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Greater Magnolia

The Homestretch Edition

Three games left and a playoff line to hold, a new place for steak in Montgomery, and a council that wants to see where the water money went.

The Magnolia Standard Issue 45 · October 16, 2026

Issue 45

Published October 16, 2026 · Bilingual edition

Magnolia started the season 1-4 and has won two straight to sit fourth in its district, with the week off and three games left. Magnolia West plays Klein Collins tonight. In Montgomery, a steakhouse with a dart area and a patio for bands opened October 9. And on Tuesday, Magnolia's council voted to hire an outside firm to review years of transfers out of the water and sewer funds, and decided to leave Buck Perino's seat empty until May. Early voting opens Monday.

Sports · Friday Night

Magnolia Started 1-4. It Has Won Two Straight and Sits Fourth in Its District With Three Games Left.

Wins over Klein Oak and Tomball Memorial put the Bulldogs at 3-2 in District 15-6A, where four teams make the playoffs. Klein Forest is next, October 23. The Mustangs play Klein Collins tonight.

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Business · Montgomery

A Steakhouse Opened on Pine Market Avenue in Montgomery on October 9. It Has a Dart Area and a Patio Built for Live Music.

Steaks, Gulf seafood and Southern cooking from restaurateur Jason Yu and chef David Moore, at 759 Pine Market Ave. Plus the 7 Brew drive-thru Montgomery's council cleared Tuesday.

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Civic · City of Magnolia

Magnolia's Council Will Pay an Outside Firm to Review Nine Years of Utility Transfers. Buck Perino's Seat Stays Empty Until May.

A unanimous vote for a review that could cost up to $100,000, a seat left open until the May election, an ethics committee, and the rezoning for 216 homes at FM 1488 and Mill Creek Road.

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Coming next

Saturday's money column, then Tuesday's edition. Early voting for November opens Monday, October 19, and runs through October 30.