King Country Builders, Inc

• Presented by H-E-B
• Cook teams from across Texas
• Live Texas swing from Mike Stroup and the Acoustic Crackerjacks
• Kids play area and more
• Call 281-351-5484 for more info
• Location: the Historic Depot Plaza in Tomball

Moving Forward: 2011-2012 Bond Projects

In December 2011, the City of Tomball issued $14.5M in Certificates of Obligation to fund two critical infrastructure projects for our community. To keep citizens informed, progress updates will be posted here and in the city’s e-newsletter. Please click on the links below for more information.

Medical Complex Drive Segment Three Overview & Update

M121 West Drainage System Overview & Update

Brown-Hufsmith Improvements (not bond funded) 

The City of Magnolia is located at the junction of FM 1774 and FM 1488, approximately 45 miles northwest of Houston and 25 miles southwest of Conroe. We are approximately 20 miles from both IH45 and US290 – two of Houston’s main highway systems. The greater Magnolia area spans approximately 12 miles in all directions with an estimated population of more than 137,000.

Montgomery County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The quality of life offered by Magnolia makes it an easy choice for families, empty nesters, and business executives alike. Here, peaceful pastures and lush pine forests co-exist in harmony with long-standing family businesses and new entrepreneurial ventures. Once just a sleepy sawmill town, Magnolia is now home to more than 1,326.

Magnolia reflects the friendliness of a small town yet it is a growing City with nearby access to our big city neighbors of Houston, Conroe and The Woodlands. We are a small community with big hearts and great pride. Quality families are the cornerstone of this inviting City. Family values permeate throughout the community creating a warm and safe place to start a family and raise children of all ages. Homeowners have a variety of living options to choose from – conventional subdivisions, farm and ranch living, or custom designed homes on sprawling acreage. Leisure and recreation opportunities abound for golfers, equestrians, nature lovers, and cycling enthusiasts alike.

Each year, Magnolia opens its arms and its doors to thousands of visitors who flock to the Texas Renaissance Festival, which takes place over seven weekends starting in October. Magnolia lies in close proximity to a major performing arts pavilion in The Woodlands, and Houston, just a short drive away, standsd as a major player in the global business arena – with an international port, hundreds of multi-national corporations, and a hugely diverse and talented work-force. This proximity to Houston also gives Magnolia residents access to one of the largest performing and cultural arts centers in the country, and to several professional sports teams.

Throughout the years, this area has seen many changes, going
 from a railroad town and agriculture community to a “bedroom community” where residents may work in another City or County but live, pay taxes and spend most of their income in their city. With the widening of highway FM 1488, and now FM 1774, Magnolia will continue to grow with changes, challenges and an ever evolving image.

The main goal of the City is to maintain a small-town atmosphere and to provide quality services to its citizens. Our community is firmly grounded in traditional American values and down-home, small town charm. You will find the people of Magnolia to be some of the friendliest folks in Texas. A school district that is among the finest in the state, high-quality churches of all denominations, as well as a very manageable cost of living, are just a few qualities that make Magnolia a great place to live, work and visit.

This site represents our continuing effort to keep residents informed and to acquaint visitors with our departments and services offered.
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Rep. Kevin Brady honors local firefighters in the U.S. House of Representatives 10-26-11

Congressman Kevin Brady honored local firefighters today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for their brave service battling back the September wildfires.
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Click on the link below to experience our Magnolia Independent School District school spirit and talent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po9qy-tjeYw.
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Thank you for visiting the City of Magnolia’s official website.
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Magnolia City Hall
18111 Buddy Riley Blvd.
Magnolia, Texas 77354
Phone: 281-356-2266 / Fax: 281-259-7811
Have questions? Heard  a rumor? Want answers?  Call (281)356-2266 and you will be directed to the appropriate person/department.  You may also click on “City Contacts” in the menu and send your question by email.

Please view the Presentation (see link below) to get a better understanding of the facts about registered sex offenders and what our office is doing to comply with the law.
http://www.sheriffalerts.com/presentations/tx/montgomery/montgomery.html

Due to improving conditions and recent rainfall, the Ban on burning of limbs and leaves has been suspended. The ban on burning garbage or rubbish remains in effect year round and cannot be lifted. Burning of rubbish or household garbage in subdivisions or on less than 5 acres is a Class C Misdemeanor with a fine up to $500. Deputy Fire Marshals continue to issue citations, and will be on duty weeknights and weekends to assist with the enforcement of the ban on garbage burning.  

Current Conditions:

Most of Montgomery County is currently classified as”moderate” fire danger due to the long term lack of rainfall. Recent rains have led to some green up of lighter fuels such as grasses. As we move into Winter, fire danger will fluctuate dependent mostly on daily weather conditions. Continued lack of rainfall and dead vegetation from winter freezes will be cause for concern in the coming weeks and months.

The Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office will continue to monitor changing conditions and issue warnings whenever conditions warrant. Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court will consider whether or not to reinstate the burn ban at its next regular meeting on Monday, November 7th.  

Although the area remains in a long term drought, accumulations of brush can present a significant fire hazard as well. With the onset of our Winter weather patterns, there is a window of opportunity for residents to dispose of brush accumulated over the past several months. Although the MCFMO recommends other means of disposal, some residents will choose to burn. Before burning, residents must check for forecast weather conditions, and refrain from burning on any days where a fire weather watch or red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Always check before burning to insure that there is not a Burn Ban in place for your area.

Brush piles may not contain any rubbish or trash, and may only contain limbs and leaves gathered from the property where the burning is occurring. The burning may not cause a nuisance situation for neighbors.

For more information and daily updates please sign up on our facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/MCFMO

Additional information is available on our website as well. www.mctx.org/fire

Link to Fire Danger information

http://ticc.tamu.edu/PredictiveServices/FuelsFireDanger.htm

The MCFMO will be sending out daily updates on our Facebook page as well as through media releases.

Conroe, Tx October 28, 2011

Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court has authorized a ban on outdoor burning for all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.  The ban will remain in effect until the current fire danger subsides and conditions improve.

Fire Marshals have now issued more than 150 citaqtions for violations of the ban on outdoor burning.  Current violators are being fined $375 to $500 per citation, plus $72 in court costs.

Sign up for Code Red at www.mc911.org to receive information in the event of an emergency.

October 8th – Novemer 27th

Prior to the opening of the festival, Magnolia will host its Stroll event which invites guests to see a preview of what the festival has to offer.

The Stroll event set for October 1st from 4-8pm will bring many of the similar events guests would normally see at the festival.   The King & Queen will be on the Stroll along with a variety of shops showcasing artwork.  Performers will provide impromptu show and demonstrations from the Renaissance period such as jewelry making, hair branding and metal works.

Guests will also enjoy a variety of festival food items from the King’s Feast, the Queen’s pantry, turkey legs, kettle corn and more.  The event will feature eating contests, games, face painting, juggling and a Renaissance-themed costume contest for children 12 and under.

The festival is the nation’s largest Renaissance theme park which welcomes more than 450,000 visitors annually, with 40,000 to 50,000 people camping on the festivals grounds.

WHERE:       Magnolia Stroll and Sullivan Park
                        Historic Downtown Magnolia
                        Park entrance at the intersection of FM 1488 and FM 1774
 

INFO:            For more information call (832)-474-7169.

Saturday, October 1st at Depot Plaza, Tomball, Texas

Giant Volkswagon “Bug” Show & Swap Meet
Texas Craft Brews
BBQ from Bootsie’s and G-Que BBQ
Ezra Charles & the Texas Blues Band
Bayou Roux
The Silverado Band
Cool Freddie E.
Car Show 7 Swap Meet 9am-4pm
Music 12:30-6pm Free Admission
Call 281-351-5484

Animal Planet’s “Animal Cops: Houston” television series has made local and national heroes of the Houston SPCA’s dedicated team of Animal Cruelty Investigators.  The men and women of The Houston SPCA remain focused on one thing… saving animal lives in the nation’s fourth largest city! 

Earlier this month our neighbors James & Malena visited Houston’s SPCA and adopted a horse that had been rescued by the Animal Cops of Houston.  They brought the horse home to the property and began nursing him back to health.  He was emaciated and was suffering from a severe wound on his leg where he was tied up and the rope had dug into his skins because it was so tight.

Malena began to do some research on the horse and found out that he was a registered thoroughbred that started in 34 races in Maryland and Pennsylvania, winning 8 of those races.  Malena also found out that his registered name was “Heart of a Hero”, so she re-named him “Hero”.

Animal Planet decided to follow-up with Malena to check on Hero’s progress, so the film crew and the SPCA’s “barn girl” Jennifer came out to the property to see how he was doing.

It was an emotional reunion for Jennifer who had a special place in her heart for Hero.  She was pleased to see that he had gained 50lbs and that his leg was healing nicely.  Jennifer was also happy to see that Hero was well taken care of and that he had two pals in the paddock with him, Henry and Snowball.  The film crew captured the reunion and the segment will be aired in the near future.

Montgomery County has been included in the Presidential Wildfire Disaster Declaration for Individual and Public Assistance.  Anyone who wants to apply for assistance should call the FEMA registration number at 1-800-621-3362.

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of all emergency management and Homeland Security related activities for Montgomery County. The Mission of the OEM is to lessen the loss of life and reduce injuries and property damage during natural or man-made incidents through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in accordance with the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Plan. OEM also coordinates the activities for the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).  The EOC, when activated is a central location where representatives of local government and private sector agencies convene during disaster situations to make decisions, set priorities and coordinate resources for response and recovery.