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See which candidates filed for Montgomery County primary races

Candidate filing data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office shows 19 people have filed to run for county-level offices in Montgomery County contested races for county judge, county commissioner and multiple justice of the peace seats.

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Dec. 8 was the last day for candidates to file to run in the March 3 primary election, per the Texas Secretary of State's website.

The county judge race has candidates in both the Republican and Democratic parties, while several Republican incumbents in countywide offices have drawn challengers only in select precinct-level races. Some positions have just one candidate filed.

Before you go: Feb. 2 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2026 primary elections, with early voting starting Feb. 17. Election day is March 3, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

 
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8 events to attend this weekend in Conroe, Montgomery, Dec. 12-14

There are several events going on this weekend around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Downtown Montgomery Christmas Parade
Join Montgomery for its holiday tradition featuring a parade with floats, marching bands and holiday cheer under the theme “Lone Star Christmas.”

  • Dec. 13, 10 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Downtown Montgomery

Willis Christmas Parade
The Willis Christmas Parade has a new route starting at Rogers Road and ending at Mink Street.
  • Dec. 13, 10 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Downtown Willis

Conroe's Toby Powell Christmas Celebration
Enjoy a Christmas parade and festival with pony rides, train rides, snow slides and a chance to meet Santa.
  • Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe
 
Statewide News
Lt. Gov. Patrick vows to expand property tax breaks for Texas homeowners in 2027

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a plan Dec. 9 to further raise property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners and lower the age at which Texans qualify for additional tax relief during the 2027 state legislative session.

The details: Deemed “Operation Double Nickel,” Patrick’s three-part plan asks state lawmakers to:

  • Raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, by $40,000
  • Allow homeowners who are at least 55 years old to qualify for a larger exemption reserved for seniors and people with disabilities
  • Pass legislation to drive down property taxes charged by local governments

More details: Texas is spending $51 billion on property tax relief in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and some lawmakers have recently expressed concerns about raising tax exemptions in future legislative sessions, previous Community Impact reporting shows.

Patrick told reporters that his tax relief plan was “kept a secret” until the Dec. 9 news conference and that he had not discussed it with the governor or most legislators.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Houston  |  Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

Cumbia night

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Tomball  |  Dec. 12-14, times vary

Tomball German Christmas Market

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Cypress  |  Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m.

Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational

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Spring  |  Dec. 13-14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Christmas in the Park

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Sugar Land  |  Dec. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Menorah Lighting

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