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Tomball This Week: 9 Events, Adriatic Cafe & a BOGO Deal
Thursday in Tomball: farmers markets, a Grinch movie night, Jane Eyre on stage, where to eat, and one big deal.
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Inside Tomball

Nov 12, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Welcome to Inside Tomball — your Thursday guide to the town we love. This week: markets and a movie night in Old Town, Jane Eyre on stage, a new place to eat, and one big deal. Let's get into it.

ICYMI — IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

📰 Tomball Swears In a New Police Chief
Shon Davis took the oath on November 4, starting a new chapter for the Tomball Police Department.

📰 Tomball 411 Now Lists 15,256 Businesses — Free
Every Tomball business, searchable in one place — and free to browse.

📰 Key to the City for Congressman Wesley Hunt
City Council honored Rep. Hunt at the November 2 meeting for backing Tomball projects, including flood mitigation work.

🎫 Vern's Deal Pass Is Live for Tomball — 77 Deals This Week
One pass, every deal in town, $15 one time. This week's star: a buy-one-get-one-free deal at CVS.

📰 Holderieth Road Closure Slips a Week
The eastbound closure between South Cherry Street and Seven Oaks now begins Monday, November 16 — plan your route.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

FAMILY FUN
Tomball Farmers Market
Sat, Nov 14, 9 AM–1 PM · 205 W. Main St, Tomball · Free
Farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and handmade finds, direct from local farmers and makers in Old Town Tomball.
Tomball Art & Makers Market
Sat, Nov 14, 9 AM–3 PM · 405 Commerce St, Tomball
Local artists and makers fill an Old Town lot with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind treasures.
2nd Saturday @ the Depot: Holiday Movie Night
Sat, Nov 14, 5:00–8:00 PM · Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St · Free
How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen under the stars, with pre-show activities and free popcorn and hot dogs.
Tomball Museum Center
Sat, Nov 14, 10 AM–2 PM · 510 N. Pine St, Tomball
Step back in time at Tomball's open-air museum — tour historic homes, the old church, and the 1950s farmstead.
Tiny Tots
Mon, Nov 16, 10:30–11:00 AM · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
A weekly story time for babies and their grown-ups, with songs, age-appropriate stories, and playtime.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30–11:00 AM · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Songs, stories, and movement for toddlers — free tickets are handed out at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before.
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
Jane Eyre: The Musical
Thu, Nov 12 & Fri, Nov 13, 7 PM; Sat, Nov 14, 2 PM & 7 PM · Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy
Charlotte Brontë's classic love story comes to life on stage, presented by Lone Star College-Tomball.
SCCA Triple Crown Cajun Championship
Sat, Nov 14, 11 AM–5 PM (awards 6 PM) · District 249 Bar & Grill, 23238 State Highway 249
Twenty-plus cook teams compete in gumbo and jambalaya, with live music, vendors, and a crown for the champion.
Treasury Wine Dinner
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30–9:30 PM · The Empty Glass, 104 Market St · $110 per person
A multi-course dinner paired with Treasury wines, guided by sommelier Grant Mitchell — reserve with a $25 deposit.

WHERE TO EAT

★ AS SEEN IN TOMBALL 411 DIRECTORY

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill

A featured Italian grill in Tomball — find it at 19004 Windsor Pointe Dr, Tomball, TX 77375, or call (832) 761-7173.

See Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill on Tomball 411 →

Also on the list: Goodson's Cafe — a Tomball favorite at 27931 Tomball Pkwy, (281) 351-1749.

TODAY'S DEAL PASS DEAL

CVS — Buy One, Get One FREE Nature's Bounty Vitamins

Stock up on vitamins and supplements — buy one, get one free at CVS, this week only. Ends Saturday, November 14, 2026.

— 76 more deals like this in the Pass this week

🎫 ONE PASS. 77 DEALS. $15 ONE TIME.

RECIPE CORNER

Fluffy Stuffing-Inspired Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving

All the flavor of Thanksgiving stuffing, baked into soft, pull-apart dinner rolls — perfect for the holiday table. Prep 30 min; Cook 45 min; Total incl. rising 4 h 15 min; Servings 12.

Ingredients

Rolls: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole-wheat flour; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 2 tablespoons potato flour; 3 tablespoons buttermilk powder; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup lukewarm water; 1/2 cup lukewarm milk; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing.

Stuffing Mixture: 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 shallot, diced; 2 large celery stalks, leaves included, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

Fluffy Stuffing-Inspired Dinner Rolls

Method

  1. To make rolls: In bowl of stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, yeast, potato flour, buttermilk powder, sugar, salt, butter, water, milk, poultry seasoning and celery seed. Knead with dough hook until smooth, about 7 minutes.
  2. Spray nonstick cooking spray in large bowl, cover and let rise 60-90 minutes, or until doubled.
  3. To make stuffing mixture: In food processor, combine onion, shallot, celery, sage, garlic and ground thyme. Pulse until finely chopped.
  4. In pan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter. Add mixture from food processor and cook until tender and transparent, about 10 minutes. Add parsley, salt and pepper; stir. Transfer to bowl and set aside to cool.
  5. Use remaining salted butter to butter two 8-inch cake pans.
  6. When dough is ready, form into 12 balls and toss them in stuffing mixture. Arrange six dough balls in each pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 60-90 minutes, or until doubled.
  7. Heat oven to 350 F. Brush rolls with olive oil and bake 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and brush with remaining melted butter. Cool slightly on wire rack then serve warm.

Recipe adapted from Karen's Kitchen Stories. Source: Culinary.net

AROUND THE HOUSE

A holiday table ready for guests

The House That Hosts: When Your Home Becomes Your Holiday Entertaining Partner

Smart touches in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom help your home lend a hand this holiday season — sous vide cooking, smart lighting, and a guest-ready bathroom. Read more →

KIDS KORNER

A family with a pink piggy bank

Beyond the Piggy Bank: How to Build Your Child's Financial Future

Free 530A accounts give every child under 18 a start on investing — plus simple lessons in saving, spending choices, and dreaming big. Read more →

🤫 SECRET LITTLE HACK

The Get-Out-The-Door Spot — Set up a launch pad by the door where the essentials live: keys, wallet, bag, and shoes. Everything leaves with you, and nothing gets lost in the morning scramble. Six more mudroom hacks →

🐾 ADOPT-A-PET

Just welcomed a new best friend — or thinking about it? Dog Grooming Advice to Keep Pets Clean and Healthy covers the right tools, nail trims, brushing by coat type, and tooth brushing — grooming at home saves money and helps you catch the little things early. Read more →

🧠 TRIVIA

Tomball was named for a Texas congressman, Thomas Henry Ball, who helped bring the railroad to town. In what year was the City of Tomball founded? Answer at the bottom of this issue.

AROUND TOWN

★ AS SEEN IN TOMBALL 411 DIRECTORY

West End Cypress Pilates

A Yoga & Pilates studio in Tomball — call (832) 867-1059 to get started.

See West End Cypress Pilates on Tomball 411 →

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