Native Plant Guide

More than 100 native plant species are suitable for landscapes in Central Texas. Local businesses can recommend and sell native plants or seeds, and organizations such as the Williamson County extension of the Texas A&M…continue reading

U.S. Rep. Carter wins Republican primary for District 31 seat

Updated March 2 at 7:50 a.m. U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, won the Republican primary election for the District 31 seat, earning 71.3 percent of the vote in Bell and Williamson counties. With all…continue reading

Statewide primary election results

Posted at 11:35 p.m. March 1 According to unofficial results, U.S. presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton are leading the races for the Republican and Democratic parties’ presidential nominations, respectively, in the March 1 primary…continue reading

Chody pulls ahead in race for Williamson County sheriff

Posted March 1 at 8:07 p.m. Unofficial early voting numbers released March 1 show Robert Chody is leading in the race of four Republicans vying to be the next Williamson County sheriff. The numbers show…continue reading

Warren, Cook and Covey lead in primary races for Williamson County commissioners nominations

Posted March 1 at 7:25 p.m. In this primary election, Democrats and Republicans are running against members of their own party to determine who will represent the party in the November election. Two precincts of…continue reading

Buckingham takes state Senate District 24 Republican primary election

Updated March 2 at 12:30 a.m. With 43.54 percent of the vote, or 3,514 votes, former Lake Travis ISD Trustee Dr. Dawn Buckingham won the Republican nomination for Senate District 24. Susan King took the…continue reading

Margaret Moore wins Democratic race for Travis County district attorney

Updated March 2 at 12:25 a.m. Margaret Moore garnered the most votes in the Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney, unofficial results show. She received 59.75 percent of the vote, or 65,441 votes, to Gary Cobb’s 34.1 percent of…continue reading

Potential sobriety center site raises questions from Travis County Commissioners

The site being considered for a joint city and county sobriety center—the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office located at 1213 Sabine St. in Austin—was a topic of discussion during the Travis County Commissioners Court’s March…continue reading

New seafood restaurant from owners of Jack Allen’s Kitchen coming to Round Rock

Jack Gilmore and Tom Kamm, the owners of Jack Allen’s Kitchen, will open Salt Traders near Old Settlers Boulevard and I-35 in Round Rock in the summer. The restaurant will serve seafood including fish plates, raw…continue reading

Western TravCo college opts out of state law

Leaders at Concordia University Texas, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin, decided March 1 to opt out of the campus carry law that would have taken effect Aug. 1. Texas Senate Bill 11, signed by Gov. Greg…continue reading