HARKER HEIGHTS â In the crowded race for Harker Heights City Council Place 5, two candidates emerged as clear favorites and will head to a runoff.
Sam Halabi was the top vote-getter with 502 votes, good for 36%. He appears headed for a runoff with Stacey L. Wilson, who got 473 votes, which equates to 34%.
âI attribute the success of my campaign for the support of every single person who voted for me. I really appreciate this community,â Halabi said. âThis first one was stressful and Iâm just ready to chill out for now and announce those plans later.â
Wilson credited the front yard forums held in Heights with helping her gain support from voters.