Tornado near Jarrell damages dozens of homes, businesses
This was the third tornado to hit the Jarrell area in seven months. It tore down shingles from roofs, and knocked down fences.
Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County due to tornado damage
This comes after a tornado touched down in the Jarrell area, as well as high winds and severe thunderstorms that traveled through the county on Monday night.
Possible tornado touches down as severe storms leave damage in Williamson County
Residents are cleaning up after severe storms swept through the area. Power outages are causing some school districts to delay the start of classes.
Tornado reported in Williamson County, warnings issued
The tornado reportedly touched down just west of I-35 south of Jarrell near New Corn Hill.
Mother of student thrown into wall by Texas teacher speaks at school board meeting
The mother of the boy thrown into a wall by an administrator voiced her frustrations during public comment at the Round Rock ISD School Board meeting.
3 men accept plea deals for their roles in death of Round Rock man
On June 24, 2020, Christopher Branham was beaten unconscious and robbed in a mob-style attack at a Round Rock motel.
WilCo teams to survey disaster preparedness in homes
The Williamson County and Cities Health District wants to know how prepared the community is.
Potential threat prompts Florence ISD to release students early
The investigation confirmed that students were not in imminent danger and the threat was not credible, however, students were still released out of an abundance of caution.
Man detained after SWAT situation in Georgetown
Georgetown police were called out to an apartment in the 2100 block of North Austin Avenue for a domestic disturbance call.
Texas teacher accused of throwing student against wall still employed with district
A Round Rock ISD administrator was removed from a school after security footage caught him throwing a student into a wall. However, that administrator is still employed with the district.
Burn ban issued for Williamson County
Williamson County is under a burn ban due to severe drought conditions in the area.
Skeletal remains found in Williamson County identified as missing Houston man
A person working in a field near State Highway 45 and MoPac discovered the Baylor graduate’s skeletal remains. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office identified them.
Video: Texas teacher throws student against wall; officials conclude 'abuse and neglect did not occur'
A Round Rock mother and her 14-year-old son are sharing their story after video shows an administrator throwing her son into a wall, and pinning him down.
Nearly $4.24B in bonds on November ballot for Central Texas schools
Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.
Skeletal remains of missing Conroe man found in Williamson County
Authorities have officially confirmed that the skeletal remains found in Williamson County are that of missing Conroe man Timothy Perez, last seen in Round Rock in March.
The Missing: Timothy Perez's skeletal remains found in Williamson County, family says
FOX 26 first reported back in mid-August about Timothy Perez, 32, who drove to Austin around March to visit his brother. The family confirmed Saturday his skeletal remains were found Tuesday in Williamson County, Texas.
Family of woman killed after motorcycle crash with deer speaks out
According to her family, Maggie Haynie was a driven woman who was in the process of finishing up her masters for social work and an avid runner qualified to run in the Boston Marathon.
1 dead following crash in Taylor
Taylor police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Thursday morning.
West Nile virus found in 2 mosquito traps in Georgetown
No instances of human infection of West Nile virus has been reported in Williamson County this year so far.
Missing autistic adult found safe in Leander
Tajon Richardson has been found and is "in good health," says the Leander Police Department.