Round Rock

ESD 9 voting error

Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.

Homeless resources fair, event stationed in Round Rock

The Wilco Homeless Coalition and the Volunteer Center are partnering to host the Williamson County Homelessness Awareness Event and Volunteer & Resource Fair at the J.B. & Hallie Jester County Annex at 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, on Saturday, November 18, from 4-8 p.m.
The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners approved new hospital rate

The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.
Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Drought affects Wilco farmers, ranchers

Despite the rapid growth of technological businesses in Williamson County, agriculture remains a top industry, providing jobs and food for both those in and outside of the county. According to the Farm Service Agency there are 291,000 acres of cropland in Williamson County.

Early voting starts October 23

With numerous elections taking place throughout Williamson County, Wilco residents will have an opportunity to vote early beginning October 23 and on election day November 7. County residents can visit any Williamson County polling location to cast their vote.
An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for October 21

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents in Williamson County to join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 21 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with the walk to follow.