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While struggling to find mental health resources for their loved ones, a group of five ladies realized there was a need for an efficient mental health resource hub in Montgomery. In 2017, the group decided to take it upon themselves to fill the gap in the lack of mental health guidance with Mosaics of Mercy, a nonprofit that helps the community navigate mental health and substance use recovery resources.

Quote of note: “Having someone that understands the mental health system and getting them to the right providers can be really life-changing for people who've been struggling,” Executive Director Jamie Freels-Runey said.

How it works: After joining forces with the Behavioral and Suicide Prevention Task Force, the county provided the funds Mosaics of Mercy needed to hire a group of licensed technicians and launch a database with over 2,000 verified resources offering a variety of mental health services. Along with a group of 10 licensed clinicians, Mosaics of Mercy works to connect individuals with appropriate services within 40 business hours.

Stay Sharp Personal Training is opening soon, owner Tom Munguia said.

The gist: Stay Sharp Personal Training will offer personal training, body sculpting, kickboxing and a certified nutrition coach.

• Opening Feb. 7
• 10326 Lake Road, Ste. 105, Houston

Two Republican candidates are running for Montgomery County justice of the peace Precinct 5 in the upcoming March primaries.

What you need to know: Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races in Texas, including several county and state contests.

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.

There are several events going on in the Tomball area from Valentines Day events to races and live music events.

Valentine’s Day Market
The Tomball Farmers Market is holding a Valentine’s Day Market featuring Valentine's Day gifts, fresh flowers and artisan goods.

• Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 205 W. Main St., Tomball

• Feb. 24, noon-2 p.m.
• Free (parking and admission)
• Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball

• Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball

Harris County roadways are one step closer to seeing a new countywide road flood warning system to detect roadway flooding in real time and alert drivers.

Explained: A motion to advance negotiations with local engineering firm J.M. Torres and Associates LLC passed unanimously at the Jan. 29 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. The Houston-based firm engineers real-time flood intelligence alert systems and data collectors, according to the business’s website.

What they're saying: “The project will install seven emergency flood warning measures across the four precincts,” Harris County Precinct 2 Media Specialist Alonzo Guadarrama said in an email. “These systems will be able to detect roadway flooding in real time and alert drivers, improving safety and helping reduce the risk of flood-related accidents.”

The impact: At least 812,294 properties in Harris County, or nearly 58% of all properties, have a risk of flooding over the next 30 years, according to data compiled from nonprofit First Street.

Eight candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in the March primary election for Harris County district clerk following the announcement that Marilyn Burgess would not seek reelection to the position.

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

What else?: To ensure that candidates are the ones defining their positions in Community Impact's voter guide, if candidates did not complete the questionnaire after multiple attempts to contact them, the website reads "candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time." Candidates were informed of this policy.