East Williamson County

Maydell and Larry Foust’s property is scorched by a wildfire caused by fireworks during Halloween. Photo courtesy of Maydell and Larry Foust.

Maydell and Larry Foust’s property is scorched by a wildfire caused by fireworks during Halloween. Photo courtesy of Maydell and Larry Foust.

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Wilco warns of winter wildfires

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 23, 2024
Despite cooler temperatures, Williamson County is still prone to wildfires in the winter. “We are expecting dry conditions, outside of our normal Texas winter, I would say,” said Ron Cunningham, Wilco’s interim fire marshall.
Producer Roxane Davis, left, directs Bartlett ISD Superintendent Theodore Clevenger, right, while Assistant Director Maddie Abdalla records the sound bite on how Marcus Lindemann entered the Bartlett ISD football stadium. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Producer Roxane Davis, left, directs Bartlett ISD Superintendent Theodore Clevenger, right, while Assistant Director Maddie Abdalla records the sound bite on how Marcus Lindemann entered the Bartlett ISD football stadium. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Football, Faith, Family: Bartlett heads to the Big Screen

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 23, 2024
 It’s the classic small-town America story: community, legacy and football. From Friday Night Lights to All American, the impactful stories from high school football are ingrained in culture. For the City of Bartlett, it’s even more so.
Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County residents give positive feedback on county-wide survey

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The results are in! According to Williamson County’s first county-wide community survey, residents are satisfied with county services.
County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners proceed with death investigator hirings

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Williamson County is looking at applicants for its Death Inquest Investigators, and is entering the final administrative stages of setting up the new positions.
Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Gearing up Granger

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the reorganization of American Rescue  Plan Act Funding to assist the Granger community with growing infrastructure needs. “Part of this problem is that Granger has been a sleepy little town for so long,” Granger Mayor Monica Stojanik said.
A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Waxing Crescent over Coupland

Andy Sharp
Sunday, December 8, 2024
A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024.   Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates shelter’s ‘no-kill’ status

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Things are happening at the Williamson County Animal Shelter, and the hard work is paying off. Shelter Director Misty Valenta was selected to join the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council.
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Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 25, 2024
 This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

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Field day teaches students about geography tech

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 22, 2024
 Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
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