ELECTION
The Austin Central Library was one of 178 polling locations in Travis County open Nov. 3. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
After Ann Howard's victory, Travis County Commissioners Court will be entirely made up of Democrats
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and opponent Mike Gleason will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. (Community Impact staff)
Sheriff Robert Chody spends about $700K for re-election in WilCo and more county voting news
The last day to vote is Nov. 3. Williamson County will host 57 polling locations. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County voters break records with 70% early voting turnout
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
MAP: A look at early voter turnout by county in Texas
The early releases will begin Nov. 11 and includes 17 days through the rest of the school year. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Leander ISD adds early-release days and more top Central Texas news from this week
Less than a week ahead of the Nov. 3 Election Day, Cihan Varol, an associate professor with Sam Houston State University's Cyber Forensics Intelligence Center, shared insight on foreign election hacking and what it means for voters. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Q&A: Sam Houston State University cyber forensics intelligence expert talks foreign election hacking ahead of Nov. 3
Face coverings are not required for those entering polling places in Texas during the general election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATED: U.S. appeals court pauses decision voiding face covering exemption at polling places
Local candidates submitted their most recent campaign finance reports Oct. 26; they detail contributions, expenses and loans between the end of September and the end of October. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Incumbent Williamson County Commissioners Valerie Covey, Terry Cook outraise opponents as election nears
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and opponent Mike Gleason will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody spends nearly $700,000 in final month of re-election bid
More than half of Williamson County eligible voters have already cast their ballot ahead of the November election. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
More than half of Williamson County eligible voters have cast their ballot ahead of the November election
PfISD received a total of 613 name recommendations for Elementary No. 22 and Middle School No. 7, district officials said Oct. 15. (Rendering courtesy Pflugerville ISD)
Pflugerville ISD names Elementary No. 22 after former teacher and more top Central Texas news from this week
Oct. 23 is the last day Texas voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot. (Courtesy Pexels)
Tackling Texas' vote-by-mail system: Applying, delivering, tracking your ballot
Here is everything you need to know about voting early. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
VOTE ON THE WEEKENDS: Here is everything you need to know about voting early in Williamson County
Early voting at the Ben Hur Shrine Temple
Some Austin-area polling locations have recorded 10,000-plus votes through first week of early voting
Nearly one third of Williamson County's registered voters have turned out in the first six days of early voting. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County reports highest early voting turnout percentage in Texas
The public-access lagoon will serve as the centerpiece for more than 1 million square feet of commercial development, including a full-service hotel and conference center planned for the property. (Rendering courtesy city of Leander)
'Game changer' development with lagoon coming to Leander and more top Central Texas news
The Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District issued an $85 million bond proposal to fund several flood safety projects, including a new dam and drainage improvement efforts. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Voting at P. Terry's and possible new dams: Central Texas election news
Williamson County broke a record with more than 33,400 ballots cast on the first day of early voting. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County breaks record with more than 33,400 ballots cast on first day of early voting
Read election Q&A's with Georgetown-area candidates