Bartlett Unit reopens in Williamson County after seven years
The Bartlett Unit was closed in 2017 due to a declining inmate population, says the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Thousands gather to celebrate July 4th in Round Rock despite heat
Thousands packed into Old Settlers Park to celebrate the Fourth of July for Round Rock’s Frontier Days.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting prompts police presence during July 4th celebration
The City of Round Rock is in full preparation mode for its July 4th celebration after a mass shooting during a Juneteenth event.
Central Texas fire departments get creative for this year’s July 4th messaging
Central Texas fire departments are using creative messaging to remind people about the rules and the dangers related to fireworks.
July 4th celebrations in Central Texas: List
Happy Fourth of July, Central Texas! Several cities are offering free activities with a fireworks show at night.
Emu found in Leander reunited with owner
A missing emu from Leander has been claimed by its owner, Leander police said.
Most expensive senior assisted living places: Central Texas cities top state list
Three Central Texas cities top the list of the most expensive places for senior assisted living in the state, according to a new study.
ACC Round Rock campus to reopen July 2
Austin Community College's Round Rock campus was closed due to a chilled water leak impacting the cooling system.
Hundreds pack the park for Taylor Pride
Despite the heat, hundreds of people packed the park in downtown Taylor to celebrate Pride Month and shop from about 60 vendors.
Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances
Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.
Man arrested in connection to overdose death in Georgetown: WCSO
A man was arrested in connection to an overdose death in Georgetown, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
2 arrested for drug possession in Georgetown: WCSO
Two people were arrested in Georgetown after a search warrant was executed by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
75-year-old historic Georgetown bridge to undergo makeover
The Austin Avenue Bridge in Georgetown is getting a makeover.
Leander FD K9 will soon have custom bulletproof vest thanks to donation
The Leander Fire Department's K9 Dixie will soon receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Cedar Park missing woman found safe
A missing woman in Cedar Park was found safe, police said.
Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month
The trial for Joshua Gilbreath is set for next month, and the insanity defense also sets up the courtroom battle, which is rarely seen in Williamson County. Gilbreath is charged with murdering an elderly woman back in August 2022.
4 killed, several others injured after series of crashes in Central Texas
Between Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24, four people were killed, and many others were seriously hurt in a series of bad wrecks.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Second suspect arrested
A second suspect is in custody in connection to the deadly shooting that happened at the Round Rock Juneteenth festival.
APD officer turns himself in on injury to a child charges
An APD officer turned himself in on child abuse charges on Friday. This is not the first time the officer has been the subject of an investigation.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Candlelight vigil held for Lyndsey Vicknair
A group of about 100 people gathered for an evening of prayer and remembrance for one of the Round Rock Juneteenth mass shooting victims, Lyndsey Vicknair.