Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin and Harris County Civil Court Judge Audrie Lawton Evans will face each other in the March 3 Democratic primary election.

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.

Important dates: Early voting runs Feb. 17-27. Election day is March 3.

Mama's Pizza in Spring permanently closed its doors Jan. 17, according to a social media post from the franchise owners.

In a nutshell: The North Texas-based pizza restaurant opened in Spring in late 2024, marking the first and only Houston-area location, Community Impact previously reported. The eatery, located in a plaza near I-45 and the Grand Parkway, specialized in East Coast-style pizza and wings, according to its website.

Quote of note: "To our customers, thank you for showing up, cheering us on and giving this place a soul," franchise owners Charles and Kendyl Parker wrote in the announcement. "Your support meant more than you know."

• 2019 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring

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With incumbent Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, announcing his retirement by the end of his term in 2027, two Democratic candidates are running to fill his position.

Details: District 126 covers parts of Harris County, including Cypress, Spring, Fairbanks and Jersey Village, according to a map of the district. Early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.

With incumbent Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, announcing his retirement by the end of his term in 2027, three Republican candidates are running to fill his position.

More details: District 126 covers parts of Harris County, including Cypress, Spring, Fairbanks and Jersey Village, according to a map of the district. Early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.