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From left to right: Ryan Bownds, Mandy Backlund and John McMillian received state certifications in criminal justice. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

From left to right: Ryan Bownds, Mandy Backlund and John McMillian received state certifications in criminal justice. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Williamson County justice personnel earn state certifications

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 23, 2026
Members of the Williamson County judiciary and legal staff have gained board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Located on Austin Avenue near Old Town Park, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom historic home is 2,711 square feet and is listed at $895,000. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Located on Austin Avenue near Old Town Park, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom historic home is 2,711 square feet and is listed at $895,000. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County housing market indicates buyer momentum

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Central Texas real estate market is showing signs of steady prices, ample inventory and renewed buyer momentum, according to a new report from the Austin Board of Realtors.
Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood funding: Williamson County to add new flood warning systems

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for flood warning systems, with the opportunity to apply for a $1 million grant.

Central Texas blood bank expanding services

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 13, 2026
We Are Blood — a regional nonprofit blood center that organizes donation drives throughout Central Texas — this month announced the launch of Every Drop Counts, a multi-year plan designed to support and grow patient care to meet the challenges of the region through 2030.
From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Williamson County increases intercity connection with County Road 110 North

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The County Road 110 North project broke ground Thursday, February 5, as part of an initiative to extend the road to Rockride Lane to connect with Patriot Way and Sam Houston Avenue.
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

Art scapes: New arts center opens in downtown Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock opened its doors in the Griffith Building offering ample space for art plus two-story-high cathedral ceilings and views of the paseo. This revitalized building was once a fire house, an auto shop, City Hall and the library.
Lone Star Circle of Care’s new endocrinology exam room in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of Lone Start Circle Care.

Lone Star Circle of Care’s new endocrinology exam room in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of Lone Start Circle Care.

Lone Star Circle Care opens clinic for patients with diabetes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Lone Star Circle of Care will launch its first-ever specialty care service line, endocrinology, at Texas A&M Health Science Center – Specialty Care in Round Rock.
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.
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