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Costumes to candy: What’s happening around the Tomball area this weekend, Oct. 24-26

Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Tomball area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Suncatcher Social: Join fellow art lovers at Splendid Things Stained Glass and create a pumpkin suncatcher to take home.

Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
$50
410 W. Main St., Tomball

Hallowine Experience: Step inside The Bluebonnet Tasting Room to be transported into different Halloween themes. The event will include a spooky wine and cocktail menu along with handcrafted mocktails.

Oct. 24-25, 4 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 26, 4-9 p.m.
$20-$28
401 Commerce St., Tomball

Trunk-O-Treat Tomball 2025: Join in on the annual Trunk-O-Treat held at 403 EATS for a night of candy and costumes.

Oct. 26, 4-10 p.m.
Free
403 E. Main St., Tomball

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On The Business Beat

Dudley Sports Plaza slated to begin construction of pickleball faciility

Dudley Sports Plaza planned to begin construction of its Elite Pickleball Club on Oct. 15, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

The details: The Elite Pickleball Club space will be 21,000 square feet and is estimated to cost around $600,000, including eight pickleball courts, a pro shop and administrative space, per the filing.

3905 FM 1488, Ste. 110-120, The Woodlands

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Metro News

NRG Energy to invest $360M in new Harris County power facility

NRG Energy Inc. will invest $360 million to expand power generation in Harris County through a new 456-megawatt natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oct. 21.

Explained: The project, which has been designated as a qualified initiative under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) program, is expected to begin operations by summer 2026. Once complete, the facility will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Houston Load Zone—including Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands—helping meet growing energy demands across the fifth-largest metro area in the U.S., according to the release.

Offering input: NRG leaders said the project will bring both temporary construction jobs and permanent positions once operational.

“Texas energy powers our state’s booming economy,” Abbott said in the news release. “This $360 million investment by NRG in Harris County is a significant advancement in Texas' energy infrastructure. The new natural gas facility will expand power generation and provide reliable, affordable energy for homes and businesses.”