Three Republican candidates filed to face off in the March 3 primaries for Comal County Judge, according to the Texas Secretary of State website.

The list includes local business owner Deb Hindman, firefighter Kayne Parrish and former Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector Kristen H. Hoyt, who stepped down from her seat to pursue the judge’s position.

No Democratic candidates filed for Comal County judge.

More 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. For more election coverage, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Japanese-based helmet and safety brand—OGK Kabuto—has opened its headquarters for North and South America in New Braunfels.

The details: Kabuto Americas opened at 1913 Post Road, Ste. 225 in November. The new location serves as the North and South America headquarters for OGK Kabuto, said Scott Holbrooks, director of Kabuto Americas.

"Kabuto Americas was established to bring this legacy of Japanese excellence directly to riders in the Western Hemisphere," Holbrooks said.

The company supports both direct sales and dealer distribution across the Americas, bringing Japanese-engineered safety, performance and design to riders for more than 40 years.

The brand also sells helmets and other motorcycle and bicycle safety equipment and apparel.

• 1913 Post Road, Ste. 225, New Braunfels

Check out this roundup of new businesses, stores coming soon and more across the New Braunfels area.

Now open
Sprouts Farmers Market
The nationwide organic grocer offers a selection of health-focused grocery goods, organic produce and more.

• 275 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels

• 190 Center St., Ste. 106, New Braunfels

• 297 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels

• 931 N. Elliot Knox Blvd., Ste. 200, New Braunfels

Three Republican candidates are running for state representative in District 118 in the March primary: Jorge Borrego, Desi Martinez and Joe Shellhart. The seat is currently held by Republican John Lujan, who is not running for re-election in the March primary.

What you need to know: District 118 covers portions of San Antonio and Live Oak in Bexar County.