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Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.
County Briefs: Williamson County observes Juneteenth with office closures
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Monday, June 17, 2024
Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals
Nalani Nuylan
With the newly formed Business Court in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his appointment of three justices to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals on June 11. Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field will serve as Justice, Place 2.
Friday, June 14, 2024
A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Real estate market report:
Nalani Nuylan
In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.
Friday, June 14, 2024
Quarries have ‘negative impacts’ on residents’ property, quality of life, survey results say
Katherine Hamilton
In a recent survey about the impacts of living near Williamson County quarries, 97 percent of respondents say the rock operations — Aggregate Production Operations or APOs — have damaged their property or degraded their quality of life.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.
One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation
Nalani Nuylan
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.
Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child
Nalani Nuylan
A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4. After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson Central Appraisal District revels 2024 data
Nalani Nuylan
The total market value for Williamson County increased by $9.38 billion this past year, according to a June 4 presentation by the Williamson Central Appraisal District. According to the data, Williamson County’s total market value is $171.77 billion for 2024.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
County Briefs: County offices observe Juneteenth
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20. While county offices are closed, residents may use online services that are offered in various departments.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
County debuts Atlas 14 results
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29. The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.
Friday, May 31, 2024
AGs office asks county for assistance
Nalani Nuylan
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa — located in the county on Pond Springs Road in North Austin — from operating an alleged illicit massage business.
Friday, May 31, 2024