Magnolia is a city in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston metropolitan area.

[9] After the Civil War, Mink's population swelled due to an influx of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee, resulting in a post office being built in 1885.

[9] The new town was named Melton in honor of a wealthy landowner who lived in the area.

[3] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the Malcom Purvis Branch in the city.

The other council members are Daniel Miller, Buck Perino, Brandon Jacobs, and Jack L Huitt, Jr.[2] In 2011 the citizenry voted to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages.

"[23] In the plan, the city outlines its vision for dealing with the projected business and residential growth in the area.

[25] In the Texas Senate, Magnolia is part of District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton.

[26] The United States Postal Service Magnolia Post Office is located at 815 Goodson Road.