Jarrell
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
Amplify Wilco day set for next week
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Georgetown’s Walmart is the closest major grocery story for many in Jarrell and northeast Williamson County. Jarrell’s future Walmart would start to serve those residents once built. Sun Archive.
Jarrell finalizes terms for Walmart infrastructure
Nalani Nuylan
Still pending a signature, the City of Jarrell discussed the final terms and conditions for an incentive and development agreement for Walmart during its February 19 city council meeting.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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)
Williamson County local leads volunteers at Winter Olympics
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
From left to right: Ryan Bownds, Mandy Backlund and John McMillian received state certifications in criminal justice. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.
Williamson County justice personnel earn state certifications
Nalani Nuylan
Members of the Williamson County judiciary and legal staff have gained board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Monday, February 23, 2026