Two Democratic candidates are challenging incumbent Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson for her seat in the Texas House.

At a glance: Dominique Payton and Jerry Ford have are running against Ward in the Democratic primary. Additionally, candidate Kyle Harding is running uncontested in the Republican primary for Texas House District 139.

Some context: District 139 spans portions of northwest Houston, Cy-Fair and part of the Spring-Klein area, according to a map of the district. Early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.

The setup: Candidates responded to four questions, including: 

• What would your top priorities be if elected?
• How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
• If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing affordability?
• What projects are most important for the Legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?

Owned by Nelson Villalobos Boscan, officials said Lacteos San Pablo Latin Market is now offering Latin products in Spring. The market specializes in Latin products from Goya and Su Sabor, a Colombian brand, to cheeses.

The details: Lacteos San Pablo Latin Market offers products from different Latin countries including Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador and Mexico. The market also plans to offer fresh cheese made in store daily.

Quote of note: "We hope to grow and bring the best customer service and products to our community," Boscan said. 

• 9440 Louetta Road, Ste. 11, Spring

Major lane closures will remain in place on I-10 East near Normandy Road as repairs continue, according to a Feb. 5 news release from the Texas Department of Transportation.

What you need to know: TxDOT said crews have worked overnight after a utility waterline rupture late Feb. 5 triggered a pavement failure near Normandy Road, forcing TxDOT to shut down all eastbound lanes and close the inside lane and shoulder westbound.

Motorists should expect delays and are strongly encouraged to take alternate routes, per the release, including:

• US 90
• US 90A/BU 90 (McCarty Road)
• Hwy. 225

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In case you missed it: Main Street Market held its last market in downtown Conroe Feb. 7 after nearly five years. The organizers announced the closure via Facebook on Jan. 29.

"This has always been more than a market," market developer Farralyn Withrow said in the social media post. "It’s been a tight-knit community and the starting place for 100+ new businesses. It’s been a major part of the ecosystem that is downtown Conroe." 

Also of note: Magnolia City Council moved Jan. 28 to terminate City Administrator Chris Whittaker, approving a resolution declaring a “lack of confidence” and removing him from office effective immediately.

The motion to terminate Whittaker's employment passed 4-0, with council member Geoff Beyers absent.

One more thing: Statewide enrollment for a new Katy ISD online program called Legacy Virtual High School opened Feb. 2, according to a Jan. 30 news conference from district officials.