East Williamson County

Williamson County resident Bill Kelberlau, front left, and Rick Litowski, right, ask questions about the Debt Service Fund for the county’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, September 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County resident Bill Kelberlau, front left, and Rick Litowski, right, ask questions about the Debt Service Fund for the county’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, September 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County budget breakdown: County’s FY27 budget approved

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the county budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year on Tuesday, September 1. Totaling $712,942,615 the new budget will be about $10.4 million more than last fiscal year. The Commissioners Court also set the county tax rate.
Catherine Totty kicks off her campaign to be Williamson County’s tax assessor-collector at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Catherine Totty kicks off her campaign to be Williamson County’s tax assessor-collector at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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November candidate: Totty launches bid for tax assessor-collector

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Catherine Totty officially launched her campaign for Williamson County tax assessor-collector on August 19 at Mesquite Creek Outfitters, pledging to bring decades of financial services experience and a customer-first approach to the office.
Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Stay safe, follow rules during dove hunting season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
There’s limited hunting activity in the summer months, but the opening of dove hunting season — which runs September 1 to October 25, and then December 11 to January 7 — is an early sign that fall is indeed approaching.
Thrall ISD Interim Superintendent Blake Schneider, Thrall Elementary School principal Sherri Maruska, and students Bree Guajardo, left, and Prestly Pehl, celebrate the school’s third “A” state rating at lunch. A marquee touts the great news. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Thrall ISD Interim Superintendent Blake Schneider, Thrall Elementary School principal Sherri Maruska, and students Bree Guajardo, left, and Prestly Pehl, celebrate the school’s third “A” state rating at lunch. A marquee touts the great news. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Thrall ISD earns ‘A’ State rating for third consecutive year

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 28, 2026
With the determination of the Little Engine That Could, Thrall ISD in East Williamson County earned its third consecutive “A” rating in the State of Texas Accountability System this year.
Ryan Murray with ETC Institute, left, reads findings from a recent resident survey to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 25. Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom, right, joins him. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ryan Murray with ETC Institute, left, reads findings from a recent resident survey to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 25. Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom, right, joins him. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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85% of Williamson County residents rate county as good or excellent place to live

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Residents rated Williamson County better than the state and national averages in 16 categories according to a recent community survey conducted by ETC Institute.
Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents not satisfied with Williamson County outreach efforts over Justice Complex

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
After three months of public pushback against the location for the Jail and Justice Center Complex, Williamson County hosted a public engagement meeting to collect resident feedback Saturday, August 22. A second event is set for Thursday, August 27.
Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Ascension Seton expands Round Rock hospital

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock has expanded its medical services with a new six-story tower that includes two new operating rooms, more MRI capacity, an observation unit, an expanded emergency room and a new cath lab.
Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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‘Bring truth to the law': Judge Betsy Lambeth reflects on a trailblazing career

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Betsy Lambeth has a new thing coming. Donning her signature teal with pearls or a brooch, her quick wit and calm demeanor give insight into how she wore her judicial robe.Her attentive eyes survey the packed 277th District Courtroom in the Williamson County Justice Center.
A sailboat glides through Granger Lake water near the Granger Lake Dam near sunset on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

A sailboat glides through Granger Lake water near the Granger Lake Dam near sunset on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

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Stage 2 drought warning issued for East Williamson County water system

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Brazos River Authority Monday, August 24, issued a Stage 2 Drought Warning for the East Williamson County Regional Water System at Lake Granger after water consumption reached a designated trigger point.
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