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Clear Creek ISD will hold a general election May 2, with board of trustees Positions 2 and 3 on the ballot for three-year terms.

The details: Both incumbents and one challenger have filed for the election ahead of the Feb. 13 filing deadline, according to district documents. An asterisk indicates incumbent:

Position 2:

• Jamieson Mackay*

• Arturo Sanchez*
• Gabriel F. Gonzales

Two Republican candidates are running for Galveston County judge in the upcoming March primaries. 

The overview: Mark Henry and Chris Kinard are both seeking the Republican nomination for Galveston County judge, and the winning candidate will appear on the midterm election ballot in November. County judges serve four-year terms with no term limits. 

Key dates to remember: 

• Feb. 2: Last day to register to vote in the March primaries
• Feb. 17: Early voting begins
• Feb. 20: Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot
• Feb. 27: Early voting ends
• March 3: Primary election day

Two Democratic candidates are running for Texas Senate District 11 in the upcoming March primaries.

The overview: Shannon Dicely and Cameron A. Rollwitz will compete for the Democratic nomination.

The winning Democratic candidate will face the sole Republican candidate, Dennis Paul, and the winner of that election will begin serving District 11 in January 2027. 

What you need to know: 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.

Recruiters from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host a job fair Jan. 24 to hire for a variety of seasonal roles for the upcoming 2026 rodeo.

The overview: Rodeo staff as well as representatives from ASM Global, Amarak and Safe Management are hiring for part-time positions, including concessions, cashiers, bartenders, waitstaff, event staff and security, per a Jan. 13 news release.

What you need to know: Candidates must be 18 years or older to participate in the Jan. 24 job fair, which will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at NRG Stadium, according to the release. Interested applicants are encouraged to review available positions and apply online before attending the fair.

Additionally, American Medical Response is hiring paramedics and emergency personnel to work the rodeo events, and the rodeo's carnival partner, RCS, is recruiting game and carnival ride attendants, per the release.

Check this out: The 2026 Houston Rodeo will feature Western events, live music and carnival attractions March 2-22 at NRG Stadium, according to Community Impact's coverage of this year's lineup.