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.

City of Georgetown to close city parks, trails for Easter weekend

The announcement came Wednesday afternoon from the city as the closures begin Thursday, April 9 at sunset and are scheduled to reopen at sunrise on Monday, April 13. 

Williamson County updates public on COVID-19 response

As of April 8, the county has 97 confirmed coronavirus cases, ten more than the day before. According to the county's health district, 40 of the cases have recovered so far. The county is also reporting four deaths. 

Williamson County extends stay at home order

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell cited a UT Austin study as one of the reasons for extending the order. It estimates several hundred deaths in the county.