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Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County honored with two Best Practices Awards

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
 The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Williamson County Human Resources both received top honors by the Texas Association of Counties for county programs.
Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

Florence Chamber Gala honors community, businesses

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
 Photos by Nalani NuylanLongtime residents Frederick and Peggy Morse have been honored with the Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Pillar of the Community Award at the Chamber's annual gala.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 "We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 16, 2024
 On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Two more drug-related cases close out August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Approximately 32 pounds of marijuana were seized after a vehicle was searched as part of a traffic stop August 27 in Williamson County. The Williamson County Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation.
From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

Williamson County foundation honors nonprofits, volunteers at awards lunch

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 9, 2024
 The Texas Baptist Children's Home received the 2024 Impact Award September 4 during the Central Texas Community Foundation’s sixth annual Legacy Luncheon. Formerly the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation’s mission is to spark philanthropic giving.

Sales tax revenue skyrockets in Liberty Hill

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
The August 2024 sales tax revenue report by the Texas Comptroller revealed that revenue in Liberty Hill skyrocketed, increasing by 62.52 percent since August 2023. Meanwhile, sales tax revenue in Taylor plummeted, bringing in a mere 41 percent less when compared to the year prior.
The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Money matters: Williamson County Commissioners OKs $635 million county budget

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
 The average Williamson County homestead will pay approximately $191.45 more in county property taxes for Fiscal Year 2025. Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, August 27, approved the FY 2025 budget, with expenses set at  $635,129,938. The new tax rate was set at 39.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population.
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