Texas Workforce Commission: Almost $600M in Texas unemployment fraud

Investigators and cyber experts say what’s happening in Texas is happening nationwide and may be part of a massive organized effort.

Round Rock residents told to vacate due to damage from winter storm

Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.

Volunteers needed to help with COVID-19 vaccines in Williamson County

Family Hospital Systems is seeking both medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Williamson County.

Leander PD employee identified as woman killed by 19-yr-old son

The Leander Police Department says Telecommunications Officer Rowena Speight was the woman who was stabbed to death by 19-year-old Miles Speight, who was her son.

Former Wilco general counsel indicted again in Javier Ambler death

Former Williamson County general counsel Jason Nassour is facing another tampering with physical evidence charge, this time in Travis County.

Essential workers, elderly receive COVID-19 vaccines without appointments

Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

Police take 19-year-old suspected of killing his mom into custody

19-year-old Miles Speight, who is suspected of stabbing his mom to death in Leander, was taken into custody in Cedar Park.

Two former WCSO deputies indicted in Javier Ambler case

Two former Williamson County Sheriff's deputies have been each charged with second-degree manslaughter in the March 2019 death of Javier Ambler.

Juvenile charged with third-degree felony for February shooting

The juvenile has been charged with third-degree felony deadly conduct with a firearm for the February shooting of another juvenile near Jarrell.

Williamson County holds first in-person jury trials since last March

It took a whole year to figure out how to hold an in-person jury trial during a pandemic, but Williamson County made it happen.

Local leaders offer differing views on mask mandate debate

Austin and Travis County's mask mandate remains in place. But, local officials have conflicting opinions on how counties should handle the situation. 

A Pledge & Promise: Country singer brings daily tradition to Granger

A big show is scheduled for Friday in Granger featuring country star Neal McCoy, who started the day giving thanks by saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

House Bill 54 could ban reality TV access to Texas law enforcement

HB 54, filed by state Rep. James Talarico, will be named after Javier Ambler, who died while being detained by Williamson County deputies in 2019.

Central Texas counties getting ready to vaccinate all adults

As Central Texas counties wait for COVID-19 vaccine doses, officials are urging residents to be patient and wait for their names to be called.

Dell Diamond to host Texas Rangers Alternative Training Site

The home of the Round Rock Express has announced it will host the Texas Rangers alternate training site prior to the start of the baseball season.