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

Summer Splash Bash
Paradigm Brewing Company is hosting a family-friendly summer event May 23. The event will have water slides, live music and outdoor activities for the whole family. 

• May 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball

• May 23, noon-11:55 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 209 Fannin St., Tomball

• May 23, 10 a.m.
• $20 admission
• 310 E. Main St., Ste. B, Tomball

The Lone Star College Foundation marked 35 years since its founding at an annual fundraiser where more than $524,500 was raised to help students in need.

Something to know: The foundation was created in 1991 and has since helped 27,000 students. Designed to help students attend Lone Star College campuses despite financial obstacles, the LSCF offers scholarships, money for textbooks and emergency aid. Since its founding, the organization has raised:

• $30 million in scholarships
• $14.7 million in emergency aid

Lone Star College System’s calendar for the 2027-28 school year—which features student start dates of Aug. 30, 2027 and Jan. 18, 2028 for the fall and spring semesters, respectively—was approved by the college system’s board of trustees on May 7.

At a glance: The fall semester will run Aug. 30-Dec. 19-2027 for students and Aug. 23-Dec. 19, 2027 for faculty. The spring semester will last from Jan. 18-May 14, 2028 for students and from Jan.10-May 14, 2028 for faculty. LSCS’ calendar was distributed to employees before being finalized.

Dates to know: According to the calendar, two “minimesters” will be held:

• Winter, which will run Dec. 20, 2027 to mid-January 2028
• May, which will run May 15 to early to mid-June 2028

• June 5-July 11, 2028
• July 13-Aug. 20, 2028

Harris County commissioners allocated an additional $19 million to the Harris County Sheriff's and Fire Marshal’s offices to support ongoing capital improvement projects across eight law enforcement facilities.

The overview: The May 14 vote increased funding from $100 million to $119.73 million for the projects, which aim to enhance resiliency and technology at facilities in the HCSO’s patrol districts, according to agenda documents.

Some context: Harris County voters approved a $100 million bond in 2022 to support improvements at public safety facilities, also known as Proposition A. In May 2024, Commissioners Court then allocated approximately $82.7 million in bond funds to HCSO’s proposed projects as well as $10 million for administrative costs and about $7.3 million for contingency—totaling $100 million—county documents show.

More details: The additional funding will help ensure the facilities meet updated safety codes and ensure operational resilience with enhancements such as generators, security infrastructure and structural remediation.

Looking forward: All projects are on track for construction by late 2026 and early 2027, with estimated completion slated for the second quarter of 2028. 

Houston officials officially dedicated George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E in honor of the late former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a May 18 ceremony, officials announced in a May 18 news release.

Career history: Jackson Lee represented Texas' 18th Congressional District—which includes IAH—for more than three decades. Jackson Lee died at age 74 in July 2024 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, as previously reported by Community Impact.

During her tenure, Jackson Lee advocated for aviation security, federal transportation investment and infrastructure improvements, and helped secure more than $125 million for Houston airports, per the release.

The impact: Houston City Council voted unanimously to rename Terminal E to "Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E" in April 2025, as previously reported.

During the May 18 ceremony, a 500-pound memorial plaque featuring a portrait of Jackson Lee was unveiled. In the coming weeks, the plaque will be permanently installed inside the terminal's international concourse beyond the TSA security checkpoint.

On May 26, Republican voters will choose their nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in a runoff election between former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright.

The overview: The Republican railroad commission race is one of several statewide contests that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primary election.

Wright and French were the two highest-performing candidates in the five-way primary race, with Wright receiving 32.1% of the vote and French collecting 31.7%.

The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face state Rep. John Rosenthal, D-Houston, in the November midterm election. Third-party candidates may also appear on the November ballot.

Did you know? The railroad commission regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry, while the state's railroads are under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation and the federal government. The agency has three commissioners elected to staggered six-year terms.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22, with runoff election day May 26.