Graduation ceremonies for Magnolia ISD and Tomball ISD seniors will be held at Reed Arena and The Met Church between May 21-23. Here is everything you need to know about the ceremonies.

Dates to know: Both MISD and TISD will host graduation ceremonies at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University. Doors will open one hour before the ceremony is scheduled to begin.
MISD and TISD ceremonies at Reed Arena, 730 Olsen Blvd., College Station:

• Tomball: May 22, 8 a.m.
• Tomball Memorial: May 22, noon
• Magnolia West: May 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
• Magnolia High: May 23, 8-9:30 p.m.

• Tomball Star Academy: May 21, 7 p.m.

The Back Nine is a brand-new 24/7 indoor golfing facility now open in Tomball.

Two-minute impact: Founded in 2020, The Back Nine is a U.S.-based indoor simulated golf for both training and leisure. The new Tomball franchise location is currently owned by Travis & Julie Osborne. Travis said the reason for opening in Tomball was due to its “tight-knit, yet fast-growing, community.”

Quote of note: “We couldn’t be happier to open our store in the heart of Tomball,” Travis said. “The warm reception we have gotten further confirms our decision to build our business here.”

• 1417 Graham Drive, Ste. 100, Tomball

Harris County officials are gearing up for another summer of tough budget decisions as the projected shortfall for fiscal year 2026-27 could reach up to $257 million, according to a May 14 presentation to Commissioners Court.

The overview: Based on current spending forecasts, Harris County’s general fund shortfall for FY 2026-27 is projected to range from $129 million to $257 million pending the adopted property tax rate, OMB Director Daniel Ramos told Commissioners Court.

More details: While Harris County’s spending has increased year over year—jumping 12% in FY 2025-26 compared to the prior year—revenue sources aren’t keeping pace, the presentation shows. The county is on track to conclude the current fiscal year Sept. 30 with a $27 million shortfall, Ramos said. 

Quote of note: “You’re going to be hearing about Harris County fees, cuts [and] others soon enough if we don’t figure out a way to be more efficient,” County Judge Lina Hidalgo said. “We put the county and the people of Harris County at a $200 million hole irresponsibly last year.”

After dozens of Texas primary races ended without a clear winner in March, candidates for those seats will face off in an overtime round, known as a runoff election, this month. Texans can vote early in the runoff election from May 18-22, with election day May 26.

How it works: State law requires that primary candidates receive more than 50% of the votes cast to advance to a general election.

In the May 26 runoff election, Republican and Democratic voters will choose who they want to represent them in statewide offices, legislative and Congressional seats, the State Board of Education and county-level positions. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the ballot in November.

On the ballot: The statewide Republican runoff races include:

• U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton
• Texas attorney general: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy
• Texas railroad commissioner: Jim Wright and Bo French

• Texas attorney general: Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski
• Texas lieutenant governor: Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Vélez

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories across the Greater Houston area from May 11-May 15.

1. NewQuest starts construction on new retail space at The Grand at 249 in Tomball

2. Parisina fabric store opens in The Woodlands area at former Joann location

3. Magnolia ISD OKs construction managers-at-risk for bond projects, land purchase for new high school

4. Houston highlights security, transit preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup

5. Potbelly now serving toasted sandwiches in Conroe