East Williamson County

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County intern levels up after Bar exam

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office’s first interns has passed his bar exam. Christopher “Auggie” Alvarado was part of the county’s inaugural internship program, and is now a sworn member of the State Bar of Texas. A lifelong Williamson County resident, Mr.

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Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

Williamson County seeks feedback on Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 11, 2024
Residents can review and leave comments on Williamson County’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Williamson County is gathering feedback on the draft plan until November 15. The draft is available on the county’s website www.wilcotx.gov/218/Emergency-Management. Comments can be emailed to oem@wilco.
Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Nonprofit begins construction on new house for foster kids

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 11, 2024
 After two years of preparation, Isaiah 117 House is building a home in Georgetown for children transitioning into the foster care system. The Tennessee-based nonprofit broke ground on its Williamson County home on Sunday, November 10.
County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners frustrated with water company

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
 The Williamson County commissioners shared their disappointment about tax filings by Canadian power company EPCOR, which will provide water service to the Samsung industrial site.
Matt Lindemann, right, speaks with a biker group at the Wilco Republican Watch Party on November 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Matt Lindemann, right, speaks with a biker group at the Wilco Republican Watch Party on November 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

UPDATE: Williamson County selects Lindemann as Sheriff

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
With 99 percent of Williamson County precincts reporting election results as of 10:20  p.m. Tuesday, November 5, an estimated 52 percent of voters have selected Matt Lindemann as the new Williamson County Sheriff.  Mr.
Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Election Day is here!

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
 About 59 percent of registered Williamson County residents had already cast their vote in this November election during the Early Voting period, according to the Williamson County Elections Department.  There are an estimated 447,711 total registered residents in the county.
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