Tomball officials are working through a proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget that prioritizes the city’s day-to-day services while continuing several large water, wastewater and roadway projects.

City Council reviewed the proposal during budget workshops July 20 and July 22. The figures are still preliminary, and the council has not adopted the spending plan.

By the numbers: The updated proposed general fund budget includes approximately $43.06 million in revenue and $43.42 million in expenditures, leaving a planned gap of $369,099.

The city would cover that difference through its reserves or fund balance, which are projected to total approximately $35.88 million—or nearly 82% of annual expenditures—at the end of FY 2026-27.

Diving in deeper: Tomball’s capital projects fund, which is separate from the city’s general fund, includes approximately $55.89 million in proposed spending.

What’s next: Additional budget workshops are expected before the council holds public hearings on the budget and tax rate, with final approval slated for Sept. 21. Tomball’s new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

Aladdin Kebab Grill, an extension of another popular local restaurant—Aladdins Kebab House—held a grand opening this past April, restaurant officials confirmed.

What's on the menu: According to the restaurant's website, Aladdin Kebab Grill is 100% Halal with meat sourced from halal supplies. The restaurant serves a wide variety of traditional Middle Eastern dishes including, but not limited to:

• Naan

• Samosas

• Curries

• Kebabs

• Biryani

• Mediterranean wraps

Per the website, a focal point of their menu and cuisine is an emphasis on fresh, ethically sourced food that's made in-house and never frozen or watered down. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Opened in April

• 11407 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from July 17-24.

1. Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens 12th Houston-area location in Cypress

2. Mariachi Del Bosque to perform in The Woodlands

3. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe names new chief medical officer

4. Nothing Bundt Cakes now open in Tomball

5. HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood names new chief medical officer

6. Sam Houston State University opens new charter school in Spring

7. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux tentative opening delayed in New Caney

Sandy Creek resident Georgia Bishop was out of town when 22 inches of rain fell on parts of northwest Travis County over the July 4, 2025, weekend. When Bishop returned home days later, her community was significantly changed.

What happened: Residents of the hard-hit Sandy Creek neighborhood described a “wall of water” that tore through their community last July, washing away homes, cars and roads. Nine people died in the flooding, including Bishop’s best friend, 16-year-old Felicity Jarmon.

The context: One year later, residents of the unincorporated Travis County community are still working to rebuild from last July’s catastrophic flooding. Central Texas has seen two straight years of intense, deadly flooding in July, leaving some residents on edge as they recover from last year’s disaster and mourn lost loved ones.

Community Impact spoke with Bishop and Kylie Nidever, whose neighborhood in Hunt flooded last year, on July 13, days before heavy rainfall hit large swaths of the state once again. Officials confirmed two deaths due to this year's floods, while 137 people died last July.