It has been a rough patch for Mr. Musk, but he is about to realize a dream for SpaceX, its employees and for himself, his own town on the southern tip of Texas.

The ongoing legislative session could also bring signficant funding and policy changes for public schools in areas such as funding, discipline and testing. The American-Statesman surveyed candidates in contested races to help readers make a more informed decision.

The ruling by Texas' Fourteenth Court of Appeals determined there was insufficient evidence to support Chris Daniel's challenge of the results in the race for Harris County District Clerk.

Here is everything you need to know to cast your ballot in the May 3 election, from where to vote to what you need to bring with you to your polling place.

Applications must be received by the Bexar County Elections Office by the end of the workday. Individuals eligible to vote by mail include people 65 or older, individuals who are sick or disabled, and people traveling outside the county on Election Day and during early voting.

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Early voting began Tuesday for the May 3rd city and school elections in Texas. Several Texoma school districts have bond measures on the ballot, including a $22 million bond in Denison and a $25 million bond in Callisburg.

Here's a list of early voting locations for Hays County: HCISD Academic Support Center (21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road in Kyle) Upper Campus - Buda Elementary School, Kunkel Room (300 N. San Marcos St. in Buda) Wimberley Community Center, Blanco Room (14068 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley)

Here's what you need to know about what's on your ballot, how to check your registration, where to cast your vote and more.

Several Coastal Bend school districts and cities are holding elections May 3, with early voting starting April 22.

Some lawmakers say a bill requiring counties to switch to TEAM would make it easier to monitor voter rolls. But the system has had its problems.

Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. if the carrier envelope is not postmarked or Monday, May 5, if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the election location on election day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply.

In Texas, the May Joint and Special Election is an opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting officials such as city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal representatives.