Round Rock Police investigate body found behind HEB

Police say an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. There is currently no danger to the public. 

Counterfeit prescription pills lead to "concerning spike" in Williamson County overdoses

According to the county, since April 1 2020,  WilCo EMS has responded to a five-fold increase in opioid overdose calls compared to other monthly averages. The county says all of the calls are linked to counterfeit pills. 

Texas guidelines to reopen businesses become political

Texas business owners and workers are looking to go back to work, but some officials say Texas is not ready to open business doors just yet.

Leander neighborhood welcomes soldier home after original welcome was canceled due to COVID-19

After being deployed in Afghanistan for half a year, Aaron Williamson’s neighborhood wanted to show their appreciation in a unique way, as the threat of COVID-19 has canceled usual welcome home ceremonies.

Stimulus checks are on the way: Beware of mail thieves

More than 50 different pieces of mail were taken from 19 different addresses in Williamson County.

Criminal complaint filed against WilCo judge for violating stay home order

Lawyer Robert McCabe stated in his complaint that Judge Bill Gravell not only violated the order to visit his grandson's birthday party last week but used county resources to do so.

Some Central Texas parks still open for Easter weekend

All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.

WCSO launches program to help the vulnerable during pandemic

If you have an interest in using the WSCO pilot program, send an email to elderlyconcern@wilco.org with the exact address of the person(s) being checked.

RV flips onto truck following storm in Jarrell

Garage doors were blown open, trailers were pushed off their jacks, and one trailer was blown completely over.

Storm rips into Granger business

When she checked on her business, she found what she estimates to be $50,000 worth of damage. 

Texas women stage 'wedding dress Wednesday' photo shoot while social distancing

A group of women in Texas recently rocked their wedding dresses once again for a socially-distanced photoshoot to lift spirits in their tight-knit neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic.

Staff at Cottonwood Creek Elementary get together for Caravan of Love

Hutto Independent School District, like all districts in the state, is closed through May 3 so staff decided to get together and spread a little joy to students.

Williamson County seeks volunteers to help sew masks

The county has established the volunteer group in an effort to help first responders, medical professionals and others dealing with the shortage of personal protective equipment.