifth annual Texas Wine Fest, hosted by The Empty Glass, features handselected area Texas wineries and local breweries, live music and food vendors. 1-7 p.m. $35-$85. The Empty Glass, 104 Market St., Tomball Zomball in Tomball The city of Tomball s annual Halloween event features two dozen decorated trunk-or-treat stations, an outdoor movie screening of Coco and other children s activities. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. 5-9 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball Guide 20 Freight Train Food Truck Festival More than 20 food trucks are anticipated for the city of Tomball s third annual festival, featuring cuisine ranging from German and Asian-fusion to soul food and Cajun dishes. The festival also features live music, a beer and wine garden, artisan vendors and a kids zone. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball St. Anne s Catholic Community Fall Bazaar The fall bazaar is an annual family-friendly fundraiser for St. Anne s Catholic School. The event includes food, bingo, crafts, games, live and silent auctions, a raffle, inflatables and barbecue dishes. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free (admission). St. Anne Catholic Community, 111 S. Cherry St., Tomball Tomball Bluegrass Festival The city of Tomball hosts its eighth annual bluegrass music festival, featuring David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, along with local and regional acts. Festival food, vendors and a kids zone are also scheduled to be on hand. Attendees are encouraged to bring their musical instruments and play along in the Shade Tree Jam. 11:30 a.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball Fall 2018 Tomball & Magnolia St. Anne Fall Bazaar OCTOBER A.M. - 6 P.M. Food Games Bingo Raffle Live & Silent Auctions BBQ Crafts Music FUN FOR ALL! St. Anne Catholic Community ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON 1111 S. Cherry St. Tomball W. Main St. N St. Anne s mascot Bandit says Can t Wait to See You! S. Cherry St. Holderreith Rd. 34 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

35 NOVEMBER 9-10 Cooking4Courage BBQ Cook-off Texans United for Freedom hosts the second-largest sanctioned BBQ cookoff in Montgomery County, doubling as a fundraiser and celebration for veterans, active military and first responders. The two-day event includes live music from Cody Canada and the Departed, carnival games and a midway area, a kids zone, vendors, fireworks, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds go to the Lone Survivor Foundation and TUFF Foundation. 5 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m. (Sat.). $5 (entry), $20 (per cookoff entry), $25 (kids cookoff entry), $250 (cooking space fee). Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport Road, Conroe Rosehill fall fundraiser The Rosehill Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization invites the community to its fall fundraiser, which includes food, bounce houses, face painting, games, and live and silent auctions. 5:30-9 p.m. Free (admission and parking), $15 (games and inflatables). Rosehill Elementary School, FM 2920, Tomball Wellness & You Yoga Tai Chi Virtual Exercise Personal Trainor Mobile Dentist Mobile Vision Physical Therapy Healthy Living Nutritionist Intergenerational Exercise Silver Sneakers Support Group Healthy Holidays Soup Kitchen Resident-Centered Care Health Management Team Join Us! 16 Christmas tree lighting The city of Tomball hosts a tree lighting ceremony of its 24-foot-tall downtown Christmas tree. Cool Freddie and the Crew will perform sing-a-long holiday songs. The event also includes a guest appearance from Santa Claus, snacks and other treats. 7 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball Tomball Holiday Parade The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 53rd annual holiday parade with the theme Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. The parade starts at Main and Elm streets, moving west on Main Street past Buvinghausen Road. Public parking can be found on the north and south sides of Main Street. 10 a.m. Free. Downtown Tomball DECEMBER 1 Magnolia Christmas Parade The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce partners with the city of Magnolia for The Magic of Christmas Parade of Lights and tree lighting ceremony in Unity Park. Those interested in participating in at Parsons House Cypress the parade must register online before Nov :30-7 p.m. Free. Unity Park, Unity Park Drive, Magnolia Christmas on Commerce The city of Tomball presents its annual family-friendly event featuring a visit from Santa Claus, Santa s workshop, holiday-themed entertainment, food and vendors. The event also includes live entertainment, games and a kids zone. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Commerce Street, Tomball Tomball German Christmas Market This celebration of Tomball s German heritage includes more than 200 street vendors selling German food and drinks, clothes and souvenirs. Musicians, such as The Chardon Polka Band, Chris Rybak, Yodel Blitz, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters and Valina, will perform on four music stages. The event also includes a petting zoo, street performers, antiques and a heritage center p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission, parking and shuttle). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Dave Dorroh D.D.S. COURTESY CITY OF TOMBALL COURTESY COOKING4COURAGE TOMBALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL COOKING4COURAGE BBQ COOK-OFF Sleep Issues? We can help with the latest technology and images. Focusing on the delivery of personalized, quality dentistry Join us for one FREE Yoga or Tai Chi class! Call the Front Desk to schedule your free class today! N. Eldridge Parkway Cypress, TX tel: id: Dave K. Dorroh, D.D.S Dave K. Dorroh, D.D.S 505 West Main Street Tomball, TX (281) Magnolia St. W. Main St. Pine St. Tomball Magnolia edition October

36 harris county commissioner JACK CAGLE CAGLE JACK CACTUS 3rd Annual Cactus Jack s Campfire community welcome Saturday, october 6, :30-7:30 PM Featuring the I Back Jack Band Tomball vfw hall post Alice Road Tomball, Texas Children s activities petting zoo face painting stick horse races stuffed animal roping campfire coloring Suggested Donation at door or Online adults - $5.00 Children (12 & Under) - Free Veterans - Free Pd. For By The Committee To Support R. Jack Cagle Campaign We re the NEWSPAPER THAT S GROWING Become an IMPACTER /CAREERS 36 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

37 REGIONAL Abridged stories from our other editions Full stories online at communityimpact.com DINING FEATURE Nona s Italian Grill finds new home in The Woodlands THE WOODLANDS At 15 years old, Juan Garcia moved with his family from El Obraje in Zacatecas, Mexico, to the U.S. and took his first job as a dishwasher in an Italian restaurant. Today, with 26 years of self-taught experience in the kitchen under his belt, he is the owner of his own Italian restaurant, Nona s Italian Grill. Nona s Italian Grill first opened on Alma Street in Tomball in After eight years, the restaurant relocated to College Park Drive in The Woodlands on Feb. 9. Tomball was a good location, but we always wanted to move to The Woodlands, Garcia said. The restaurant offers a spread of Northern Italian cuisine featuring classic pasta dishes, such as spaghetti and meatballs, and lasagna, as well as lamb, chicken, beef and seafood dishes. For lighter fare, the eatery also offers a variety of soups and salads. Prior to opening Nona s, Garcia and his brother opened their first restaurant on FM 1960 in After nearly three decades, Garcia said he still regularly serves some of the same patrons who dined at his first venture. A lot of our customers from Tomball still come here regularly, and I even have some of the same customers from the early 90s, Garcia said. The restaurant made some changes to its menu upon relocating, Garcia said, and it continues to add new items on a regular basis. Every day we re doing something new, he said. Right now I m doing a tableside spinach salad, a flambé and bananas foster, which aren t on the menu, so we re always looking for something new. Garcia said one of the eatery s most popular options is the Italian French Connection, which combines foodie favorites from both cultures such as filet mignon, ravioli and shrimp. To pair with the authentically-crafted Northern Italian dishes, Nona s also offers 14 varieties of Italian French Connection ($45) is one of the eatery s most popular menu options. sparkling, white, rose and red wines by the glass or bottle as well as another 47 wines by the bottle. The eatery also features a full bar with handcrafted cocktails such as Long Island Iced Tea, Cosmopolitan, mojito and a house martini. I wanted to do something different I wanted Nona s to be an oldstyle Italian restaurant, Garcia said. I didn t want to be the same as all of the other new restaurants. We re very old-fashioned from our wait staff to our table settings. FULL STORY BY HANNAH ZEDAKER COLLEGE PARK DR. GOSLING RD College Park Drive, Ste. 185, The Woodlands Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sundays N HANNAH ZEDAKER/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER OCTOBER 27, 2018 Tomball Magnolia edition October

38 Tomball and Magnolia-area animal shelters have faced a number of challenges over the years to improving animal welfare. The shelters launched new initiatives to save more animals. KEY 38 THE STATE OF Animal Welfare Abandoned Animal Rescue Montgomery County Animal Shelter Harris County Animal Shelter 2012 Montgomery County outsources animal shelter operation to Care Corp., a privately owned company Debbie Allison is appointed Executive Director of AAR Michael White becomes director of the Harris County shelter Harris County voters approve a $24 million bond referendum to fund construction of a new county animal shelter. August 2015 County commissioners agree to terminate contract with Care Corp., take over management of the shelter. February 2016 Montgomery County hires Michael White as animal shelter director. White resigns after nine days on the job. March 2016 Montgomery County hires Todd Hayden as interim director. May 2016 Montgomery County commissioners approve community cat program. June 2016 AAR purchases land in Magnolia for shelter location. November 2016 Charles Jackson replaces Hayden as shelter director. May 2017 Aaron Johnson replaces Jackson as director of animal shelter Harris County launches countywide community cat program. May 2018 AAR relocates to Magnolia and partners with Texas Litter Control Harris County opens new shelter. SOURCES: HARRIS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES, ABANDONED ANIMAL RESCUE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER PLENTY OF pets 4,399 Rescue/transfer 1,067 Euthanized 936 Trap-neuter-release August 2018 The Montgomery County S h e r i f f so f fi c e launches an investigation of MCAS for reportedly euthanizing 78 ANIMALS outside established procedures. Shelters report increasing live-release rates amid Montgomery County investigation BY ANNA DEMBOWSKI AND KELLY SCHAFLER 14,112 ANIMALS Animal shelters and nonprofit organizations in Harris and Montgomery counties are launching new facilities, initiatives and low-cost services to address shelter overcrowding and save the lives of more ani mals as intake numbers remain high. While Harris County looks to open a new, larger shelter by the end of 2019, Harris and Montgomery county shelters claim to have increased their live-release rates the number of animals leaving the shelter via adoption, transports or claimed by owners since 2010, according to data self-reported by the shelters. We ve increased our adoptions for one thing, said Michael White, director of Harris County Veterinary Public Health. We ve increased the number of animals we re getting into foster homes, so we can get them out of the shelter. And we ve increased our transport as well [to other states]. However, two officials with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter are under criminal investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff s Office for reportedly euthanizing 78 animals outside established procedures, according to a Sept. 20 statement from the MCSO. Like Harris County, MCAS is also working to boost adoption efforts. Additionally, nonprofit organization Abandoned Animal Rescue relocated its shelter facility from Tomball to Magnolia earlier this year, providing better accommodations and a larger shelter, AAR board member Karen Pitcock said. Part of it is to take in more animals, [but] the biggest part is to have better accommodations for the dogs and cats, Pitcock said. MONTGOMERY COUNTY As the cities of Tomball and Montgomery County and Harris County animal shelters took in a number of dogs and cats in 2017, pushing the shelters over capacity. The data is self-reported by the shelters. 6,495 Adopted 459 Died/lost 756 Returned to owner 5,235 Adopted Magnolia do not have animal shelters, officials with the city police departments said the cities contract with the counties for animal control services. However, the two county shelters are struggling with capacity issues, officials said. According to self-reported data, MCAS housed 900 animals in July while only having 545 kennels at the facility. In addition to a large number of animals needing shelter, MCAS has faced director turnover and space, staffing and funding shortages as well as an ongoing improper euthanasia investigation. The MCSO launched an investigation of the county shelter Aug. 24 after MCAS Chief Veterinarian Jordan Gentry reported to the sheriff s office that 78 animals voluntarily surrendered by an owner were euthanized outside of established procedures upon arriving at the shelter Aug. 20, according to a statement. MCSO officials have not stated which procedures were not followed. It would be disturbing (if true) that the multitude of animals brought in from a hoarding case were not seen by the vet before [euthanasia] or if a plea was not put out to rescues, said Laura McConnell, president of the Lone Star Animal Welfare League, in an . McConnell said the nonprofit has worked with MCAS in the past. As the investigation is ongoing, two MCAS employees including shelter Director Aaron Johnson have been placed on paid leave, according to a Sept. 19 announcement from Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack s office. Precinct 3 officials said Noack currently has oversight of the shelter. Johnson is the shelter s fourth director since MCAS has also grappled with funding shortages in recent years. The shelter had a $3.57 million budget for fiscal year , about $600,000 less than requested from the county, Johnson said in a July 17 interview prior 17,498 ANIMALS 6,657 Rescue/transfer 93 Trap-neuter-release 724 Died/lost 3,592 Euthanized 1,197 Returned to owner to going on paid leave. The shelter requested $4.2 million for FY for wage increases and new positions, Johnson said in July. However, county commissioners approved the FY budget on Sept. 5 with $3.7 million allotted for the animal shelter, according to budget documents. Staffing shortages caused by limited funding have affected the shelter s ability to provide care to the more than 14,000 animals it takes in per year, Johnson said in July. Due to high intake numbers, it often has two dogs per kennel. HARRIS COUNTY, NONPROFIT WORK The Harris County Animal Shelter can handle 12,000 animals each year, White said. However, the shelter housed about 18,000 animals in 2017 with a similar number expected this year, he said. When we get more than 150 animals total, we start reaching our capacity, he said. Now we are handling 18,000-plus [animals annually], but we are holding them much longer, which means we have more in the shelter at a time. White said the shelter currently cares for about 280 dogs and 200 cats. However, he said he anticipates the county s new shelter opening behind the existing facility on Canino Road, Houston, in late 2019 will increase capacity to 315 dogs and 210 cats. It s too many animals for the space that we have. We try to cut it off at 150 dogs and 100 cats, but we haven t been able to do that, he said. Some of our runs, we will have four or five dogs in a run, which to me is totally unacceptable, but the only alternative we have is to euthanize. The new shelter is funded by a $24 million bond referendum that was approved by voters in White said preconstruction work at the site has delayed the opening of the new facility. While AAR is a limited intake shelter, Pitcock said the organization tries to keep its kennels full, totaling about 54 dogs and 24 cats. Additional animals are in foster homes or on the waitlist for care. Still, the shelter averages about 500 total adoptions each year. We need more volunteers before we Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

39 RESCUING animals 606 ANIMALS were adopted in 2017 from Abandoned Animal Rescue. Located in Magnolia, Abandoned Animal Rescue is a limited-intake nonprofit shelter for dogs and cats. AAR took in 354 DOGS in The organization s new shelter can hold up to 54 DOGS. The organization s new shelter can hold up to 24 CATS. 13 DOGS and 25 CATS were in the foster care program in September. KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER can take in any more animals or we can add onto that [space], Pitcock said. A PET POPULATION PROBLEM Obtained prior to the investigation, MCAS data shows Magnolia ZIP codes and repeatedly among the highest animal intake areas for the shelter from , accounting for about 13 percent of MCAS total annual intake during that time, according to self-reported shelter data. Definitely we ve had more [pickups] in west [Montgomery] County, which is Magnolia, Pinehurst, Stagecoach and Montgomery, said Joe Guidry, Montgomery County Animal Control director. Johnson said in July that he believes the large number of homeless animals is tied to a growing residential population, the geography of the area and socio-economics as well as the lack of animals being spayed or neutered. Pitcock said AAR receives about inquiries each day about sheltering pets. However, with limited funds and space, the shelter must refer clients to the county shelters. We re listed as a no-kill shelter, but a better word for that is limited intake. We only have so much space for the dogs and cats, she said. Upon relocating to its new facility, AAR partnered with Texas Litter Control to provide low-cost spay-neuter services to the Tomball and Magnolia communities, Pitcock said. The problem here is definitely really bad. Something s got to give, she said. One local entity, Saving Grace Animal Medical Center, is anticipated to launch a full-service mobile animal clinic in October, servicing about a 30-mile radius from Hockley to the Magnolia area, owner Grace Lewis said. We have a pet population issue, and it falls on the responsibility of the owners of the animal, Lewis said. That s where the problem lies is that we have all this overpopulation. We have all these people who want to do good, but they can t because they don t have the funds, and there s more animals than people to adopt them. NEW INITIATIVES Both county animal shelters have implemented initiatives in recent years to reach no-kill status, a designation that is achieved when shelters have live-release rates of 90 percent or hi gher. While increasing its number of adoptions, foster homes, transports and efforts to lower the number of animals given up by their owners, Harris County has increased its live-release rate from 15.1 percent in 2010 to 90.3 percent in the first eight months of 2018, White said. According to self-reported data, MCAS officials claim to have increased the shelter s live-release rate from 43.9 percent in 2010 to 92.6 percent in MCAS received approval from commissioners in May 2016 to launch a community cat program to decrease the number of stray, free-roaming or feral cats arriving at MCAS by humanely trapping, neutering, vaccinating, removing the ear tip and returning cats to their original locations. Since implementing the program, MCAS officials reported that 20 percent of cats that entered the shelter in 2017 were returned into the county as community cats. In 2018 so far, more than 35 percent of cats have been returned, the shelter claims. White said Harris County started a similar program this year, increasing the number of cats released alive. Prior to that, there was hardly any way to get cats out of here alive. People just don t adopt cats very often, he said. Additionally, MCAS plans to soon bring a 38-foot trailer to the Magnolia area, which will provide off-site adoptions, free or low-cost spay-neuter services, and other medical care for animals by reducing cost and transportation barriers, Johnson s aid in July. The trailer is funded by a grant from the Petco Foundation. For people who are surrendering because they can t afford medical care... spay-neuter [services], or food or vaccinations, if we can offer those things to them or provide some way for them to get that, it will prevent them from sheltering, White said. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY WENDY CAWTHON AND ZAC EZZONE Tell us what you think. Comment at communityimpact.com. KARA MCINTYRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER I FOUND A PET. Now What? 1 Try 2 Take 3 Keep 4 If to reunite the animal to an owner. Report the pet as found. the animal to a local veterinarian or shelter to scan the animal for a microchip. the animal for a few days, if possible. the owner cannot be found, contact a local shelter.* *Abandoned Animal Rescue is a limited intake shelter and may refer clients with found animals to a county shelter. Harris County Veterinary Public Health 612 Canino Road, Houston Montgomery County Animal Shelter 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe SOURCES: HARRIS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER NEW LISTING PINE COUNTRY RENEE M BUCKHOFFF BROKER/OWNERR NOBODY RE/MAX ELITE PROPERTIES (Office) (Mobile) Renee@ReneeBuckhoff.com FM 2920, #115 Tomball, TX SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX Tomball Magnolia edition October

40 A closer look at affordability in TOMBALL & MAGNOLIA While the majority of the Tomball and Magnolia area sees a lower percentage of families in poverty than the state and national averages, a number of the 15 census tracts in the region have seen home values outpace incomes, according to census data from SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER CONTINUED FROM 1 As affordability challenges persist, long-standing nonprofit organizations such as Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries, or TEAM, Society of Samaritans, or SOS, and TOMAGWA Healthcare Ministries are expanding services to provide long-term relief to low-income families as the number of clients grows. According to census data, the number of families living below the poverty level throughout 15 census tracts a neighborhood-level geography determined by the Census Bureau within Community Impact Newspaper s distribution area grew from about 29,000 families in 2010 to more than 35,000 families in Shirley Jensen, president of the board of directors for SOS, said about 20 percent of its applicants for services this year are first-time clients, an increase from last year s 16 percent. Part of that is the geography. We re way out here, Jensen said. Yes, [the people are] coming here, but we haven t caught up with the industry or the businesses or resources for them. LOW-INCOME CHALLENGES The median home value increased faster than the median household income from in 10 of 15 census tracts in the Tomball and Magnolia area. Additionally, median monthly rent exceeded the 2016 national average of $1,012 in all census tracts except one spanning eastern Magnolia city limits. There is a need for lower-income apartments, TEAM Executive Director Becky Loving said. Our apartment rents and house rents most of our clients do rent have just gone up so high based on supply and demand. That does put a real hardship on a lot of our clients. While the percentage of families living below the poverty level in most areas of Tomball and Magnolia is lower than the 40 Median household income percent change from MAGNOLIA TOMBALL state and national averages of 13 and 11 percent, respectively according to census data suggested living expenses are higher than median household incomes in about half of the census tracts. A family of four in Montgomery and Harris counties need to be able to spend $80,100 and $73,020 a year, respectively, on living expenses to meet the standard of living defined by the Economic Policy Institute s family budget calculator tool. The tool outlines the costs associated with a modest but adequate standard of living, EPI research assistant Zane Mokhiber said. Transportation costs account for about 18 percent of annual expenses in both counties. However, the average U.S. household spent 16.5 percent of income on transportation costs, according to a Bureau of Labor and Statistics report. As the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County does not service the city of Tomball and a similar service does not exist in Magnolia nonprofit leaders said families in need often have difficulty accessing community services. Everybody in Tomball knows that transportation is a huge barrier, Loving said. According to 2016 census data, 26 percent of households in Tomball and Magnolia had one or no vehicle available. Nonprofit leaders said the largest barriers low-income families in Tomball and Magnolia face are the lack of public transportation and affordable child care options. With no easy solution, discussions about improving access to these services are ongoing among nonprofits. For people needing jobs, that s kind of step one: you have to find someplace to take care of your kid, Loving said. Low-income areas are also challenged by a lack of affordable education, housing and health care as well as food insecurity a lack of access to nutritious, Median home value percent change from MAGNOLIA TOMBALL affordable food and unemployment or underemployment, Jensen said. Tomball is a place where people live, but are there a lot of places to work? There s services industries for the town, but you have to go somewhere else to go to work a lot of times, Friesen said. NONPROFITS MEET GROWING NEEDS As the populations of Tomball and Magnolia increase, so do the needs, local nonprofit leaders said. In Magnolia, SOS served 445 applicants in July with 18 percent of those being first-time clients, according to SOS information. Most of them are new to the area, Jensen said. SOS, founded in 1986, provides food, clothing, emergency assistance and newly launched job assistance workshops in the Greater Magnolia area. SOS Assistant Executive Director Chandra Adams said the organization takes a holistic approach to serving its clients. We re looking to partner with our clients on not just meeting the immediate need but solving the bigger problem in regards to their poverty, Adams said. In addition to food and crisis assistance, SOS began offering monthly job assistance workshops this spring. Additionally, SOS offers complimentary outfits for job interviews at its Magnolia resale shop and gas vouchers for travel to job interviews, Adams said. We are looking to partner with Magnolia in re-employing its community, she said. Jensen said SOS also plans to extend its hours and work more closely with homeless individuals in Magnolia. We re ready to meet the needs, Jensen said. In Tomball, TEAM has also welcomed a growing number of clients. Loving said TEAM serves about 55 new families every month. TEAM established Percent of families below poverty level (2016) U.S. poverty level for four-person family: $24,300 annual income MAGNOLIA 249 TOMBALL Map not to scale N Map not to scale N Map not to scale N <0% 0-10% 11-25% 26-50% >50% <0% 0-10% 11-25% 26-50% >50% <0% 0-10% 11-25% 26-50% >50% in 1985 offers food, clothing and emergency assistance to families in need. After forming a committee earlier this year to look at the need for better paying jobs locally, TEAM is also working to partner with the United Way Thrive program, the Texas Workforce Commission and the Lone Star College System to connect clients with job resources, Loving said. She said she hopes to have a program in place by next spring. We re really looking forward to getting programs in place... to get jobs for the ones who don t have jobs and get skills or career training, Loving said. TEAM also launched the Tomball Benevolence Network in April, a program that connects residents in need to resources available throughout the Greater Tomball area, Loving said. Auto repair shops, electricians, plumbers, roofers, mental health clinics and churches are already a part of TBN, donating services or offering lower rates. We have a lot of players in the community that are working with us, and I think that s what it s going to take, she said. It s not a matter of whether people out there are willing; it s just a matter of communicating and coordinating the resources that are already there. MEETING HEALTH CARE NEEDS In addition to emergency and job assistance needs, TOMAGWA is working to meet local health care needs. TOMAGWA Executive Director Lee Ann Kroons said the nonprofit grew its Magnolia services from a weekly clinic to a permanent site in March 2017 to keep pace with community needs. The family practice health care center which began nearly 30 years ago serves uninsured, low-income individuals in the Tomball, Magnolia and Waller areas. We found that we needed a more regular presence there, Kroons said. It Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

41 Stepping in to serve A number of nonprofit organizations and local entities offer food, financial assistance, health care and clothing to individuals in need throughout the Tomball and Magnolia areas. SOCIETY OF SAMARITANS Friendship Drive, Ste. 500, Magnolia The nonprofit offers crisis assistance services, a food pantry and a resale shop as well as job assistance workshops. Volunteers and donations are needed FRIENDSHIP DR. N 1,200 individuals received crisis assistance from SOS in ,820 food baskets were given through the food pantry in % of applicants in July sought first-time assistance from SOS. Visit the SOS & Friends Care Fest 2018 on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for free community services and family activities. TOMAGWA 3455 School St., Ste. 30, Tomball The health care clinic offers family practice, dental and lab services to low-income, uninsured individuals and families in the area. MAGNOLIA N TOMBALL GRAHAM DR. SCHOOL ST. N Community support makes up 90% of TOMAGWA s operations. The Magnolia clinic opened in TOMAGWA served 22,700 patients in TOMBALL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES 300 W. Main St., Tomball The nonprofit offers food, clothing and crisis assistance to qualifying clients. It launched the Tomball Benevolence Network in April as well. N. CHERRY ST. W. MAIN ST. N TEAM served 501 new client households in Food and financial aid were provided 15,260 times in About new families are served every month. Volunteer or donate professional services through the TBN by contacting Karen Guiles at SOURCES: SOCIETY OF SAMARITANS, TOMAGWA, TOMBALL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER has steadily grown over the year and a half that we ve been open. Kroons said the number of new patients in Tomball is also increasing, and TOMAGWA is hoping to expand its dental and lab services to offer more comprehensive services during visits. On-site services include immunizations, vision screenings, and dental and lab services as well as family care, Kroons said. TOMAGWA is also looking for more medical specialists with which to partner and offer services, she said. Every week we do new patient screenings, and the waiting room will be full, Kroons said. The reason why we ve really tried to do as much as we can on-site is because we know that there s barriers for transportation. Find related stories at communityimpact.com. Keyword search Society of Samaritans, TOMAGWA Tomball Magnolia edition October

42 REAL ESTATE FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD The Lake Windcrest subdivision is located along FM 1488 between the city of Magnolia and The Woodlands. The neighborhood is located a short drive from FM 149 and FM 2978 as well. Lake Windcrest is zoned to Magnolia ISD with Magnolia Parkway Elementary School located nearby. LAKE WINDCREST, Build-out year: unknown Builders include: custom builders Square footage range: 2,700-9,000 Home values: $350,000-$1.5 million HOA dues (estimated) $775 Schools: Magnolia ISD RECENT LISTINGS Property tax rates (in dollars): MAGNOLIA TOMBALL Emergency Services District No Montgomery County Montgomery County Hospital District Lone Star College System Magnolia ISD Total (per $100 valuation) Crestwater Circle 4 bedroom/3.5 bath 3,857 sq. ft. $639,500 Stacy Wood CRI Real Estate Services Edgewater Drive 4-6 bedroom/4 bath 3,695 sq. ft. $600,000 Colleen Pye RE/MAX Northwest Realtors N Neighborhood data provided by Lisa Carswell Carswell Real Estate Co. Inc. 120 Baker Drive Tomball, TX Deer Path Lane 4 bedroom/3 full, 2 half baths 5,511 sq. ft. $985,000 Vincent Sinisi Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands Clubhouse Circle 4 bedroom/3.5 bath 3,146 sq. ft. $559,000 Leslie Sullivan RE/MAX Hometown * As of 9/10/18 MARKET DATA HOMES SOLD (AUGUST 2018) Median home value $549,500 Number of homes sold/ average days on the market Median price per square foot $ Price range $149,999 or less 6/36 7/29 2/25 5/6 2/8 $150,000-$199,999 5/26 5/123 5/21 32/25 5/11 $200,000-$299,999 21/99 7/163 4/39 35/74 31/47 $300,000-$399,999 16/141 8/87 2/170 16/148 13/77 $400,000-$499,999 11/110 6/67 1/56 3/117 7/114 $500,000-$599,999 4/186 6/127-2/149 - $600,000-$799,999 5/169 40/201 1/67-1/392 $800,000-$999,999 1/110 2/ /76 $1 million + 1/286 2/ /21 Median annual property taxes $9,165 MEDIAN PRICE OF HOMES SOLD BY ZIP CODE IN AUGUST Price $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50, % Homes on the market % Homes under contract % +11.1% Average days on the market VS % Beautiful & Peaceful Serving Magnolia and Tomball since 1996, helping families dream big in our backyard. Local Residential Farm & Ranch Commercial High Meadow Ranch Dr Windy Ridge Trail Deer Valley Magnolia Tomball Lisa Carswell Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

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44 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Tomball Magnolia Office Space 3rd Quarter 2018 COMPILED BY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER STAFF The vacancy rate for office space in Tomball and Magnolia increased slightly from 15.6 percent in the second quarter of 2018 to 16.6 percent vacancy in the third quarter of 2018 to date. The number of leases signed fell from 16 to 8 leases in the third quarter. MAGNOLIA NICHOLS SAWMILL RD BUTERA RD. STATE SPUR 149 DOBBIN HUFSMITH RD. HARDIN STORE RD TAMINA RD. W O O D LANDS PKWY. CREEKSIDE FOREST DR. KUYKENDAHL RD. HUFSMITH RD. 1 EGYPT LN. Market Data provided by Caldwell Companies 7904 N. Sam Houston Parkway, fourth floor Houston, TX Houston The Woodlands College Station FEATURED OFFICE PROPERTIES FOR LEASE CYPRESS ROSEHILL RD TOMBALL BROWN RD. JAMES ST. SCHOOL ST MAIN ST. BOUDREAUX RD Egypt Lane, Magnolia N. Eldridge Parkway, Tomball 701-2,901 sq. ft. $13.75-$15.75/sq. ft. *nnn J. Beard Real Estate Company Jeff Beard ,681 sq. ft. $23/sq. ft. *nnn Texas Sage Properties Pat Navarette TELGE RD. SPRING CYPRESS RD. N. ELDRIDGE PKWY. Featured listings are randomly selected. If you are a real estate agent, builder or property owner and would like to have your commercial properties listed in our real estate section at no cost, send property information and a photo to tom@communityimpact.com. All listings will be considered for publication in one or more editions of Community Impact Newspaper. *nnn denotes triple net, or rates that do not include operating costs for buildings OFFICE DATA BY THE NUMBERS 2 Map not to scale N 1,542,133 square feet of retail space in inventory 455 School St., Tomball Tamina Road, Magnolia 2,709-5,418 sq. ft. $16/sq. ft. *nnn Tisona Real Estate Services LLC Ann Marie Gallagher ,800-3,800 sq. ft. $28/sq. ft. *nnn Woodlands Realty Professionals Aradio Zambrano UNDER CONSTRUCTION 8 Number of leases signed 256,204 square feet of unoccupied space 83.4% Occupancy rate 49,967 square feet leased in 2018 $19.53/SF Average direct rental rate 32,905 square feet 0 buildings Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of this real estate data, Community Impact Newspaper assumes no liability for errors or omissions. *nnn denotes triple net, or rates that do not include operating costs for buildings 44 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

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50 Insta Olde Magnolia Cleaners IN BY 8:30 AM, READY AFTER 5 PM FM 1488 FM 1774 N. 6th St. Buddy Riley Blvd FM 1488 Magnolia, TX Tomball Tinters MORE SPECIALS ON FACEBOOK VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE TOMBALLTINT.COM Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Bring 4 Blouses Get One FREE Must present coupon at drop off. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 11/15/18 Bring 4 Laundered Shirts Get One FREE Must present coupon at drop off. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 11/15/18 Bring 4 Dry Cleaned Pants Get One FREE Must present coupon at drop off. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 11/15/18 MON-FRI: 6 AM TO 7 PM SAT: 8 AM TO 12 PM BEDCOVERS TRUCK ACCESSORIES Nerf Bars Grille Guards Tool Boxes Light Bars Jeep Accessories and more FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION ASK ABOUT OUR CERAMIC TINT! $25 OFF BEDCOVERS Expires 11/15/18 (reg. price) AUTO TINT SPECIAL $ 10 OFF (Reg. Price) With coupon. Expires 11/15/18 NOW OFFERING Full vehicle wraps!! COMPLETE VEHICLE TINT Lifetime Warranty 25 Years Experience Computerized Cut Film Tomball Pwy #9, Tomball Drive Through Available for Pick-Up, Call ahead! TRY THE YOU PICK TWO DINNER! ONLY $10.99 Monday - Wednesday 4-10 p.m. Your Choice! 1/2 PoBoys, Louisiana Favorites, Salads, & Small Plates Try Our Crawfish Queso! $5 Off $25 One per customer please. Exp. 11/15/ W. Main St. Tomball - OPEN DAILY Breakfast Served Sat. and Sundays 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. tadsrestaurants.com Drive Through Available for Pick-Up, Call ahead! JAPANESE BISTRO & SUSHI BAR JAPANESE BISTRO & SUSHI BAR FALL FESTIVAL SPECIAL! $5 OFF $20 OR MORE Dinner kitchen entree/hibachi special/sushi, sashimi combo/ special roll combo only. Does not include sushi/sashimi/special roll. Can not be combined with other offers. Must present coupon. Dine in only. Expires 11/15/18. JAPANESE BISTRO & SUSHI BAR BUY ONE LUNCH ENTREE, GET 2 ND FREE *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. Dine in only. Must present coupon. Expires 11/15/18. FM 2978 Sushi Steak Seafood Traditional Japanese Dishes Full Bar SUN - THUR: 11AM - 10PM FRI - SAT: 11AM - 11PM Woodlands Pkwy. Happy Hour All Day, Every Day FM 2978 Magnolia, Ste. 300 Magnolia, TX Join our VIP Club and receive a FREE OFFER! Text HOKKAIDO to JAPANESE BISTRO & SUSHI BAR FREE SUSHI ROLL WITH PURCHASE OF 2 ROLLS & 2 DRINKS Of equal or lesser value only, not valid from Friday to Sunday. Dine in only. Can not combine with any other offer. Must present coupon. Valid only from Monday to Thursday. Expires 11/15/18. Reserve your table now on the Open Table App! 50 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

51 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED LOCAL IICRC CERTIFIED RESTORE THE SHINE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCEERIENCE WE PROVIDE THE BEST: AIR DUCT CLEANING TILE & GROUT CLEANING WATER DAMAGE AGE RESTORATION CARPET CLEANING CALL TO SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! $ 30 OFF 40 PER SQ. FT. $ 99 3 ROOMS AIR DUCT CLEANING PER SYSTEM TILE & GROUT CLEANING CARPET CLEANING $5 OFF $25 or More SATURDAY ONLY, 11AM 10PM. DINE IN ONLY. Limit one coupon/visit/table. Not valid with other offers. Exp. 11/15/ Tomball Pkwy Great Food Great Times Great Friends DAILY SPECIALS FROM STEAK TO SEAFOOD BUY ONE GET ONE ½ OFF WITH PURCHASE OF 2 BEVERAGES UP TO $7 VALUE. Limit one coupon/visit/table. Dine in only. ½ off meal must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with other offers. Exp. 11/15/18 PIZZAS SUBS SALADS PASTAS WINGS DESSERTS Color LIKE NO OTHER OUR COLOR SPECIALISTS CAN BRING YOUR COLOR DREAMS TO LIFE. SEE OUR ELITE COLOR AND STYLE TEAM TODAY. $10 OFF CHEMICAL SERVICE* *NEW CLIENTS ONLY EXPIRES 11/15/ TOMBALL PKWY., # DELIVERY DINE IN DRIVE THRU ORDER ONLINE Now Serving our LUNCH BUFFET 11am-2pm 7 days a week! 50 % OFF Buy One Lunch Buffet, Get One Dine in only Exp 11/15/ FM 1488, Suite 1, Magnolia, TX (next to Las Fuentes) pizzaiolospizza.com FAMILY DEAL $25 2 Medium 2 topping Pizzas & Large Salad One coupon per table or party. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Exp 11/15/18 We use 100% natural ingredients along with our fresh dough made from scratch every day! 675 Hwy 290 W. Brenham, TX (Next to Hampton Inn) Playground for the Kids Tomball Magnolia edition September

52 Shower Updates? Lunch & Dinner will never be the same Flooring Kings Tile Stone Custom Showers We Can Help Experience Makes a Difference - Let Us Show You How $500 OFF BATHROOM REMODEL CALL TODAY! Serving Tomball & Magnolia BUY ONE MEAL, GET THE 2ND FOR 1/2 PRICE! OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE. WITH PURCHASE OF 2 DRINKS. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ONE PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNT. EXPIRES 11/15/18. $5 OFF $20 OR MORE MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ONE PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNT. EXPIRES 11/15/ FM 2920, Tomball, freysbackyard.com BUY ONE BOWL GET $3.00 OFF Second bowl For Adult Bowls Only. One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine In only. Expires 11/15/18. 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 11/15/18. Valid only at Tomball location. facebook.com/superyummytx 15% off Entire Order during the month of October One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine in only. Valid only at Tomball location. Expires 10/31/ FM 2920, Suite 160 Tomball, TX $5 OFF any purchase of $30 or more One coupon per table, cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine In only. Expires 11/15/18. Valid only at Tomball location. Show your student ID and receive 15% OFF! One discount per student ID 52 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

53 a.m. AUCTION 9:00 December 1, 2018 ARCO S O MEXICAN S L Tomball Parkway st Farm Ranch Equipment Consignment Auction Expecting Farm & Ranch Equipment Vehicles Trailers Tools Machinery Cars and Trucks RESTAURANT Drawing for MEXICAN RESTAURANT $100 Bill at 4 p.m. Must be present to win MONDAY & Banquet TUESDAY: ALLavailable DAY MARGARITA room for all occasions. AND DRAFT BEER SPECIALS WEDNESDAY: DINNER FOR 2 - $17.95 Gift Cards Available DAILY! Dine-in only. Not valid with any other special. GREAT HOMECOMING STYLES! (Limit 2 per Over 21.) HAPPY HOUR MON - FRI 11AM TO 6person. PM MONDAY & TUESDAY: ALL DAY MARGARITA AND DRAFT BEER SPECIALS WEDNESDAY: DINNER FOR 2 - $18.95 THURSDAY: BUY 1 MARGARITA, GET 2ND HALF OFF (LIME, FLAVORS & GOLDEN) Bring this in for Call to LET US CATER YOUR NEXT get second EVENT! $5.00 OFF 1/2 OFF $5 OFF Expires: 8/3/16 With $25 or More Purchase enjoy Visit our new location in Tomball! FREE small Expires: 8/3/16 CHILE CON QUESO TOMBALL PKWY. # With $25 Purchase live mariachi tomball pkwy Dine-in only. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other special, 1/2 off margarita days, lunch special menu or on holidays. Expires 11/15/18 Dine-in only. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other special, 1/2 off margarita days, lunch special menu or on holidays. Expires 11/15/18 Personalize Schedule Today! FRIDAY & SATURDAY: MARGARITA'S AND DRINK SPECIALS SUNDAY: BUY 1 MARGARITA, GET 2ND HALF OFF (LIME, FLAVORS & GOLDEN) Buy 1 meal ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS UNTIL DARK 11/30 MIKE PATRICK ANDY KLEPPEL FM 1488 Magnolia, TX $6.95 Lunch Specials from FREE MARGARITAS $7.95 DAILY SPECIALS THURSDAY: FOROccasion! 2 - $5 OFF forfajitas Any HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? BRING IT! Gift certificates available YOUR UPSTYLE HEADQUARTERS & MAKEUP $10 OFF STYLE PACKAGE thru 11/15/18 5 Times Better Than Those Other Guys! Ron s is a casual, family-friendly burger spot that is perfect for lunch or dinner. A wide range of burgers are available, along with Ron s famous chili, sandwiches, chicken, salads and real draft root beer! Two 1/5 lb. Hamburgers, large order of French Fries and 2 Drinks 13.99! $ Cannot be combined with any offer, no substitutes. Expires 11/15/18 Chicken and Fries For Two 3/4 lbs. Fried or Grilled Chicken with Fries 14.99! $ Cannot be combined with any offer, no substitutes. Expires 11/15/18 Magnolia *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 11/15/18 Tomball Magnolia edition September 2018 Tomball Located in Tomball Marketplace, Kohl s/academy Shopping Center FM 2920, Ste. 210 Tomball, FM 2920 Medical Complex Dr. ll Tombay. Pkw Buy any item* and get the second item at 50% off NOW OFFERING DELIVERY IN TOMBALL AND MAGNOLIA % OFF FM 1488 Magnolia, TX

54 U.S. FLOORS & REMODELING One stop shopping ping store...full kitchen & bathroom remodeling. Custom Remodeling Covered Patio Painting Plumbing Electrical Work $200 OFF any purchase of $2,500 or more not to be combined with any other offer. Carpet $1 6 9 INSTALLED includes 1/2 pad HAND Scraped Laminate $2 6 9 INSTALLED includes trims and pad HAND Scraped Wood $4 29 INSTALLED includes trims Wood Look Tile $3 9 9 INSTALLED Tile 13 X 13 $2 6 9 INSTALLED Granite Countertops $26 99 INSTALLED Special Pricing on Blinds and Shutters Special pricing on Banisters Financing available 0 % 290 up to 36 months Cypress North Houston Rd. Northwest Fwy. CYPRESS LOCATION Telge Rd Northwest Fwy. Cypress, TX (Hwy. 290 at Telge Rd.) 2920 TOMBALL LOCATION Hwy. 249 Ste 110 Tomball, TX (State HWY 249 at FM2920 Next to Academy) Tomball Pkwy. Medical Complex Dr. In business since 1993 Mon-Fri. 10am 7pm Sat 10am 5pm. Open Sunday by appointment only. Call us today to schedule your personal consultation. like us on Facebook! sam@usfloorsremodeling.com 54 Community Impact Newspaper communityimpact.com

55 4 FREE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TICKETS WITH TEST DRIVE Always online at Lance Lewis General Manager/Managing Partner Lauren Rocco Dougherty Spokesperson END OF SUMMER SALE 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA SR $199 Access Cab Model 7162 Auto # MSRP $25,730 mo 1 LEASE FOR 36 months ONLY Or $1,500 MFR REBATE or 0% APR for 48 months $1,000 MFR REBATE LE Model 2532 Auto # MSRP $25,369 $239 FREE CARFAX REPORTS mo2 36 months OR GET $2,500 MFR REBATE or 0% APR for up to 72 months mo $189 or $1,500 MFR REBATE TUNDRA SPEC ED $2,000 MFR REBATE 2018 TOYOTA RAV4 LE LE Model 4430 Auto # MSRP $26,159 $239mo 4 or $1,500 MFR REBATE or 0% APR for 48 months Please stop by for a friendly appraisal! $ mo. lease 36 mo. lease TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR ALL MAKES and ALL MODELS! - PURCHASE OR TRADE - LEASE FOR ONLY LE Model 1852 Auto # MSRP $20,733 mo3 WANTED YOUR USED VEHICLE! TUNDRA SR Double Cab Model 8239 Auto # MSRP $32, TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY LE All New Toyotas include TACOMA SPEC ED 2018 TOYOTA or 1.9% APR for 48 months 5 36 mo. lease or $3,000 MFR REBATE or 0% APR for 60 months 2018 TOYOTA 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2018 TOYOTA RAV4 XLE 4 RUNNER SR5 10 TO CHOOSE 20 TO CHOOSE 10 TO CHOOSE 5 TO CHOOSE STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT PRE OWNED PRE OWNED PRE OWNED PRE OWNED STOCK #P31913 STOCK #P32018 STOCK #99600A $12,900 $18,977 $20,900 $30,900 STOCK #102272A NW Fwy 290 exit Eldridge Both Ways joemyerstoyota.com All leases: Amount due at signing excludes tax, title, license & $150 dealer fee and 1st mo. payment. With approved credit and exclude tax, title, license, insurance and $150 dealer doc fee. Not everyone will qualify. Lease offers based on 36 month closed-end lease with $0 security deposit, 12K miles per year with $0.15 mile overage. Early termination fees may apply. (1) TACOMA: $1,999 due at signing; $24,085 Initial Cap cost. Residual $18,053. (2) TUNDRA: $2,999 Due at signing, $30,988 Initial Cap Cost. Residual $29,666. (3) CAMRY: $2,999 due at signing, $24,057 Initial Cap cost. Residual $13,446. (4) COROLLA: $2,999 due at signing, $19,731 Initial Capitalized Cost. Residual $10,574. (5) RAV4: $2,999 due at signing, $24,535 Initial Capitalized Cost. Includes $750 TFS Lease Subvention Cash, Residual $14,126. Monthly financing payments per $1,000 financed as follows: 0% for 48 mo = $ % for 60 mo = $ % for 72mos = $ % for 48 = $ Not everyone will qualify. Must take delivery from dealer stock. Vehicle availability subject to prior sale, please call or visit our website for the latest inventory information. Excludes TRD PRO for Tundra and Tacoma offers. Offers expire 10/31/18 Tomball Magnolia edition September

56 MAKE TIME FOR YOUR MAMMOGRAM It could add years to your life. The Woodlands Scheduling a mammogram is an important first step for early detection. At Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Willowbrook, scheduling online is easy and with eight locations across the Greater Houston area more convenient than ever. Our Breast Care Centers offer: Specially trained breast imaging radiologists Advanced technology in a spa-like atmosphere Access to our breast specialists at Houston Methodist Cancer Center Willowbrook Katy Sugar Land Kirby Baytown Texas Medical Center Clear Lake Visit houstonmethodist.org/breast-care or call PINK (7465) to schedule your mammogram. TOMBALL MAGNOLIA EDITION