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Here’s what Tomball-, Magnolia-area voters need to know before voting in the Nov. 4 election

As early voting begins Oct. 20, here is everything voters in Tomball and Magnolia need to know ahead of the Nov. 4 election. 

What residents should know: For the upcoming election, voters should note the following dates:   

  • Oct. 20: First day of early voting
  • Oct. 24: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
  • Oct. 31: Last day of early voting
  • Nov. 4: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)    

Also of note: Voters must vote in the county where they are registered. In both Harris and Montgomery counties, voters can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting. However, on Election Day, voters in Montgomery County must vote at their designated voting precincts. Harris County voters can vote at any polling location on Election Day.

 
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Tomball ISD considers new dual language feeder program to address Rosehill Elementary capacity

The Tomball ISD board of trustees could consider implementing a new dual language feeder program in the district to help ease capacity at Rosehill Elementary, which offers a two-way dual language program.

Quote of note: “Essentially Rosehill [Elementary] is accommodating every single emergent bilingual student in the north of the district and we know that's not even feasible for all students,” Chief Academic Officer Michael Webb told Community Impact.

The gist: At the district’s Oct. 13 workshop meeting, Webb proposed a dual language program that would begin in one of the district’s elementary schools and eventually feed into Tomball High School. Webb said the elementary school in the feeder program will be determined after the district gets its demographic report.

Going forward: Board President Michael Pratt suggested looking at the proposal more in a future special workshop, after board members brought up a discussion on whether the new feeder would be a one- or two-way dual language program.  

 
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Wayne Mack, Montgomery County Precinct 1 justice of the peace, will not seek reelection in 2026

Wayne Mack, Montgomery County Precinct 1 justice of the peace, announced Oct. 9 that he will not seek reelection on the ballot next November.

What they’re saying: “I can’t help but reflect on the past and look toward the future. Some of you may be wondering what the next chapter holds for me,” Mack said in an Oct. 9 news release.

Career history: Mack has served as justice of the peace for Precinct 1 since 2014, when Montgomery County Commissioners Court appointed him to serve the remainder of former justice of the peace Lanny Moriarty’s term, after Moriarty resigned from the position. Mack was sworn in May 1, 2014, and won the November election for a four-year term, according to his campaign website.

Looking ahead: Mack’s seat will be up for election next year, according to Montgomery County officials.
 

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

Paul's Wine Pix is now opening in Bellaire, offering a bottled wine retail list that includes sparkling, rosé, white and red wines, according to the store’s website.

Along with new- and old-world selections of wine, the establishment also offers various food items, including charcuterie boards, sandwiches and pizza.

Bellaire residents Paul Kirchhoff and his parents, Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff, are the owners of Paul’s Wine Pix, which was founded out of Paul’s love for wine and desire to bring a diverse selection of wines to Houston, per the website.
  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 5424 Bissonnet St., Bellaire

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☕️ Monarch Pastries & Coffee House opens new storefront in Friendswood
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🌮 Margarita Jones now open in Seabrook
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🥯 Einstein Bros. Bagels opens Tomball location
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Fruity Temptations is now serving spicy and sweet specialty drinks, street tacos and nachos in Katy.

Along with tacos, the menu features other food items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, quesadillas and Mexican corn, according to its website. Customers can also order chopped fruit served with lemon, salt and Tajin as well as specialty drinks such as the Mangonada or Tamarindo Loco.
  • Opened Sept. 20
  • 1165 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 140, Katy

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