​​Interested in what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to the Tomball and Magnolia area? The following projects have been registered in the last few weeks with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. All information, including costs and timelines, is subject to change.

Third Gen Coffee

• Location: 32615 FM 2978, Magnolia

• Type of work: Renovation/alteration

• Timeline: May 2026-August 2026

• Estimated cost: $77,090

Tesla

• Location: 24503 Tomball Parkway, Tomball

• Type of work: New construction

• Timeline: May 2026-May 2027

• Estimated cost: $150,000

Boudreaux Plaza

• Location: 12610 Boudreaux Road, Tomball,

• Type of work: New construction

• Timeline: June 2026-June 2027

• Estimated cost: $1.9 million

Slick City Action Park is a family-friendly indoor slide park that recently opened along FM 1488 in Spring, social media manager Paige Crespo said.

What they offer: Owned and run by Chris and Mandy Bush, Slick City offers a wide variety of activities for customers to enjoy, including an indoor trapeze court, multiple slide courses, a jungle gym and trampoline basketball and dodgeball. 

• 3905 FM 1488, Ste. 100, Spring

Unofficial voting results show Magnolia ISD’s bond passed

Montgomery County ESD 10’s Proposition A passes per unofficial voting results

Michna, Parr win Tomball City Council elections per unofficial voting results

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The Houston-Pasadena region rose one spot, and is now ranked No. 6 out of 226 metropolitan areas for its number of high ozone days, according to the 2026 State of the Air report released by the American Lung Association on April 21.

Looking back: The region was ranked No. 7 in 2025, Community Impact previously reported. Between 2022-24, the Houston region’s annual weighted average of high ozone days was 43.3, according to the report.

Some context: Ozone air pollution, aka smog, is a lung irritant and can cause health problems, such as chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath, according to the ALA.

What else: With regard to annual particle pollution, the Houston-Pasadena area ranked No. 8 out of 211 metropolitan areas. The region also ranked No. 89 out of 224 metropolitan areas for 24-hour particle pollution, according to the report.

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 27-May 1.

1. Conroe ISD decentralizing its special education program

2. Azalea District under construction in New Caney

3. The Woodlands Township considering new fees

4. Turquoise Wine Bar to open in Cypress

5. Mediterranean eatery Brassica opening in Sugar Land