Several residents filed to run in the May 2 Jersey Village City Council election for three open positions, according to a list of candidates from the city secretary. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot was Feb. 13.

What you need to know: City Council Places 1, 4 and 5 are up for election May 2, held by council members Drew Wasson, Connie Rossi and Jennifer McCrea, respectively.

Rossi is running unopposed for reelection to her seat on the dais, the filings show. Wasson and McCrea are not seeking reelection, meaning two new faces will join the council later this year.

On the ballot: Michael Brittain and Curt Beasley will run against each other for Place 1 on the council, according to the filings. Additionally, Steven Gill and Brian McCauley filed to run for Place 5. 

Incumbent Rossi was the only candidate to file for Place 4, per the list.

Something to note: The elected Jersey Village City Council members will serve two-year terms until May 2028, according to the city's website.

Oak & Iron Sports Social debuted a renovated space in the Vintage Park area as part of a Feb. 16 soft opening.

The details: Now in the space formerly occupied by The Annex Crafthouse, officials with Oak & Iron Sports Social announced the soft opening on social media. The business is focusing on providing a relaxed atmosphere and provides a variety of cocktails, beer and food.

On the menu: During the soft opening period, the menu for the sports bar includes a variety of seasoned wings, burgers, flatbreads and other appetizers.

Houston-area renters opened 2026 with more choices and slightly lower prices, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ January Rental Market Update released Feb. 18. 

A closer look: The average lease price for a single-family rental fell 3.3% from a year earlier to $2,214, which HAR officials said is the lowest level since December 2023. 

Even with prices easing, demand didn’t disappear. Leased listings rose 11% year over year to 3,447 homes, while new listings climbed 16.4% to 6,499 properties, giving renters more inventory to work with, according to the report.