Election Day is Tuesday; Here's how you can vote in Williamson County

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.

Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As

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.

Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As

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.

Democrat State Senate District 5 Candidate Q&As

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.

Republican State Representative District 52 Candidate Q&As

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.

Democrat District 31 Candidate Q&As

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.

Republican District 31 Candidate Q&As

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.

Amplify Wilco day set for next week

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.

New bus route connects Georgetown with downtown Austin

A new regional commuter bus route will be coming to the Georgetown/Round Rock area starting March 2 as part of an expansion from the Capital Area Rural Transportation System.

Williamson County local leads volunteers at Winter Olympics

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.