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AP: Texas campus issues alert amid reports of shooter

Written by JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press Tuesday, 22 January 2013 19:31

UPDATED at 2:10 p.m. HOUSTON (AP) — A shooting on a Texas community college campus wounded at least two people Tuesday and sent students fleeing for safety as officials placed the campus on lockdown, officials said. Authorities had at least one person in custody, according to a law enforcement official in Washington who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the ongoing case. The official said local authorities also thought there could be a second shooter. He said multiple injuries had been reported. Aerial footage from local television stations showed police cars and ambulances parked…

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BREAKING: Shooting at Lone Star College campus near Bush Intercontinental

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 22 January 2013 19:14

UPDATE: (2:05 p.m.) - Brief statement by sheriff's official conformed three people injured, one suspect in custody, still an active situation. UPDATE: (1:43 p.m.) - Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is calling this an active shooter situation, meaning they believe there was more than one gunman involved, although one shooter is reported to be in custody now. There are reports of multiple injuries in the incident. ---------- ORIGINAL POST: Lone Star College has posted the following alert, taken directly from their website www.lonestar.edu. Local station KHOU has live coverage of the event here. KHOU is reporting that two men were…

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John P. Neubauer, Tomball Superintendent of Schools, recently announced his retirement, after more than 45 years with the district as a teacher, coach and administrator. His last day will be June 30.

Tomball ISD’s Neubauer announces retirement

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 22 January 2013 17:50

Tomball Superintendent John Neubauer will soon be turning off the lights in his office for the final time, as he will retire following a career spanning more than 45 years.Neubauer submitted a letter of resignation to the Tomball school board Jan. 14. His retirement will be effective when his contract ends June 30, after 16 years as the administrative head of the district."After much thought, prayer and evaluation, I decided that the time has come for me to retire," Neubauer said. "Retirement comes with mixed feelings. It's been an honor to serve the students of this district and a pleasure…

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Tomball Memorial High School sophomore Cheyanne Foster shows off her steer, Cuder, that she will show at the 37th annual Tomball ISD FFA Project Show, Jan. 25-26.

Students preparing for annual Tomball FFA show

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 22 January 2013 17:45

The sounds and smells of goats, pigs, turkeys, cows and other farm animals will fill the air this weekend, as students from both Tomball high schools diligently prepare for the annual Tomball Future Farmers of America (FFA) project sale and show.This year brings the 37th incarnation of the event, which allows FFA members to show and hopefully sell the animals they spent all year raising, feeding and caring for. The event will be held Jan. 25 and 26 at the Tomball ISD Project Center, at 30330 Quinn Rd."It gives kids the opportunity to become involved in FFA and teaches them…

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Tomball man sentenced in federal Sprint fraud case

Written by Caleb Harris Tuesday, 22 January 2013 17:41

A Tomball man was recently sentenced to three years of probation, after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting device fraud in federal court.Troy Alexander Tipton, 21, was charged, after federal prosecutors said he sold Spring cellular phone customer data and access information to another man. Tipton was an employee of Modern Wireless at the time. Tipton pleaded guilty to the charges last August.Prosecutors said that Tipton sold data from at least 400 customer accounts to Vernon R. Parker of Houston, from April through October of 2011. Parker then directed Lakreshia Shana Smith, 28 and Frederick Sears, 38, both of Houston,…

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The Magnolia ISD science fair project of Magnolia West High students Samanthe Gerthe and Dakota Stormer was named "Best of Show" for their division during the recent contest.

Magnolia students take top honors at science fair

Written by Cheryl Garcia Tuesday, 22 January 2013 17:39

Two teams of Magnolia ISD students, one from Magnolia West High School and one from Magnolia Junior High, received a top "Best of Show" prize for their projects at the district's annual science fair, Jan. 12.Magnolia West High students Samantha Gerthe and Dakota Stormer won for their entry: Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome: Simple! Magnolia Junior High students Aubrey Frank and Brynn Reynolds won for their project: Feasibility of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Lenses. More than 100 projects were entered in the district science fair, and several entries are going to the next level – which means exhibiting their projects in the Science…

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Tomball council approves changes to fencing rules

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 14 January 2013 16:12

The Tomball City Council recently approved changes to city rules governing fences after some long discussion over two meetings. The council had previously tabled the changes during the Dec. 17 meeting, after asking City Planner Rebecca Guerra to add additional requirements and standards to the already proposed changes. "We came before you and you requested that the item be tabled and that staff reexamine items," Guerra told council. The proposed changes include allowing for a maximum height of eight feet, except in front yards, where the maximum height would be six feet for lots five acres and larger and four…

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Magnolia High School's principal Jeffrey Springer has been selected as the Texas Principal of the Year.

Magnolia’s Principal of the Year strives for eminence

Written by Cheryl Garcia Monday, 14 January 2013 16:09

Last year was the second time that Magnolia High School Principal Jeffrey Springer was selected as a regional winner for the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Principal of the Year award -- but this time it was different. This time he was also chosen as 2013's Principal of The Year for Texas, which means that of more than 1,000 school districts in the state, Springer was rated the top secondary school principal. This honor makes him eligible for the national award in 2014. "This award is not about me," stated Springer. "This is a celebration of our community,…

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Community officials, business owners and residents were invited to the annual Magnolia on the Move presentation, which reviewed the past year for Magnolia. The review focused on growth and the new comprehensive plan, which was designed to deal with the growth.

Magnolia on the Move paints picture of an up and coming city

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 14 January 2013 15:58

The City of Magnolia recently implemented its first comprehensive plan, while also growing and expanding its boundaries in 2012. With that plan now in full swing and money problems a thing of the past; the city hosted a review of the past year, Magnolia on the Move, Jan. 8. "Getting this plan was huge," Magnolia's Economic Development Coordinator Deborah Rose Miller said. "It gives us a roadmap for the future, taking into consideration the entire infrastructure, along with desires of our community partners." Miller presented the program, along with Paul Mendes, Magnolia's city administrator. The pair talked about the city's…

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Child brings gun to Magnolia’s J.L. Lyon Elementary

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 14 January 2013 15:55

Parents of students in Magnolia were a bit on edge last week, after receiving a phone call from the district stating that a student had brought a weapon to school. Magnolia ISD officials said that they received information that a student at J.L. Lyon Elementary was in possession of a weapon, Jan. 9. "Staff quickly recovered an unloaded firearm without incident," the district said in a written statement. "No ammunition was found in the student's possession nor was there any evidence of intent to use the weapon on campus." School officials would provide no other information besides what was contained…

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