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Montgomery County primary voting taking place soon. Here's what to know.

Greetings, Montgomery County friends.

Election season is upon us with Election Day for the primaries less than a month away.

Here are 3 things to know for the upcoming primary, including important dates.

Montgomery County has both Republican and Democratic primary elections. This election season, voters will select a Republican or Democrat candidates in races for governor, US senator, US representative for Districts 2 and 8, Montgomery County Judge, justice of the peace, commissioner's court and others.

Please note that the deadline to register to vote was Monday. The first day of early voting is Feb. 17. Early voting continues through Feb. 27 and Election Day is March 3. A full list of early voting sites and Election Day voting sites is on the Montgomery County Election page.

Sample ballots, voter and county links, among other voter information can also be found on the Montgomery County Election page.

To follow the Houston Chronicle's election coverage more closely, sign up for the Texas Elections 2026 newsletter. Each Thursday, chief politics reporter John Moritz will catch you up on the latest news from the campaign trail. Sign up today to get this week's edition.

Sondra Hernandez, Suburban Reporter

shernandez@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley said his priorities for a possible November road bond is 'every one of my county roads.'

Photo by: Jason Fochtman

Montgomery County greenlights $221 million project to extend Old Conroe Road

Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley has started work on the $221 million project to extend Old Conroe Road after years of the project sitting stagnant.

The Conroe City Council approved redesignating three areas of the city, including its industrial and technology park, as tax reinvestment zones to encourage the recruitment of new businesses.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman

Council halts operations at nonpermitted petrochemical plant in Conroe

The city of Conroe has suspended operations for a petrochemical blending plant in the Conroe Park North Industrial Park after the company expanded its facility without proper permitting.

After two days of workshops, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors has tweaked the numbers for its 2022 budget of $132.3 million and will see a 1.2 percent decrease in expenditures over 2021.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

The Woodlands needs two more full-service hotels to meet demand, study finds

A new study commissioned by Visit The Woodlands shows the community needs at least two more upscale, full-service hotels.

The front entrance of Grand Oaks High School, in Conroe ISD, is shown on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Spring.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Grand Oaks HS student stabbed; another student in custody, principal says

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Conroe ISD Police Department are investigating a stabbing at Grand Oaks High School on Monday morning.

Alex Andre 8, right, and other third graders at Herrera Elementary School raise their hands to ask questions of Mike Foreman, retired astronaut, during his presentation before a launch of rockets made from plastic bottles in Houston Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The rockets powered by baking soda and vinegar were launched during the Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day a nationwide initiative designed to spark curiosity and creativity in STEAM.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

TEA data shows more Texas students in special education, persistent math gaps

The latest report from the Texas Education Agency shows increases in special education enrollment, dips in total students statewide and persistent math gaps.

The Players Theatre Company proudly announces its 60th Anniversary Season for 2026–27, titled Legacy & Revelations, a landmark year celebrating six decades of artistic excellence while boldly embracing the future of theatre.

Photo by: Photo Courtesy The Players Theatre Company

The Players Theatre Company announce 60th anniversary season, "Legacy & Revelations"

The Players Theatre Company proudly announces its 60th Anniversary Season for 2026–27.

Conductor Gary Liebst will lead the Conroe Symphony Ochestra into the 2025-26 season of concerts.

Photo by: Photo Courtesy The Conroe Symphony Orchestra

Conroe Symphony Orchestra offers "A Tribute to John Williams" in February

The Conroe Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience the music of legendary composer John Williams with their powerful February concert: A Tribute to John Williams.

We've nominated 10 exceptional high school sports stars including Conroe girls basketball player Everly Cumpian to be the Houston Chronicle's Athlete of the Week.

Tell us which athlete you think deserves the title this week.

🗳 Vote in the Girls Poll

🗳 Vote in the Boys Poll

Openings and Closings

The Portofino Shopping Center in Shenandoah (just north of The Woodlands) is getting two additions - a Homesense and Gap Factory store, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listings for both.

The Gap Factory will be in Space # 111A and is scheduled for completion in July.

The Homesense will be in Space 285 with completion at the end of this year.

Shout Out

Shout out to Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston for again receiving a World MICE Award in the Texas Best Incentive Hotel category.

The World MICE Awards celebrate and recognize excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry globally, highlighting the best destinations, hotels, and service providers.

One Last Thing

Save the date for these parades coming up in downtown Conroe.

The annual Conroe Black History Month Parade is set for 12 p.m. Feb. 14 with line up at the old LP building on FM 2854.

The next Saturday, Feb. 21, the Conroe Go Texan Parade rides again at 1 p.m. through downtown Conroe with lineup on FM 2854 as well.

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Meet the candidates for Congressional District 22

Congressional District 22 was thrown into sudden campaign mode after Rep. Troy Nehls abruptly vacated the seat, triggering a rush of candidates and turning the race into one of the most crowded contests on the ballot this year.

Both political parties have flooded the field, with seven candidates stepping forward to compete for the district that represents much of Fort Bend County. For most of you, this is your congressional seat and the person elected will be your voice in Washington. With that many names in the mix, your ballot is going to look like a BINGO card.

I put together a guide to the candidates and their top priorities, so you can head to the voting booths with the information you need to wade through all the names. Check out my coverage for what you need to know about who's vying for the seat in District 22.

Claire Goodman, Katy reporter

claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com

Latest Developments

Torchy's Tacos has released a statement in response to a hate group in the restaurant in Fort Worth.

Photo by: Mike Sutter/San Antonio Express-News

A Torchy's Tacos in Stafford closes its doors for good

The Houston-area location is one of seven Torchy's locations across the country that closed this week, but is the only one in Texas to do so.

Your Schools

Students protest outside Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center High School in support of Mauro Henriquez, a fellow student detained along with his father by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling for his release so he can return home and graduate with his class in Houston, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Houston Chronicle

Thousands of Houston-area students protest ICE arrests in walkouts

Fort Bend ISD students at Elkins High School in Missouri City walked out of class Tuesday morning to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.

Your Government

An envelope with zip ties for the ballot box at a voting site for the primary runoff election at La Quinta Inn near the Galleria in Houston on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Meet the candidates in the race for Texas' 22nd Congressional District

Here's what to know about the contenders for Congressional District 22.

Town Square

Katy ISD is hiring, and the district is inviting interested job candidates to attend its Operations Job Fair from 9-11 a.m. on Feb. 7 and Katy High School.

The district is hiring all support roles from bus drivers to custodial staff.

Stay in the Know

Pet Supermarket, located at 1711 Spring Green Boulevard in Katy, has closed its doors.

Last Thoughts

As the proud owner of a 100-pound German Shepherd puppy that has three functioning brain cells and regularly walks into walls, I am always impressed by the pedigreed canines in the Westminster Dog Show.

The big winner from the show was Penny, a Doberman pinscher, who always remembers where her feet are and doesn't eat rocks.

I'm not saying I'm jealous, I'm just saying it must be nice having a dog that doesn't break furniture when he wags his tail.

Events at the Chronicle

Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets join the Houston Chronicle to discuss the Texas primary race.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets will join senior political reporter Jeremy Wallace for a private Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 12, to take viewer questions on agricultural production, consumer protection and economic development ahead of the Texas primary election.