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Texas Secretary of State John Scott to step down at end of year

By Hannah Norton

Scott serves as the state’s top election official. He was appointed to the role by Gov. Greg Abbott in October 2021.

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Williamson County is expected to finish a new roadway between CR 404 and FM 973 by fall 2023. (Courtesy Williamson County)

Published 2:11 PM | Nov 22, 2022 CST

Williamson County Commissioners Court approves land right-of-way purchase

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Published 4:23 PM | Nov 18, 2022 CST

Texas experiences nation’s fastest job growth in one year

Round Rock City Council approved a resolution to terminate its economic development agreement with Totkn LLC, the developer of music venue Round Rock Amp, at its Nov. 17 meeting. (Carson Ganong)

Published 7:12 PM | Nov 17, 2022 CST

City officials approve dissolution of development agreement for Round Rock Amp

Three green trays with school lunches on them.

Updated 2:54 PM | Nov 17, 2022 CST

Roughly 3.5 million Texans may be eligible for $391 each in pandemic food benefits

The U.S. and Texas flags wave in front of a tan and white building

Published 5:35 PM | Nov 14, 2022 CST

Governor’s office announces $353M for public safety, crime prevention, victims services and more

Moderator Drew Scheberle speaks with panelists Megan Mauro, John Hryhorchuk and Carlton Schwab on a stage in Round Rock

Published 4:39 PM | Nov 8, 2022 CST

Texas economic and business leaders discuss upcoming legislative session

The Round Rock Public Library launched its seed library program Oct. 24, allowing residents to donate and take home open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 4:36 PM | Nov 8, 2022 CST

Round Rock Public Library opens seed library to residents

An Austin Energy employee works on a power line

Published 5:26 PM | Nov 7, 2022 CST

Low-income Texans may qualify for financial assistance with utility bills

County Architect Trenton Jacobs examines the bell on top of the Williamson County Courthouse.

Published 3:10 PM | Nov 4, 2022 CDT

Williamson County veterans event to coincide with courthouse bell toll

Following a supply-chain-driven delay of electrical vehicles approved for purchase in February, Round Rock City Council approved a purchase agreement for conventional gas-powered vehicles Nov. 3. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 8:17 PM | Nov 3, 2022 CDT

Round Rock City Council OKs vehicle purchase for fleet after EVs delayed due to supply chain issues