Florence

Archaeologist Mike Collins presents Clovis artifacts at the Gault Archaeological site in Florence. More than 2.6 million historical items were found on the property. Photo courtesy of "The Stones are Speaking"

Archaeologist Mike Collins presents Clovis artifacts at the Gault Archaeological site in Florence. More than 2.6 million historical items were found on the property. Photo courtesy of "The Stones are Speaking"

Discovering the past: Documentary unearths Williamson County history

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
“Leave it to a trip to Antarctica to discover a historic site in Central Texas. I have never heard of this. How did I miss such a big story?
State Representative Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock, works on House Bill 517, which deals with HOA fines, in her office at the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin, April 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

State Representative Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock, works on House Bill 517, which deals with HOA fines, in her office at the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin, April 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Texas Legislature: Williamson County, Georgetown eye bills with impact

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
With the Texas Legislature two months from the finish line, Williamson County officials have their eyes on specific bills that could directly impact Wilco residents and cities.
Justice of the Peace Judges Evelyn McLean, left, and Angela Williams, right, were elected into leadership for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Photo courtesy of Judge Angela Williams.

Justice of the Peace Judges Evelyn McLean, left, and Angela Williams, right, were elected into leadership for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Photo courtesy of Judge Angela Williams.

JPs selected as leaders in regional justice association

Nalani Nuylan
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Justice of the Peace Judges Angela Williams and Evelyn McLean were elected into leadership positions for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Judge McLean will serve as the 2025 president and Judge Williams as the 2025 judge advocate for the Association.
Kelly Herandez, back, and Kyla Coleman, senior victims assistant coordinator for the Hutto Police Department, front, explain the importance of recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the April 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kelly Herandez, back, and Kyla Coleman, senior victims assistant coordinator for the Hutto Police Department, front, explain the importance of recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the April 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County stresses importance of sexual assault awareness

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Williamson County commissioners recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during its April 1 meeting. “I know that at times it can feel like a proclamation is just words,” said Ryan Bownds, chief prosecutor of the special victims unit for the District Attorney's office.

County partners with Round Rock for road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court received its monthly construction update, March 25. All projects discussed are part of the county’s road bond program.Senior Infrastructure Director Robert Daigh presented the updates, broken down by precinct.

Commissioners appoint spaceport board

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed four members to the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors, March 25. The new board members will serve a two-year term beginning June 1 and ending on May 31, 2027.
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds.
Williamson County Constable Kevin Wilkie, left, Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, center, and Mayor Ben Daniel, right, host a Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Constable Kevin Wilkie, left, Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, center, and Mayor Ben Daniel, right, host a Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flourishing forward: Florence admin, staff take action to improve city

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 17, 2025
The City of Florence will start to see changes in the near future with new initiatives and development, starting with Spring Clean-up Day.Mayor Ben Daniel and Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson held the first Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners set date for candidate appointments

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 14, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 set a timeline to announce an interim County Judge, who will step in to finish out Bill Gravell’s current term.
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