Archive for the ‘Williamson Country News’ Category

February 8th, 2012 Mountain lion snatches Leander boy in Big Bend; child survives

Taking all the recommended precautions wasn't enough to keep a mountain lion from snatching a 6-year-old Leander boy from his mother's hand and clamping its jaws on his face at Big Bend National Park on Sunday night.

February 8th, 2012 Duty laps incumbent Bradley in fundraising for Williamson district attorney race

In the Republican primary campaign for district attorney, Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty had raised more than twice as much money as her opponent, incumbent John Bradley, according to the most recent campaign finance reports.

February 8th, 2012 Williamson County officials hope to save at least $9.4 million by refunding bonds

Williamson County officials hope to save about $10 million by refunding bonds at the end of the month to take advantage of lower interest rates.

February 7th, 2012 County set to save about $10 million refunding bonds

Williamson County officials hope to save about $10 million by taking advantage of lower interest rates and refunding bonds at the end of the month. The Commissioners Court Tuesday morning authorized county officials to refund up to $250 million

February 7th, 2012 Commissioners appoint boards for new emergency services districts

Williamson County Commissioners appointed boards today for two new emergency services districts that November voters created. The two districts, Williamson County Emergency Services Districts Nos. 11 and 12, will provide 11 neighborhoods in Cedar

February 7th, 2012 Cedar Park council member’s Bible draws anonymous ire

Cedar Park Council Member and state House candidate Tony Dale keeps two things at his seat in the Cedar Park council chambers, he says: a copy of the U.S.

February 6th, 2012 Tony Dale’s Bible draws anonymous ire

Cedar Park Council Member and candidate for state representative Tony Dale keeps two things at his seat in the Cedar Park council chambers: a copy of the U.S. Constitution and the Bible. At a city council meeting last month,

February 4th, 2012 Williamson County roads closed due to flooding

FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY: Williamson County Road and Bridge reports the following roads are closed due to flooding. CR 453, 451 and two spots on CR 450 CR 448 Granger PD, 101, closed Oak Rd Taylor PD and FD have

February 3rd, 2012 Round Rock fire destroys office at automotive shop

A fire this morning destroyed the office of an automotive business in the 1800 block of Interstate 35 North, said Round Rock Battalion Chief Shane Glaiser. There were no injuries. Damages are estimated at $25,000. A short in a

February 1st, 2012 Officials unsure what caused power outtage in Round Rock, Pflugerville

Officials have yet to determine what caused a switch failure that left 4,577 homes in Round Rock and Pflugerville without power for a portion of the morning. Eddie Ferguson, area manager for the electric utility Oncor, which serves roughly