Check out several events to attend in the Tomball and Magnolia area this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

If He Listened Film Screening
Support film production company SNT Productions and experience their latest film, “If He Listened.” Beyond the film, attendees will also have the opportunity to network and connect with fellow creatives and independent film enthusiasts.

• Jan. 11, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
• $12.51 per ticket
• 1495 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

• Jan. 10, 9-11 a.m.
• $12 per ticket
• 350 Nursery Road, Spring

• Jan. 10, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 205 W. Main St., Tomball

Harris County commissioners unanimously approved Jonathan Fombonne as the new county attorney on Jan. 8, a position effective immediately. Fombonne thanked his county attorney staff and his family after commissioners invited him to speak at the Downtown Houston court meeting. 

“Thank you again for your confidence and for this opportunity,” Fombonne said. “I’m honored to serve, and I look forward to working with each one of you.”

The big picture: Fombonne served as deputy county attorney in the county attorney’s office and now replaces a vacant county position after former County Attorney Christian Menefee resigned March 17, after the announcement of his campaign run for U.S. Congress District 18. Menefee leaves the county attorney position after serving five years in office.

Quote of note: Fombonne said it has been an honor serving people with humility and earning their trust with hard work over the past five years with Menefee.

“I learned a lot from working with him, and I’m thankful for his leadership and for the team he built,” Fombonne said. 

Mundy Legal Services officials confirmed the law firm relocated its Tomball location in November. In addition, the law firm plans to relocate its Humble location from 116 S. Ave. C, Humble to 902 E. Main St., Humble on Feb. 2.

What they offer: Founded by Allison Mundy, the practice offers legal services including family law, wills, probate, guardianship matters and mediation.

Per the website, Mundy became a certified mediator in 2022 after completing the required mediation training hours and an additional 30 hours of specialized family and child custody mediation training.

• Relocated in November (Tomball), relocating Feb. 2 (Humble)
• 13519 Zion Road, Tomball; 902 E. Main St., Humble

Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools launched a new virtual learning platform on Jan. 5 that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.

The overview: The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, all of which are self-paced, according to a news release.

More details: Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education, according to the program’s website. The offerings aim to help students complete credit recovery, get ahead with their requirements and access courses not available at their home campus. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.

One more thing: Interested families can enroll online, and spring courses begin Jan. 12, per the release. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a spokesperson from Harmony Public Schools told Community Impact.

A new U.S. Postal Service rule could impact when time-sensitive mail, such as tax forms and mail-in ballots, is considered officially sent.

The overview: Effective Dec. 24, mailed items are postmarked when the USPS processes them, rather than the date items are dropped in a mailbox. A postmark refers to the date and location stamped or printed on most mailed items, indicating when and where the USPS “accepted custody” of a mailpiece, per the federal agency.

Zooming in: According to the Texas comptroller’s office, the updated USPS guidance means items could be postmarked “several days” after they are dropped in a mailbox. This includes date-sensitive items sent by Texas residents and businesses, such as property tax payments, federal tax returns, mail-in ballots and required business reports.

To ensure that mail is postmarked on the day it is sent, customers can take mail into their local post office and request that the item be hand-stamped for free, according to the USPS. Texans can also pay property taxes and submit ballots in-person at county offices.