Williamson County Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning Extended
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Williamson County Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning Extended

April 1, 2022 (Williamson County, Texas) – The Williamson County Commissioners Court has extended an Order Declaring a Local State of Disaster for Williamson County. The Order prohibits outdoor burning in all of the unincorporated areas of Williamson County and smoking in and/or on Williamson County parks, preserves and trails due to dry vegetation, wind…

Williamson County Concludes Disaster Assessments and Offers Resources for Tornado Survivors
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Williamson County Concludes Disaster Assessments and Offers Resources for Tornado Survivors

April 1, 2022 (Williamson County, Texas) – Williamson County has concluded preliminary damage assessments of structures affected by the March 21 tornadoes. Approximately 430 structures were affected in Williamson County’s unincorporated areas and cities outside the city limits of Round Rock. This number is continually updated, and property owners are encouraged to report their damage…

DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS REVEAL A HUGE NEED FOR RESOURCES TO HELP SURVIVORS REBUILD
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS REVEAL A HUGE NEED FOR RESOURCES TO HELP SURVIVORS REBUILD

DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS FROM THE CENTRAL TEXAS TORNADOES REVEAL A HUGE NEED FOR RESOURCES TO HELP SURVIVORS REBUILD Austin, Texas, March 31, 2022 – The Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) estimates that residents impacted by the Central Texas Tornadoes will need at least $2,000,000 in financial support to rebuild and recover from the devastating storms. ADRN Volunteers…

Storm debris cleanup efforts to continue April 2 and 9 in affected neighborhoods
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Storm debris cleanup efforts to continue April 2 and 9 in affected neighborhoods

The City of Round Rock, with the help of solid waste provider Central Texas Refuse (CTR), has removed over 100 loads of storm debris from neighborhoods impacted by the March 21 tornado. The City and CTR are removing roll-off dumpsters from the neighborhoods and will conduct storm debris pickups using rear-load trash trucks in affected…

City of Round Rock releases damage estimates following assessments 
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City of Round Rock releases damage estimates following assessments 

The tornado that occurred on Monday, March 21 caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock, according to preliminary assessments.   The assessments were provided by City officials and members of the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT), which sent trained and certified personnel to perform damage assessment…

Disaster relief fund to benefit those impacted by Round Rock tornado
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Disaster relief fund to benefit those impacted by Round Rock tornado

Round Rock Cares has been activated in an effort to raise funds for those impacted by the Monday, March 21 tornado in Round Rock. Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan and Greater Round Rock Community Foundation Chair Nyle Maxwell announced the initiative Friday, March 25, to assist Round Rock citizens directly affected by the severe weather event. Over $260,000 has already been committed…

Round Rock Police detained several subjects involved in a fight
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Round Rock Police detained several subjects involved in a fight

This afternoon Round Rock Police Department responded to a fight among teenager at the Clay Madsen Sports Facility shortly after 3:00 P.M. All subjects involved in the fight were detained. The investigation into the cause of the fight is ongoing. There was no threat to the general public. Police left the area by 4:00 P.M.

1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
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1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2022 – Boyd Specialties, LLC, a Colton, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The multiple jerky products were produced on February 23, 2022. The products subject to the…

Stall Jewelers has reopened in time for Christmas shopping

Stall Jewelers has reopened in time for Christmas shopping

Stall Jewelers has completed the repairs to their store after a vehicle drove through their front door and ended up in their showroom in late September. The Jewelers are happy to be back in business and back to their normal business hours. Owned by Norma and Eric Stall, Stall Jewelers has been in business since…

Precinct 3 Constable’s Office announced the passing of Precinct 3 Constable Kevin Stofle.
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Precinct 3 Constable’s Office announced the passing of Precinct 3 Constable Kevin Stofle.

Williamson County and the Precinct 3 Constable’s Office announced with heavy hearts the death of Precinct 3 Constable Kevin Stofle. Kevin Stofle was appointed to serve as the Constable for Precinct 3 on March 18, 2013, in a unanimous vote by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.  Constable Stofle has been a resident of Precinct 3…