Fire at Georgetown pet boarding-facility kills all 75 animals inside
Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.
Judge signs court order against Round Rock ISD's mask mandate
The judge approved Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's temporary restraining order against the district.
Central Texas school board meetings plagued with disruptions
Round Rock Independent School District recently had to cut a meeting short due to frequent outbursts from the community.
Georgetown police officer passes away after battling COVID-19
Officer Michelle Gattey began her service as a police officer in January 2021 and was recently selected to be the next Victim’s Service Coordinator.
City of Georgetown to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 20
The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems.
Williamson County to hold household hazardous waste cleanup Sept 25
Interested participants should bring proof of residency, including their driver’s license or a billing statement with a Williamson County address.
Williamson County seeing kids contracting COVID-19 at high rate
Recent data showed those 17 and younger are seeing a significant spike in cases. Of this age group those between 5 and 10 years old, reported the most.
Round Rock ISD holds first board meeting following state's mask lawsuit
Parents on both sides of the issue got heated at the meeting and one of the board members even got up and left during the meeting and didn't return.
Round Rock woman gets to move back home after winter storm
While repairs were underway at her Round Rock home, 82-year-old Marquita Wanslow checked into a hotel, where she has been since March.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
15 Huston-Tillotson freshmen named to Apple pre-ed scholars program
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
Williamson County Pct 3 Constable dies suddenly, says county
To honor Constable Kevin Stofle, the Williamson County Pct. 3 Constable's Office will be closed all week.
Billboard in Georgetown pushing to have Confederate monument removed
The billboard was put up in partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the local organization Wilco Patriots and asks for removal of monument at the square.
Driver barricaded in vehicle after pursuit in Williamson County in custody
All east and westbound lanes of SH 45 between Pearson Ranch Road and McNeil Road have now been reopened.
Williamson County, City of Taylor give approval for Samsung facility
In a joint meeting Wednesday, officials talked about how both the city and county would benefit from having a facility like the Samsung plant.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
Texas State sets record for freshman enrollment for fall 2021
Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.
City of Georgetown to host POPPtoberfest Oct. 1-3
The festival, this year’s rescheduled Red Poppy Festival, kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, and runs through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.
COVID-19 forces sixth-graders in 3 Leander schools to go remote
Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.
Police looking for help identifying Round Rock bank robbery suspect
The suspect robbed the Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union at 101 University Oaks Boulevard on August 30.