103-year-old Georgetown man makes world record qualifying tandem skydiving jump
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
Man killed in Williamson County plane crash identified
Westbound FM 1431 was shutdown at southbound IH-35 frontage road while the investigation was being conducted. It has since reopened.
Westbound FM 1431 was shutdown at southbound IH-35 frontage road while the investigation was being conducted. It has since reopened.
Search for missing man in Round Rock
Christopher Thomas Branham was last seen on June 23 at the Red Roof Inn.
Christopher Thomas Branham was last seen on June 23 at the Red Roof Inn.
Wilco Forward program issues more than $33.2M in grant checks
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
Officials in Round Rock cancel planned 4th of July events
Residents who purchased a ticket for the Pool Party will be issued a credit or refund in the coming weeks.
Residents who purchased a ticket for the Pool Party will be issued a credit or refund in the coming weeks.
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.