Williamson County approves $560M budget, tax rate for 2023-24 fiscal year
The total Williamson County budget comprises the general fund, road and bridge fund, and debt service fund.
Family mourns loss of mother, son following deadly crash in Leander; suspect at large
A family is mourning after the loss of a mother and son in a deadly crash over the weekend. Leander police are still searching for a driver who was involved.
Williamson County deputies want help from DPS troopers amid staffing crisis
The Williamson County Deputies Association say something has to be done or they will have to call in state assistance.
Leander police searching for driver involved in crash that killed two, hospitalized four
Two people are dead and four are in the hospital after a crash on the 183A Toll Road Frontage Road in Leander. Police are searching for one of the drivers involved in the crash, who fled the scene on foot.
Hutto teacher wears t-shirts to promote trade jobs
Every Wednesday, teachers at Hutto Middle School are able to sport their college t-shirts to get their students interested in higher education. Bill Rhoades wanted to wear something different this year.
Central Texas high school football games delay start times due to heat
Football season is back in Central Texas, and players have more than just an opposing team to beat this year. They are also facing off against the heat.
Woman kidnapped from Harker Heights; found in Round Rock motel
According to the Harker Heights Police Department, the 31-year-old sent a text message to her roommate saying she had been kidnapped and thought she was going to die.
Dog at Georgetown Animal Shelter tests positive for canine distemper
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is dealing with an outbreak of canine distemper, and is urgently calling on community members to foster or adopt dogs to help stop the spread of the disease
Person found dead in Brushy Creek; police investigating
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says a person was found dead in the area of Southern Cross Drive.
Leander city manager resigns for position in Nacogdoches
Rick Beverlin has served as Leander's city manager for nearly four years. His last day will be Nov. 1.
Round Rock couple celebrates wedding at Chick-fil-A
A Round Rock couple recently tied the knot and immediately went to their go-to restaurant. Their wedding portraits at a Chick-fil-A has since gone viral on social media.
Missing Georgetown teen found by San Antonio police
16-year-old Ava Harris was found two weeks after she went missing from her home and has been reunited with her family, says Georgetown police.
Round Rock ISD board calls for district's first-ever VATRE
The VATRE is set for Nov. 7 and follows months of exploration by the Round Rock ISD Board and the approval of the 2023-24 budget.
Police investigate incident in Round Rock near I-35
Round Rock police had asked residents to avoid the area near I-35 and Palm Valley Blvd.
Families who lost loved ones to fentanyl gather in Williamson County
Families who lost a loved one to fentanyl gathered for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Williamson County reports at least 29 fentanyl poisoning deaths and Travis County reports at least 14 deaths related to fentanyl this year.
Fire completely engulfs Bartlett fertilizer plant
The fire could be seen for miles. The cause is now under investigation by the county fire marshal's office.
Drought restrictions: City of Hutto moves to stage 3
Click here to view a helpful interactive map where users can enter their address to determine their provider, and also see the water restrictions stage for that provider and who to contact for more information.
Road reopens after Leander grass fires
RM 2243 has reopened after Leander firefighters put out some small grass fires.
Crews battle large chemical fire at fertilizer plant in North Williamson County
The fire broke out at the American Feed Plant in Bartlett Sunday night.
Georgetown lettuce grower uses hydroponics to beat the heat
Kyle Massey is a lettuce grower in Georgetown who says he thinks he has a solution to beat the extreme summer heat and save on water. The solution: hyproponics.