Seven candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the March primaries for U.S. House District 38.

The details: The candidates are: 

• Avery Ayers
• Jon Bonck
• Shelly Dezevallos
• Craig Goralski
• Barrett McNabb
• Michael Pratt 
• Jeff Yuna

Tacos A Go Go's new locations will feature a brand-new full bar experience, according to the company’s social media. 

The gist: Established in 2006 on Houston’s Main Street, Tacos A Go Go serves authentic breakfast and street tacos. The brand was founded by Maribel Gomez, who started cooking at age 6 in Hidalgo, Mexico, according to the restaurant’s website.

More details: To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the restaurant has announced the opening of two new locations. The new locations debuted a full-service bar and serve customer favorites such as the Texas Brisket Taco, the Lamb Barbacoa (Hildago Style) Taco and the Pollo Tinga Taco.

• Heights: 1102 Yale St., Ste. 300, Houston
• Voss: 2231 S. Voss Road, Houston

Harris Health officials are one step closer in the process of acquiring nearly 9 acres of Hermann Park—also known as the Warnecke Tract—as part of a $410 million Ben Taub Hospital expansion at the Texas Medical Center after Harris County commissioners voted in favor of the March 19 formal public hearing date.

Quote of note: “None of this gives permission to just move forward with impunity,” Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said. “Without creating consensus or at least making the effort to create consensus and dialogue.”

The gist: The unanimous vote at the Jan. 29 Commissioners Court meeting paves the way for Harris County to condemn approximately 8.9 acres of parkland for the proposed hospital expansion.

Zooming out: Public town hall meetings across the county have occurred since October, including in all four county precincts, discussing the hospital district’s proposal—a prospect that has raised concerns among some residents and community members.

Houston Airport System officials have nearly completed George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s $1.46 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program as the airport continues to strengthen its international travel options.

The overview: HAS Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak said the Terminal Redevelopment Program represents the single largest investment the city of Houston has contributed to IAH.

Szczesniak noted most of the major phases associated with the project—including the Terminal D-West Pier, Terminal D updates and the airport’s new International Central Processor ticketing hall and security checkpoints—are either finished or nearly completed.

Looking ahead: While the baggage system isn’t expected to be certified and tested by the Transportation Security Administration until early February, Szczesniak said the overall project will provide an economic boon to the Houston area and should help airport officials prepare for the influx of passengers expected as the city hosts several FIFA World Cup matches in 2026.