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Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County begins federal grant process

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With 23 local applications and the Trump Administration planning to cut Community Block Development Grant funding, Grant Manager Sally Bardwell said Williamson County has to weigh its options carefully to ensure funding is optimized.
11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Competitors give it their all at Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Andy Sharp
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time is precious at the rodeo. Time is also money. A matter of milliseconds can be the difference between triumph and going home with your tail between your legs.
Bridgette Escobedo, the Williamson County Elections Administrator, answers questions about the new Ballot on Demand System during the June 24 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bridgette Escobedo, the Williamson County Elections Administrator, answers questions about the new Ballot on Demand System during the June 24 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Election adjustment: Williamson County takes steps toward new voting system

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 26, 2025
In preparation for the November 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election, Williamson County is adjusting some election equipment.
Russel Fishbeck, Wilco parks director, explains the new rental procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, June 17. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Russel Fishbeck, Wilco parks director, explains the new rental procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, June 17. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County revises park policies

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer is in full swing.

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Juneteenth celebrations happening this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Georgetown’s 73rd annual Juneteenth celebration will include a photo exhibit, live entertainment, a parade and a historical marker unveiling over the next week. Some events are a partnership between the city and the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh explains why the Road and Bridge Department is asking for funding transfers for the Atlas 14 project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh explains why the Road and Bridge Department is asking for funding transfers for the Atlas 14 project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County approves additional funding for floodplain mapping

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Williamson County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve additional funding for the Atlas 14 project, which includes contracts with three private engineering firms to complete an updated floodplain map for the county.Commissioners Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey voted against the funding at the June 10...
Wild sunflowers fill a field along Farm to Market Roas 1466 (above) and County Road 456 (right) near Coupland on Tuesday, June 3.

Wild sunflowers fill a field along Farm to Market Roas 1466 (above) and County Road 456 (right) near Coupland on Tuesday, June 3.

Sunflowers welcome summer time, smiles

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy flowers. Officially, they’re wild sunflowers, but just seeing them adorning the landscape brings joy. While the large ones that people take time to plant are nice, their smaller cousins are growing in abundance as summer nears.
Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District, presents the 2025 data during the June 3 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District, presents the 2025 data during the June 3 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County sees 8.47% increase in market value

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 6, 2025
Williamson County’s total market value increased by about 8.47 percent in 2025, according to the June 3 presentation from the Appraisal District. The county’s total market value at $184.69 billion for 2025, up from $170.27 billion in 2024, according to the preliminary data.
GPD Chief Cory Tchida and Wilco Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean

GPD Chief Cory Tchida and Wilco Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean

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GPD Chief Tchida: ‘We can no longer be passive about what our kids are doing online'

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida has a message for parents of teens and preteens: Talk to your children about the dangers of sextortion. But first, learn what it is.Sextortion is online sexual exploitation that targets young people, primarily young males, Chief Tchida said.
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