Ward 1 residents, most of them living east of I-45, cast their votes almost equally between two local candidates, with Cathy Falkenbach edging Austin Estes by 23 votes. She will fill the office held since 2016 by Rowdy Pruitt, which expires in May of 2027.
Falkenbach, 57, a retired accountant, and Estes, 34, a general contractor, ran positive campaigns and both are eager to serve the city they call…
