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Williamson County breaks ground on administration building
May 14, 2024 (Williamson County, Texas) – Williamson County broke ground on a new 120,000-square-foot administration building today. The building is located at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. It will house the Commissioners Court Courtroom, the County Judge’s Office, County Tax Assessor/Collector's Georgetown Office, County Clerk’s Records Division, County Treasurer, County Auditor, Budget Office, Legal, Purchasing, CDBG Grants and Public Affairs.
WilCo health district offers tips to prevent mosquito-borne disease
The Williamson County and Cities Health District recommends residents take precautions to mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. (Courtesy Pixabay/Pexels) The Williamson County and Cities Health District released recommendations May 14 to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of mosquito-based diseases. What residents need to know. Mosquitoes can carry...
Georgetown's Berry Springs Park and Preserve to close for 3 weeks for construction
A popular county park in Georgetown will be closed for an estimated three weeks for construction on the main entrance road, officials said. Berry Springs Park and Preserve, at 1801 County Road 152 in Georgetown, will close starting Monday, according to a county news release. The construction is part of...
Freshman Kennedy Miller brings big boost to Arkansas offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – The Kennedy Miller experience has been anything but the normal freshman SEC softball route. It’s been a season of awards, starting nearly every game, and finishing top 15 in the SEC in batting average, but the Georgetown, Texas native suiting up in Razorback Red wasn’t a given. “Through the whole recruitment […]
Softball Game Preview: Thorndale Will Face Weimar
The Thorndale Bulldogs will challenge the Weimar Wildcats on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Thorndale sitting on six straight wins and Weimar on 12. Thorndale is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over Thrall....
Round Rock ISD breaks ground on first phase of Early College High School campus
Community members, students and district officials in Round Rock ISD held a ground breaking ceremony May 15 for Phase 1 of the Early College High School campus. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Community members, students and district officials in Round Rock ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony May 15 for Phase 1 of...
Advanced Warnings Sent to Texas Businesses before Destructive Hailstorm
AccuWeather's Superior Accuracy™ provided unprecedented 15-minute advanced notice for severe hailstorms, empowering businesses to protect assets and save. On the evening of September 24, 2023, the heavily populated Interstate-35 Corridor in and around Round Rock, TX, was hit by severe thunderstorms, which brought torrential rain, damaging winds, and large, destructive hail. This storm resulted in extensive damage to homes, cars, and businesses, creating an insurance nightmare for the affected areas. Some areas experienced 2-inch hail, with the most significant hail reportedly 3.5 inches in diameter, larger than baseballs and smaller than softballs. AccuWeather For Business clients received the most advance notice and forecasts backed by Superior Accuracy™, giving them enough time to make the best decisions to protect their people, property, and assets.
UIL baseball playoffs: Rouse sweeps Cedar Park to advance to Class 5A regional semifinals
GEORGETOWN — Rouse’s playoff run rolls on. The Raiders completed a sweep of District 25-5A rival Cedar Park Friday in a regional quarterfinal series with a 2-1 win in Game 2 at Georgetown High School. In the process, they exacted some revenge from the regular season when the...
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