East Williamson County

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County officials adopt new subdivision regulations

Real estate developers have to follow new regulations passed on March 4 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Walburg Sunset

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.   Photos by Andy Sharp.   
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter  to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025.   The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Warming Shelters open in Wilco during cold snap

Georgetown's San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship warming shelter opened Wednesday, February 19 and will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday to help while a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s and lower 30s.  In Taylor, a similar shelter opened in St.

Cold weather shelters open

These area cold weather shelters will be open:GeorgetownSan Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Church; 1322 E. University Ave. February 19-217 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning TaylorSt. James Episcopal Church, 612 Davis St.February 19-2010 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning
Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church  on Monday, February 10, 2025.  All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025. All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Soup for the Soul

The ninth annual Free Soup Supper was held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025.  All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.  Photos by Andy Sharp
County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Grants could support new sheriff equipment, trainings

Sheriff Matt Lindemann is pursuing federal grants to help fund the Sheriff’s Office’s Victim Services Unit and new body armor for deputies.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners combine budgets for new HQ

The new Williamson County Headquarters project will cost an estimated $79.4 million, according to the Consolidated Guaranteed Maximum Price approved by commissioners February 11. Chasco Constructors is the contractor for the project.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners divided on court admin salary

Williamson County Commissioners were at odds Tuesday, February 4, when deciding on a salary level for a new Director of District Court Administration position within the All-District Courts department.