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Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Commissioners Court honored Peggy Vasquez for her 31 years of working for the county attorney’s office. Ms. Vasquez began her career in 1993, according to a resolution read by commissions.
Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County chooses new emergency services director

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Bill Zito will serve as the county’s senior director of emergency services. He was appointed to the position by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on December 12.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson appoints new elections administrator

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Williamson County Elections Commission named Bridgette Escobedo as the county’s new elections administrator during a December 14 meeting at the Williamson County Courthouse.    “I am honored and thrilled to join Williamson County as your new elections administrator,” she said in a statement.
Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Sexual assault convict on the run

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on December 14.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Mental health providers report cost-saving update to county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard a special report on different initiatives on how Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is serving the community during the December 12 meeting.
Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Habitual offender sentenced to 25 years on drug charge

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Williamson County jury convicted Christopher James Hernandez, 37, Georgetown, of possession of methamphetamine — a third-degree felony — on Monday, December 11. After the jury’s unanimous verdict, Mr. Hernandez was sentenced to 25 years in prison, based on his prior criminal history. Mr.
Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County prosecutor honored by Children’s Advocacy Center

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 8, 2023
Williamson County District Attorney Ryan Bownds received the Prosecution MVP Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team on December 6. The award recognizes his outstanding efforts in pursuing justice for child victims of abuse and neglect.
Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Williamson County’s 11th annual Tree of Angels ceremony took place Tuesday, December 5, at the county courthouse.
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