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Williamson County enters burn ban, effective Sept. 24
A burn ban for Williamson County went into effect Sept. 24 due to severe drought conditions. (Community Impact Staff) Williamson County issued a burn ban for residents, effective immediately and lasting up to 90 days. At a commissioners court meeting, members unanimously approved a county-wide burn ban, which started Sept....
Q&A: Hear from the Williamson County Precinct 3 commissioner candidates
Republican Valerie Covey and Libertarian Wes Benedict are running for Williamson County's Precinct 3 commissioner position this November. (Community Impact staff) Wes Benedict and Valerie Covey are vying for Williamson County’s Precinct 3 commissioner position in the Nov. 5 election. Meet the candidates. Republican candidate Covey has been in...
Ascension Seton Williamson breaks ground on $230M expansion to Round Rock hospital
Ascension Seton Williamson staff and officials broke ground on a six-story tower expansion to the Round Rock hospital Sept. 26. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Ascension Seton Williamson will soon be able to expand its capacity to care for the growing population of Williamson County. The Round Rock hospital broke ground on...
Gold Burger Diner: where historic and modern share a classic meal
Gold Burger Diner opened on July 12. Pictured are Co-Owner Brad Strittmatter (left), Head Chef Elijah Ille (middle) and Co-Owner Cody Hirt. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Gold Burger Diner promotes an inviting atmosphere with chipper employees and pumps savory smells into Georgetown’s downtown hub. The inspiration. Owned by Cody Hirt,...
Director says Georgetown Palace Theatre’s upcoming season ‘finds balance’
The Georgetown Palace Theatre announced its 2025 season of shows, chosen by Executive Artistic Director Ron Watson. (Courtesy Georgetown Palace Theatre) The nearly 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre announced its 2025 season, with 12 shows planned for next year. The big picture. Executive Artistic Director Ron Watson has been with the...
Harker Heights approves purchase of $1.29 million 'Digital Communications Recording System' for Police Department
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Harker Heights Police Department is planning to purchase a new "Digital Communications Recording System" they say will improve their safety and service to the community. The Harker Heights city council reportedly approved the police department to purchase the new system at a meeting on...
11-year-old Eric looking for family to support him through his middle school years
AUSTIN, Texas — Every week on KVUE, we feature a different child in the Texas foster care system, in hopes of helping them get adopted by a forever family. Eric is 11 and in the 6th grade. He's a sweet and smiley boy who is very interested in and curious about the world around him. He has a lot of questions, and he likes to know how things work.
Bath Tune-Up now offering bathroom remodels in Georgetown, Hutto areas
A completed Bath Tune-Up remodel. Lisa and Julio Ortiz operate a Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor location. (Courtesy Lisa Ortiz) Lisa and Julio Ortiz opened a Bath Tune-Up on Aug. 1 that services Hutto, Georgetown and Taylor. The franchise offers fixture replacements, shower-to-tub conversions and full bathroom remodels. Anna joined Community...
Q&A: Get to know the candidates for Leander ISD board of trustees Place 3
Nekosi Nelson will face Jim Sneeringer for Place 3 on the Leander ISD board of trustees in a Nov. 5 election. (Courtesy Nekosi Nelson, Jim Sneeringer/Community Impact) Voters in Leander ISD may cast their ballot for three seats on the district’s board of trustees in the Nov. 5 election. Early voting will take place from Oct. 21-Nov.1.
Leander ISD continues employing uncertified teachers in 2024-25 school year
Over the last two school years, some uncertified educators have taught classes in Leander ISD as they work to receive their teaching certification. (Courtesy Leander ISD) For the second year in a row, Leander ISD will use waivers from the Texas Education Agency to hire and employ teachers without a teaching certificate.
Nonprofit Hope Austin rebrands Round Rock operations to Hope Round Rock
Hope Austin, a nonprofit working to combat food insecurity in the greater Austin area, will now be known as Hope Round Rock in its partnership with Round Rock ISD and IDEA Round Rock, founded and executive director Monica van Waaden announced during a Sept. 24 Round Rock Chamber lunceon. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
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