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County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Round Rock roundabout restructures roads

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 11, 2024
“No more stoplights. No more bouncy railroad tracks,” said County Commissioner Terry Cook, who drives in the area of the new and improved Ranch To Market Road 620 and Deep Wood Drive intersection in Round Rock twice a week.
Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council chooses Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges design

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 8, 2024
Georgetown City Council decided to move forward with a design for the Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridge during their meeting on February 27, despite the council having to re-bid the project and some members reluctantly agreeing on a design.
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Emergency Management honored by National Weather Service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized the county’s Office of Emergency Management for being designated as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service during the March 5 commissioners court meeting.

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The basketball and tennis courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, are being resurfaced, repainted and restriped now through April 12.

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Paxton sues Hutto ISD

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto ISD for allegedly using state resources to conduct illegal electioneering.
From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe. Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe. Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

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ROCK gifted $10,000 for veteran program

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Ride On Center for Kids received a $10,000 grant from the San Gabriel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
City of Cedar Park staff, along with design and construction partners, cut the ribbon celebrating the Anderson Mill Road Phase 2 project completion. Photos courtesy of Cedar Park.

City of Cedar Park staff, along with design and construction partners, cut the ribbon celebrating the Anderson Mill Road Phase 2 project completion. Photos courtesy of Cedar Park.

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Cedar Park celebrates Anderson Mill project completion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Officials, design and construction partners convened in Cedar Park Tuesday, March 5, to cut the ribbon on Phase 2 of the Anderson Mill Road construction project.
Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Taking on State politics

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Williamson County Courthouse was buzzing with chatter during Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting: some with updates from county departments, others conversing about how the week has been.
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