Williamson County Expands River Ranch County Park

Commissioners approved purchase of 350 additional acres with $4.375 million available via voter approved park bonds.

Music To Be Turned Down In Round Rock Starting April 15, 2019

Amid complaints the tunes emanating from Main Street entertainment area were just too loud, council enacts new standards muting sounds.

Round Rock Approves $4.2M Land Purchase For New Library

Tract eyed for new library is located one block directly north of the current library, with new one expected to be built by January 2023.

Round Rock Utility Billing Office To Close March 29, 2019

During two-hour closure from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., payments can be made online at RRTXWater.com or by calling 1-855-894-2392.

Round Rock To Hold Final Vote On Roadway Impact Fees

The fees collected would be spent on roadway improvements included in a transportation capital improvement plan, officials explained.

Round Rock Plans $30M Bonds Issue For Transportation Improvements

Move to issue public debt is next step in funding five-year, $240 million roadway improvement program, city officials said.

Round Rock OKs Pact With Developers To Build 'The District'

65-acre mixed-use project planned for SH 45, east of IH 35, would create 5K jobs and $1.5 million in tax revenue, officials estimate.

Sarah Bruchmiller Named New Williamson County Associate Judge

Newly tapped judge graduated from the University of Texas before earning her law degree from South Texas College of Law.

Williamson County Allocates $2.8M For Capital Projects

$2.5M was earmarked for Justice Center remodeling, $250K for jail and sheriff's office improvements, and $50K for parking garage study.

ICYMI: Residents Invited To Envision 'Round Rock 2030'

Series of community meetings scheduled in February and March designed to solicit public input as city manages growth in the coming decade.

Round Rock Pursues Roadway Impact Fee Proposal

Proposal calls for charging fees to new development as a way of covering the costs of impact to transportation infrastructure.

Windfall Helps Williamson County Explore Jailing Alternatives

Award of $308,728 brings to $607,000 in donations Williamson County has secured to expand opportunities for young adults between 17-24.

Williamson County Property Tax Payments Deadline Imminent

Tax Assessor/Collector reminds property owners 2018 property taxes must be paid in full by Jan 31 to avoid penalties/interest.

Out-Of-County Birth Certificates Unavailable In Williamson County

From Dec. 28 to Jan. 2, clerk's office won't be able to provide such documentation as the state switches to a new computer system.

Donna Harrell Receives Dan Garcia Memorial Achievement Award

The honor is an annual award given to one recipient statewide for superior performance above and beyond the call of duty.

114 Votes Lost To Malfunctioning Ballot Box To Be Counted

Judge Ryan D. Larson of the 395th District Court ruled the lost votes will be re-tabulated to reflect true Nov. 6 election results.

Williamson County Offices To Close For Thanksgiving

Commissioners court meeting that would have taken place on Tuesday will be postponed until Dec. 4, officials said.

100-Plus Lost Votes To Be Counted: Williamson County

Elections Administrator Christopher Davis said 114 votes lost to voting machine malfunction during early voting have been recovered.

Williamson County Office Closed Veterans Day Nov. 12, 2018

While offices are closed in observance of holiday, regional animal shelter to remain open with adoptions of adult animals priced at just $4.

Round Rock Council Votes To Build Brushy Creek Trail Segment

Council action on Nov. 8 to fill a significant gap along the popular trail and will feature a pedestrian underpass at Georgetown Street.

Round Rock Elections Worker Quits After Yelling At Confused Voter

English-limited woman needing help is instead yelled at, threatened with police action: "Get Out! You are not following the law! Go! Go!"

Carter Retains 31st District Seat In Narrowly Defeating Hegar

Carter hasn't won a race by fewer than 20 points in a decade, but Hegar came closer than any Democratic challenger ever has.

Round Rock Offers Free Bus Rides On Election Day Nov. 6, 2018

Car in the shop? Too tired to drive? Short on gas money? No excuses as free rides offered on all CapMetro bus routes, paratransit service.

Where To Vote For Nov. 6, 2018, Election In Round Rock

The upcoming elections will be among the most consequential in recent memory, and various voting sites will accommodate voters.

Commissioners Court Appoints New Director Of Administration

Rebecca Clemons is responsible for performing observational business-operations reviews, conducting research and analyzing data.

Williamson County To Re-Issue 8,000 Ballots Due To Error

Ballots should have listed 3 court candidates, a Democrat, Republican and Libertarian, but person running for the latter party was omitted.

Williamson County Gets TCEQ OK To Seal Cambria Cave Fracture

fracture is located on both sides of the trench wall and measures approximately 23 feet long with an average crack width of 6 inches.

Williamson County District Clerk's Office Closed Sept. 14

Office closed on Sept. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. for staff training, officials said Tuesday.

Williamson County Judge Suspended After Sheriff's Office Threat

Previously slapped with official oppression charge, Dan Gattis draws added repercussion after threatening funds cutoff in spat with sheriff.

FY19 Williamson County Budget Could Call For Higher Property Tax

Average county homeowner with average $284,484 home value could pay roughly $1,327 in property taxes next year versus $1,256 last year.

Work Sealing Cambria Drive Cave Stops After New Chamber Found

Underground cave network was exposed in February when a portion of Cambria Drive collapsed at around 3 a.m. near Woods of Brushy Creek.

Final Design In For East Main Street Improvements In Round Rock

Improvements include six parklets along East Main Street from Mays Street to Sheppard Street in downtown Round Rock.

Round Rock Residents' Approval Of City Customer Service Grows

Citizen satisfaction has increased 8 percent in the last two years, according to latest community survey.

Smoke-Free Round Rock Decries Recent City Council Action

Anti-smoking group rails against recent decision not to ban indoor smoking at some business currently exempt from a city ordinance.

City of Round Rock To Maintain Current Smoking Ordinance

In 6-1 vote, council rejects an ordinance that would've removed bars from list of existing smoking/vaping prohibitions.

City Of Round Rock Earns Budget Award

Municipal budget meets nationally recognized guidelines for 22nd consecutive year.

Williamson County Ends Contract With Immigration Detention Site

After years of advocates' demands to end lucrative pact and allegations of detainee sexual abuse, commissioners vote to cut their ties.

Williamson County Offices Closed For July 4

All offices will reopen on Thursday, July 5 and animal shelter will stay open for dog, cat adoptions.

Round Rock Deadline For Boards, Commissions Approaching

Applications currently being accepted for 2018 appointments with deadline on Monday, July 23.

Round Rock State Rep. Larry Gonzales Resigns

Lawmaker had previously telegraphed his wish not to seek re-election after 27 years at Capitol in order to spend more time with his family.