News & Updates
Stories, events, and happenings in Old Town Tomball.
January 10, 2026
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.
Read more →September 10, 2025
Old Town Tomball's German Heritage Festival Returns This Fall
Every autumn, Old Town Tomball comes alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the annual German Heritage Festival — celebrating the town's rich history as one of Texas's most prominent German immigrant settlements.
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