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What residents in The Woodlands area need to know before the May 26 primary runoff elections

Several state and county races will have primary runoffs on Tuesday, May 26. Voters in The Woodlands area will be able to vote on several statewide primary races, and Harris County voters will also have several additional races on their ballots.

At the polls: Early voting ends May 22. For more information on the runoff process in Texas and early voting, click here.

In Montgomery County, while voters were able to visit any early voting polling location in the county during early voting, they must vote in the precinct where they are registered on election day.

What's on the ballot: The May 26 primary runoff election will include statewide elections, including: 

 
On The Business Beat
Woodlands Nail Spa now open in The Woodlands area

Woodlands Nail Spa officials confirmed the nail spa is now offering a variety of services in The Woodlands area.

What they offer: According to the website, the Woodlands Nail Spa offers services including pedicures, manicures and waxing services.

  • Opened May 3
  • 1440 Sawdust Road, Spring

 
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NECOA opens location in The Woodlands Mall

A NECOA location has opened at The Woodlands Mall.

What they offer: The company provides water filtration systems for homes, featuring water purifiers that use a three-filter, five-stage reverse osmosis system, according to the company.

  • Opened May 8
  • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

 
Mark Your Calendar
8 events to honor Memorial Day in Greater Houston

Check out what's happening in the Greater Houston area for Memorial Day, May 25. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Memorial Day tribute
Honor U.S. service members who have died at The Woodlands Township's Memorial Day event. Music, children's activities and a firework display, depending on the weather, will be part of the event.

  • May 24, 5-9 p.m.

  • Free (admission)

  • Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

Memorial Day Celebration
The Memorial Day ceremony at Friendswood City Hall will include a special guest speaker, musical tributes and a veteran photo opportunity.

  • May 25, 9 a.m.

  • Free

  • 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood

Sugar Land's Memorial Day Ceremony
The city of Sugar Land will be holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of soldiers who have died. The names of fallen soldiers written on the Remembrance Tower at Sugar Land Memorial Park will be read as part of the ceremony.

  • May 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

  • Free (admission)

  • Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Bountiful Boards Charcuterie opens brick and mortar in Cypress

After three years of virtually operating her own business, Jody Lane, owner of Bountiful Boards Charcuterie, opened a brick and mortar in Cypress in May. The business specializes in creating charcuterie boards and grazing tables. Aside from its charcuterie boards, the business hosts workshops that are expanding into unique experience-based classes that combine food, creativity and community, Lane said.


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🦀 Captain Crab Cajun Seafood now serving Louisiana-style seafood in New Caney
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🥢 Cooking Girl Chinese Cuisine opens Katy location
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🌮 Kingwood Snack Bar officials celebrate early May opening on Northpark Drive
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🍛 New Thai cafe now open in Rice Village
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Truluck’s marks decade serving prime seafood in The Woodlands

A decade after planting roots in The Woodlands and weathering everything from devastating floods to the upheaval of COVID-19, Houston-born seafood destination Truluck's Ocean's Best Seafood & Crab is charting its next chapter. The restaurant was recently renovated in The Woodlands, and a new location is planned to open this year in Town and Country, operating partner Chris Davis said.


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