Early voters turning out in record numbers across the state.
Texas’ 10 biggest counties reported record-breaking turnout for the first day of early voting on Monday. Counties saw up to twice as many votes cast on Monday as they did on the first day of early voting for the 2012 presidential election. Travis County, Harris County, Collin County, and Hidalgo County had particularly strong turnout. To read more…
What to bring with you to the polls.
For this election, Texas voters fall into two categories: those who have a qualifying form of photo ID and those who don’t. The accepted forms of photo ID are state driver’s license, Texas Election Identification Certificate, Texas personal ID card, Texas license to carry, U.S. military photo ID card, U.S. citizenship certificate, and U.S. passport. Voters without one of these types of ID can sign a form swearing that they have a reasonable impediment from obtaining one. To read more…
Just when you though election season was almost over…
Rep. Dawna Dukes’ resignation last month came too late to remove her name from the ballot this election. Therefore, voters in House District 46 will have to decide between reelecting a Democratic representative whose resignation takes effect Jan 10th and Republican newcomer Gabriel Nila. If Rep. Dukes is reelected, Governor Abbott will call a special election during the spring of 2017 to fill her seat for the duration of the term. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Haymaker will host their annual Pumpkin Carving Contest this evening at 7 PM. Don’t worry if you haven’t made it to the pumpkin patch yet. Pumpkins will be sold for $5.00 or you can bring your own. The pumpkin carving champion will win passes to next weekend’s Sound on Sound Festival. To read more…