East Williamson County

Taylor's Bull Branch Park is seen in the early-evening hours on Friday, January 24, 2025, about an hour after sunset. Bull Branch Creek flows through the park, at one point offering a pond before proceeding to Murphy Park and beyond. Cypress trees have taken on their winter look for a while. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Taylor's Bull Branch Park is seen in the early-evening hours on Friday, January 24, 2025, about an hour after sunset. Bull Branch Creek flows through the park, at one point offering a pond before proceeding to Murphy Park and beyond. Cypress trees have taken on their winter look for a while. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Follow the Light: Darkness falls, light takes hold

Andy Sharp
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Bull Branch Park in Taylor is a place I visit regularly during daily walks. It’s relaxing to see the ducks, geese, herons and egrets as they spend time around a pond that connects with Bull Branch Creek. The cypress trees throughout the park are inspiring.

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Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.
Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County celebrates, partners with orgs to better community

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 3, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners recognized several organizations for their positive impact on the community January 28.  Women Helping OthersCounty Commissioners proclaimed January 28 as WHO Ladies of Sun City Day.
From left to right, Congressman John Carter, County Commissioner Russ Boles, County Commissioner Terry Cook, County Judge Bill Gravell, Juvenile Services Executive Director Scott Matthew, County Commissioner Cynthia Long and County Commissioner Valerie Covey break ground on the Juvenile Justice Center in Georgetown, Friday.

From left to right, Congressman John Carter, County Commissioner Russ Boles, County Commissioner Terry Cook, County Judge Bill Gravell, Juvenile Services Executive Director Scott Matthew, County Commissioner Cynthia Long and County Commissioner Valerie Covey break ground on the Juvenile Justice Center in Georgetown, Friday.

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Hope, empowerment, prevention: Williamson County grows Juvenile Justice Center 

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 3, 2025
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanWith the county's explosive growth comes the need to expand public services. That includes the future for the Williamson County youth.    Williamson County broke ground on its $90 million Juvenile Justice Center expansion project on Friday, January 31.
Mike Lugo, center, was sworn in as Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal, January 28. Commemorations of him are Bill Zito, director of Emergency Services (far left), County Commissioner Terry Cook, Mr. Lugo’s family, County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Commissioner Russ Boles, far left. Photo by courtesy of Williamson County.

Mike Lugo, center, was sworn in as Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal, January 28. Commemorations of him are Bill Zito, director of Emergency Services (far left), County Commissioner Terry Cook, Mr. Lugo’s family, County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Commissioner Russ Boles, far left. Photo by courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County gains new fire marshal

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
 Mike Lugo is named Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal. He was sworn in on Tuesday, January 28, during the regular session of commissioners court. Commissioners approved Lugo’s appointment to a two-year term.

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Sign up for spring, summer camps

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting spring break or summer programs, and registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday, February 3, for residents and nonresidents. Summer camp registration will not open until March. Register online at https://georgetowntexas.gov/parks/programs/camps.
Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Easy bounce back after Winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Despite last week’s frigid temperatures and snow, impacts across Williamson County were minimal compared to the winter weather of recent years.
Peggy Bailey, left, visits with Teresa Shipley, right, as they spend time in an unnamed cemetery adjacent the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The area is near County Road 473, east of Thrall. For years, this unnamed cemetery was neglected, but buried there are descendants of Shipley, including her great-great-great grandfather, Jose Garcia, born in the mid-1800s, laid to rest here in the early 1900s.

Peggy Bailey, left, visits with Teresa Shipley, right, as they spend time in an unnamed cemetery adjacent the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The area is near County Road 473, east of Thrall. For years, this unnamed cemetery was neglected, but buried there are descendants of Shipley, including her great-great-great grandfather, Jose Garcia, born in the mid-1800s, laid to rest here in the early 1900s.

Unnamed cemetery restored east of Thrall

Andy Sharp
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Williamson County Cemetery Restoration Volunteers spent time in an unnamed cemetery adjacent the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The area is near County Road 473, east of Thrall.
Map identifies the counties that have Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories. Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Warning. Illustration courtesy of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.

Map identifies the counties that have Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories. Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Warning. Illustration courtesy of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.

Williamson County establishes Emergency Operations Center ahead of winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management will open an Emergency Operations Center tonight in response to the Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
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