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Home sales see decline year over year in November in the Tomball, Magnolia area

Home sales saw a decline year over year in November in the Tomball and Magnolia area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Renee Leslie Group.

In a nutshell: In three of the five ZIP codes in Tomball and Magnolia, home sales decreased, with total home sales decreasing 8.5% year over year in November.

 
What else: Year over year in November, the average time homes spent on the market in Tomball and Magnolia rose in four of the five area ZIP codes. The largest percentage increase was in 77362 at 152.17%—homes went from spending an average of 46 days on the market last November to 116 days on the market this November.

 
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Bamburger opens second location in Tomball

Bamburger officials confirmed the burger restaurant's second location in the north Houston area has officially opened.

What we know: The Spring-based eatery offers a variety of smash burgers in beef or chicken alongside items such as chicken tenders with fries and fries covered in cheese, jalapenos and bam sauce. The restaurant's first location sits along FM 2920 in Spring, with the second location along Kuykendahl Road in Tomball. 

  • Opened Dec. 17
  • 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 160, Tomball
 
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The Maker Barn offers a creative space for community projects

The Maker Barn began as a desire to spread the spirit of craftsmanship with the community, former Houston firefighter George Carlson said.

More details: Dedicated to creating a space where crafters can build a community through the collaboration of projects, The Maker Barn was founded by Carlson in 2016.

Quote of note: “I grew up with my father who was a captain maker, so I always had access to a shop and making things was just something that was done," Carlson said. “ And as a kid I used to make all my toys. So I just thought that's the way it was. We could afford toys, but it was more fun making them.”

Original publish date: April 10
 
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Q&A: Mike Holley, Montgomery County’s new DA, discusses his career, top priorities

Mike Holley began serving as Montgomery County’s new district attorney in late October, after being appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 29.

The background: Holley succeeds former DA Brett Ligon, who resigned from the position in early October to run for Texas Senate District 4—Brandon Crighton’s seat, which he vacated due to being named chancellor and CEO at Texas Tech University.

More details: In an interview with Community Impact, Holley discussed his career journey, his top priorities as the county’s new DA and the crime challenges he sees in Montgomery County. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

 
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Hobby announces progress on $470M expansion effort

The final steel beam has been put into place on a $470 million expansion project at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, according to a Dec. 12 news release from the Houston Airport System.

What's happening?: As previously reported by Community Impact, the expansion is set to bring seven new gates to the airport, more than doubling the number of existing gates. Other improvements include:

  • An updated baggage claim system
  • Additional baggage claim carousels
  • Expanded dining and retail options
  • Weather-protected canopies at departures

Ground broke on the project in early 2024, and the placement of the final steel beam marks just over the halfway mark, as the expansion is expected to wrap up in 2027.

In their words: "The topping-off milestone underscores the craftsmanship behind one of Houston’s most significant aviation projects—and marks the moment the new concourse officially began its transition from structure to space," the release states.

 
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Midnight Masquerade, High Noon Countdown: 10 New Year's Eve events going on across the Greater Houston area

Ring in the new year with various celebrations going on across the Greater Houston area.

High Noon Countdown 2026: Attendees can ring in the New Year with a balloon drop extravaganza at The Woodlands Children's Museum.

  • Dec. 31, 9:30-11 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m.
  • $10 (adult), $25 (child)
  • The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands

VFW New Year's Party: Bring in the new year country-style with the band Doug Boggs, and black-eyed peas and cornbread will be served at midnight.
  • Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m.
  • $30 (individual ticket), $50 (couple admission)
  • Tomball VFW, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball

New Year's at POST: The New Year's Eve party features a Great Gatsby-inspired celebration with cirque performers, characters, stylish caricature drawings and multiple DJs blending modern and vintage beats across the Skylawn.
  • Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
  • $99.29 (per ticket)
  • 401 Franklin St., Houston
 

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