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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.
Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

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Georgetown passes state quality-of-life benchmarks

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 27, 2026
Based on feedback from 652 Georgetown residents, Georgetown scored “significantly” higher than U.S. and Texas averages in 47 out of the 49 areas assessed in the biennial survey that was sent out to gather feedback on city services and quality of life.
Library outreach assistant Colleen Ellis, left, and Library Director Sally Miculek, right, hold the ribbon for the Friends of the Georgetown Library Board Member Karen Harrison, center, as she cuts the ribbon opening the new book lockers at the Carver Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Library outreach assistant Colleen Ellis, left, and Library Director Sally Miculek, right, hold the ribbon for the Friends of the Georgetown Library Board Member Karen Harrison, center, as she cuts the ribbon opening the new book lockers at the Carver Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown library establishes book locker at Carver Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 27, 2026
Georgetown Public Library held a ribbon cutting for its first book locker on February 24, giving readers a way to pick up and return library books at the Carver Center for Families.
A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Across the tracks

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 26, 2026
A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp
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