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HCSO looking for sexual abuse victims from Katy area camp

Written by From our staff Tuesday, 02 April 2013 14:58

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office are seeking information about any additional incidents involving a former technology camp manager, who has been charged with sexual assault and indecency with a child. Anthony Tang, 38, was recently booked into the Harris County Jail, on charges that he assaulted a then-14-year-old boy about two years ago. The incident allegedly took place at the Camp Katy Technology camp, near the 400 block of West Grand Parkway South. The camp has relocated since then. Activities at the camp included overnight stays by under-age participants. Anyone with information about any sexual abuse incidents related…

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The 13th annual Tomball German Heritage Festival will be held this weekend, March 22-24, in downtown Tomball. This year's event is expected to draw around 40,000 people to the city.

German Heritage Festival returns to Tomball

Written by Caleb Harris Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:20

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack the streets of Tomball this weekend, for the 13th annual Tomball German Heritage Festival, March 22-24. "I keep saying this every year, but we are expecting to get bigger and we are adding more quality events," said Grady Martin, president of the Tomball Sister City Organization. The three day festival will consist of four stages, with more than 400 performers, including bands, musicians, singers and dancers. "We also will have a bluegrass stage all weekend at the Depot, over by the gazebo," Martin said. The Alex Meixner Band will be performing…

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Detectives and deputies canvass a scene, where a body was found lying near the railroad tracks just south of Magnolia, on FM 1774, March 12. The man, believed to be between 20-30 years old, was spotted by the train's conductor. His cause of death is still under investigation.

Body found near train tracks south of Magnolia

Written by Caleb Harris Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:18

Montgomery County Sheriff's and Pct. 5 deputies found the gruesome scene of a body near the railroad tracks, the morning of March 12, along FM 1774, just north of High Meadow Ranch Road. Lt. Dan Norris, of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said that they received a call at about 10:30 that morning from the conductor of a train, who said he had seen a body near the tracks. Upon arrival the deputies found a deceased male lying near the tracks, with no identification. Officials estimated him to be between 20-30 years old. A Union Pacific railroad worker at the…

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Local Boy Scout to restore Tomball historical markers

Written by Caleb Harris Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:15

A local Boy Scout is looking to earn the rank of Eagle Scout by helping restore some historical symbols of Tomball. Dawson Duerer, a 13-year-old member of Boy Scout Troop 471 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, was searching for an idea to help him earn the Eagle Scout rank. He sought the assistance of Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan, who guided him to Tomball's Public Works Director David Kauffman. After speaking with public works officials, Duerer decided to come up with a plan to restore the concrete street markers found in various locations within the city. "These are a part of…

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Despite senator’s claims, some rights are absolute

Written by Caleb Harris Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:10

Much has been made in the mainstream media the past few days, of an exchange between Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Texas' new U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.The exchange was during a committee hearing regarding Feinstein's proposal to ban certain firearms and high capacity magazines. To those who haven't seen the exchange, here it is in a nutshell: Cruz asked Feinstein if she would make exceptions to other amendments in the Bill of Rights, like limiting which books we can read under free speech regulations. Feinstein replied that she was "not a sixth grader" and that, while not a lawyer, she…

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Around 2,000 people are expected to pack downtown Tomball for the 2nd Annual Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival, which will be held at the Depot Plaza Mar. 16. Admission and parking are free.

Honky Tonk festival coming back to Tomball

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:27

Lovers of fiddles and steel guitars will be flocking to Tomball Mar. 16, as the city will be holding its second annual Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival that afternoon. "It's going to be an afternoon of old style honky tonk music," said Tomball marketing director Mike Baxter. "It's reminiscent of the days of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline – when country was country." Nearly 1,500 people showed up to the inaugural event last year and Baxter expects more this go around. Headlining the event is Austin musician Dale Watson, who describes his two decade career as one of a maverick…

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A train crashed into a trailer carrying oversized equipment in Magnolia, Mar. 4. The crash caused massive traffic backups and took hours to clean up. No one was injured.

Train crash causes traffic headaches in Magnolia

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:22

A train plowed into a trailer carrying specialized oilfield equipment to Mexico, the afternoon of Mar. 4, backing up traffic in all directions around Magnolia. According to the Magnolia Police Department, the trailer was waiting on the tracks for workers to help it clear the overhead railroad signal on FM 1488, when the train came down the tracks. No one was injured. Magnolia Police Executive Officer J.K. Seangal said the tracks were blocked at FM 1488 and FM 1774 until around 9 p.m. He said they were dispatched to the scene just before 3 p.m. "Union Pacific called a company…

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With color-coded fire hoses spread out before them, Magnolia Fire Department members (from left) Cpt. Kevin Hoffard, Cpt. Jason Rosenfield and Firefighter Davin Heitmeyer stand in front of one of the new high-capacity tanker trucks.

MFD’s enhancements provide a plus for homeowners

Written by Cheryl Garcia Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:18

Thanks to careful planning and astute spending, the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department has been able to acquire four new tanker trucks. They are also building three new station locations over the next few months. The department says it needs these upgrades in order to provide a dependable source of fire protection in some of Magnolia's most remote areas, but there is another benefit to all homeowners in the area – lower homeowner insurance premiums. Residents will pay less for insurance if their local fire department is modern and effective, which is what the Magnolia department has been working toward. Fire…

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Tomball council receives the annual audit

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:16

The Tomball City Council received the annual audit during its regular meeting Mar. 4 and city officials said the results show the city is in sound financial shape. Every year the city is required to have an independent audit of its finances completed by an outside agency. "The point of an audit is to provide an opinion on the financial statements of the city," said Sara Roberts, of the CPA firm Weaver and Tidwell, who performed the audit. City finance director Glenn Windsor told city council members that property values increased nearly 18 percent during the last fiscal year –…

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Charges dropped for Tomball student who had gun

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 12 March 2013 18:45

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has dropped all charges against a 17-year-old Tomball student, following an incident Feb. 28, where police found a gun in the student's car. Prosecutor's declined to file charges against 17-year-old Brett Ball, saying that the student broke no laws by having a gun in his truck on school grounds. "The statute defines school property as excluding parking lots or parking structures," said DA spokesperson Sara Kinney. Legislator's added the exclusion after concerns were expressed that someone who can legally carry a firearm could be arrested by merely going to pick up their child at…

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