McLennan County election officials want to remind voters about the countywide polling place program, which allows residents to vote at any polling location in the county on Election Day. The program should help voters avoid long lines and wait times at the polls.

In Rockwall County, each of Chris Lynch’s election workers have panic buttons at their desks. The elections administrator brought in the devices about two years ago in case of an emergency. The office door — which used to stay open — is also now locked,

As the clock winds down on Election Day, tensions are high in Central Texas. One business even decided to stop a promotion for voters.