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Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County to limit online public information due to rising AI scams

Certain information — including contract details, project backgrounds and contact info — will not be available as part of future online Williamson Commissioners Court agenda packets in an effort to fight Artificial Intelligence scams that impersonate county entities.
Grey Orchard team standing inside of Denny’s on October 2, the first day of the demolition. (Left to right) Sous Chef Damian Eimann, Executive Sous Chef Phil Varney, Collin Polley (General Manager of sister restaurant Fig Italian), Chef Partner Cole Fitzgerald, Owner James Sun, and Marketing/Events Sara Alarcon. Not pictured is the pastry chef Kat Sees.

Grey Orchard team standing inside of Denny’s on October 2, the first day of the demolition. (Left to right) Sous Chef Damian Eimann, Executive Sous Chef Phil Varney, Collin Polley (General Manager of sister restaurant Fig Italian), Chef Partner Cole Fitzgerald, Owner James Sun, and Marketing/Events Sara Alarcon. Not pictured is the pastry chef Kat Sees.

New businesses coming to Williamson County in 2026

Grey Orchard, an upscale American restaurant with Asian influence, will open in mid-February in the old Denny’s at 2700 North Interstate 35, just south of University Boulevard in Round Rock. Restaurant owner James Sun and Michelin-awarded Chef Cole Fitzgerald are the force behind the restaurant.
Exterior work, including Windows, doors and roofing, were completed on the new Williamson County administrative building in December.

Exterior work, including Windows, doors and roofing, were completed on the new Williamson County administrative building in December.

Williamson County’s new HQ reaches construction milestone, slated for summer opening

Exterior work on Williamson County’s new administration building at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Southeast Inner Loop has been completed.County officials announced December 22 that the “dry-in phase” — including windows, doors and roofing — has been finished.
Ryan Bownds (second from left) was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3. He is with members of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Ryan Bownds (second from left) was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3. He is with members of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County prosecutor honored with Excellence in Justice Award

Ryan Bownds, special victims unit chief for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3.
Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Caribbean food comes to Round Rock - Business Briefs

Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill opened in Round Rock at 200 University Boulevard, Ste. 350,on November 22. The family-run restaurant offers traditional Jamaican food including Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken and BBQ ribs.
Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County to debut suicide survivor support program

Williamson County is launching a program to support individuals and families affected by suicide. Wilco’s senior death inquest investigator, Ruben Leal, joined Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, during the December 9 Commissioners Court meeting to explain the L.O.S.S.
Cameron Glass, director of justice for Kitchell/CEM, Inc., presents the Phase 1 update for the new Jail and Justice Center during the December 17 County Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Cameron Glass, director of justice for Kitchell/CEM, Inc., presents the Phase 1 update for the new Jail and Justice Center during the December 17 County Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jail, Justice Center could move into new facilities by 2031

Williamson County is working to move the county jail and justice center operations away from downtown Georgetown by 2031. Located at 306 West Fourth Street in Georgetown, the current jail opened in 1989 and can hold more than 1,000 inmates.