Beryl: Central Texas Red Cross says volunteers urgently needed

The Central Texas Red Cross is looking for volunteers to go down to the Gulf and help with disaster relief after Beryl makes landfall.

West Nile virus found in Taylor mosquito pool: WCCHD

Another mosquito trap in Williamson County has tested positive for West Nile virus, this time in Taylor.

Williamson County Confederate monument relocation debate could shift with new courthouse plans

A coalition of church and community advocates has spent the last several years trying to convince county leaders the monument dedicated to Confederate soldiers should be relocated.

Bartlett Unit reopens in Williamson County after seven years

The Bartlett Unit was closed in 2017 due to a declining inmate population, says the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

July 4th celebrations in Central Texas: List

Happy Fourth of July, Central Texas! Several cities are offering free activities with a fireworks show at night.

Emu found in Leander reunited with owner

A missing emu from Leander has been claimed by its owner, Leander police said.

ACC Round Rock campus to reopen July 2

Austin Community College's Round Rock campus was closed due to a chilled water leak impacting the cooling system.

Hundreds pack the park for Taylor Pride

Despite the heat, hundreds of people packed the park in downtown Taylor to celebrate Pride Month and shop from about 60 vendors.

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

2 arrested for drug possession in Georgetown: WCSO

Two people were arrested in Georgetown after a search warrant was executed by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Leander FD K9 will soon have custom bulletproof vest thanks to donation

The Leander Fire Department's K9 Dixie will soon receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Cedar Park missing woman found safe

A missing woman in Cedar Park was found safe, police said.

Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month

The trial for Joshua Gilbreath is set for next month, and the insanity defense also sets up the courtroom battle, which is rarely seen in Williamson County. Gilbreath is charged with murdering an elderly woman back in August 2022.