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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

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

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

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.  
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County sues Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation to block tax exempt projects

In response to what Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell called “one of the most egregious acts against the children of Williamson County,” Wilco has sued Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for allegedly violating the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.
Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners add buffer for ‘scam’ affordable housing

A Housing Finance Corporation based in Cameron County is trying to designate two new apartment properties near Hutto as “affordable housing” in an effort to take the property off of Hutto ISD’s tax roll.

Cold weather shelters open

These area cold weather shelters will be open:GeorgetownSan Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Church; 1322 E. University Ave. February 19-217 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning TaylorSt. James Episcopal Church, 612 Davis St.February 19-2010 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning
Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

New residential communities spring up in Williamson County

Several master-planned residential projects across Williamson County began new phases of construction in February. The projects range from community amenity centers to new homes available to rent or buy.
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

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

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

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.