Two school districts have elections scheduled for May 2, and early voting kicks off Monday.
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD is again putting a bond issue before the voters.
According to the district, the proposed $50 million bond focuses on improving student learning environments, enhancing school safety, and addressing facility needs across the district — including a new Coldspring Intermediate campus, renovations at Lincoln Junior High, additions at James Street Elementary, six new school buses, and district-wide upgrades.
The district had a similar bond issue before voters in the November 2025 general election, but that failed.
Additionally, three school board trustee positions are up for election.
Position 7 incumbent and current board vice president, M.J. Coker, is running unopposed.
In the race for Position 5, Daniel Williams and Keith Pinkston are seeking the open seat; and in the race for Position 6, T.J. Strickland is facing incumbent and current board secretary Dale Richards
For Position 6, incumbent and current board secretary Deborah “Wendy” McNair is facing Aaron Montesnieto; and for Position 7, incumbent Marvin Searles Sr. is facing Dixie Marshall.
Early voting runs through April 28 at the Elections Administration Building, 51 E. Pine Ave., in Coldspring. The dates and times include:
Monday, April 20 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 22 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Thursday, April 23 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Friday, April 24 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Monday, April 27 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 28 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to Cheri Walker, Early Voting Clerk, 51 E. Pine Ave. Room A-1, Coldspring, TX 77331. Applications also may be emailed to ea@san-jac.us
Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on April 20.
Election day is Saturday, May 2.
