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From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Williamson County increases intercity connection with County Road 110 North

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The County Road 110 North project broke ground Thursday, February 5, as part of an initiative to extend the road to Rockride Lane to connect with Patriot Way and Sam Houston Avenue.
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

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Art scapes: New arts center opens in downtown Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock opened its doors in the Griffith Building offering ample space for art plus two-story-high cathedral ceilings and views of the paseo. This revitalized building was once a fire house, an auto shop, City Hall and the library.
Lone Star Circle of Care’s new endocrinology exam room in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of Lone Start Circle Care.

Lone Star Circle of Care’s new endocrinology exam room in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of Lone Start Circle Care.

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Lone Star Circle Care opens clinic for patients with diabetes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Lone Star Circle of Care will launch its first-ever specialty care service line, endocrinology, at Texas A&M Health Science Center – Specialty Care in Round Rock.
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

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Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.
County Commissioners Valerie Covey, left, and County Sheriff Matt Lindamann, right, participate in the January 15 Justice Complex Project open house at the EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Valerie Covey, left, and County Sheriff Matt Lindamann, right, participate in the January 15 Justice Complex Project open house at the EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County Briefs: Justice Complex Project open house on the way

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Williamson County will hold a public information session about the Justice Complex Project on Tuesday, March 3 at the EMS North Campus, 3189 S.E. Inner Loop, in Georgetown, from 5-7 p.m. The meeting is a come-and-go event with no formal presentation.
Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County to limit online public information due to rising AI scams

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Certain information — including contract details, project backgrounds and contact info — will not be available as part of future online Williamson Commissioners Court agenda packets in an effort to fight Artificial Intelligence scams that impersonate county entities.
Grey Orchard team standing inside of Denny’s on October 2, the first day of the demolition. (Left to right) Sous Chef Damian Eimann, Executive Sous Chef Phil Varney, Collin Polley (General Manager of sister restaurant Fig Italian), Chef Partner Cole Fitzgerald, Owner James Sun, and Marketing/Events Sara Alarcon. Not pictured is the pastry chef Kat Sees.

Grey Orchard team standing inside of Denny’s on October 2, the first day of the demolition. (Left to right) Sous Chef Damian Eimann, Executive Sous Chef Phil Varney, Collin Polley (General Manager of sister restaurant Fig Italian), Chef Partner Cole Fitzgerald, Owner James Sun, and Marketing/Events Sara Alarcon. Not pictured is the pastry chef Kat Sees.

New businesses coming to Williamson County in 2026

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Grey Orchard, an upscale American restaurant with Asian influence, will open in mid-February in the old Denny’s at 2700 North Interstate 35, just south of University Boulevard in Round Rock. Restaurant owner James Sun and Michelin-awarded Chef Cole Fitzgerald are the force behind the restaurant.
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