Looking for something to do this September in Tomball and Magnolia? Check out six local events happening across the area from Sept. 6-Oct. 2.

Kaffeeklatsch with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn
The community is invited to enjoy a casual coffee with city leadership, ask questions and have conversations with Tomball officials, such as Mayor Lori Klein Quinn.

• Sept. 10, 8:30-10 a.m.

• Free (admission)

• Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., Tomball

GroovFest 2026
Attendees can enjoy a day of throwback musical performances, a vintage car show, face painting, stilt walkers and a play zone.

• Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Free (admission and parking)

• Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

October TOMAGWA 2026 Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Players can participate in a golf tournament for the benefit of TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries.

• Oct. 1, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $150 (individual player), $600 (team of four)

• High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, 37300 Golf Club Trail, Magnolia

This list is not comprehensive.

Candidates Stan Stanart and Stefanie Bord are set to face each other in the November general election for Texas House District 126.

What you need to know: District 126 covers parts of Harris County, including Cypress, Spring, Fairbanks and Jersey Village, according to a map of the district.

With incumbent Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, announcing his retirement at the end of his term in 2027, three Republican and two Democratic candidates faced off in the March primary elections. Stan Stanart secured the Republican nomination for the seat, while Stefanie Bord won the Democratic nomination; now the two will face each other on Nov. 3.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, and Libertarian Pat Dixon, a professional engineer, are challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Nov. 3 election. Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the governor's mansion.

The big picture: As Texas’ top elected official, the governor signs and vetoes legislation, serves as commander-in-chief of the state military and appoints members of state agencies or advisory boards. Community Impact asked the three gubernatorial candidates for their perspectives on data centers, education, the cost of living and other topics.

The background: Abbott beat 10 Republican challengers in the March primary election, while Hinojosa beat eight other Democratic candidates to advance to the November election. Dixon was selected as the Texas Libertarian Party's candidate during an April nominating convention.

Looking ahead: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.