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Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas House District 130

On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Democratic candidate in the race for Texas House District 130 in November. Two candidates are running, and Republican incumbent Tom Oliverson is running in the Republican primary uncontested.

The details: 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, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
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Kresston expansion brings larger homesites, adds Toll Brothers and Huntington Homes in Magnolia

Kresston, a 1,400-acre master-planned community in Magnolia, is expanding its home lineup with larger homesites and two new builders, according to a Jan. 22 news release.

A closer look: The new neighborhood, Heartland Reserve, will add 70-foot and 80-foot homesites to Kresston’s existing mix of 40-, 50-, 55- and 65-foot lots. An initial phase of 39 70-foot homesites is expected to be released to builders in March, with home presales starting soon after, per the release.

“This next stage of development elevates our home offerings in Kresston, giving more options to buyers needing larger homes,” Stephen Barrera, vice president and general manager of Kresston, said in the release. 

Barrera said Heartland Reserve will feature a style reminiscent of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country.

Huntington Homes and Toll Brothers will build on the 70-foot homesites, offering floor plans ranging from 3,200 to nearly 5,000 square feet, with prices expected to start in the mid-$700,000s. Two model homes are expected to open this summer, according to the release.

 
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The following Houston-area school districts have announced they intend to reopen buildings and resume operations starting Jan. 27:
  • Aldine ISD
  • Alvin College
  • Alvin ISD
  • Clear Creek ISD
  • College of the Mainland
  • Conroe ISD
  • Cy-Fair ISD
  • Friendswood ISD
  • Fort Bend ISD
  • Harmony Public Schools
  • Houston City College
  • Houston ISD
  • Humble ISD
  • Katy ISD
  • Klein ISD
  • Lamar CISD
  • Lone Star College
  • Magnolia ISD
  • Montgomery ISD
  • New Caney ISD
  • Pearland ISD
  • San Jacinto College
  • Splendora ISD
  • Spring ISD
  • Tomball ISD
  • University of Houston
  • Willis ISD

 
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Q&A: Meet the Republican primary candidates for US House District 8

On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Republican candidate in the race for U.S. House District 8 in November. Six candidates are running, and Republican incumbent Morgan Luttrell is not seeking reelection.

The details: 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, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
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Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for US House District 8

On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. House District 8 in November. Two candidates are running, and Republican incumbent Morgan Luttrell is not seeking reelection.

The details: 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, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
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Q&A: Meet the Republican primary candidates for Texas governor

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Republican candidate in the race for Texas governor. Eleven Republicans are seeking the nomination.

The overview: Republican incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the governor's office. He is challenged by ten Republican candidates: R.F. "Bob" Achgill, Evelyn Brooks, Pete “Doc” Chambers, Charles Andrew Crouch, Arturo Espinosa, Mark V. Goloby, Kenneth Hyde, Stephen Samuelson, Ronnie Tullos and Nathaniel Welch.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Republican primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Republican candidate will face the winner of the Democratic nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

 
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Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas governor

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Democratic candidate in the race for Texas governor. Nine Democrats are seeking the nomination.

The big picture: Patricia Abrego, Chris Bell, Bobby Cole, Carlton Hart, Gina Hinojosa, Jose Navarro Balbuena, Faizan Syed, Zach Vance and Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Texas governor.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Democratic primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Democratic candidate will face the Republican nominee in November, and the winner of that race will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

 

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