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Tomball
 Tomball’s recorded history dates back to 1907, when the town was named after State Senator Thomas Ball. It began as a railroad town and then found moderate prosperity as an oil town. In recent years, Tomball’s proximity to Houston and major transportation systems has lured in large corporations. As Houston grows and develops, Tomball is an increasingly important part of the metro area.
New residents are attracted to Tomball’s old-fashioned hospitality. Friendliness and loyalty are seemingly a way of life. The locals demonstrate their commitment to each other and the city in a variety of ways—the establishment of a medical assistance organization and the development of Roy Campbell Burroughs Park are just two examples. Civic activism and city leadership support the growth of Tomball, but not at the expense of the relaxed, small town lifestyle. To describe Tomball as a small town is, however, a little misleading. The city has a set of amenities that would normally be found in a much larger community. Recreation venues, performing arts, golf courses, restaurants, shops and historic sites are just a few examples. You can see just how far Tomball has come from its early days with a visit to the Tomball Museum Center. The complex provides fascinating insight into the early-20th century Tomball lifestyle. Attractions include several restored buildings, a log cabin, one of the oldest surviving cotton gins and a country doctor’s office. The Regional Arts Council serving Northwest Harris and Southern Montgomery Counties is based on Tomball. The council works with the Tomball College and Community Library and Tomball College Theatre to produce musicals, plays and other live performances in and around the Tomball area. |
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