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Also on today's calendar: Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Beloved Tomball H-E-B #574 Set for Huge $20 Million Expansion (stylemagazine.com) — Tomball shoppers can look forward to a major $20 million expansion and remodel of the H‑E‑B at 28520 Tomball Parkway, with construction slated from March 2027 through April 2028. While details on new departments and layout aren't public yet, the project will significantly enlarge a store that already anchors local shopping and reflects H‑E‑B's long-term investment in Tomball's growth.
2. Tomball Utility Rates Change October 1, With Sewer Charges Rising About 20% (myneighborhoodnews.com) — If you're a City of Tomball utility customer, expect higher bills starting October 1, with residential sewer charges rising about 20% and water and garbage rates also increasing. The article breaks down new base and per‑gallon charges, explains how sewer averaging works, and reminds residents that only city-billed customers are affected, with questions directed to Tomball Utility Billing on James Street.
3. Principal Put On Leave After Calling Parents 'Crazy' In Voicemail (iheart.com) — Tomball parents should know that Grand Oaks Elementary principal Heather Myers has been placed on administrative leave after a voicemail captured her calling a student's parents "crazy" following their report of inappropriate touching between students. Tomball ISD says her comments were unprofessional and is investigating both the voicemail and the original student welfare report, while the affected family keeps their daughter home and seeks counseling support.
4. Battle at the Berry Brings 22 High School Bands to Cypress Saturday: Tickets, Schedule and Visitor Guide (myneighborhoodnews.com) — Families from Tomball can catch their high school band perform at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium in Cypress this Saturday, October 3, during the Battle at the Berry marching contest. With Tomball's band slated for a 9:30 a.m. performance and clear bag rules plus no re-entry, planning ahead will help you enjoy the full slate of 22 bands sharing one field.
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