Candidate forums set for Feb. 10-11
A candidate forum for individuals seeking the position of Harris County Precinct 2, Place 2 justice of the peace will take place Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the San Jacinto College South Campus, Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Building. Networking/meet the candidates will begin at 6 p.m., with the forum taking place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Hosted by the South-Belt Ellington Chamber of Commerce, the event was originally scheduled to take place Tuesday, Jan. 27, but was postponed due to the recent winter storm.
Candidates Jack Ezell and Oscar Salazar Jr. have both agreed to take part in the event. Incumbent Dolores Lozano has elected to not participate in the forum.
House District 129
A similar forum for candidates seeking the position of state representative for Texas House District 129 will take place the following day Wednesday, Feb. 11.
A joint effort with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the forum will be held at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership office, located at 1150 Gemini.
The forum will include only Republican candidates, as the Democratic nominee for this position (Albert Wittliff) is running unopposed. Republican candidates Scott Bowen and Bob Mitchell have both agreed to take part in the event.
Networking/socializing will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m., with the forum taking place from 5 to 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance to Michelle Costello at costello@bayareahouston.com.
For more information on both forums, visit www.southbeltchamber.com.
Chamber to host annual gala Feb. 6
Tickets are still available for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala, set to take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Hobby Airport Marriott, located at 9100 Gulf Freeway.
Titled Suede, Leather & Lace, this year’s banquet will have a country and western theme, and attendees are encouraged to wear their best western attire.
National recording artist and 2009 Dobie graduate, Rodell Duff will serve as both the event’s keynote speaker and as musical entertainment for the evening.
A Citizen of the Year and a Chamber Member of the Year are traditionally announced at the gala. New 2026 chamber officers will also be sworn in at the event.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit southbeltchamber.com/sude-leather-lace or call 281-481-5516.
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