The town of Tomball was named after Thomas Ball who a lawyer for the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railroad, a former congressman, practiced law in Houston, was three-time mayor of Huntsville, Texas, and is known as the “Father of the Port of Houston.” He is notably known for turning the sleepy town into a vibrant rail center, Ball virtually ensured the growth that would follow for years to come. Tomball, which is 30 minutes from downtown Houston with the expansion of HWY 249 has boomed in recent years. Hosting many master planned communities, it is an exceptional area to live with great schools, shopping, and dining
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