Round Rock

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Round Rock excellence award goes to Wilco Art Guild

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Scot Wilkinson, director for arts and culture in Round Rock, presented the Award of Excellence for 2021-2022 to the Williamson County Art Guild at the recent Round Rock Arts luncheon.  Williamson County Art Guild President Rob Neff accepted the award on behalf of the guild.
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.
Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

Paintings and fiber art on display in Round Rock

News Staff
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Enjoy the art of Melanie Maddox Olson at the Round Rock Public Library. This exhibit offers a selection of the artist’s paintings and fiber art including crewel embroidery. Her art is inspired by experiences living in Italy and Portugal and her love for poetry.

Wilco Homeless Coalition to conduct point-in-time count

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Attempting to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness in Williamson County, the Wilco Homeless Coalition will conduct its second point-in-time count this winter. The volunteer-led count is scheduled to take place in late-January.

COUNTY BRIEFS

News Staff
Monday, November 7, 2022
Groundbreaking for Country Road 366 Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and the Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony November 2 for a Country Road 366 bond project.

Wilco burn ban lifted

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
In the wake of the recent storms, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the county’s burn ban on Friday, October 28. The ban was put in place 10 days prior on October 18 because of extended dry conditions. “Due to the recent rains and cooler weather, I am lifting the burn ban,” Mr.
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