Tag: election

Applications for mail ballots now accepted

by The Lakelander

With a busy election year ahead, those who meet the state's requirements to vote by mail are reminded that they can now submit their applications for a mail ballot. Texans may request a ballot by mail if they: • will be away from their county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting … Continue reading Applications for mail ballots now accepted

Primary ballots set as filing period ends

by The Lakelander

There will be several contested races at the county level and beyond after the filing period for March primary elections ended Monday, December 11. Hill County Sheriff Rodney Watson will be challenged in the Republican Primary by Hillsboro resident Hunter Barnes, who is currently a sheriff's deputy in Ellis County.Hill County Tax Assessor-Collector Krystal Hightower … Continue reading Primary ballots set as filing period ends

Voters decide area bond elections, amendments

by The Lakelander

Decisions were made both locally and statewide when the votes were tallied Tuesday, November 7. Local voters decided two school bond elections, school board positions and constitutional amendments along with the rest of the state. Aquilla ISD’s $11.4 million plan to build seven new classrooms, a multi-event center and a new track and field was … Continue reading Voters decide area bond elections, amendments

Early voting to begin in Bosque County, statewide primary runoffs

by The Lakelander

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 Early voting in the Tuesday, May 24, primary runoff elections will get underway Monday, May 16, and continue through Friday, May 20. There will be one local race on the Republican ballot in Bosque County and several statewide races for both parties to decide. Local voters will be back … Continue reading Early voting to begin in Bosque County, statewide primary runoffs