Montgomery County saw 192,952 ballots cast during the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election, according to the county’s elections department.

That represents 39% of registered voters, according to data from the Texas Secretary of State’s website. That’s 5% more registered voters who cast an early ballot than in the 2022 November midterm elections.

Registered voters must vote at their designated precinct on Election Day. You can check your voter registration status on the county’s elections website and see where your precinct is located for Election Day.

Check this out: Community Impact has a voter guide that can show you nearby polling places based on your address and what's on your ballot.

The Conroe Economic Development Council has a new leader.

At a glance: Tiffani Wooten has been named the new executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council, the council announced Nov. 1 in a news release.

Wooten has been the assistant director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation. During her 18 years in Tomball, Wooten has helped bring in $490 million in private capital investment, according to a news release.

In their own words: In a statement, Wooten called Conroe “a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and distribution.”

“I could not be more delighted to step into this role and help the city continue to evolve,” Wooten said. “Conroe’s quality of life is unmatched, and I look forward to connecting with community members to ensure we remain one of the most desired places to live, work and raise a family.”

Montgomery County is looking to hire a consulting firm to help it win grant money to acquire and demolish around 50 homes that are prone to flooding.

What’s happening? County commissioners are meeting on Nov. 5 to discuss hiring Hagerty Consulting, Inc. The firm would be tasked with helping the county navigate submitting a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for money to buy properties that are at risk of future flood loss.

Montgomery County is seeking to acquire 50 properties, according to a proposal from Hagerty.

Also on the agenda: Montgomery County and Conroe are exploring an agreement that would see the latter direct some of its hotel tax funds toward a grant to support restoring the Montgomery County Courthouse.

To receive the money, the county must provide a local match of $773,249. Conroe and Montgomery County are looking to split that cost between the two equally. 

According to unofficial results from the Harris County Clerk’s Office, 1.08 million voters participated in early voting for the general election.

Zooming in: This turnout surpasses the early voting numbers for the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections. The county has more than 2.7 million registered voters and experienced record turnout on its first day of the 12-day early voting period.

Also of note: The election will determine officeholders in federal, state and local races. Election Day on Nov. 3 is the last opportunity for voters to cast a ballot, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at more than 600 locations across Greater Houston. Local races on the Harris County ballot include:

• County judge

• County attorney

• District clerk

• County clerk

• County treasurer

• County Department of Education Place 5

• County Department of Education Place 7

Texans' last chance to vote in this year's midterm election is Nov. 3. Polling places across the state will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the secretary of state's office.

What to expect: Dozens of races will appear on the ballot, from U.S. Senate and governor to local officials and propositions.

If a voter runs into an issue at the polls that cannot be immediately resolved, such as a lack of photo ID or an administrative error, they have the right to cast a provisional ballot, per state law. Some voters may be required to return to the local voter registrar's office by Nov. 9—six days after Election Day—to resolve the issue after voting.

Stay informed: Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to read Q&As with hundreds of candidates, find coverage of local propositions and print a custom sample ballot to bring to the polls.

After polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, election results will be posted on the same webpage.