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The Round Rock Wildland Response Team received a UTV, truck and trailer. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

New equipment boosts wildfire response in Williamson County

By Gracie Warhurst

The new equipment, consisting of a UTV, truck and trailer, cost around $300,000 and should last for about a decade.

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Williamson County Commissioners lifted a county-wide burn ban at an April 29 meeting.

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The city also received a AAA bond rating, the highest possible, from credit rating agency Standard & Poor's. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

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Georgetown would lease its animal shelter to WCRAS during the expansion, if passed. (Anna Maness/Community Impact)

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Upon completion, the park will have upgrades that include a new pavilion, stage and amphitheater. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)

Published 3:54 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Old Settlers Park maintenance facility up for vote in Round Rock amid price concerns

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

The $15 million expansion is expected to provide capacity for all members through 2035. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 1:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Round Rock to consider Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter interlocal agreement

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

Steven Snell was sworn in as the next Williamson County judge by U.S. Rep. John Carter during an April 21 ceremony inside the Williamson County Courthouse.

Published 5:29 PM | Apr 21, 2025 CDT

Steven Snell inducted as Williamson County’s 32nd judge, announces plans to run in 2026

Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey said commissioners are shooting to finalize the county's budget in late August.

Published 2:53 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

‘The pie is only so big’: Williamson County weighs FY 2025-26 budget needs

StartupBlink found that Round Rock ranks second in the Austin “cluster” for startup ecosystem health. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 2:54 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Development plan identifies entrepreneurship opportunity in Round Rock

Williamson County staff celebrated a construction milestone for the county's future administration building with an April 11 "topping out" ceremony.

Published 1:48 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Topping-out ceremony marks progress on $90M Williamson County Administration Building

(Anna Maness/Community Impact)

Updated 12:07 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

WilCo commissioners request toll viability study for Ronald Reagan Blvd. corridor

TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 2:47 PM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers