Mager Cemetery, found in Southeast Wilco on Farm to Market 1466 in Beyersville, is pictured at day’s end on Monday, June 1.
Memorial display planned for Mager Cemetery
Andy Sharp
Friday, June 5, 2026
East Williamson County
The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Vibrant colors
Andy Sharp
The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photos by Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Nathan Moore and his daughter Irene, 3, enjoy spending time with in the Foam Party during the 47th Annual Lakefest in downtown Granger on Friday, May 8, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Granger Lakefest welcomes summer
Andy Sharp
The 47th Annual Granger Lakefest took place May 8-9, 2026.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Kevin Kennedy from Mahomet, Texas, in Burnet County, presents what a 765 kV transmission line is and how far they will spread across the state at a town hall in Salado, April 23. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Power struggle: Neighbors oppose incoming transmission lines
Nalani Nuylan
In a church down the winding roads of southwest Salado, a group of North Williamson County and Bell County landowners gathered on April 23 to learn about a proposed extra-high-voltage electricity transmission line that will cut through their properties as it makes its way across the state.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Russ Boles (right) welcomes Ronald Kurtz, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, to Wilco, April 24. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
East Wilco Highway gets $5 million in federal funding
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County officials were buzzing with excitement on Friday afternoon, as two major updates opened a new road and paved the way for another.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Egrets gather at the rookery in Murphy Park on a cloudy night, Monday, April 20, 2026. These migratory birds were slow in arriving at their nesting area this year, but their numbers are growing. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Springtime at Taylor's Rookery
Andy Sharp
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.
River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County
Andy Sharp
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
May 2 Williamson County Sample Ballot
Nicholas Cicale
The following sample ballot lists all items that will appear on ballots in Williamson County for the May 2, 2026 election. Individual resident ballots are based on which precinct they live in.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Polling places: Early voting for May 2 election starts April 20
Nicholas Cicale
It’s election time again, and Williamson County residents can vote in city, school board and special elections on Saturday, May 2.Here’s a quick look at the contested races and propositions on the May 2 ballot across Williamson County. Ballots vary depending on where a voter lives.
Friday, April 17, 2026