Two candidates are running for Brazoria County district clerk for the general election Nov. 3.

The overview: Incumbent Cassandra Tigner, the Republican candidate, will face Democratic candidate Grandison Porter for Brazoria County district clerk.

The office of Brazoria County district clerk serves as the registrar, recorder and custodian of all legal documents related to court proceedings in Brazoria County.

Manvel Public Safety Director and Police Chief Keith Traylor will retire from the Manvel Police Department after 13 years of service, according to a Sept. 15 release from the city.

What residents need to know: Traylor joined the Manvel Police Department in 2013. During his tenure, the department grew from fewer than 10 employees to more than 50 in 2026.

Looking ahead: Assistant Chief Rick Alvarado will serve as Interim Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, according to the release.

The Coastal Water Authority, which provides untreated water to municipalities in Harris, Chambers and Liberty Counties, has selected Jonathan Mathers as its new government relations manager. According to an Aug. 21 news release, Mathers will focus on engaging policymakers and stakeholders in his new role.

Career history: Mathers has a background in Texas water and legislative affairs, which includes:

• Most recently working for the Texas Water Development Board

• Serving as chief of staff for former Texas Rep. Bill Callegari

• Serving as a staff member for Texas Sen. Drew Springer

Some context: The Coastal Water Authority is a conservation and reclamation district that provides raw surface water to municipalities, including Houston, Baytown and Deer Park.

According to the latest report from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), renters across the Greater Houston area are experiencing slight decreases in rent rates as the supply of units remains steady.

The breakdown: HAR officials stated in a Sept. 16 update that the continual availability of rental units has helped stabilize rent costs, with the rental market remaining well-balanced in August.

The report highlights the following key trends for August:

• The number of available rental units jumped nearly 5% year over year.

• The average cost of rent saw a small decrease.

• Townhome and condominium renters experienced the opposite trend, with average costs increasing by 2.4% year over year.

• The number of available townhome and condominium units on the market decreased as more renters filled those spaces.