Early voting for the uniform May 2 elections begins April 20. Here’s what voters in Houston’s Bay Area need to know before heading to the polls.

The gist: Early voting will run from April 20-28, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

On the ballot: For Clear Creek ISD, school board Positions 2 and 3 are on the ballot.

The following candidates are vying for the Position 2 seat. An asterisk indicates incumbent:

• Jamieson Mackay*
• Ernest Hallman

• Gabriel Gonzales
• Arturo Sanchez*

Hotel occupancy tax, or HOT, sponsorship applications are open through June 12 for local businesses, organizations and event organizers who bring overnight visitors to Seabrook hotels, according to an April 15 news release from the city.

What you need to know: The tax supports events and initiatives intended to attract visitors and encourage overnight stays, contributing to local tourism and economic activity, according to the news release. Seabrook City Council will review applications during its July 21 meeting, with funding decisions scheduled to be announced Aug. 3, according to the news release.

Painted Tree Boutiques permanently closed all of its locations—including six Greater Houston-area stores—on April 14, according to the business’s website.

The details: Among the Houston-area locations listed on the company’s website include:

• Baybrook, 1003 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster
• Champions, 5407 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston
• Cinco Ranch, 6729 S. Fry Road, Katy
• Kingwood, 1153 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood
• Sugar Land, 15555 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land
• Westchase, 10957 Westheimer Road, Houston

• Closed April 14
• Locations vary 

Do you miss any of Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 13-17.

• Pearland authorizes eminent domain near Smith Ranch Road
• Enrollment erosion: HISD to close 12 schools in face of student loss, maintenance costs
• Trader Joe's announces plans to open Spring-area store
• Magnolia Mayor Matthew ‘Doc’ Dantzer arrested; council sets April 20 censure meeting
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