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Voters in Hays, Travis and Williamson counties had the opportunity to weigh in on candidates for state and local positions ahead of the November general election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
About 8% of Austin-area voters cast ballots in primary runoffs
A little more than 7% of Williamson County registered voters voted early in the May 7 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
VOTER GUIDE: Early-voting turnout in Williamson County tops 7% in May 7 election
Texas voters will decide two propositions that will have implications on property taxes statewide May 7. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
What Texas voters should know about statewide property tax propositions on May 7 ballot
About 1% of registered voters in Williamson County cast ballots on the first day of early voting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
1% of Williamson County registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting in May 7 election
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
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April 7 is the voter registration deadline for the May 7 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Voter registration for May statewide, local elections closes April 7
'I voted' stickers
Here is where Williamson County residents can vote in the May 7 local election
The new store will be more than 30,000 square feet larger than the original location. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Harmony Science Academy Leander will be built at 3250 Hero Way. Pictured is a rendering of the school's exterior. (Rendering courtesy Harmony Public Schools)
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Demolition began on the Cactus Nights Sports Bar building this week to make way for a new dance hall and bar. (Steffanie Bartlett/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Incumbent Greg Abbott secured the Republican nomination for governor, while Beto O'Rourke received the Democratic nomination with 95% of precincts reporting. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
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Williamson County courthouse
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About 10% of registered Travis, Williamson County voters cast March 1 primary election ballots early
Early voting and mail-in ballots dropped from the 2018 early voting period, according to the secretary of state's office (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Experts, officials cite Senate Bill 1 changes for declining early voter turnout ahead of Texas primaries
Williamson County early voting sites will close at 5 p.m. Feb. 23 due to the threat of icy weather. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County voting sites to close early Feb. 23 due to weather
Georgetown City Council announced that it had received notice of a write-in candidate for the District 7 seat on city council. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Georgetown City Council receive write-in candidacy for District 7
Eight candidates will be running for three Georgetown ISD board of trustees seats this May. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
8 candidates file to run for Georgetown ISD board of trustees
Williamson County elections sign
One week into March 1 primary election early voting period, turnout in Williamson County tops 4%
Ron Garland, left, will represent District 4 on the Georgetown City, while Ben Stewart will represent District 7 after both, as well as District 3 incumbent Mike Triggs, were the only candidates to file for the May 7 election in their respective districts. (Community Impact Newspaper file photos)
Three Georgetown council seats garner single candidates, all to run unopposed