On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Republican candidate in the race for Texas House District 129 in November.

The overview: Republican candidates Bob Mitchell and Scott Bowen are currently running to be the primary candidate for Texas House District 129.

The winning Republican candidate will face the sole Democratic candidate, Albert Wittliff, in November; the winner of that election will serve a two-year term in January 2027.

What you need to know: 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.

Jonny Boulos said if he ever went back into the kitchen, it would be for himself and not for someone else. Boulos had previously done chef work before switching to restaurant management, but said he always had aspirations to create a local coffee shop. 

How it happened: After meeting Jonny in 2019, Cody Vaughn heard about his idea and wanted in. Vaughn had experience working in corporate coffee shops, and said she loved the atmosphere and being able to talk with customers. After a lot of tinkering with flavors, Blackline Coffee and Donuts opened in April 2023, serving unique beverages and doughnuts that are brioche-based. 

On the menu: Each month, the space offers around 9-11 doughnuts, and a gluten-free choice, featuring a mix of year-round favorites and seasonal options. 

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Schools, government buildings and some polling places will remain closed on Jan. 26 as Winter Storm Fern had a late arrival to the Greater Houston area Jan. 24.

Current situation: According to the National Weather Service, the Greater Houston area can expect continued temperatures below freezing into Jan. 27. Per information on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Grid and Market Conditions dashboard, power supply continues to outweigh demand.

Government closures: Meeting plans Jan. 26 for Roman Forest City Council and Fort Bend ISD have been postponed. Meanwhile, it is still unclear if Katy City Council's Jan. 26 meeting will take place as planned. 

Additionally, all early voting centers for the special runoff election for Congressional District 18 closed Jan. 25-26 due to inclement weather. 

Additional warming centers: More warming centers have opened across the Greater Houston area, in addition to the 13 warming centers that were announced in Harris County Jan. 22. All warming centers will be open through at least Jan. 26; however, residents are encouraged to call ahead if possible.

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Jan. 19-23.

In a nutshell: Montgomery County commissioners took a step toward a new countywide transportation roadmap Jan. 15, discussing a mobility study they said will be the first to outline a 10-year plan for the entire county. 

County Judge Mark Keough said the project will kick off in January and is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete. Once finished, he said the county plans to initiate a county thoroughfare plan update.

What else: The project to extend the Grand Parkway through League City has made progress after the city recently sold a 1.8-acre highway easement to the Texas Department of Transportation.

League City City Council voted unanimously to transfer the highway easement, also known as Parcel 315, to TxDOT for a sum of nearly $319,000, according to city documents.

One more thing: The Hallmark, a luxury senior living community, is expanding its campus in Greater Uptown by 2030.