Construction on a new Chipotle Mexican Grill in Kingwood is projected to begin this summer, according to a Jan. 19 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The details: Build-out for the 3,160-square-foot space is projected to start in July and conclude in December. The project is expected to cost about $1.2 million, according to the TDLR filing.

On the menu: Chipotle offers burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas, tacos, chips and sides with a variety of customizable options.

• 25661 Hwy. 59, Kingwood

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, Jan. 30-Feb. 1.

Humble BBQ Cook-Off: Attend a showdown of smoky flavors and competition at the Humble BBQ Cook-Off. The event will also feature live entertainment and an opportunity for kids to compete in the Kids Q Cook-Off.

• Jan. 30-31, 4-11 p.m.
• $20 (weekend wrist band), free (ages 5 and younger)
• Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble

• Feb. 1, 1-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Holocaust Garden of Hope, 1660 W. Lake Houston Pkwy., Houston

Six Republican candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge.

The six candidates filed to run for a seat that had been occupied by a Republican until Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo defeated incumbent Republican Ed Emmett in 2018.

The setup: The candidates are Patrick “Marty” Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association; former Houston City Council member Orlando Sanchez; Air Force veteran Warren Howell; Piney Point Village Mayor Aliza Dutt; retired member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Oscar Gonzalez; and Spring Branch business owner and resident George Harry Zoes.

Zooming out: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced in September that she will not seek reelection for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county.

Candidates responded to six questions, including:

• Why are you running for Harris County judge?
• What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?
• What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

Three Democratic candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the March primaries.

The big picture: Harris County voters will be able to cast their ballots in the Democratic primary in March for former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer or local entrepreneur Matt Salazar.

Zooming out: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced in September she will not seek re-election for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county. Hidalgo has served as county judge since 2019 and was re-elected after winning the county seat during the November 2022 general election. Her current four-year term ends Dec. 31, 2026.

What residents should know: Early voting runs from Feb. 17-27. Election day is March 3.

Candidates responded to six questions including:

• Why are you running for Harris County judge?
• What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?
• What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

The March 3 primary election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Feb. 2 to cast votes in dozens of races, including 18 statewide officials, 38 members of Congress, 166 state legislators and various local seats, such as county judges and commissioners.

How to register: Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Feb. 2. Applications can be mailed to their county elections office or delivered in-person.

To avoid delivery delays under new federal postmark rules, prospective voters may requests that mailed applications be hand-stamped at a local post office.

The big picture: Texas holds primaries for partisan elected positions at the federal, state, regional and local levels. Republican and Democratic primary voters will have a say in which candidates will represent their chosen political party on the November ballot, shaping who is ultimately elected to each seat.

In recent years, no more than one-fourth of registered Texas voters have cast ballots in primary elections, state data shows.