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What Sugar Land, Missouri City voters should know for the May 26 runoff election

Sugar Land and Missouri City residents have one final chance May 26 to weigh in on several county, state and federal races in the primary runoff election.

Where to vote: Fort Bend County residents can cast their votes at any of the 67 polling locations countywide, which are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 26, according to Fort Bend County’s election website.

On the ballot: The runoff election will include several Fort Bend County and U.S. House seats, including:


Stay tuned: The winners of the runoff are set to face off in the Nov. 3 elections, with early voting from Oct. 19-30.

 
In Your Area
Pickleball facilities, BBQ restaurant among 10 projects filed in Sugar Land

Several new restaurants, facilities or business renovations are coming soon or are already being built in Sugar Land.

These projects were registered in the last several months in the area with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. All information, including costs and timelines, is subject to change.

24 Hour Pickleball

  • Location: 5804 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land

  • Type of work: new construction

  • Timeline: Nov. 30, 2027-Aug. 30, 2028

  • Estimated cost: $300,000

Third Space Boulders

  • Location: 2220 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land

  • Type of work: renovation/alteration

  • Timeline: June 1-Nov. 30

  • Estimated cost: $800,000

Levant BBQ

  • Location: 15903 City Walk, Sugar Land

  • Type of work: renovation/alteration

  • Timeline: June 1-Sept. 1

  • Estimated cost: $100,000

Hala Market

  • Location: 4127 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land

  • Type of work: renovation/alteration

  • Timeline: March 16-June 16

  • Estimated cost: $300,000

 
Key Information
NOAA officials predict below-average Atlantic hurricane season for first time since 2015

With hurricane season beginning June 1 and running through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are predicting the first below-average Atlantic hurricane season since 2015.

What you need to know: The latest NOAA forecasts are expecting residents along the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas to see a less active hurricane season than normal, with a 55% chance of a below-normal season, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said at a May 21 news conference.

According to predictions, the NOAA is forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including:

  • Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher
  • One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher

Staying prepared: Although the season is predicted to be below average, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said it's important to remember it only takes one storm to make it a bad season.

 
Affecting All Texans
What to know before heading to the polls for Texas’ May 26 runoff election

Dozens of federal, state and local primary campaigns will come to a close May 26 as Texas voters cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic runoff elections.

How it works: Texas held its primary elections in March, with some races advancing to an overtime round, known as a runoff, after no single candidate picked up more than half of the vote.

On May 26, voters may see statewide offices, state legislative seats, redrawn congressional districts, the State Board of Education and county-level positions on their ballots. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

At the polls: Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 26. Voters in the following counties in Community Impact’s coverage areas can vote at any polling location within their county of residence: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson.

Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

 

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