Wilco commissioners asked to reconsider vote against tactical gear for deputies
The equipment is part of a federal program that provides free Department of Defense surplus gear to local law enforcement agencies.
The equipment is part of a federal program that provides free Department of Defense surplus gear to local law enforcement agencies.
SWAT standoff in Leander ends peacefully
The Leander Police Department says at around 8:57 p.m. on October 21 officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Waterfall Avenue west of Bagdad Road which is near Bagdad Elementary.
The Leander Police Department says at around 8:57 p.m. on October 21 officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Waterfall Avenue west of Bagdad Road which is near Bagdad Elementary.
Georgetown Christmas Stroll 2020 canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The Downtown Georgetown Association chose to cancel the event citing many reasons, all linked to COVID-19.
The Downtown Georgetown Association chose to cancel the event citing many reasons, all linked to COVID-19.
Round Rock Operation Blue Santa to host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24
If you're looking for a kid-safe, socially-distant event for Halloween this year, Round Rock Operation Blue Santa's got you covered.
If you're looking for a kid-safe, socially-distant event for Halloween this year, Round Rock Operation Blue Santa's got you covered.
WCSO looking for missing teen in Brushy Creek
Anyone who has seen her or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
Anyone who has seen her or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
City of Leander partnering on $1B project that includes lagoon
Located just off 183, the project will span 78 acres and will be a mix of restaurants, shops, and residential and include a four-acre lagoon.
Located just off 183, the project will span 78 acres and will be a mix of restaurants, shops, and residential and include a four-acre lagoon.
Round Rock police looking for person of interest in stabbing
RRPD is looking for 18-year-old Raymond Salazar Jr. of Georgetown in connection with the homicide of 17-year-old Adam Hilzer of Round Rock.
RRPD is looking for 18-year-old Raymond Salazar Jr. of Georgetown in connection with the homicide of 17-year-old Adam Hilzer of Round Rock.
Texas schools to participate in COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program
There are eight school districts participating and the first school began testing on Monday.
There are eight school districts participating and the first school began testing on Monday.
People eager to support bars opening up in Williamson County
Wednesday marks the day people In the county can once wet their whistles at their favorite bar, as they are now allowed to open once again at 50% capacity.
Wednesday marks the day people In the county can once wet their whistles at their favorite bar, as they are now allowed to open once again at 50% capacity.
Round Rock police asking for help in finding kidnapping suspect
Round Rock police are searching for a man accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman in early September. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Round Rock police are searching for a man accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman in early September. He is considered armed and dangerous.
I-35 mainlanes to close overnight in Georgetown for bridge beam work
Closures will be nightly on October 19-20 to allow crews to set bridge beams.
Closures will be nightly on October 19-20 to allow crews to set bridge beams.
First day of early voting breaks records across Central Texas
Both long lines and COVID-19 weren’t enough to keep voters away.
Both long lines and COVID-19 weren’t enough to keep voters away.
Bars in Williamson County can open starting October 14
Bars are gearing up to reopen in Williamson County.
Bars are gearing up to reopen in Williamson County.
Javier Ambler mural unveiled at Home Slice Pizza on South Congress
A mural of Javier Ambler was unveiled on South Congress. Ambler was killed during an altercation with Williamson County deputies in 2019.
A mural of Javier Ambler was unveiled on South Congress. Ambler was killed during an altercation with Williamson County deputies in 2019.
Hays County says bars allowed to reopen, latest in growing list
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service starting on Oct. 14.
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service starting on Oct. 14.
2 Austin-area counties opt in to reopen bars
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Stony Point HS football team quarantined for two weeks after positive COVID test
Stony Point High School's principal has announced that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and that there were close enough contacts that it was necessary to quarantine the entire football team for two weeks. As a result, scheduled games will not be taking place.
Stony Point High School's principal has announced that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and that there were close enough contacts that it was necessary to quarantine the entire football team for two weeks. As a result, scheduled games will not be taking place.
Thousands line up for last day of voter registration in Texas
With Election Day just around the corner, last-minute voters lined up to get registered.
With Election Day just around the corner, last-minute voters lined up to get registered.
Missing 14-year-old in Brushy Creek found, says WCSO
WCSO says Kashika was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon when she left her home near Hargis Creek Trail for a routine jog.
WCSO says Kashika was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon when she left her home near Hargis Creek Trail for a routine jog.
Williamson County sees record number of requests for mail-in ballots
Williamson County says it’s business as usual as they receive the highest number of mail-in ballot requests ever.
Williamson County says it’s business as usual as they receive the highest number of mail-in ballot requests ever.