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Tomball

 

Region: Gulf Coast

Growing city in northwest Harris County named for Thomas H. Ball, prominent Houston attorney and U.S. Congressman from Texas at turn of the century. On May 27, 1933, an oil...

Growing city in northwest Harris County named for Thomas H. Ball, prominent Houston attorney and U.S. Congressman from Texas at turn of the century. On May 27, 1933, an oil gusher erupted near the city causing the area to experience an oil boom. Community experiencing growth from expanding population of Houston.

David Wayne Hooks Airport is state’s largest privately owned airport. Numerous antique shops dot the downtown along with other shopping opportunities.

The city’s medical facilities include Tomball Regional Hospital and the Texas Sports Medicine Clinic. Home to Tomball College.

Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce: 281/351-7222. www.tomballchamber.org.

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