Round Rock

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.

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. The main polarizing conversation was on item No.
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District was the recipient of the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society gold medal for excellence in recreation and park management. Photo courtesy of Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District was the recipient of the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society gold medal for excellence in recreation and park management. Photo courtesy of Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.

Brushy Creek MUD wins best Parks and Rec management

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District was awarded the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society gold medal for excellence in recreation and park management.
An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

Wilco quarry neighbors eye County Advisory Council as possible path to co-existence with expanding aggregate industry

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Williamson County is home to more quarries than any other Texas county, with 37 active quarry sites in 2024. Can Williamson County quarry owners and homeowners living near aggregate operations learn to get along?
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala on Friday, March 8.    The third-annual gala will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock from 5:30-10 p.m., according to a press release sent from CASA.
Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Austin Lacrosse company donates to local teams

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Father, coach and founder of Austin-based company Phantom Lacrosse, Michael Hazy, strung 115 new lacrosse heads to celebrate the return of lacrosse to the Olympics after 115 years. Phantom is donating all 115 of them to youth lacrosse teams in Texas, including Williamson County.
Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New aquatic center in Round Round underway

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Chasco Family YMCA broke ground on a new outdoor aquatic center Friday, February 23.    Named the Carl and Deanna Miller Family Pool, the new facility will be located behind the YMCA on 812 North Mays Street in Round Rock.
A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Construction designs on BCRUA pipeline

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
Construction crews will begin work on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority pipeline in Lake Travis on Wednesday, February  28.  The city will permanently replace 1,400 feet of the underwater pipeline. The city will be turning off water from the pipe during the construction period.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.
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