Fireworks safety tips and advice to keep pets calm on July 4th
Officials say if not used properly, fireworks can be dangerous and cause serious burns and eye injuries. Pets can also become frightened at the loud sound of fireworks.
Officials say if not used properly, fireworks can be dangerous and cause serious burns and eye injuries. Pets can also become frightened at the loud sound of fireworks.
Austin-area animal shelters are overcrowded; adoptions and foster care needed
On July 2, Austin Pets Alive, the Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Georgetown Animal Shelter will host an adoption event.
On July 2, Austin Pets Alive, the Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Georgetown Animal Shelter will host an adoption event.
Fireworks banned in Taylor under zero tolerance city ordinance
City Ordinance 98-19, which has been in effect since 1998, states it is illegal to possess, use, or sell fireworks inside Taylor city limits.
City Ordinance 98-19, which has been in effect since 1998, states it is illegal to possess, use, or sell fireworks inside Taylor city limits.
Georgetown Police seeking assistance in locating missing 15-year-old
Have you seen her? Georgetown police are searching for missing 15-year-old Samarh "Sam" Power.
Have you seen her? Georgetown police are searching for missing 15-year-old Samarh "Sam" Power.
Certain aerial fireworks won’t be sold in Williamson County due to dangerous fire conditions
Due to the drought conditions and current burn ban in effect in Williamson County, aerial fireworks will not be sold.
Due to the drought conditions and current burn ban in effect in Williamson County, aerial fireworks will not be sold.
Williamson County shelter holding free adoption event for cats and kittens
Those looking to adopt a cat or kitten can go to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter from 6-8 p.m. on June 24.
Those looking to adopt a cat or kitten can go to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter from 6-8 p.m. on June 24.
Taylor Tax Office will be closed June 24 through July 4
The Taylor Tax Office will be closed June 24 through July 4 so Taylor staff can assist in staffing the three other Williamson County Tax Office facilities.
The Taylor Tax Office will be closed June 24 through July 4 so Taylor staff can assist in staffing the three other Williamson County Tax Office facilities.
Williamson County enacts county-wide burn ban due to severe drought conditions
The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.
The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.
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.
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.
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.
Third suspect wanted in murder of Cedar Park teen arrested in Hays County
Devin Vasquez-Pachecho was the third suspect wanted for the June 12 murder of 16-year-old Adrian Curiel.
Devin Vasquez-Pachecho was the third suspect wanted for the June 12 murder of 16-year-old Adrian Curiel.
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.
The Board voted to approve the budget at its June 16 meeting, despite two trustees walking out and leaving them without quorum.
Round Rock ISD nearly fails to pass budget after 2 trustees walk out of meeting
Trustees Danielle Weston and Mary Bone walked out of Thursday's board meeting leaving the board without quorum to pass the district's budget.
Trustees Danielle Weston and Mary Bone walked out of Thursday's board meeting leaving the board without quorum to pass the district's budget.
Georgetown Animal Shelter closed June 19-20 due to staffing shortages
The shelter anticipates returning to its normal schedule on Tuesday, June 21.
The shelter anticipates returning to its normal schedule on Tuesday, June 21.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
Tearing down a building? You can donate it to Hutto Fire Rescue
If you're planning to tear down a structure, you can donate it to Hutto Fire Rescue for training.
If you're planning to tear down a structure, you can donate it to Hutto Fire Rescue for training.
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.
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.