Tomball city manager dies in vehicle crash

Tomball City Manager Robert Hauck died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Waller County, city officials said.

The circumstances of the crash were not immediately clear. Hauck previously served as the city’s police chief from 2008 to 2014 before being assistant city manager from 2014 to 2018, when he was selected city manager, officials said in a Facebook post announcing his death. “We regret to inform you that Tomball City Manager Robert S. Hauck passed away today,” officials wrote. “Rob Hauck will be missed dearly by all.” Hauck left behind his wife, Kathleen, and their three children.