Tomball is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Houston along State Highway 249.The market area includes about 300 square miles of land in Northwest Harris County. The terrain is diverse including forested land and well as open rural land. Its elevation is higher than a lot of other areas, which reduces the chances of flooding.
Tomball is close enough to the metro area that you can take advantage of the major events, professional sports teams and facilities.
The expansion of State Highway 249 has facilitated the areas growth. FM 2920 meets up with State Highway 249 at the robust Four Corners location. These two major roads make for an easy commute. This has also contributed to a strong economic base. Many companies have been attracted including HP Computer Corporation, Kwik Kopy Corporation, Friendswood Development, BJ Services and many others. New retail centers are also being attracted to the town. Both HEB and Kroger have added new stores at four corners. Lowes Building Center has went in with a Target next door. No longer do the residents have to go far to do their shopping.
With a rich history; the town has been around for over 90 years. It was first a railroad town and then became an oil town. The town was named after State Senator Thomas Henry Ball in 1907. Thomas Ball helped the town get established as a railroad center. Dramatic changes happened back in 1933 when oil hit. A 100-foot gusher totally changed the area attracting hundreds of new people to the community. The city made a deal with Humble Oil and Gas allowing them to drill in the city. As part of the agreement the residents had free oil and gas for 50 years. The town was featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not as being the only city with free gas and water and no cemetery.
Tomball Tx Homes<.
Tomball Tx housing is booming. New home subdivisons are springing up all over the place. Many within the city limits of Tomball proper. There are also many subdivions that are not within the city limits but are within the school district of Tomball ISD.
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