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Flood assistance deadline draws near

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Editor's note: Story has been edited to add data after publication date. Time is running out for businesses, renters and homeowners seeking assistance from the July fifth floods. The grace period deadline for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief loans is November 27.

One more opportunity to give in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The effort serves as many nonprofit organization’s last push to raise funds for the year, and one last time to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

VA to set up shop in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing a new, state-of-the-art medical clinic to Round Rock by winter 2027.   The new $44.
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Dan Gattis passes away

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 3, 2025
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30.
Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Congressional reshuffle: Williamson County passes new voting precinct lines for 2026 elections

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fifty-three congressional voting precincts will be changed ahead of elections in 2026.The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the new precinct boundary changes on October 28. The boundaries were established as part of Texas’ second special legislative session this summer.
Leslie Andrews Booker joins the race for Judge of the 512th District Court in Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Jerel Booke.r

Leslie Andrews Booker joins the race for Judge of the 512th District Court in Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Jerel Booke.r

Leslie Booker announces candidacy for 512th District Court

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Joined by family, friends and supporters on the steps of the county courthouse, Attorney Leslie Andrews Booker on October 15 announced her candidacy for the newly created 512th District Court in Williamson County. Ms.
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple, front, and County Auditor Julie Kiley (back), explain the next steps for the new software system for the county during the October 21 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Information Officer Richard Semple, front, and County Auditor Julie Kiley (back), explain the next steps for the new software system for the county during the October 21 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County purchases, preps new software

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 27, 2025
Williamson County will switch its operating software over to Workday Inc. starting November 5. On Tuesday, commissioners court approved the $9 million Workday Inc. software subscription.
Scott Matthew, Williamson County’s executive director of Juvenile Services, front, is joined by Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court, back, to answer questions about funding juvenile programs through grants. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Scott Matthew, Williamson County’s executive director of Juvenile Services, front, is joined by Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court, back, to answer questions about funding juvenile programs through grants. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Justices seek grant opportunities to better help youth

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Williamson County could receive more than $1 million in grants to fund juvenile assistance programs.During the October 14 Commissioners Court meeting, officials authorized justices of the peace to apply for grants supporting juvenile programs focused on substance use, violence and indigent defense.
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