In an effort to offer another avenue for college preparatory curriculum, Magnolia ISD administrators are in the process of applying for authorization to become the first district in Montgomery County to offer the program.

In a March 19 meeting, officials with the 249 Partnership from Tomball, Magnolia and Navasota provided updates on the construction of the Tomball Tollway and future phases of the Hwy. 249 expansion project.

Fire Ant Brewing Company plans to set up shop in Old Town Tomball in late 2015 or early 2016 after City Council voted March 16 to approve an ordinance amendment, which defines microbreweries and brewpubs

The FM 2978 corridor is expected to receive some long-anticipated mobility improvements in late 2015 or early 2016.

For My Handyman Can in Magnolia, no home improvement job is too large or too small.

During their first year in business, co-owners and married couple Michael Brown and Sally Moore have fused decades of art training and corporate experience to transform a simple office building and garage into a glassblowing studio.

Trying to get around the area these days is not as easy as it once was—nor is it as efficient.

Despite steady growth in the Greater Houston area oil and gas industry over the past few years, several large-scale manufacturing companies with branches in Tomball and Magnolia have announced companywide layoffs.

Montgomery County voters will have an opportunity to head to the polls May 9 and weigh in on a $350 million mobility bond referendum representing 77 roadway projects.

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution supporting legislation calling for the elimination of state mandated high-stakes testing at its regular meeting Monday, March 30.

New opening in Creekside Park

The women’s boutique offers clothing and apparel in a mixture of cowgirl bling and boho chic styles, including blouses, headwear and footwear as well as accessories, such as handbags, jewelry and home decor.

The shop’s certified auto technicians offer repairs, preventative maintenance and transmission and engine rebuilds as well as body and collision services for foreign and domestic vehicles.

The Cajun-style family restaurant serves crawfish, crab, shrimp etouffee, fried alligator, boudin and sausages with special seasoning.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy ended its two-week run on March 29, having more visitors and possibly raising more money for charity than ever before in its 70-year history, said Lynn Walsh, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show President.

HUB Mitsubishi of Katy opened March 11 at 17007 I-10, Houston.

The Hive opened March 16 at 535 E. Fernhurst Drive.

Logos Preparatory Academy has announced a partnership with Westland Baptist Church that will bring its school to Katy in the fall.

Magnolia City Council and the Magnolia ISD board of trustees will hold elections on May 9 for several positions.

Shenandoah to add major developments east of I-45