Cedar Park looks at utility billing adjustments due to winter storm
Cedar Park is looking to temporarily adjust some utility billing policies and fees.
Austin ISD, other Central Texas school districts await TEA guidance on updated mask mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced March 2 that mask mandates and business capacity restrictions will be lifted in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott lifts statewide mask mandate, business restrictions in Texas
With vaccine distribution increasing, Gov. Greg Abbott said "people and businesses don't need the state telling them how to operate." Some local officials are pushing back, saying the relaxed restrictions are coming too early.
Williamson County to set up COVID-19 vaccine site at Dell Diamond, plus more distribution updates
The county has also started mobile vaccine operations.
Williamson County hires San Antonio law firm in Austin hotel for homeless housing
Williamson County has not yet taken any formal legal action.
Williamson County COVID-19 dashboard returns: 1,108 new cases reported between Feb. 13-March 1
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from Williamson County.
SHARE YOUR STORY: How did you survive the Texas freeze?
We want to hear how the winter storms affected you.
Williamson County distributors to receive 20,000 COVID-19 vaccines week of March 1
This is the largest number of weekly doses distributors in the county has collectively received.
H-E-B to open in Oak Hill in Aug.; comedy club coming to The Domain and more news from February
Read business and community news from the past month from Central Texas.
Some 1M gallons of sewage overflows into San Marcos River; counties resume vaccinations and more top Central Texas news
Read this week's top business and community news from the Central Texas area.
New Leander ISD rezoning to reduce crowding at Parkside, Pleasant Hill elementary schools
The new attendance zoning will take effect in August when Tarvin Elementary, the district's 28th elementary school, opens.
Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm
The Texas Legislature held hearings Feb. 25 with energy companies including Oncor Electric Delivery and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in response to last week’s historic winter storm, which left millions of Texans without electricity for days.
Jo's Coffee opens in Central Austin; new restaurant coming to Georgetown Square and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
Here is everything you need to know about Williamson County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
Here is a breakdown of what happened, how decisions were made and how vaccine distribution is moving forward in Williamson County.
Austin’s new MLS team ramps up community work, engagement ahead of inaugural season
Before the team has even played a second of competitive play, Austin FC already has a handful of zealous supporters groups. Read here to find out who they are.
Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business
As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic.
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
ERCOT's CEO offered details into what led to the massive blackouts that left millions of Texans in the cold last week.
Leander's Old Town Park to feature stage, water cannons, tower
City Council approved the park concept plan Feb. 23.
Williamson County expects double COVID-19 vaccine doses after winter storm delay
Officials said the county will prioritize individuals who were scheduled to receive a vaccine during the week of Feb. 15 before offering appointments to waitlisted individuals.
Leander ISD moves ahead with planning expanded online learning
An upcoming information night and student interest survey will gauge interest in the high school program.
Leander ISD classes to resume Feb. 24 after storm left several campuses damaged
Students at Giddens Elementary, Mason Elementary, Steiner Ranch Elementary and Running Brushy Middle schools, however, will resume school virtually due to campus damage.
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Individuals and businesses who sustained losses during the winter storm are eligible for federal assistance, according to a Texas Disaster Declaration approved
Judge: Williamson County has no control over water, electricity utilities and other popular news from Central Texas
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