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18,137 voters cast ballots during early voting in Guadalupe County

Approximately 18,137 voters cast ballots during the March 3 early voting in Guadalupe County, according to the Guadalupe County's elections website.

Some details: Early voting ran from Feb. 17-27. In Guadalupe County, there were 10,067 Republican ballots cast and 8,070 Democratic ballots cast in early voting.

Election day voting will be from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3. Bexar County judge, Guadalupe County commissioner seats and state governor, are a few of the races that will be on voters' ballots. 

Stay tuned: Individuals can learn more about local and state elections at www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Candidates who win the Democratic and Republican primaries will face off in the November general election.

 
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Alsies ice cream truck now open, serving Northeast San Antonio

A new ice cream truck has opened in the Northeast San Antonio area.

What’s happening: Alsies—owned by local franchisee Steven Johns—celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting March 2. The mobile ice cream truck serves a selection of gourmet ice cream to residents throughout Northeast San Antonio, including Schertz, Cibolo, Live Oak and Universal City, Johns said.

"We are so excited to be a part of the community," he said.

Learn more: Patrons can locate an Alsies truck by using the Alsies app, which will display the truck's location in real time. Customers can also call staff to drive closer to their exact address or recommend new routes for the truck to come through their neighborhoods.

"We're basically a tech company that sells ice cream," Johns said.

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Early voting totals, things to know ahead of the March 3 primary election in Bexar County

Residents of North San Antonio can cast their ballots from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3 in either the Democratic or Republican primaries. The election will include multiple local positions, including Bexar County judge.

The details: Bexar County residents can vote at designated polling centers throughout the county, with local options including:

  • Shavano Park City Hall: 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park
  • Brook Hollow Branch Library: 530 Heimer Road, San Antonio
  • Hill Country Village City Hall: 116 Aspen Lane, San Antonio

On the ballot: Voters will be able to vote in multiple federal, state and local elections. Republican primary races include the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, Texas House District 121 and Texas House District 118. Democratic primary races include Texas governor, lieutenant governor, Texas agriculture commissioner, Texas land commissioner and Bexar County judge.

 
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Planning to vote in Texas on Tuesday? Here’s what to know before heading to the polls

Primary election day in Texas is March 3. With dozens of state, regional and local races on the ballot, voters in the Republican and Democratic primaries will determine their parties’ nominees for the November midterm election.

At the polls: Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3, according to the secretary of state.

On election day, voters in the following counties in Community Impact’s coverage areas can vote at any polling location within their county of residence: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant and Travis. Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

Voters are required to bring photo identification to the polls.

On the ballot: Voters will choose their political parties’ nominees for the U.S. Senate, seven state offices, 10 state judicial seats, 38 congressional seats, nearly all state legislative seats and over half of the State Board of Education. Candidates who win their primaries will advance to the November ballot.

 

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