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Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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TxDOT gathers public input on I-35 improvements through Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Williamson County residents got a closer look at potential Interstate 35 improvements Thursday, August 13, as the Texas Department of Transportation gathered public input on plans to widen and improve the 13-mile corridor between Georgetown and Round Rock.
Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Purple Martins take off in Round Rock

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s at 607 Louis Henna Boulevard,  Round Rock, on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, from 8-9 p.m. Numbering in the thousands,  birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America.
Round Rock’s winning lifeguard teams include (top row, from left) Evan Naughton, Nathalie Almanza, Emery Gutierrez, Judah Jefferson, Phoebe Grebb, Aaron Peralta and (bottom row, from left) Molliann Key, Devin Walker, Esme Solis, Matthew Bons, Amaya Lee, Molly Kirkendall, Rohita Chandramohan, Addie Covington , Madison Mabry and Malu Camargo. Courtesy the City of Round Rock

Round Rock’s winning lifeguard teams include (top row, from left) Evan Naughton, Nathalie Almanza, Emery Gutierrez, Judah Jefferson, Phoebe Grebb, Aaron Peralta and (bottom row, from left) Molliann Key, Devin Walker, Esme Solis, Matthew Bons, Amaya Lee, Molly Kirkendall, Rohita Chandramohan, Addie Covington , Madison Mabry and Malu Camargo. Courtesy the City of Round Rock

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Around Wilco: Round Rock lifeguards go for gold

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Take a look at news updates from around Williamson County. Round Rock lifeguards go for goldRound Rock lifeguard teams earned first- and second-place finishes at the CentralTexas Lifeguard Competition and will advance to the state championships, held in College Station on August 3.
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)

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)

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First Texas Bank sees a rise in fake money in business deposits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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.
The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

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Around Wilco: Round Rock celebrates Rock’N River

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Round Rock water parkThe City of Round Rock celebrated the completion of the Rock’N River Phase 3 Expansion Project on May 22 at 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard. The project includes a 775-foot action river with two wave features: a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator.
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.
“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.
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