Williamson County

Rapid population growth in parts of the Georgetown water system has put a strain on future water needs. To help, the city has called an election to sell off some of the water service areas outside city limits.

The ban, which went into effect in September, requires that school districts prohibit students from using cellphones and other personal wireless communication devices during school hours.

Countywide voting will still be in place during the two weeks of early voting, but voters will have to go to their assigned polling location if they plan to vote on Election Day for the March 3 primary.

The system, which is still under construction, will supply water to the cities of Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock.

Several cities, including Georgetown, have struggled to keep up with customers' water demand in recent years.

Proposition A, which raises the school district's tax rate by seven cents — to $1.24 per $100 of home valuation — stands to generate an additional $10.7 million in tax revenue for the 2025-26 school year.

The school district has had to cut approximately $10 million from its budget over the past couple of years due to funding constraints and a failed tax ratification election in 2024.

Voters have a chance to weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution and local measures.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nearby residents, who sought to stop all commercial development and construction on the land.

A group of residents who live near the proposed data center have filed a lawsuit against the project. They claim the data center is being built on restricted land.