East Williamson County
News Staff
The Texas primary election is set for March 3, and early voting ended Thursday, February 26. This election includes federal, state and county-level positions, including governor, state senator, Texas state representatives, state judges, and county judge and commissioner races.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Ryan Bowndshttps://ryanbownds.com/meet-ryan Why did you choose to run for district judge?I’ve had a career in legal public service. I’ve always felt a calling to use the talent and gifts that God has given me to serve the people around me.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Dr. Charles Schwertner (incumbent)www.drschwertner.com Why did you choose to run for state senator? I chose to run for re-election to continue defending the conservative values that make Texas strong: freedom, opportunity, faith, family, and limited government.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Democrat State Senate District 5 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Paul Thomassonhttps://thomassonforsenate.comWhy did you choose to run for state senator? I am a Democratic Activist In Brazos County and am a zealous progressive. Others came to me (repeatedly) and asked me to run for this very challenging seat.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican State Representative District 52 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Caroline Harris Davila (incumbent) https://carolinefortexas.comWhy did you choose to run for the House?As a lifelong conservative Republican and your current state representative, I believe in limited government, free enterprise, and rugged individualism.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Democrat District 31 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Justin Earlywww.votejustinearly.com Why did you choose to run for Congress? I’m running because the problems we face in District 31 are not just Texas problems; they’re American problems.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican District 31 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
John Carter (incumbent) www.johncarterforcongress.com Why did you choose to run for Congress?I’m running for Congress as an extension of a life dedicated to public service. I took my first oath to serve Texas as a District Judge, and I have remained under oath in service to my neighbors ever since.
Monday, March 2, 2026
A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp
Across the tracks
Andy Sharp
A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Granger Secondary School, along FM 971 east of downtown Granger, is pictured on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The face of a lion, the school mascot, can be seen inside. from a distance. After a long delay to work on water issues the school will open for classes on March 2, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Granger ISD celebrates new secondary school opening
Andy Sharp
In a sea of purple and gold, Granger ISD students, parents, grandparents, alumni and just friendly neighbors turned out February 25 for the ribbon-cutting and free-range touring of the new Granger Secondary School.“It’s a great day to be a Lion,” GISD superintendent Stephen Brosch told the crowd.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Longhorns at sunset
Andy Sharp
Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Thursday, February 26, 2026