Candidate filings for city council and school board seats began Jan. 28 on Cedar Creek Lake.
Cities and school districts must call general local elections by Feb. 27, the deadline for candidates to file for elected office.
Local governing entities likely to hold elections if multiple candidates file to run for office include Eustace, Eustace Independent School District, Gun Barrel City Kemp, Kemp ISD, Log Cabin, Mabank, Mabank ISD, Malakoff, Malakoff ISD and Tool.
For information about filing for office call the city hall in the town where you live or the school district administration office.
City council and school board seats are volunteer positions that require attendance at meetings and frequent interaction with the public by personal contact and at events.
Candidates must be full-time residents of the city or the school district in which they reside.