Tomball City Council moved forward two Tomball Economic Development Corp. grant items tied to a redevelopment project along Hwy. 249 on July 6.

The council approved on first reading two business improvement, or MEGA, grant agreements with Black Forest Flex Park for building and site improvements at 27210 Hwy. 249. Each grant is for up to $50,000, with one tied to Building A and the other tied to Building B.

The details: Building A, which sits closer to Hwy. 249, is planned for a full facade renovation, according to the agenda documents. TEDC staff said the project investment for that portion is $735,000, with the TEDC grant amount set at $50,000.

Building B, located behind Building A on the same site, has a total project investment of $626,772, according to the presentation. TEDC staff said several businesses have started discussions for the space, but no tenants have been finalized.

Together, the two grants would provide up to $100,000 in TEDC funding toward more than $1.3 million in private investment, per the presentation. 

Eastwood Craft Butcher is set to open in July along Hwy. 249, owner Nick Hiebsch confirmed.

The details: The full-service butcher shop will specialize in meats including pork, beef, lamb, poultry and wild game processing. Eastwood Craft Butcher will also offer house-made sausages, locally sourced meats and handcrafted seasonings.

Quote of note: “While there are several great markets in the area, our goal is to offer something a little different—whole-animal butchery, exceptional local sourcing and old-fashioned customer service,” Hiebsch said. “We wanted to create a place where families could feel confident about the food they're bringing home.”

• 24914 Hwy. 249 N., Ste. 190, Tomball

Drivers in Magnolia will need to plan around a several-day closure,  according to a notice from the city of Magnolia.

What we know: Business 1774 at FM 1488 will be closed day and night from July 9-13 while crews complete concrete pouring at the intersection, according to the notice.

FM 1488 will remain open to eastbound and westbound traffic during the work. City officials are asking drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes while the closure is in place.

Mayor Chris Blair thanked residents for their patience as the improvements are completed and said the work is part of efforts to help keep the community safe.

Magnolia City Council will hold a budget workshop July 11 as city officials continue working through the city’s next spending plan for fiscal year 2026-27.

What you need to know: Budget workshops are typically used for council members and city staff to discuss city finances, department needs, revenue projections and possible spending priorities before a final budget is brought forward for approval.

According to the agenda the workshop will focus on discussion and review of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. 

No formal budget adoption is listed in the notice. The workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Magnolia City Hall, located at 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia.

Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss 2026 property tax exemptions, the county’s 2025 road bond program and design services for a Montgomery County Justice Center during a July 9 meeting.

What you need to know: According to the agenda packet, commissioners will consider taking action on county ad valorem exemptions for tax year 2026. The item includes homestead, 65-and-older, and disabled exemptions.
The court is also expected to receive the 2025 road bond program financial report. Montgomery County voters approved the $480 million road bond in May 2025 to fund mobility projects across the county.

Also of note: Commissioners will also consider awarding architectural design services for the Montgomery County Justice Center, with a contract to follow.

The court could also approve the creation of new district courts, a county court at law and a probate court.