Austin Public Health launched a measles outbreak calculator in collaboration with tech and academic partners to predict spread risks in under-vaccinated communities and guide preventive measures.

Parking at Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park will be limited during the July 4th weekend to manage visitor surge and ensure public safety; non-compliant vehicles may be towed.

Round Rock expands hazardous waste disposal hours at the local recycling center, offering more convenience for residents to dispose of materials safely.

Three Williamson County programs won the NACo 2025 Achievement Award for enhancing services through youth engagement, an anti-tobacco/vaping video, and a government academy.

Zilker Park offers free Zilker Loop rides from the Stratford Lot to park amenities, plus parking fee waivers, this Independence Day weekend.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a pet food drive from June 30 to July 14, benefiting local animals and offering prize drawing tickets for donations.

Liberty Hill is setting up a new community museum, previously a classroom, under the guidance of historical preservation representative Margaret Woodruff.

Williamson County offices will close on July 4 for Independence Day, reopening on July 8, but the Commissioners Court will not meet until July 15. The animal shelter will remain open on July 4.

TxDOT design coordinator Nicholas Martin, who is passionate about dance, formed the Tyler Country Dancing group to celebrate diverse Texas dance styles and foster community.

ARR provides composting tips for eco-friendly outdoor cooking and picnics in Austin, advising on which items to compost and how to set up waste stations.

Texas allocates $1.2 million to Multisystemic Therapy in Williamson County to help troubled youths aged 12-17 with behavioral issues by providing in-community support.

Austin's 48th July 4th Concert & Fireworks by the Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by H-E-B, features music, food vendors, and fireworks. The free event at Auditorium Shores starts at 4:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Road closures begin at 7 p.m.

Williamson County, Texas, urges safety for July 4th fireworks, with a ban within city limits and a buffer zone, an interactive map for compliance checks, Fire Marshal inspections of vendors, and guidelines to prevent injuries and disturbances.