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5 events to check out in Tomball, Magnolia this weekend, May 9

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.

Tomball Flea Crawfish Festival and Cookoff
Tomball Flea Market is hosting a crawfish cookoff and festival that will also include local vendors.

  • May 9, noon-6 p.m.

  • $10 (admission)

  • 19827 FM 2920, Tomball

12th Annual Vintage Car Festival
Attendees will be able to browse a variety of vehicles, as well as enjoy live music, vendors and food.

  • May 9, 9 a.m.-noon

  • Free (admission)

  • 30410 Hwy. 249 N., Tomball

Magnolia Rotary Club Charity Car Show
On May 9, the Magnolia Rotary Club will be hosting a classic car show at Unity Park. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting Magnolia families in need. The event will have food and drinks on-site, along with vendors, raffles, classic cars and more.

  • May 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Free (general public), $35 (car show participants)

  • 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia

 
Stay In The Know
Prescribed burn scheduled for May 11 at W.G. Jones State Forest

There will be a prescribed burn at W. G. Jones State Forest on May 11, according to a May 5 news release from the Texas A&M Forest Service.

More details: The prescribed burn is part of forest management efforts to restore native species’ habitats, reduce excessive undergrowth and lower the risk of severe wildfires, according to the news release.

One more thing: Select areas of the forest will be closed during the prescribed burn, and smoke may be visible nearby during and after the prescribed burn, per the news release.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

New restaurant near the Galleria now serving certified Wagyu from three different countries

Wagyu House Houston opened inside The Galleria on May 1. The restaurant serves all-you-can-eat Wagyu dishes from Japan, Australia and the United States.

Meat options include American and Australian full-blood Wagyu, as well as Japanese A5 Wagyu. Each type of Wagyu includes a certificate of authenticity to certify that the beef is 100% genuine and graded according to the standard by the Japan Meat Grading Association, which considers marbling, meat brightness, texture and quality.


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🥃 New modern cocktail bar inspired by Mexico City debuts in Montrose
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🧇 Delizia now serving crepes, waffles in The Food Zone-Grand Texas
(Read more)

🍔 Bamburger opens new location along Hwy. 105 in Montgomery
(Read more)

🥘 Nigerian restaurant opens third location near Montrose
(Read more)

 

Luna Rosa Cocina & Cantina opens in Texas City

Luna Rosa Cocina & Cantina opened in March at 3336 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City. The restaurant offers quesadillas, salads, enchiladas, tortas, tacos, flautas and tostadas, among other items.

Drinks include margaritas, palomas, cucumber water and espresso martinis.


Read here.

Election News
Q&A: Catch up with the Democratic candidates for Texas attorney general ahead of the May 26 runoff

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

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

 
CI Texas
Q&A: Catch up with the Republican candidates for Texas attorney general ahead of the May 26 runoff

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

 

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