Many students cast their ballots for the first time. Among first-time and longtime voters interviewed by the American-Statesman, immigration, women's rights, safety, the economy and belonging kept people in long lines to cast their votes.

The Texas Secretary of State's Office says 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote in the 2024 election. The 8,708,659 who voted early in-person this year represent 46.76 percent of the registered voters in the state. That's just shy of the 8,764,385 who voted early in 2020, when there was an extra week of early voting.

Eyes will be on the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred on Tuesday night. Here's how Central Texas has voted in the past.

We're tracking the latest updates on local and national races as voters across Central Texas head to the polls.

Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies are planning to beef-up staffing on Tuesday for Election Day. A retired police officer said they need to be prepared just in case.

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