Two candidates are vying for League City City Council, Position 2 in the Nov. 3 election.

The overview: City Council, Position 2, is currently held by council member Tommy Cones who is running for re-election against Gregory Van Etten.

Also of note: 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/election.

Good Vibes Coastal Cantina in League City and Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen in Pearland closed Sept. 27, according to social media posts from the restaurants.

What we know: According to a letter shared with employees, the closure resulted from a failure to negotiate a lease restructuring with the landlord.

In case you missed it: Good Vibes Coastal Cantina opened in League City in September 2024 and served coastal Mexican dishes like birria nachos, shrimp tacos and fajitas, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

On the menu: Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen served burgers and a variety of seafood dishes, according to the restaurant's website.

📍1329 E. Broadway St., Pearland

📍3500 W. Main St., League City

San Jacinto College has extended its partnership with the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training, or NIBRT. The college will continue serving as the exclusive provider for NIBRT-licensed training in the southern United States.

What you need to know: The college’s Center for Biotechnology, located at Generation Park, opened in September 2025. It focuses on emerging programs such as cell and gene therapy, biologics and small molecules, offering workforce training, credentials and associate degree courses.

Some context: The partnership extension comes amid major pharmaceutical investments at Generation Park, including:

• A $6.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing investment from Eli Lilly and Company

• A planned $2.3 billion manufacturing campus from Bristol Myers Squibb

The nonprofit organization United Way of Greater Houston announced Sept. 21 that CEO Amanda McMillian will retire on May 1, 2027. The board unanimously selected Angel Harris, the current vice president and chief advancement officer, to succeed her.

Harris will assume the president and CEO role immediately, while McMillian remains in her role through a nine-month transition.

Read all about it: Harris joined the nonprofit in 2021 with 30 years of nonprofit experience. In her five years in Houston, Harris has accomplished the following:

• Led organizational efforts for the Building Possibilities Campaign, raising more than $30 million to upgrade infrastructure and technology

• Helped rebrand marketing and communications initiatives

• Developed an eight-year revenue growth plan to generate over $580 million by 2031

A search for United Way's next chief advancement officer to replace Harris is currently underway, nonprofit officials said.

Something to note: United Way of Greater Houston is a nonprofit organization that connects residents in need with basic resources, financial stability programs, healthcare and support services, according to the organization's website.

To cast votes for a U.S. senator, governor, state attorney general and dozens of other races during the Nov. 3 midterm election, Texans must ensure they are registered to vote or have submitted an application by Oct. 5.

How it works: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Reside in the county they apply to vote in

• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day

• Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Getting registered: Eligible Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Oct. 5. The online form must be printed, signed and mailed to the applicant's local elections office.

One more thing: Voters who are already registered have through Oct. 5 to update their name or address, if needed.

Some voters may appear on the state "suspense" list if local officials cannot confirm their address, although they will still be able to vote in the election.

More information: Learn more about federal, state and local races at communityimpact.com/election.