Round Rock ISD board calls for district's first-ever VATRE

The VATRE is set for Nov. 7 and follows months of exploration by the Round Rock ISD Board and the approval of the 2023-24 budget.

Families who lost loved ones to fentanyl gather in Williamson County

Families who lost a loved one to fentanyl gathered for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Williamson County reports at least 29 fentanyl poisoning deaths and Travis County reports at least 14 deaths related to fentanyl this year.

Fire completely engulfs Bartlett fertilizer plant

The fire could be seen for miles. The cause is now under investigation by the county fire marshal's office.

Drought restrictions: City of Hutto moves to stage 3

Click here to view a helpful interactive map where users can enter their address to determine their provider, and also see the water restrictions stage for that provider and who to contact for more information.

Road reopens after Leander grass fires

RM 2243 has reopened after Leander firefighters put out some small grass fires.

Georgetown lettuce grower uses hydroponics to beat the heat

Kyle Massey is a lettuce grower in Georgetown who says he thinks he has a solution to beat the extreme summer heat and save on water. The solution: hyproponics.

Hutto firefighter loses everything in Parmer Lane Fire

A Hutto firefighter and his girlfriend lost everything in the Parmer Lane Fire on August 8. Now, the community is rallying behind them to help get them through this tough time.

Suspect in St. David's explosion had box with chemicals in apartment: affidavit

A new affidavit provides a clearer picture of what happened the night police responded to an explosion at St. David's Medical Center in Central Austin.

$130M bond package on Georgetown ballot this November

The City says the bond package would fund new and expanded customer service, animal shelter, and parks and recreation facilities.

$193K in City funds transferred to fraudulent account, says city of Hutto

The city of Hutto says its financial institution notified it about the potential crime late Monday evening. The Hutto Police Department is investigating.

First 2023 human West Nile case confirmed in Williamson County

Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus for the year.

Positive West Nile sample found in Georgetown; city schedules spraying

The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.

Parmer Lane Fire: Wilco justices of the peace collecting donations for victims

Residents who want to help can drop off new socks and undergarments for children and adults at any of the county JP offices through Friday, Aug. 18.

Kingsland man found dead by SWAT team at Cedar Park hotel

Cedar Park police confirmed Monday that the deceased man was the subject of an arrest warrant and SWAT was called as officers believed he posed “a significant danger” to law enforcement.