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Wilco burn ban lifted

In the wake of the recent storms, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the county’s burn ban on Friday, October 28. The ban was put in place 10 days prior on October 18 because of extended dry conditions. “Due to the recent rains and cooler weather, I am lifting the burn ban,” Mr.

Wilco projects on D. B. Wood Road, University Boulevard progress

Commissioners Tuesday heard a road bond project update from Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County. Precinct 1 Construction began on Ranch to Market Road 620 at Railroad and Chisholm Trail, from the Interstate 35 frontage road to Deep Wood Drive.
Costumes are encouraged on the Halloween trail ride in which residents can walk their horses along the Garey Park trails.

Costumes are encouraged on the Halloween trail ride in which residents can walk their horses along the Garey Park trails.

Horses and Halloween in Garey Park

Horse lovers can shake up their Halloween with a costume trail ride in Garey Park October 29. Jodi Brassard, owner of Brassard Equine, has led a dress-up trail ride the past three years, usually hosted at Granger Lake. This year, the group will wind through the six-mile trail at Garey Park.
A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

November election right around the corner

Early voting for the November general election begins Monday, October 24, and runs through Friday, November 4, at select polling locations across Williamson County.
Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Jim Hailey On my return trip from working on a cabin I own on the Frio River, I stopped by South Llano State Park to do a little photography and get some rest and recreation. If you have never visited this park, you should do so.
Kristen Hullum, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, demonstrates CPR and speaks on best practices. ST. DAVID’S ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

Kristen Hullum, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, demonstrates CPR and speaks on best practices. ST. DAVID’S ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

Wilco employees receive medical training

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center hosted a training Tuesday to teach Williamson County employees and retirees how to respond in the event of an emergency.
A diverging diamond intersection has been under construction since 2020.

A diverging diamond intersection has been under construction since 2020.

I-35 work progressing at Williams Drive and in Round Rock

Two ongoing Texas Department of Transportation road projects along Interstate 35 in Williamson County could wrap up by the middle of next year, according to the latest quarterly update by TxDOT.
Isabela Caneda participated in an internship through Ladders for Leaders.

Isabela Caneda participated in an internship through Ladders for Leaders.

Nonprofit puts high school students on ladder to success

Like many nonprofit founders, LaKissa Bright saw a need and figured out a way to address it when she launched Ladders for Leaders. A mother of two and member of the Round Rock PTA, Ms.