Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death of Leander man

TCSO says that evidence so far reveals inconsistencies within the case and that pending further investigation and the final autopsy report, his death is being investigated as suspicious.

Georgetown in Stage 2 of Drought Plan, restricts watering to one day per week

Officials are restricting watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler effective June 28 due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity.

Williamson County approves increase in law enforcement pay

The Commissioners Court recently approved a 5% increase in pay for all law enforcement officers and an additional 1-5% increase for all tenured staff.

Crash involving 4 vehicles causes traffic in Round Rock

Round Rock police is asking drivers to find an alternate route following a four-vehicle crash on northbound I-35.

2 men feared dead following trench collapse in Jarrell

According to the City of Jarrell, recovery efforts are underway at a construction site where the two men were trapped in a trench collapse. The workers were more than 20 feet deep in a two-foot wide space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.