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The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners distribute $800,000 to Williamson County nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
For the first meeting at the new county administration building, the Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated $800,000 to four nonprofits from its Community Recreation Fund on Tuesday, July 14.The four $200,000 donations came from fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill.
Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamosn County commissioners tap Totty as new Tax Assessor-Collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Catherine Totty as interim Williamson County tax assessor-collector on Tuesday, July 14. The appointment follows the Commissioners Court’s acceptance of Larry Gaddes’ resignation on June 12.

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Cities, state at crossroads with data center growth

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In 1999, the Bland family envisioned its 87 acres of farmland being turned into a park for families on the south side of Taylor.In a land deed, the Bland family initially sold the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
Jack Hohman with ESD No. 6 passed away last week on July 7.

Jack Hohman with ESD No. 6 passed away last week on July 7.

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Around Wilco: Weir fire department morns member, and Thrall ISD names interim superintendent

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Weir fire department morns member Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 6 — which serves the community of Weir — announced July 7 that firefighter Jack Hohman passed away while off duty. “The District extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, friends and colleagues.
The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Williamson County opens new administrative building

Andy Sharp and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The new county courtroom buzzed Tuesday morning with talk, hugs and handshakes as residents celebrated the opening of the new County Administration Building.
From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

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Around Wilco: North Barker Street Project breaks ground in Thrall

News Staff
Sunday, July 12, 2026
North Barker Street Project breaks ground in ThrallWilliamson County officials, in partnership with the City of Thrall, broke ground on the North Barker Street Project on Monday, June 29.
Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.He initially requested a 25-mile threshold...
Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Leander man gets 100 years after pleading guilty to child sexual assaults

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander, was sentenced to 100 years in prison across four separate cases involving the sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault of two children.“What these survivors endured was truly horrific,” said Shawn Dick, Williamson County District Attorney.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report.
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