Multiple Williamson County cities pass their own mask ordinances
Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Round Rock have all passed a similar mask ordinance.
Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Round Rock have all passed a similar mask ordinance.
Protecting the vote takes on new meaning with COVID-19
The COVID 19 voting protocol in Travis and Williamson counties goes beyond social distancing the machines used to cast a ballot.
The COVID 19 voting protocol in Travis and Williamson counties goes beyond social distancing the machines used to cast a ballot.
Southwestern University renames residence hall in honor of first Black student and graduate Ernest Clark
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
Round Rock City Council approves emergency ordinance requiring face coverings
The ordinance is in response to a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Round Rock over the past month.
The ordinance is in response to a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Round Rock over the past month.
City of Taylor cancels 4th of July events, prohibits large gatherings
Mayor Brandt Rydell will issue an executive order canceling several upcoming events in the city, including the planned Independence Day vehicle parade and fireworks display.
Mayor Brandt Rydell will issue an executive order canceling several upcoming events in the city, including the planned Independence Day vehicle parade and fireworks display.
Round Rock police looking for three robbery suspects
Police say the suspects are involved in a June 24th aggravated robbery at a Wag-A-Bag at 2499 Sunrise Road in Round Rock.
Police say the suspects are involved in a June 24th aggravated robbery at a Wag-A-Bag at 2499 Sunrise Road in Round Rock.
Warrant issued for WilCo felon who shot deer out of season
During the search, wardens located a .410 shotgun with 15 boxes of ammo, meth, three deer antlers, and deer meat in the freezer. A white-tailed deer carcass was also dug up in the backyard of the home.
During the search, wardens located a .410 shotgun with 15 boxes of ammo, meth, three deer antlers, and deer meat in the freezer. A white-tailed deer carcass was also dug up in the backyard of the home.
City of Georgetown closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
Williamson County fire marshal urges firework safety as sales are expected to go up for the Fourth of July
Williamson County fire marshal Hank Jones isn’t just urging safety for the stands but the people who buy from them as well.
Williamson County fire marshal Hank Jones isn’t just urging safety for the stands but the people who buy from them as well.
July 4th celebration in Georgetown canceled due to COVID-19
One factor in the decision was concern that residents in nearby cities that have canceled their own fireworks displays would come to Georgetown and potentially increase crowding in city parks.
One factor in the decision was concern that residents in nearby cities that have canceled their own fireworks displays would come to Georgetown and potentially increase crowding in city parks.
Williamson County has no plans for mask mandate
While there is no mask mandate in the county, leaders are still encouraging people to wear them.
While there is no mask mandate in the county, leaders are still encouraging people to wear them.
WCSO reports spike in vehicle burglaries over last month
Video surveillance recorded the suspects in action and show what detectives believe to be an organized group.
Video surveillance recorded the suspects in action and show what detectives believe to be an organized group.
Leander ISD seniors to walk in in-person graduation ceremonies
For graduates, the plan salvages the end of a senior year sidetracked by the pandemic.
For graduates, the plan salvages the end of a senior year sidetracked by the pandemic.
Missing 15-year-old in Georgetown found safe
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the missing 15-year-old from Georgetown has been located and is in good health.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the missing 15-year-old from Georgetown has been located and is in good health.
Travis and Williamson County DAs announce joint investigation into Javier Ambler case
Both DA offices have announced that they are working together on the case and have made it public because "both offices have recently received numerous contacts regarding Mr. Ambler’s death and wish to assure both his family and the community that the investigation will be thorough and justice will be vigorously pursued."
Both DA offices have announced that they are working together on the case and have made it public because "both offices have recently received numerous contacts regarding Mr. Ambler’s death and wish to assure both his family and the community that the investigation will be thorough and justice will be vigorously pursued."
One killed in multi-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
Taylor holds off on reopening certain public facilities as county sees spike in COVID-19 cases
It’s not just public facilities impacted. After talking with county health leaders, the city has changed the way they celebrate upcoming holidays.
It’s not just public facilities impacted. After talking with county health leaders, the city has changed the way they celebrate upcoming holidays.
WSCO looking for three robbery suspects
According to Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody, the robbery happened in the early Thursday morning at a 7-11 store on Anderson Mill and Parmer Lane.
According to Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody, the robbery happened in the early Thursday morning at a 7-11 store on Anderson Mill and Parmer Lane.
Sheriff Chody asking for Texas Rangers to take over investigation into death of Javier Ambler
Sheriff Robert Chody says since the investigation began, they haven't been contacted by the Travis County DA, and are now asking for an outside agency to take over.
Sheriff Robert Chody says since the investigation began, they haven't been contacted by the Travis County DA, and are now asking for an outside agency to take over.
City of Taylor to keep park facilities closed due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.