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Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bill Gravell reflects time as Williamson County judge, embraces new role as federal advocate

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Earlier this week, Bill Gravell announced his resignation as Williamson County Judge to work as the Region Six Advocate in the U.S. Small Business Administration. In an exclusive exit interview with the Sun, Mr.

Number of measles cases continues to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
As of March 11, the measles outbreak in Texas has reached 223 cases, still predominantly in West Texas. There has been one case in Travis County from an infant who contracted the measles while on vacation overseas with family.
Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County greenlights spaceport liftoff

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following Firefly Aerospace’s successful lunar landing, Williamson County is working toward creating a new spaceport development corporation board to “provide fiscal guidance and ongoing governance” of spaceport operations in Williamson and Burnet counties.
Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell resigns

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
After six years of service, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell resigned from office Tuesday, March 11, to accept a position under the Trump Administration. Before the March 11 Commissioners Court meeting, Mr.
County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County officials adopt new subdivision regulations

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 10, 2025
Real estate developers have to follow new regulations passed on March 4 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Grants could support new sheriff equipment, trainings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sheriff Matt Lindemann is pursuing federal grants to help fund the Sheriff’s Office’s Victim Services Unit and new body armor for deputies.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners combine budgets for new HQ

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The new Williamson County Headquarters project will cost an estimated $79.4 million, according to the Consolidated Guaranteed Maximum Price approved by commissioners February 11. Chasco Constructors is the contractor for the project.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners divided on court admin salary

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners were at odds Tuesday, February 4, when deciding on a salary level for a new Director of District Court Administration position within the All-District Courts department.
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