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Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Election Day is here!

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
About 59 percent of registered Williamson County residents had already cast their vote in this November election during the Early Voting period, according to the Williamson County Elections Department.  There are an estimated 447,711 total registered residents in the county.
Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs: Williamson County operations pause for the holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
Williamson County Offices will be closed on several days in November to observe holidays: on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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‘Serving in a different capacity’

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County selects new HR executive

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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'Serving in a different capacity'

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 25, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jail update expected by 2030

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Williamson County commissioners could hire a program manager to head an effort to update and expand the county jail and justice center in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County split over DA’s funding transfers

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Williamson County District Attorney's Office requested funding for two new positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. A public hearing was held about a request to transfer additional funding for a new Felony Prosecutor III position for $21,742.23, according to county documents.
Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County honored with two Best Practices Awards

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Williamson County Human Resources both received top honors by the Texas Association of Counties for county programs.
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Georgetown ISD is #3 in area home closings

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Before new school enrollment comes new housing — and GISD trustees got a look recently at developments under construction that will attract families to Georgetown and the school district.Bob Templeton of Zonda Education, the district’s demographics firm, presented a quarterly housing report to...
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
"We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the positions during the September 17...
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