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Magnolia ISD announces qualifications for reduced-price school meals program

Magnolia ISD announced a new district-wide plan to provide free and reduced-price meals for children in households who meet new income eligibility guidelines, according to a July 20 news release.

The gist: Any student whose household meets the criteria for the school meal benefits will receive reduced-price breakfast and lunch at no cost.

On Aug. 1, households with children registered to the MISD district will receive letters about eligibility benefits and steps to apply. The qualifications for the new reduced-price school meals are based on three main categories: income, categorical (automatic) alignment, and program participants.

To qualify under the income category, the household income must be at or below the income eligibility levels set by MISD, according to the news release.

For categorical (automatic) alignment, the household must be receiving support from a government nutritional program such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).

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Nothing Bundt Cakes now open in Tomball

Nothing Bundt Cakes officials confirmed the bakery opened a new location in Tomball in late June. According to the website, Nothing Bundt Cakes has over 550 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

What they offer: The new Tomball location offers over 60 handcrafted cakes designed to be themed around holidays and celebrations throughout the year. With a variety of sizes offered, flavors offered include red velvet, white chocolate raspberry, lemon, strawberries and cream and chocolate chip, among others.

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7 events to check out in Tomball, Magnolia this weekend, July 24-26

There are several events to attend in the Tomball and Magnolia area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

Expedition Outpost Hobby Night
Hobby Night at the Expedition Outpost is also known as "Free Paint Friday,” an event where locals can come to the game store to paint miniature figures and bond over similar hobbies and interests. The evening event is free and open to the public.

July 24, 5-9 p.m.
Free (admission)
8320 Louetta Road, Ste. 190, Spring

The Other Side of The Fence
403 Eats will be hosting a local comedy show showcasing local Tomball up-and-comers.

July 24, 8-10 p.m.
$22.25 (general admission)
403 E. Main St., Tomball

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Tropical storm watches in effect for Texas coast as Bertha path shifts

Officials with the National Weather Service issued tropical storm watches for portions of southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall by the end of the week.

What we know: Tropical Storm Bertha maintained strength overnight according to data from the NWS, but is still expected to not strengthen beyond a tropical storm before making landfall across Louisiana and Texas. However, officials said the storm itself should not cause significant impact to the region.

NWS officials urged residents along the coast in Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties to continue any storm preparations before Bertha makes landfall. The storm watch along the Texas coast is in effect until 6 a.m. July 24 unless it is extended.

In their words: "Bertha will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms through the day, but the threat for excessive rainfall/flash flooding is marginal," NWS officials said in a July 22 news release. "While there is not a storm surge risk, there is a threat of minor coastal flooding."