Filing continues for seats on Port Arthur and Nederland independent school district board of trustees.

In Port Arthur, incumbents Debra Ambroise and Brandon Bartie have tossed their hats back in the ring. Incumbent Joseph Guillory II is running for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8.

If Guillory were elected, he would step down from his position on the PAISD board; however, his term would end in May regardless, according to a story that ran in November 2017.

Applications for a spot on the Port Arthur Independent School District Board of Trustees can be picked up from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1200 Lakeshore Drive. Applications can also be mailed to 4801 Ninth Ave., Port Arthur, Texas 77642.

Deadline for qualifying is 5 p.m. Feb. 16; the only day the office will remain open until 5.

In Nederland, the seats held by incumbents Reed Richard, Ron Burkhalter and Brian Gentile are up for grabs but as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, there were no application packets returned, Edie Cessna, secretary to the superintendent, said.

Candidates can file to run at 220 N. 17^th St., Nederland, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Feb. 16. On that last day of qualifying, the office will remain open to file for candidacy until 5 p.m.

Candidates can file through the mail to 220 N. 17^th St., Nederland, Texas 77627.