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Ekong Ikpe, 65, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Ekong Ikpe, 65, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

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Domestic violence shooting leads to arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the 5800 block of Parma Lane, located outside the city limits of Round Rock, around 9 a.m. October 12.

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Remember loved ones with Día de los Muertos celebrations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Día de los Muertos celebration, seen throughout Latin America and the U.S., honors those who have passed before us. Combining pre-Colombian and Catholic tradition, the event sees cemeteries cleaned and ofrendas made to honor deceased family members.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Senator Ted Cruz talks Big Beautiful Bill, jobs for Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Senator Ted Cruz at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center as part of its Power Lunch on August 19.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Listings up, sales down in Central Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 29, 2025
In April, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area saw an 11.5 percent increase in new home listings, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS.
Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Professor convicted of having child porn

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 12, 2025
A Williamson County jury found Mario Villarreal, 54, of Round Rock, guilty of possession of child pornography in five cases last Thursday, May 1. Following the verdict, Mr. Villarreal was sentenced to serve a total of 12 years in prison and fined $10,000.

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Two people shot in Round Rock dispute

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Two individuals were found with gunshot wounds after Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call in the Round Rock area on May 1 at approximately 8 p.m. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2200 block of Chandler Creek Road, an unincorporated area within Round Rock.
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, front, gives a speech about Kenney Fort Boulevard with Public Works Director Michael Thane, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles behind. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, front, gives a speech about Kenney Fort Boulevard with Public Works Director Michael Thane, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles behind. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Round Rock, Williamson County commemorate road completion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County held a ribbon cutting to mark the official completion of the latest extension of Kenney Fort Boulevard, Thursday morning.
Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Easy bounce back after Winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Despite last week’s frigid temperatures and snow, impacts across Williamson County were minimal compared to the winter weather of recent years.

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CAMPO approves funding to widen SH 130

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved $250 million of Texas Department of Transportation funding December 9 to widen State Highway 130 in Williamson County.
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