Police identify, arrest suspect behind Round Rock hospital lockdown

Pflugerville police have identified and arrested the suspect who prompted a lockdown at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital early this morning.

Dell Diamond site increases available COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Williamson County is encouraging residents that fall in the 1a, 1b, and 1c categories to register on the county's COVID-19 vaccine waitlist.

Missing 24-yr-old man found in Williamson County

Officials say that the circumstances around Waggoner's disappearance are not suspicious and he was not injured.

First cases of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Williamson County

The Williamson County and Cities Health District says that the variant was discovered and confirmed through lab testing by the Texas DSHS.

Home runs to COVID-19 vaccine shots: Dell Diamond now a super hub

The people who drove to the Dell Diamond Friday were not there to watch a ball game. They were there to get a COVID-19 vaccination shot.

‘We’ll see you in court’: State, City of Austin battle over mask mandate

In Austin and Travis County masks are still mandatory. The fear of a possible surge from the upcoming Spring Break is reason enough to go against the state according to County Judge Andy Brown.

City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks

The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.

More COVID-19 vaccination sites set to open in Williamson County

Williamson County says its VRTA centers have proven to be a positive tool to assist residents with the registration process for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Family Hospital Systems hosts 24-hour 'Vax-A-Thon' in Williamson County

The event is taking place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and is by appointment only. Those who are eligible have already been sent out an invite. 

Georgetown hit with sky-high energy bill following winter storms

According to the mayor, ERCOT billed Georgetown $44.8 million for energy used during the storms, more than the city spends a year on electricity.

Round Rock avoids water boil during recent winter storms

While other cities had to boil their water or didn’t have water at all, Round Rock was able to keep its water operations going when disaster struck.

Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies

School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.

Georgetown to issue $47.8M to pay energy costs from winter storm

As a result, Georgetown electric customers will see no difference in their electric rates, despite the high energy costs from the storm.

Two arrested in Cedar Park in connection with fentanyl distribution

Cedar Park police say that 30-year-old Joshua Lee Riffel and 38-year-old Aaron Robert Combs were arrested as part of an operation on Feb. 26.

Georgetown man arrested in connection to wife's disappearance

Police are asking the public for help in locating 47-year-old Julie Hall who was last seen at her apartment in Georgetown on Friday, February 19.