WilCo seeks input on preparation for natural disastersCounty hopes the survey could help reduce future risks

Williamson County is seeking input on whether community residents are prepared for natural disasters in a survey available online until July 13. Local emergency managers are hoping to hear information such as how prepared residents…continue reading

Round Rock Express to welcome 10 millionth fan

Sixteen seasons, more than 1,100 games and just under 10 million fans have been celebrated at Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express. During the team’s next homestand, starting July 4, the 10 millionth fan…continue reading

Service waiting times at the Library

Summer Reading is going at full speed and we are experiencing record-breaking numbers of visitors, incoming phone calls, checkouts and program attendance. As a result, you may experience prolonged waiting times on the phone or…continue reading

Pflugerville survey shows growth, traffic are top resident concerns

Pflugerville residents believe the biggest issues the city will face during the next two years are growth management, road construction and traffic, according to survey results released June 23. Nearly 700 residents responded to the…continue reading

Hutto police officer killed while pursuing suspect

Hutto Police Sgt. Christopher Kelley was killed in the line of duty June 24 while apprehending a suspect. Kelley, 37, had been a member of the Hutto Police Department for seven years and leaves behind…continue reading

June 24 Update

Excavation will begin on W. Main in approximately two weeks. Crews will be working on storm sewers, curbs and concrete driveways along Mays for the next several weeks. Utility work is being finalized on W.…continue reading

Texas State to begin construction projects in 2016

Texas State University will begin major construction projects in 2016 to address increasing enrollment in two fast-growing programs. The Texas Legislature’s passage of a tuition revenue bond bill in the 84th session, which ended June…continue reading

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter receives $75,000 grant

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter received a $75,000 grant June 20 from the Petco Foundation for the shelter’s work in the community. According to a news release from the shelter, the award was announced…continue reading

Fútbol rolls into Round Rock

Tickets are on sale for the exciting ‘Choque de Campeones’ (Clash of Champions) between the 11-time league champion C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas) and the 10-time league champion Pachuca FC (Tuzos). The match is set for Tuesday, July…continue reading

Travis County commissioners join sobriety center planning groupCommissioners, council members to determine location for new facility

A sobriety center is in the works for Travis County, and the Travis County Commissioners Court voted June 23 to appoint two commissioners to an intergovernmental working group responsible for planning the project. The sobriety…continue reading