The Weekly Dispatch ✦ Old Town Tomball
News & Updates
Stories and announcements from Old Town Tomball and the City of Tomball
August 2026 Utility Billing Newsletter
Check out the latest COT Customer News in our monthly utility billing insert!
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City of Tomball September 2026 Auction
Bid on Tomball equipment in the September 2026 auction, starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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2026 Texas Building Official of the Year
Earlier this month, City representatives attended the Building Officials Association of Texas banquet to celebrate Jeremy Griffin as he was recognized as the 2026 Texas Building Official of the Year.
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Labor Day Holiday Service Impacts
City office closures and solid waste schedule for Labor Day—find out what to expect for holiday services.
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August 2026 Public Safety Officer of the Month
The City of Tomball’s Public Safety Officer of the Month for August 2026 was honored at the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Luncheon on Friday, August 7.
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Drought Status: Stage 2 - Moderate Drought Contingency
Due to ongoing dry conditions and increased water demand, the City of Tomball has upgraded to Stage 2 of its Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
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Tomball Night 2026: The Old Town Guide
The 54th annual Tomball Night takes over Old Town on Friday, August 7 — vendors on Market Street, a new street dance on Commerce, the Parade of Lights, and fireworks over the Depot. Here's the schedule, the closure map, and every shop staying open late.
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Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tomball plans to issue Certificates of Obligation.
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July 2026 Public Safety Officer of the Month
The City of Tomball’s Public Safety Officer of the Month for July 2026 was honored at the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Luncheon on Friday, July 10.
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A Season of Openings
A bookstore, a pizza joint, a dive bar, a candle maker, an art gallery — in a single spring, Old Town Tomball added nearly a dozen storefronts. Here's the wave, block by block.
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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2026
Tomball residents rallied together for Tomball's annual Battle of the Badges blood drive this July, saving lives through friendly competition between local first responders.
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Graves in the heart of Old Town: possible historic cemetery uncovered on Walnut Street
Demolition crews clearing the old furniture store at 110 N. Walnut Street uncovered what appear to be early-1900s headstones — in a town once famous for having no cemetery at all. UPDATE: An independent investigation has concluded no cemetery ever existed on the site — the stones were likely discarded headstones repurposed as construction material long ago.
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How Old Town Tomball Learned to Drink
For 70 years you couldn't order a margarita in the historic center. One restaurant owner changed that — and the public bar-tax records show the downpour that followed: from one lonely venue to eleven, and more than $2 million a year.
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Independence Day Holiday Service Impacts
City office closures and solid waste schedule for Independence Day—find out what to expect for holiday services.
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June 2026 Public Safety Officer of the Month
The City of Tomball’s Public Safety Officer of the Month for June 2026 was honored at the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Luncheon on Friday, June 5.
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Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Applications Open Now!
The City of Tomball is now accepting applications for the 2026 to 2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Program.
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May 2026 Municipal Election Results
The City of Tomball welcomed both new and returning leadership during the May 11 City Council meeting as officials canvassed and certified the results of the May 2, 2026, General and Special Election and administered the
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From Sanctuary to Stage: Legacy Square's $25M Audition
The 4.6-acre former First Baptist Church campus could become Old Town's biggest cultural anchor — or its most expensive ambition. Here's what consultants told the EDC.
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Memorial Day Holiday Service Impacts
City office closures and solid waste schedule for Memorial Day—find out what to expect for holiday services.
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City of Tomball 2025 Annual Report
Discover Tomball’s progress through key accomplishments, milestones, and community-driven efforts in our 2025 Annual Report.
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Public Notice For Drainage Grant
The City of Tomball intends to apply for a $750,000 Texas Community Development Block Grant to fund drainage improvements in the Hampton Place area. The application is available for public review at City Hall during norm
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Tomball Prays Together 2026
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, members of the Tomball community gathered at the Tomball Depot Plaza for Tomball Prays Together, an annual event held in recognition of National Day of Prayer, officially observed on the first T
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2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run
Members of the Tomball Police Department joined law enforcement agencies from across the state to participate in the Texas Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, carrying the Flame of Hope through the Tomball commun
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Michna and Parr Win Council Seats; All Charter Amendments Pass
Unofficial results from the May 2, 2026 General and Special (Charter Amendment) Election: Shelley Michna takes Position 1, incumbent Randall F. Parr holds Position 5, and Propositions A, B, C, and D all pass. Turnout: 4.6%.
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Live Music in Old Town Tomball: A Scene on the Rise
Once anchored almost entirely by Main Street Crossing, Old Town Tomball's live music scene has quietly grown into a walkable cluster of stages, taprooms, and patios — with something happening almost every night of the week.
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Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival Returns to Old Town Tomball April 25
The 14th annual Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival brings spicy boiled crawfish, Cajun food, live music, and family fun to the Tomball Depot Plaza on Saturday, April 25 — with free admission and parking.
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Candidate Forum: Tomball City Council Positions 1 & 5 — April 14
The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Candidate Forum on April 14 at Lone Star College–Tomball for City Council Positions 1 and 5.
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Voter Guide: Tomball City Council Election — May 2, 2026
Four candidates are running for two at-large Tomball City Council seats on May 2, 2026, and voters will also decide four City Charter amendment propositions. Meet the candidates, read their full statements, and see explanations of Propositions A, B, C, and D.
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German Heritage Festival Returns to Old Town Tomball March 27–29
The Tomball German Heritage Festival returns to Old Town's Historic Train Depot Plaza on March 27–29, 2026 with 163+ vendors, four live music stages, a Saturday parade, the ceremonial keg tapping — and free admission all weekend.
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The History of Tomball's Railroad Heritage
The story of Tomball is inseparable from the railroad. Discover how the arrival of the I-GN Railroad in 1907 transformed a small farming community into the thriving historic district we know and love today.
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New Faces in Old Town: The Latest Businesses to Open Their Doors
Old Town Tomball continues to grow as a destination with several exciting new businesses opening in the historic district, from loaded potato shops to fair-trade global markets.
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