Round Rock

The Palm House is transported throughout Round Rock at night, escorted by the Round Rock Police Department. Photos courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

The Palm House is transported throughout Round Rock at night, escorted by the Round Rock Police Department. Photos courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Historic Round Rock house returns home

The Palm House in Round Rock will be relocated to its original site this week, in preparation to renovate the former liberty on Main Street.

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Hope on the Horizon   The Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala.    The third-annual galla will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, on Friday, March 8.
Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

Victim of train fatality identified

Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Leander Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the next of kin of a deceased individual, Naomi L. Morales.
Wilco Homelessness Coalition volunteer shirts used for the Point in Time Count. Photo by Nalani Nuylan..

Wilco Homelessness Coalition volunteer shirts used for the Point in Time Count. Photo by Nalani Nuylan..

Counted for

 Volunteers for the Wilco Homelessness Coalition gathered at First United Methodist Church in Georgetown this past week to prepare for the group’s third Point in Time Count.

Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report

Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.    Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
Strategic Planning Consultant Sheryl Trent reviews the Commissioners Court 2023 strategic plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Strategic Planning Consultant Sheryl Trent reviews the Commissioners Court 2023 strategic plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County provides update, sets plans for next 10 years

Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on the 2023 Strategic Plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse.  Developed over the course of nine months from 2022 to 2023, The Strategic Plan is a 10-year guide that aims to direct the county’s time and efforts.
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

County Briefs

Hutto  Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Austin Community College’s newest satellite location — San Gabriel in Leander —  offers classes for students in Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Austin Community College’s newest satellite location — San Gabriel in Leander — offers classes for students in Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Austin Community College officials suggest free tuition for incoming freshmen

As the old joke goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Let alone a free education. Students in higher education dream of graduating with little to no debt to their name. Now Austin Community College might make that dream come true.