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Tomball woman gets 12 years for drugged-driving death

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 08 October 2012 17:51

A Tomball woman was convicted of Intoxication Manslaughter by a Montgomery County jury, in a rare case involving legal prescription drugs. Sherri Lorene Holloway, 31, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison following her conviction. The case stemmed from a crash on SH 105 in February of 2011, where Holloway crossed the center line, hitting a white Chevrolet van, killing its driver, Kenneth Buffington. Prosecutors said he was killed almost instantly, due to the force of the crash. Holloway was seriously injured in the crash and sent by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital. Witnesses said Holloway’s vehicle was…

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Magnolia High crowns homecoming court

Written by From our staff Monday, 08 October 2012 17:46

Magnolia High School celebrated its annual football homecoming recently. Reagan Villarreal (left) was named the 2012 Homecoming King, while Allison Woods (right) was named the 2012 Homecoming Queen. Both are seniors at Magnolia High School.

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A home on Fannin Street in Tomball, which is said to be haunted. With Halloween fast approaching Tomball takes a look at its ghostly present, with a nod to the past.

Tomball reveals new tales of ghostly activity

Written by Mike Baxter Monday, 08 October 2012 17:39

Whispy clouds drift across a full moon and cool evening breezes bring with them strange rustling sounds and indistinguishable shadows in the night. In the light of day Tomball is filled with vibrant antique and specialty shops, mom-and-pop eateries, live entertainment, festivals, and a quality of life that makes living in small town Texas something special. But, despite the lively daytime activities here it’s rumored that after dark Tomball is filled with a “spirited” nightlife all its own -- a nightlife of creepy, unexplained activities and things that go bump in the night. It’s Halloween time in Tomball, y’all. PHANTOM…

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Texas Ethics Commission fines Texas Rep. Allen Fletcher

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 08 October 2012 17:36

The Texas Ethics Committee has fined Texas legislator Allen Fletcher $6,500, after they said he failed to respond to a complaint alleging corporate contributions and improper reporting of contributions. The nine page order runs through a host of allegations filed by members of the Texas Ethics Advisory Board, a Tea Party affiliated group which has filed several complaints against politicians of both political parties. The order from the TEC states that Fletcher denied the allegations, but failed to respond to a list of written questions that the TEC sent him last April. “Postal records show that the document was delivered…

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An artist’s rendering depicts what the future Tomball Veterans Administration will look like upon opening in July 2013.

Veterans Administration ready to start work on clinic after delays

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 24 September 2012 16:45

With the former Klein’s Supermarket sitting gutted for months, many residents began wondering what was stopping progress on the future Veterans Administration (VA) clinic site. VA officials said there were several unanticipated challenges in converting the former grocery store, but the process is now ready to begin. Nabholz Construction was hired this month to begin work on the site. The site is being leased for $1 million per year. Another VA clinic is being built for the Katy area as well. “We are excited about the progress being made on the new VA outpatient clinics for Katy and Tomball,” director…

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Members of the Magnolia and Magnolia Parkway chambers of commerce listened to a presentation from Gina Clark (sitting, middle) and Kelly Shea (standing, middle) about the effects of Obamacare on small businesses.

Magnolia chambers learn about Obamacare effects on business

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 24 September 2012 16:37

The Chambers of Magnolia Legislative Alliance, a combined effort of the Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, held a luncheon Sept. 20, where members learned about Obamacare’s effects on small businesses. Speaking to the group were Kelly Shea, a human resources and employee relations specialist and Gina Clark, a Magnolia certified public accountant. Members were shocked by some of the things they heard. Many of the regulations apply to businesses with more than 50 employees, such as the $2,000 penalty for not offering insurance to employees, which Shea said could have some consequences. ‘This…

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Tomball Police to participate in National Night Out

Written by Caleb Harris Monday, 24 September 2012 16:19

The Tomball Police Department will be participating in the annual National Night Out, along with members of the Tomball Fire Department and Northwest Rural Emergency Medical Services, officials recently announced. The event, held Oct. 2, will feature a community wide cookout and a roll call presentation at the Tomball Depot Plaza. “This event will give Tomball community members and visitors a great opportunity to see that Tomball is Texan -- for public safety,” Sgt. Rebecca Carlisle said. National Night Out is a nationwide event that is now in its 29th year. The National Association of Town Watch started the program,…

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The members of Magnolia West’s Interact Club have started a new go green initiative throughout MISD. Members are doing the project to help the district save money on electric bills.

Magnolia West students lead the charge to go green

Written by Cheryl Garcia Monday, 24 September 2012 16:14

A group of 25 committed Magnolia West High School Interact members, led by club president Dakota (Cody) Stormer, have began an initiative to help the Magnolia Independent School District (MISD) become more eco-friendly, by raising the awareness of students and teachers to conserve energy and reduce their carbon footprints. This past August, Interact club members joined forces with National Honor Society members to work for a week at MISD’s J.L. Lyon Elementary. Their mission? To get the “go green” message across. They helped teachers create bulletin boards with conservation messages, moved furniture and placed stickers encouraging energy and waste conservation…

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The second annual Stroll through the Renaissance Festival event will be held Sept. 29 at the Magnolia Stroll.

Stroll thru the Renaissance Festival, Sept. 29 in Magnolia

Written by From our staff Monday, 24 September 2012 16:01

The Texas Renaissance Festival is coming to Magnolia, giving residents a chance to meet the King and Queen of the Festival, along with other members of their court. Stroll thru the Renaissance Festival will be held Sept. 29, from 4 to 8 p.m., on the Magnolia Stroll. This evening will offer area residents a unique opportunity to meet the organizers, stars and support staff of the Texas Renaissance Festival, which has enjoyed more than 30 years in nearby Plantersville. Last year the City of Magnolia became the host city for the Texas Renaissance Festival, marking a new partnership between the…

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A white SUV is shown leaving the scene of a burglary, where an FBI agent had their badge and weapon stolen from inside their vehicle.

FBI agent burglarized, weapon and badge stolen

Written by From our staff Thursday, 20 September 2012 19:48

The FBI is seeking public assistance in recovering government property stolen from a government vehicle earlier today. Around 10:30 this morning an FBI agent was the victim of a burglary at the Exxon gas station, near the 10000 block of Beechnut in Houston. The still yet to be identified suspect entered the agent’s vehicle and stole both personal and government property. A government issued 9mm Glock handgun and the agent’s government identification were among the items stolen. One man entered the vehicle, while a second remained inside a getaway car. The men were described as two black males driving a…

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