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Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.

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Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.

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Democrat State Senate District 5 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.

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Republican State Representative District 52 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.

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Democrat District 31 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.

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Republican District 31 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
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.
Former Police Chief Wayn Thompson lets the news of his termination settle in during the special-called Florence City Council meeting, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former Police Chief Wayn Thompson lets the news of his termination settle in during the special-called Florence City Council meeting, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence terminates Police Chief

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 27, 2026
After a month of back-and-forth special-called meetings, Florence City Council fired Police Chief Wayne Thompson on February 25. Florence Aldermen voted in a 5-0 vote to terminate Mr.

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Amplify Wilco day set for next week

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
For the third year in a row, I Live Here I Give Here will be hosting Amplify Wilco Day, a 24-hour giving period on March 4 and 5 that will benefit over 90 nonprofits that serve Williamson County. The event coincides with Amplify Austin, which has raised $122.
Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

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Williamson County local leads volunteers at Winter Olympics

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
While many Williamson County residents were watching the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from their living rooms, Leander resident and Uzbekistan immigrant Anna Yelaun was busy being the lead volunteer for speed skating teams in Milan.
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