East Williamson County

Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Cotton collections progress in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 20, 2024
The Waterloo Cotton Gin, a few minutes east of Taylor, along County Road 414, is beginning cotton harvest season on a high note this year, after last summer’s combination of triple digit heat and drought made it hard for farmers and cotton gins in 2023.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 "We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.
Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Cotton harvest time in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Monday, September 16, 2024
Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Taylor observes Patriot Day

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

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Two more drug-related cases close out August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Approximately 32 pounds of marijuana were seized after a vehicle was searched as part of a traffic stop August 27 in Williamson County. The Williamson County Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation.
From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

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Williamson County foundation honors nonprofits, volunteers at awards lunch

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 9, 2024
 The Texas Baptist Children's Home received the 2024 Impact Award September 4 during the Central Texas Community Foundation’s sixth annual Legacy Luncheon. Formerly the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation’s mission is to spark philanthropic giving.
A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rainy week yields vibrant photos

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Money matters: Williamson County Commissioners OKs $635 million county budget

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
 The average Williamson County homestead will pay approximately $191.45 more in county property taxes for Fiscal Year 2025. Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, August 27, approved the FY 2025 budget, with expenses set at  $635,129,938. The new tax rate was set at 39.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population.
Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer

Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer

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Take an easy adventure to Granger

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The City of Granger developed in the late 1800s  when the railroad intersected at the site. The community was named for a Civil War veteran. The Granger Banner Newspaper went into print and a post office was established. Banks, churches and schools followed.
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