Georgetown Animal Shelter to remain closed until June 23 due to staff shortages

The shelter has been closed since June 19 due to staffing shortages and it had anticipated reopening on June 21 but says it now expects to reopen on June 23.

City of Georgetown looking for artists to showcase sculptures in outdoor exhibit

Sculptures will be installed in October and will be on display until October 2023. All sculptors with works selected to be in the tour will be awarded a cash prize.

Round Rock ISD board approve $518M budget for 2022-23 school year

The Board voted to approve the budget at its June 16 meeting, despite two trustees walking out and leaving them without quorum.

City of Round Rock to host job fair June 23

Job seekers will have opportunities to meet face-to-face with city representatives regarding openings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 at the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd.

Police identify 16-year-old killed in Williamson County shooting

Police have identified the person killed in a shooting that happened around 7:20 p.m. on June 12 in the 12600 block of Oro Valley Trail in Austin in Williamson County.

Round Rock ISD school board seeking candidates for appointee

Qualified community members who would like to be considered for the Place 1 position can fill out an application by noon on July 12.

Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel

The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.

17 Georgetown ISD teachers placed in externship summer program to expand knowledge

The program is a collaboration between Rural Capital Area employers, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Georgetown ISD to provide middle and high school educators’ professional development opportunities to enrich the classroom to career connections made for students.

Cedar Park delaying trash collection by one day this week

The city says it is planning for trash and recycling collection to be back to its normal Monday-Friday schedule next week.

City of Round Rock warns residents of scam callers asking for utility bill payments

Round Rock utility customers have reported calls from people claiming to be with the city, asking for large payments over the phone and threatening to shut off service.

Outdoor burning prohibited in Williamson County

The order prohibits outdoor burning in all the unincorporated areas of Williamson County and smoking in and/or on Williamson County parks, preserves and trails due to dry vegetation, wind and imminent threat of severe damage.

Deadly auto-pedestrian crash on I-35 in Round Rock

I-35 southbound at Grand Avenue Parkway was shut down for several house with traffic detouring to the frontage road at exit 247.

Round Rock woman sentenced for embezzling over $775,000 from employer

According to court documents, 52-year-old Cynthia Linette Jones, from 2012-28, Jones forged over 70 company checks and stole over $775,000.

Williamson County district clerk warns residents of jury scam

District Clerk Lisa David wants to assure the public this is not a practice that is used in Williamson County for jurors who do not appear for jury service, and she has not requested that any calls like these be made in her name.