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Magnolia ISD reviews plans for new elementary school

At the Aug. 10 regular meeting, the Magnolia ISD board of trustees reviewed the initial construction plans for Elementary School No. 10. The facility was recently funded through the approved May 2026 bond and is now in the design and planning phase.

Dollars at work: As previously reported, on May 2 the district passed a $465 million bond to fund multiple construction projects to address district overcrowding. Elementary School No. 10 is one of three separate projects set to be completed by 2031.

Diving in deeper: The proposed elementary school is projected to cost $53.97 million and will be located in the Kresston Development on Kresston Parkway. The school's initial designs were presented by Brad Ewing, an associate of VLK Architects, who is heading the project.

What else: Key factors of the elementary school's design are open space and study areas. Ewing said the area was designed with natural light and open floors in mind so parents and teachers would be able to see students work and learn at all times.

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Velore Beauty Supply opens in Tomball

A new spot for nails, lashes and other beauty essentials is now open in Tomball.

The details: Velore Beauty Supply, owned by JoJo Nguyen-Cran, celebrated its grand opening Aug. 12 at 706 W. Main St. in Tomball.

Representatives said the shop is designed to serve as a go-to beauty supply store, offering a variety of products alongside beauty services. Shoppers can find handmade press-on nails, nail lamps and other beauty items, while the store also offers materials for eyelash extensions.

Customers who purchase press-on nails in the store can also have them applied on-site.

What else?: Velore Beauty Supply is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.

706 W. Main St., Ste. A, Tomball

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Birria & Ritas Bar & Grill now open in Pinehurst

Birria & Ritas Bar & Grill opened June 6 in Pinehurst, bringing a menu centered around birria and latin-inspired dishes to the Hwy. 249 corridor.

The details: The restaurant serves a range of birria options, including tacos, quesabirria, enchiladas, flautas, fries, nachos, burritos and birria pizza. Other menu offerings include carne asada, carnitas, burgers, seafood, bowls and Latin fusion dishes, such as arepas and patacones, a representative confirmed.
The restaurant also offers aguas frescas, desserts and a children's menu.

32360 Hwy. 249, Ste. 140, Pinehurst

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Music & Motors

Aloha Beach Day

Aug. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Humble

Aug. 14, 7-11 p.m.
New Caney

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'Rent'

White Linen Party

Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Houston

Aug. 15, noon-10 p.m.
Pearland

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County Coverage

Montgomery County budget discussion includes tax rate, pay parity projections

Montgomery County budget workshop discussions for fiscal year 2026-27 began Aug. 11 at the Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building in Conroe. The conversation started with commissioners' review of tax rate options as well as the FY 2026-27 certified taxable value of about $109.27 billion, a 3.23% increase over the FY 2025-26 adjusted taxable value. Budget Officer Amanda Carter also presented where the county stands on its pay parity goals and employee promotions.

At a glance: The 3.23% rate increase over the FY 2025-26 current adjusted taxable value is less of an annual increase than the county has seen within past years, Tax Assessor Tammy McRae said.

Quote of note: “We [the county] didn't see a large increase in the '26 values … this year, as we have in [the past] five years, and the data showed that we had more of a stabilized market this year, and so for that reason, very few areas of our county saw an increase in their market value,” McRae said.

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