A runoff election for Senate District 9 will be held Jan. 31 between Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss.

Early voting for the election runs from Jan. 21-27.

What you need to know: For the Jan. 31 election, there are several dates to know, including:

• Jan. 21: early voting begins
• Jan. 27: early voting ends
• Jan. 31: election day

Puffy Cotton Candy will be opening its first Texas location in Grapevine.

The details: Franchise owners Harold and Courtney Polk will bring a location to Grapevine Mills.

According to the website, Puffy Cotton Candy is an innovative company centered around the experience of seeing cotton candy spun fresh in a store.

Standing nearly 2 feet tall, employees design cotton candy characters such as a rainbow unicorn, puppy dog, cows, fox, hippo, duck, pigs and a new collaboration with Peanuts, according to the website. Cakes and traditional cotton candy clouds are also available.

Zooming in: It will move into a space that was formerly occupied by Pepper Tree, a men's clothing store. That store closed in October 2024, according to previous reporting.

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 411, Grapevine

A new boba tea shop, TeaCupFuls, plans to move into a space along Long Prairie Road, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The gist: Construction on the property will occur to finish out a suite for TeaCupFuls. The cost of construction is estimated at $250,000 and is expected to start June 1 before wrapping up June 30, per the filing.

What's on the menu: The business sells a selection of teas, coffee and specialty drinks, according to its website. Stores also sell a variety of different candy.

• 1400 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 150, Flower Mound