Williamson County officials celebrated the grand opening of the Williamson County Administration Building on July 14 with a ribbon-cutting ahead of the first Commissioners Court meeting in the new facility.

The 120,000-square-foot county building houses customer-facing services like the tax assessor and county clerk's offices and will host Commissioners Court meetings going forward.

Learn more: The new facility, located at 1848 Texas Trail, is big enough to accommodate Williamson County as the third-fastest-growing county in the country, County Judge Steven Snell said at the celebration.

Key features of the new building include:

• An expanded county tax office with a drive-thru
• A new county clerk’s office
• A larger courtroom, which can be converted into a meeting space

Round Rock ISD is close to wrapping up a full replacement of its bus fleet, the district announced in July. 

In a nutshell: The district provided an update to the community via its website July 3, stating that RRISD's transportation department is in the "final stages" of replacing its fleet of 65 buses using 2024 bond funds. 

Why now? The replacement comes as a new law requires all school buses to have three-point seatbelts by September 2029. The mandate comes from Senate Bill 546, approved during the state's 2025 legislative session.

Helmed by local couple Jack and Nicole Gillespie, Jack's Modern Artisan Deli is bringing bold flavors and elevated takes on the classic deli to Leander.

A closer look: A fresh spin on the traditional delicatessen offerings, the menu features house-made meats throughout its culinary-focused, handcrafted fare.

Sandwiches include crowd favorites such as the Italian—decked with prosciutto, soppressata and capicola with provolone, lettuce, tomato and olive relish, finished with red wine vinaigrette—as well as some chef-driven inspirations such as the Citrus Herb Salmon BLT featuring Atlantic salmon, crispy bacon, tomato, arugula and lemon aioli.

The curated concept also offers a selection of salads, soups and sides. Patrons will find combos available with half a sandwich and a choice of soup or salad. Meats and cheeses are also available for purchase individually. Additionally, Jack’s Modern Artisan Deli specializes in catering and weekly meal prep services.

• Opened June 20
• 2403 S. US 183, Ste. 104, Leander

The Austin Community College district board of trustees unanimously approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-27, keeping the district's tuition and mandatory fees unchanged for the 13th consecutive year and continuing to fund the college’s free tuition program.

The details: Under this budget, local students will continue to pay $67 per credit hour—or $85 including mandatory fees—while the out-of-district price is held at $201 per credit hour.

The budget also includes a 2% annual raise and a $1,700 one-time lump sum for full-time employees in addition to retaining the district's $23/hour minimum wage.

What they’re saying: The budget for FY 2026-27—which begins Sept. 1—is funded through state appropriations, property tax revenue, and tuition and fees, of which the first two are currently seeing shifts.