East Williamson County

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center.  Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs: Williamson County operations pause for the holidays

 Williamson County Offices will be closed on several days in November to observe holidays: on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Regina Jones utilizes a parasol to ward off the sun's warm rays as she strolls along closed-off  Main Street to admire vehicles on display during Taylor's Main Street Car Show on Saturday, October 26, 2024.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Regina Jones utilizes a parasol to ward off the sun's warm rays as she strolls along closed-off Main Street to admire vehicles on display during Taylor's Main Street Car Show on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

‘Serving in a different capacity’

 From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.

The future of Jonah SUD includes building pipelines, buying water

The average Jonah SUD water tower holds between 1 and 3 million gallons of water. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes) The Jonah Special Utility District continues to see “tremendous growth [with] no signs of slowing down” according to the utility’s general manager, Bill Brown.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County selects new HR executive

Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

'Serving in a different capacity'

From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races  during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo begins

The 2024 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo is rounding up residents from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, October 26, at the Williamson County Expo Center located on 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. This is the organization’s fourth fair and rodeo.
Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jail update expected by 2030

 Williamson County commissioners could hire a program manager to head an effort to update and expand the county jail and justice center in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County split over DA’s funding transfers

 Williamson County District Attorney's Office requested funding for two new positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. A public hearing was held about a request to transfer additional funding for a new Felony Prosecutor III position for $21,742.23, according to county documents.