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12 articlesRecent coverage of Williamson County from local and regional media.
'Closer to zero than five': GOP redraw appears set to fall short of goal
President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now say the likely gain is one or two.
Oct 29, 2026Pflugerville council unanimously approves 'SAFE' Technology AI oversight policy
Pflugerville city council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt an artificial intelligence oversight policy.
Oct 28, 2026CAMPO launches I-35 carpool program connecting Austin, Buda and Kyle
CAMPO's new We Ride I-35 program matches commuters traveling between Austin, Buda and Kyle.
Oct 28, 2026Trump announces more relief for flood survivors
Families impacted by this year's flooding across Central Texas could be getting more FEMA aid, according to President Trump.
Oct 28, 2026District attorney Jose Garza responds to Abbott campaign ad
In 1991, Anita Byington died by homicide and Allen Andre Causey was charged with murder. He was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment, but received paroled in 2022 and was exonerated in 2025.
Oct 28, 2026Wyoming LLC hires Paxton impeachment attorneys in case over 'trans student guide' mailers, texts
Austin law firm Stone Hilton PLLC, which as founded by former high-ranking officials in the Texas Office of the Attorney General
Oct 28, 2026Who's spending big on Austin's 2026 ballot propositions?
Austinites have 10 propositions on their ballot this election. Three of those propositions are contentious enough to draw fundraising and campaigns for or against them: Propositions A, B and I.
Oct 27, 2026How does Texas handle a candidate's death?
Gerald Prater, a candidate in the LISD board's Place 1 election, died on Sept. 28, 2026.
Oct 27, 2026City of San Marcos extends Axon contract amid data privacy concerns
Last week, the San Marcos City Council approved a $48,860 contract extension with Axon for digital evidence storage for the San Marcos Police Department.
Oct 27, 2026Southwestern starts work on 560-acre mixed-use development
Southwestern University broke ground October 23 on its 560-acre mixed-use development east of campus, a project planned to include office and retail space, housing, green space and a new City of Georgetown Customer Service Center. “Why are we doing this? Because if you build it, they will come,” SU President Laura Skandera Trombley said, ending her speech during the event with the famous quote from Field of Dreams.
Oct 27, 2026Hutto's rapid growth fuels push for alcohol sales vote
If supporters gather enough signatures, Hutto voters could be asked in May 2027 whether to expand alcohol sales regulations across the city's current boundaries.
Oct 27, 2026Williamson County accepts grant, renews contracts for youth justice program
Williamson County Juvenile Services will receive a $153,221 grant from the Office of the Governor to support its Transformative Justice program, which works with young adults involved in the criminal justice system. Wilco applied for the grant in February. County commissioners accepted the grant during their October 20 meeting and renewed contracts for two attorneys serving the program.
Oct 27, 2026