Round Rock

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

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

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

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

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.

Wilco projects on D. B. Wood Road, University Boulevard progress

Commissioners Tuesday heard a road bond project update from Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County. Precinct 1 Construction began on Ranch to Market Road 620 at Railroad and Chisholm Trail, from the Interstate 35 frontage road to Deep Wood Drive.

Human remains discovered in South Wilco field

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday evening responded to a call from a field off Toll Road 45 and Mopac, where a worker discovered skeletal human remains. According to the sheriff ’s office, detectives responded and confirmed the remains are human.
A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

November election right around the corner

Early voting for the November general election begins Monday, October 24, and runs through Friday, November 4, at select polling locations across Williamson County.
Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Jim Hailey On my return trip from working on a cabin I own on the Frio River, I stopped by South Llano State Park to do a little photography and get some rest and recreation. If you have never visited this park, you should do so.
Kristen Hullum, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, demonstrates CPR and speaks on best practices. ST. DAVID’S ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

Kristen Hullum, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, demonstrates CPR and speaks on best practices. ST. DAVID’S ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

Wilco employees receive medical training

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center hosted a training Tuesday to teach Williamson County employees and retirees how to respond in the event of an emergency.