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Harris County

Q&A: Get to know the Republican candidates for Harris County judge ahead of March primaries

Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats.

Bay Area


TxDOT planning to widen FM 646 in League City

The Texas Department of Transportation is considering the next step in a multiphase plan spanning years to widen FM 646.

The Woodlands

Jasper's Restaurant Group to open new location after Market Street lease termination


Jasper's, which was located in Market Street at 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, has closed permanently, according to Bill Hyde, Abacus Jasper’s Restaurant Group CEO.

Fort Bend County

Early voting in Fort Bend County officially starts; approved polling locations released

Early voting in Fort Bend County for the March primary elections started Feb. 14.


Sugar Land-Missouri City

Dutch Bros coming to Missouri City

Dutch Bros will be opening its first Missouri City location in the second quarter of 2022.

Hannah Zedaker, Jake Magee, Ally Bolender, Sierra Rozen and Laura Aebi contributed to this report.