The Round Rock Police Department is offering residents a safe place to receive their holiday deliveries this year through Operation Front Porch, running from Nov. 17-Dec. 19.

The free program lets Round Rock residents have packages shipped directly to the Round Rock Police Department to avoid porch theft.

How it works: Residents can ship packages using the following format and address:

• [Your Name]
• Round Rock Police Department
• 2701 N. Mays St.,
• Round Rock, TX 78665

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell outlined ongoing infrastructure projects and population growth during an annual State of the County address Oct. 22.

In case you missed it: Snell reported that Williamson County remains among the fastest-growing in the nation, citing county data showing more than 25,000 new residents in the past year.

He highlighted construction of a new county administration building in Georgetown, expansion of the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center, and planning for a future justice complex.

Snell noted that the county is working to support continued economic growth through infrastructure and workforce planning. He referenced major private investments in the region, including Samsung’s semiconductor facility in Taylor, and said the county is collaborating with cities to prepare for future water and transportation needs.

Snell said the county’s continued growth will depend on the longterm energy water strategy.

“Everything we want to do in this county—we’re gonna need water,” he said.

Across the state of Texas, families brave overwhelming medical situations in which they often have no options but to stay in hospital rooms while supporting their children needing care. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas has worked since 1985 to ease these experiences with comfortable sleeping spaces, food services and more.

The history: Since its launch, the nonprofit has expanded with family rooms available at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus, Seton Medical Center Austin, St. David’s Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center.

Each family room contains a living room, a kitchen and dining area, sleeping rooms, shower and laundry facilities, a quiet room and snacks and beverages.