
Allyson Ortegon
Williamson County ReporterAllyson Ortegon is the Williamson County reporter for KUT. Previously, Allyson covered Texas politics and policy, and broadly, the Austin community, during internships and fellowships with KUT, The Alcalde Magazine and The Texas Tribune. She also covered the Texas Legislature for the Texas Newsroom, with stories running on NPR member stations around the state. She is an alumna of the NPR Next-Generation Radio Project, hosted by NPR and KUT.
Allyson graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a secondary concentration in business. She reported across radio, television and print media for student publications including The Daily Texan and Texas Student Television. She is originally from Cibolo, Texas, where she wrote for the Schertz Magazine, a local magazine near her hometown. She speaks Spanish and is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
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The county will be working with Family Emergency Room at Cedar Park to vaccinate residents. Nearly 40,000 people are already on a waitlist.
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Under the former sheriff's watch, the office has been criticized for its contract with the reality show "Live PD" and the death of a 40-year-old Black man in custody.
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The Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team does everything from responding to overdoses, connecting people with counselors, or just finding the best care that doesn’t involve a hospital or jail.
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State Rep. James Talarico's bill is named after Javier Ambler, a 40-year-old Black man who died after being tasered by Williamson County deputies. The incident was captured on film for the reality television show “Live PD."
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Hood, a local business owner, defeated Lisa King with 67% of the votes.
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The two candidates on the runoff ballot for Georgetown's City Council District 2 seat are Lisa King and Shawn Hood.
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The Thanksgiving break is giving school districts in Hays and Williamson counties a moment to recuperate and to reflect on the months they have endured.
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Lee esta historia en español.The incumbents up for reelection in Williamson County were successful at retaining their seats, except in one highly…
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Hoy Son Las Elecciones. Esto Es Todo Lo Que Los Votantes Del Condado de Williamson Tienen Que Saber.Read this story in English.El día de las elecciones es hoy martes. Además de la elección presidencial, los votantes del condado de Williamson tienen la…
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Lee esta historia en español. Election Day is Tuesday. In addition to the presidential election, Williamson County voters have the chance to weigh in on a…