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Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser for the Williamson County Appraisal District, presents the 2026 preliminary data to the Commissioners Court, June 2. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser for the Williamson County Appraisal District, presents the 2026 preliminary data to the Commissioners Court, June 2. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County property appraisals total $188.9 billion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 8, 2026
During his annual Chief Appraiser, Alvin Lankford said the total market value for Williamson County properties in 2026 is $188.91 billion, Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford shared with commissioners court Tuesday, June 2. Compared with 2021 data, the market has appreciated by 76 percent in five years.
The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

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Around Wilco: Round Rock celebrates Rock’N River

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Round Rock water parkThe City of Round Rock celebrated the completion of the Rock’N River Phase 3 Expansion Project on May 22 at 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard. The project includes a 775-foot action river with two wave features: a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator.
Liberty Hill family Blake Faciane (left), Linda Huynh (right), and their daughter Milah, 3, attend the Dell Children’s Foundation Star Ball after Milah made a full recovery at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Linda Huynh.

Liberty Hill family Blake Faciane (left), Linda Huynh (right), and their daughter Milah, 3, attend the Dell Children’s Foundation Star Ball after Milah made a full recovery at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Linda Huynh.

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Milah’s Miracle: Toddler thrives after Wilco doctors solve rare diagnosis

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 1, 2026
“The key part of this case was that we were on the clock. Every minute that passed since she started having weakness, the less chance of recovery there was." - Dr. Kevin Kumar, pediatric neurosurgeon It was a normal birthday party for the Faciane family of Liberty Hill.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.

May 2 Williamson County Sample Ballot

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, April 17, 2026
The following sample ballot lists all items that will appear on ballots in Williamson County for the May 2, 2026 election. Individual resident ballots are based on which precinct they live in.
County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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2027 County Budget: Williamson County departments ask for personnel

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Williamson County department heads are requesting more than 100 new employees be added to the county’s 2027 fiscal year budget. Which positions, if any, are filled, however, remains up in the air.
The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

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Prepare for Two Step Inn in Georgetown this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Two Step Inn country musical festival returns to San Gabriel Park this weekend, April 18-19. This year’s Two Step Inn headliners include Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, the Goo Goo Dolls and Randy Travis.
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