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The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

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Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for October 21

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents in Williamson County to join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 21 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with the walk to follow.
he future locations of construction projects Round Rock City Council approved during the September 28 city council meeting. Illustration courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

he future locations of construction projects Round Rock City Council approved during the September 28 city council meeting. Illustration courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Round Rock set to renovate former library building, adds walkway

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 6, 2023
Round Rock City Council unanimously approved the final funding required for the renovation of the former home of the Round Rock Public Library at 216 East Main Street during the September 28 meeting.
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

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FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
Kamar Knipe-Place

Kamar Knipe-Place

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Assault leads to 10 years in prison

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 18, 2023
A Williamson County jury on September 13 found Kamar Knipe-Place, 22, guilty of burglary and assault of his former girlfriend at her Round Rock home. The jury sentenced Knipe-Place to seven years in prison for the burglary and 10 years for the assault.
The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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The Williamson Museum honors Sun newspaper family

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The 11th annual Cattleman’s Ball swings into life at the Sun City Ballroom September 23 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are publishers Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough, who own The Williamson County Sun in Georgetown — an independent newspaper owned and operated by their family since 1948.
City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.

City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.

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Williamson County remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On September 11, Williamson County residents will remember and honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks and other acts of great courage and sacrifice in services and events throughout the county. Here is a list of the events honoring Patriot Day.

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Williamson County adds EMS to Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services added additional resources to its EMS station at 1781 East Old Settlers Boulevard Wednesday, September 6.   Wilco EMS added a second 24-hour ambulance at the station to better serve residents in that growing area, and added six medics to that station.
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