Round Rock
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.
Austin Lacrosse company donates to local teams
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Monday, March 4, 2024
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
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.
Monday, March 4, 2024
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
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.
Monday, February 26, 2024
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
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.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Data breached at Williamson County district court
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County experienced a data breach that may affect the security of information related to certain individuals who interacted with the 277th District Court on or before November 10, 2022.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Comptroller publishes February sales tax data
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.
When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Early 2024 Williamson County housing market sees gains compared to 2023
Nalani Nuylan
The Austin Board of Realtors released its first housing market analysis of 2024, representing market activity for the month of January.
According to the data, residential homes sold in Williamson County increased by 4.3 percent, with 1,667 closed sales. Pending sales rose 3.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Austin Community College officials discuss free tuition update
Nalani Nuylan
Austin Community College District presented updates for the launch of its proposed free tuition program during an ACC board of trustees work session on February 12.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Fentanyl dealers arrested, charged
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office provided updates about two fentanyl cases.
On February 9, Marek Dillard was arrested by U.S. Marshals and DPS officers on a Williamson County Sheriff's Office warrant for murder.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024