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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.

Round Rock MUD honored for budgeting practices

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
rushy Creek Municipal Utility District in Round Rock was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.Brushy Creek MUD spokesperson Brian Rash told the Sun that this is the first time the MUD submitted its budget for this award and,...
Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson embarks on expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 30, 2024
Ascension Seton Williamson broke ground on a $230 million Round Rock hospital expansion project September 26. The project will bring a new six-story tower, along with 160 beds, two new operating rooms, an additional MRI, a new cath lab, an observation unit and an expanded emergency room.

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Residents ask for HOA transparency

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The residents of the Teravista neighborhood gathered on August 28 at the Austin Community College Round Rock Campus for a town hall they organized with State Representative Caroline Harris Davila to discuss issues they’ve been having with their HOA.
From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

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Williamson County foundation honors nonprofits, volunteers at awards lunch

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 9, 2024
The Texas Baptist Children's Home received the 2024 Impact Award September 4 during the Central Texas Community Foundation’s sixth annual Legacy Luncheon. Formerly the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation’s mission is to spark philanthropic giving.
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