Tomball, TX

Tomball Rental Center and Tomball Party Rental are located off of State Hwy. Business 249 just to the south of Tomball.

The owners Bill and Virgie Kitchens along with their son Terry opened Tomball Rental Center in 1977. They started out with 300 pieces of equipment (mostly outdoor equipment). They have grown to where they now have over 10,000 pieces of equipment to rent. Through all this growth Tomball Rental Center has stayed a family owned business. Their son Greg and his wife Beverly joined them in 1978. Every adult member of the family has worked in the business at one time or another. They now have over 17 employees.

I'm not sure where they were located to being with but in 1984 they moved to their present location off of SH 249. That was when they added the Tomball Party Rental shop. As you can see from my pictures if you are planning a wedding or other special event Tomball Party Rental is the place to come to.

I have been in a Women's group with Virgie for years and when she introduces herself she lets us know that they can rent anything from a back hoe to a silver punch bowl. They can also rent EVERYTHING in between.

Their philosophy is to treat people as they would want to be treated. They place a high priority on customer satisfaction and it shows. We moved to Spring 12.5 years ago. We had built a new house and so of course needed all those things that go along with a new home. We quickly learned about Tomball Rental Center and have used them ever since. When my husband has something he needs to rent his first thought is Tomball rental. We have always received exceptional service from Tomball Rental Center.

If you would like more information please visit their website at Tomball Rental Center!

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If you are buying or relocating to Tomball Texas and need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332.

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Mel's Country Cafe is in Tomball TX. This is the second time I have written a post about Mel's but some things are just SO GOOD they are worth posting on more than once. That would be Mel's Country Cafe!

Mel's is on the outskirts of Tomball on Stanolind Rd. It is on a country road that I use as a short cut over to Tomball so I drive by quite often. It is amazing no matter what time of the day you drive by it is ALWAYS busy. I have learned to slow down as I drive by as there are so many trucks I'm always afraid a car will be hidden behind one and not see me. The picture to the left was taken about 3:30 PM on a Sunday afternoon. I wrote this prior to going to take the picture so this just validates my point.

Mels Country Cafe is nothing in the looks department but the food is GREAT and the help are Texas friendly. This restaurant is all about good old country cooking. Lunch time is normally packed as it is a quick place to get a home cooked meal at a reasonable price in a short amount of time. They have a steam table with 3 different daily lunch specials, Tuesday through Friday. The prices are reasonable; the steam table is $7.00 and that includes your meat and two sides along with your drink. Our daughter's favorite day is Tuesday as that is chicken and dumpling day. Our daughter commutes and is here on an occasional basis (with no rhyme or reason) but if she happens to be here on a Tuesday you can bet she will be on her way to Mel's. If I can't go with her she drives over and gets her meal to go.

As you come in you will probably wonder what all the names on the wall are about. That would have to do with the Mel's Mega Burger. If you can eat the Mega Mel Burger within 2 hours your name goes on Mel's Mega wall of fame. The burger contains 1½ pounds of ground beef, 1 pound of bacon, and a ¼ pound of American cheese. Personally I have never seen anyone eat the Mega Burger but I had some friends who moved here and the first time they visited they saw someone eat the mega burger within the time frame. Note that someone ate it in 9 minutes. Mel's has all different sizes of hamburgers ranging in price from $2.95 to the Mega Mel Burger at $15.95. I have trouble finishing the smallest size hamburger so I can't even fathom eating the Mega Burger.

Within the last couple of years Mel's started opening on Sundays and are now closed on Mondays. It is always so strange to drive by on a Monday and see an empty lot as that is the ONLY TIME I see an empty parking lot. Evenings are busy also. I called in an order for pick up recently and noticed they had a waiting line. They are known for their catfish and chicken fried steak. Friday evening is all you can eat catfish and pop corn shrimp.

My parents love Mel's Country Café. They fly in to visit us once or twice a year and prior to their visit my Mother is making arrangements to visit Mel's. The owner was gracious enough to tell her how he made his cabbage. He was gracious on three different visits as she would forget and have to ask him again. The third time she finally wrote it down.

To find Mel's take FM 2920 to the east of Tomball. Go north on FM 2978 and then make a left on Hufsmith. Take a right on Stanolind Rd.; go over the railroad tracks and you will see it on your right hand side. You won't be able to miss it you will see all the cars and trucks (well mainly trucks) lined up in front and over to the side.

To see my prior post on Mel's Country Cafe please click here.

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If you are buying or relocating to Tomball Texas and need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332.

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I received an email this week from a friend asking if I knew what "Grand Texas" is all about.

I had not heard anything about it... and I live and work in Tomball, TX.

I looked into it and found out that Grand Texas is currently in the development stage, however it's scheduled to open in the Spring of 2010!

Grand Texas Tomball is an adventure park to be located in Tomball, Texas, about 25 miles north
of downtown Houston, and about 7 miles southwest of The Woodlands.

Grand Texas will include rock climbing, a mechanical bull, giant arcade and other activities
based on Texas history and culture.

Grand Texas will include: pony rides, petting zoos, pig races, a peewee rodeo, canoeing, catch & release fishing, a reception hall reminiscent of the Texas State Governors Mansion, and much, much more.

HOW AWESOME! I am very excited. Support Grand Texas :) Go to the meeting scheduled for this week. See you there!

July 20th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Tomball City Hall
401 Market St. Tomball, TX 77375

For more information about this GRAND place, go to http://www.grandtx.com

For all your Tomball, TX real estate needs, please contact me.

I'm getting quite a few calls from people wondering when and where the fireworks will be going off in Tomball for the 4th this year. Here's what I know....

From 11am to 3pm on Saturday there will be some fun things to do in the Target parking lot off 2920/249. I heard it includes some bouncy things and water balloons and things the kids will enjoy.

Then come back at dusk with your lawn chairs and set them up in one of the parking lots near Lowe's.

Personally I prefer the old Kroger parking lot which still has the Cinema. Park right in the middle for the best views.

HAve a safe, fun, happy 4th of July!!!

I'm getting quite a few calls from people wandering when and where the fireworks will be going off in Tomball for the 4th this year. Here's what I know....

From 11am to 3pm on Saturday there will be some fun things to do in the Target parking lot off 2920/249. I heard it includes some bouncy things and water balloons and things the kids will enjoy.

Then come back at dusk with your lawn chairs and set them up in one of the parking lots near Lowe's.

Personally I prefer the old Kroger parking lot which still has the Cinema. Park right in the middle for the best views.

HAve a safe, fun, happy 4th of July!!!