Houston Methodist West Hospital will welcome Carl Little, who currently serves as CEO and senior vice president of Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, as its next Katy-area CEO.

Little will replace outgoing CEO Wayne Voss, who is retiring after nearly two decades of service, according to a Jan. 29 news release.

The details: Little has spent over a decade rising through the ranks of Houston Methodist, previously serving as an administrator in the Houston Methodist Physician Organization, a hospital director of business development, as well as a vice president and chief operating officer at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, per the release.

What’s next: Little will begin his new role in April as the hospital system conducts a search to fill his previous role of CEO at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, per the release. 

According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Memorial Hermann Medical Group has plans to open a new primary care facility in the Elyson community.

The details: Per the filing, the new facility will cost $1.3 million and is expected to start construction in May and be completed by August. Memorial Hermann Medical Group is an umbrella group formed by Memorial Hermann to provide primary and specialist care to residents including cardiologists, gastroenterologists, OB/GYN services and sports medicine.

• 7070 Elyson Exchange Way, Bldg. L, Cypress

Two Republican candidates are running to represent residents of the Texas House District 85 in the upcoming March primary election. The district covers parts of the Katy area.

The details: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Here's what we asked them:

• Why are you running for office?
• What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
• If elected, what will be your top priorities?
• What are the biggest challenges facing this district and how do you plan to address these issues?
• What projects are most important for the legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?
• What do you see as the greatest challenge for Texas in the next 5 years?

Looking for plans to gear up for the big football game? Super Bowl LX takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, when the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots for a chance at the championship.

Scheduled performers include Charlie Puth to sing the national anthem and a halftime performance with international recording artist Bad Bunny, according to the National Football League’s website.

The event: Here are several events taking place around the Greater Houston area this weekend, from Feb.6-Feb. 8, for Super Bowl LX. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

• Super Bowl spreads at Lankford’s The Woodlands
• Heights Bier Garten watch party
• Live DJ and watch party in Spring
• Potluck, tailgating and more in Pearland
• Super Bowl squares and sliders in Sugar Land
• Game day buffet and pickleball play at PKL Social
• Game day food boards, watch party and custom cakes at Bayou Heights
• Seahawks Big Game Giveaway at Little Woodrow’s