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Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

First responders for 50 years: EMS celebrated for life-saving service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrates 50 years of providing pre-hospital care to Williamson County residents in 2025.County officials approved the resolution that recognized the milestone during the January 7 Commissioners Court meeting.
Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Implementing efficiency

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Kicking off the new year with new changes, the City of Jarrell will modify development procedures as the city continues to grow. During the January 7 City Council meeting, officials approved new ordinances for future developers who want to build in the city and the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Homeless advocacy group holds service

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
The Wilco Homeless Coalition in late December held its first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial.The event remembered those who have died while experiencing homelessness. Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered near the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock.
Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Judges re-appoint administrative district judge

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
District judges serving Williamson County have re-elected Betsy Lambeth, judge of the 425th Judicial District Court, as their local administrative district judge for another two years. She has served as Wilco’s local administrative district judge since 2016.
Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

New year, new faces

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Photos by Andy SharpA 112-year-old tradition, Williamson County residents began the new year by welcoming new elected officials into office January 1 at 2 p.m. at the historic county courthouse.
Maydell and Larry Foust’s property is scorched by a wildfire caused by fireworks during Halloween. Photo courtesy of Maydell and Larry Foust.

Maydell and Larry Foust’s property is scorched by a wildfire caused by fireworks during Halloween. Photo courtesy of Maydell and Larry Foust.

Wilco warns of winter wildfires

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 23, 2024
Despite cooler temperatures, Williamson County is still prone to wildfires in the winter. “We are expecting dry conditions, outside of our normal Texas winter, I would say,” said Ron Cunningham, Wilco’s interim fire marshall.
Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County residents give positive feedback on county-wide survey

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The results are in! According to Williamson County’s first county-wide community survey, residents are satisfied with county services.
Beatrice Aranda

Beatrice Aranda

Thriving tamale business run in home kitchen

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
With simple ingredients — meat, peppers, spices and masa — Beatrice Aranda has forged a late-in-life career making and selling tamales, a  savory, spicy, earthy treat loved by everyone at first bite.A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ms.
County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wilco Commissioners proceed with death investigator hirings

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Williamson County is looking at applicants for its Death Inquest Investigators, and is entering the final administrative stages of setting up the new positions.
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