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Recent coverage of Williamson County from local and regional media.

Taylor Pressballot petitions on alcohol sales and sales-tax split

A Tale of Two Petitions

Hutto leaders, residents push for cocktails, sales-tax split on May ballotHUTTO – Local leaders and residents are putting their John Hancocks on two petitions designed to govern alcohol sales at new r

Oct 30, 2026
Williamson County SunBrown Santa charity program

WHO supports Wilco Brown Santa program, local families in need

The Women Helping Others met with representatives of The Williamson County Brown Santa program and Sheriff Matthew Lindemann during the organization’s October meeting. The Williamson County Brown Santa program helps bring holiday cheer to hundreds of families each year, providing toys, clothing and books for children whose families live outside city or town limits where similar holiday assistance programs are available.

Oct 30, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countycongressional redistricting election outlook

'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, 2026
Williamson County Sunstreet patio pilot program

Georgetown City Council takes another step toward street patios

Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of a two-year pilot program that would allow downtown businesses to turn parking spaces into additional dining and retail areas, with the proposed boundaries expanding to include three blocks north of the Square.

Oct 29, 2026
KXAN — Williamson CountyAI oversight policy

Pflugerville 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countyregional carpool program launch

CAMPO 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countyfederal disaster relief for flood survivors

Trump 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countydistrict attorney election politics

District 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countylitigation over election mailers

Wyoming 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countyballot propositions

Who'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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countycandidate death and election protocol

How 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, 2026
KXAN — Williamson Countypolice contract

City 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, 2026