The Fort Bend County Elections Division is gearing up for the May 10 city, school district, MUD and county elections. All systems are go and Fort Bend County Commissioners have given the nod for early voting locations in the county.

In addition to the contracted elections for the various governmental entities, Fort Bend County officials are seeking voter approval on a $74 million bond referendum that would allow the county to construct a judicial complex on Ransom Road across from the Fort Bend County jail. Proponents of the measure say a new facility will allow the county to put all of the courts under one roof, allow for ample parking and will provide increased security for deputies transporting inmates to and from court. The planned underground tunnel that will connect the court facility to the jail will also provide a more secure environment for visitors to the courts.

The early voting times and dates recently approved by the court were:

Early voting 8 a.m.-5 p.m now through May 3; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 5-6 at the following locations: • Rosenberg Annex Building, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg; • Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City; • Garcia Middle School, 18550 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land; • Fulshear Precinct 3 Office Building, 8100 FM 359, Fulshear; • Hightower High School, 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City; • Beasley City Hall, 319 S. Third St., Beasley; • Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy; and, • Pecan Grove Baptist Church, 1727 FM 359, Richmond.

Early voting 8 a.m.-5 p.m. now through May 2; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 5-6 at these locations: (These locations will be closed May 3). • Lost Creek Park, 3703 Lost Creek Blvd., Sugar Land; • Fort Bend Independent School District Administration Building, 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land; • Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. N. in Sugar Land; and, • Meadows Place City Hall, One Troyan Drive, Meadows Place.