Williamson County reports more cases of COVID-19

Two cases are from the Austin area in the county, four in Cedar Park, four in Georgetown, one in Leander, and three in Round Rock.

Officials confirm additional coronavirus cases in Williamson County

By the direction of the Willamson County Health District and recommendations from the office of Emergency Management, Williamson County leaders have announced additional orders to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. 

Cedar Park police say suspect in Bindon Drive shooting is in custody

The Cedar Park Police Department says that a man accused of shooting someone in Cedar Park over the weekend is in custody and officials say they continue to investigate the incident.

Round Rock High School choir doesn't skip a beat in quarantine

A video posted on Twitter shows members of the Dragon Choir singing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from "The Lion King".

WCSO seeking public's assistance in identifying Coupland burglar

The man is described as a black male between the age of 30 and 40 years old wearing black glasses, a red jacket, and green pants. 

Round Rock police, city announces operational changes due to COVID-19

RRPD says the department is still running at full capacity, but to help alleviate social distancing concerns, they are providing options to citizens.

Williamson County officials outline plans for school closures

County Judge Bill Gravell and the superintendents from Georgetown ISD, Taylor ISD, Jarrell ISD, Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, and Hutto ISD explained their plans for school closures and additional services that could be made available during the closure, such as meal services. 

City of Hutto issues disaster declaration due to coronavirus

The city says it will follow the mandates of Williamson County, including that there be no public events or gatherings with more than 50 people in attendance.

WilCo issues order limiting gatherings of people to no more than 50 until May 11

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell has issued an order prohibiting community gatherings of 50 people or more anywhere in Williamson County for the next weeks to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Georgetown ISD suspending normal operations for two weeks following spring break

Fred Brent, Georgetown Independent School District Superintendent, says that in an effort to help limit the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 the district will close campus operations through April 3 with the intention to re-open on April 6.

Leander ISD suspending normal school operations until April 5

Leander Independent School District says it will be suspending normal school operations for the two weeks following spring break with the intention to reopen on April 6.