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Law enforcement report for the Week of June 2

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 18 June 2013 18:27

Tomball PD• June 2 Cpl. Patin arrested a 21-year-old man from Tomball, for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana. At approximately 3:10 a.m., Patin arrested the suspect for Driving While Intoxicated in the 1200 block of Rudel. During a search, Patin discovered marijuana in the suspect's vehicle.• June 3 Officer Rodriguez arrested an 18-year-old man from The Woodlands, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At approximately 11 p.m., Rodriguez conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of W. Main and detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. During a search, Rodriguez discovered Hydrocodone, Adderall,…

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Montgomery County CASA reminds residents about child issues

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 18 June 2013 18:25

On Father's Day, fathers, grandfathers and others who act as father figures are honored with barbecues, gifts and other family traditions. But for children in the foster care system, Father's Day can be a day of sadness. Removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect, these children spend Father's Day in foster homes, group homes, residential treatment centers and even psychiatric hospitals. Children in foster care rarely get to see their fathers on Father's Day. Too often, they do not get to see them or know them at all. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers can help…

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River of Praise to host ‘Be Tomball Ready’ June 20

Written by Admin Tuesday, 18 June 2013 18:24

If there is a natural or man-made event that overwhelms or delays the community's professional responders, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during their CERT training. These skills can help save and sustain lives until help arrives. June 20, Harris County CERT Coordinator Misty Gunn will offer "Your family, Your plan, Your safety - Ready for Anything," outlining how businesses and families can be prepared for all types of disasters. Gunn is a Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security…

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TRHF awards grant to Lone Star College

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 18 June 2013 18:22

Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) recently awarded Lone Star College-Tomball with $379,188, for support of the allied health programs at the college. The initial gift of $64,188 will be used to purchase equipment that will enhance instruction in LSC-Tomball's nursing and pharmacy technology programs. Later this year and for the next four years thereafter, the foundation will provide $63,000 to pay the salary and stipend for an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) instructor. "We are grateful to be able to provide this funding to Lone Star College-Tomball for the equipment and faculty that they need to expand their nursing and pharmacy…

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Law enforcement crime report for the Week of May 20

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 04 June 2013 16:17

Tomball PD• May 20 Officer Torres responded to a criminal mischief report in the 30300 block of Quinn, where spray paint was discovered on school property.• May 20 Officer Swing-hammer responded to a criminal mischief report in the 28300 block of Tomball Expressway, where approximately $2,000 worth of damage was inflicted upon a building.• May 21 Officer Sampson arrested a 25-year-old man from Tomball, for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. At approximately 1:15 a.m., Sampson responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the intersection of Stella and Zion and observed…

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Generational conflict the subject at First Friday

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 04 June 2013 16:14

Two hundred thousand Baby Boomers retire every month and there aren't enough Generation X workers to replace them. Companies say that they have no alternative but to embrace Millennials into their workforces and teach them to perform in sales and management positions. Scott Davis, Sr. Director of Land Services for CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners and an award winning salesperson and executive, will present a combination of the latest research and his own experiences, to provide Tomball area business leaders with a concrete toolbox they can use in their own companies when hiring the new age of today's workforce. The…

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Griffin named Officer of the Month

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:42

Lisa Griffin of the Tomball Fire Department was recognized as Officer of the Month at the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Networking Lunch-eon, May 3. Griffin was acknowledged for outstanding service and initiative on the job. Pictured are (from left) Debbie Gray of Woodforest National Bank, Griffin and Tomball Fire Chief Randy Parr.

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Tomball Police and Montgomery Co Sheriff crime reports

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:40

Tomball PD• April 28 Officer Sampson responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 400 block of Commerce, where a victim observed a suspect breaking into his garage. It did not appear that the suspect stole anything.• April 29 Officer Hernandez responded to a criminal mischief call in the 1200 block of W. Main, where graffiti was found on a building.• April 30 Officer White arrested a 33-year-old man from Magnolia, for Reckless Driving and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. At approximately 6:30 a.m., White responded to a crash in the 28200 block of Tomball Pkwy. and arrested the…

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‘Be Tomball Ready’ disaster preparedness seminar coming May 16

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:38

As a society we are more dependent on our electronic devices for communication and data storage than ever. Whether it is our business data or family pictures, we may only have one chance to prepare for a loss that could be forever. This month's topic for the Be Tomball Ready disaster preparedness seminar is intended to give a general overview of how bad the data loss could be, the general causes and recommended prevention. The event will be held May 16, at River of Praise Church, 13215 Boudreaux Estates Dr., in Tomball, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is…

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The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle tickets to win this 2013 Chevy Cruze donated by Lone Star Chevrolet. For tickets call 281-351-7222.

Tomball Greater Area Chamber raffle winner to claim a Cruze

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:19

The Greater Area Chamber of Commerce (GTACC) is offering a 2013 Chevy Cruze to the winner of its 2013 Car Raffle that kicked off this spring. The Cruze, donated by Lone Star Chevrolet, garnered top consumer ratings in the Kelly Blue Book review and with a 42 mpg highway rating it is ranked in the top 10 percentile of American produced fuel-efficient autos. The chamber is offering a look at the Cruze and $20 tickets to win the car at upcoming events throughout the year, including the Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge May 25. If you cannot wait for an…

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