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Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report. The findings show that an outpouring of community support helped hundreds of families rebuild their lives.
The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.
This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

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First Texas Bank sees a rise in fake money in business deposits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Businesses across Central Texas are increasingly depositing prop money that resembles U.S. currency, according to First Texas Bank, which says its tellers in Georgetown and other branches have seen a noticeable rise in the fake bills over the past three months.
Located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, the Leander Union includes more than 65,000 square feet of retail and dining, with Westlake Dermatology as an anchor tenant.

Located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, the Leander Union includes more than 65,000 square feet of retail and dining, with Westlake Dermatology as an anchor tenant.

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Around Wilco: Leander mixed-use development nears finish line

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Austin-based developer Topo Development Group is nearing completion on Leander Union, located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway.The development spans approximately 155,000 square feet across retail, office, and community-oriented spaces.
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
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