Round Rock
Kaitlyn Wilkes
With the rise in New World Screwworm cases in Texas, Williamson County created a website page with information for residents to protect their pets and livestock from the parasite.
Monday, July 6, 2026
First Texas Bank, Round Rock police team up to educate residents about fraud
Alyssa Perera
Banks often help customers prevent fraud while law enforcement investigates scams after they occur. Those two perspectives came together June 25 when First Texas Bank partnered with the Round Rock Police Department to host a free fraud prevention seminar at the bank’s Round Rock location.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Fireworks allowed in parts of Williamson County, but rules apply
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to check local rules before using fireworks.Fireworks are not allowed within city limits or within 5,000 feet of city limits.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)
July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco
Nicholas Cicale
This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)
First Texas Bank sees a rise in fake money in business deposits
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Businesses across Central Texas are increasingly depositing prop money that resembles U.S. currency, according to First Texas Bank, which says its tellers in Georgetown and other branches have seen a noticeable rise in the fake bills over the past three months.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, the Leander Union includes more than 65,000 square feet of retail and dining, with Westlake Dermatology as an anchor tenant.
Around Wilco: Leander mixed-use development nears finish line
Nalani Nuylan
Austin-based developer Topo Development Group is nearing completion on Leander Union, located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway.The development spans approximately 155,000 square feet across retail, office, and community-oriented spaces.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Around Wilco: Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic breaks ground in Round Rock
Nalani Nuylan
Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic breaks ground in Round RockA new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic is expected to open in winter 2027. Officials broke ground on the $44.5 million, 63,808-square-foot Central Texas Veterans Health Care System project on June 18.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wilco sheriff’s office pushes for bulletproof windshields as county weighs costs
Alyssa Perera
Williamson County commissioners took no action earlier this month on a proposal to make ballistic windshields part of the standard upfitting package for Sheriff’s Office, Constable Office, Emergency Medical Services and certain Fire Marshal vehicles, citing the need for additional information...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)
Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Destructive livestock parasite makes its way to Central Texas
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed its first cases of New World Screwworm, one of which was in Central Texas in Gillespie County near Fredericksburg. Texas has confirmed 15 total cases across the state as of June 22.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026