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County Commissioner Valerie Covey updates the court on what the next steps are for the county’s new jail during the July 15 Commissioner Court meeting. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey updates the court on what the next steps are for the county’s new jail during the July 15 Commissioner Court meeting. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners divided on potential new jail property

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Williamson County is looking for properties that could house the county’s next jail, but planning hit a snag Tuesday, July 15, when county commissioners were divided on a potential contract for a property near Florence.
The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.

The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.

Williamson County sees first West Nile case

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Williamson County and Cities Health District has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus, July 3.According to the health district, the individual is a resident in their 40s living in southern Williamson County.
Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Estimated $34 million in infrastructure damages caused by flooding in Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Williamson County emergency management officials estimate that flooding on July 5 caused $34 million in damage to county infrastructure.County commissioners held a special session Friday, July 11, to discuss post-flooding public health and safety concerns.
Liberty Hill volunteers are joined by H-E-B helpers to load a flood victim’s car with supplies at a makeshift disaster relief center in Liberty Hill Middle School. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill volunteers are joined by H-E-B helpers to load a flood victim’s car with supplies at a makeshift disaster relief center in Liberty Hill Middle School. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Victims, volunteers recount flood experiences

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Georgetown resident Alisha Burton was woken up by a firefighter banging on her door to her RV home in GoodWater RV Park on July 5.Around 7:30 a.m., Ms. Burton said Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters were checking the San Gabriel River’s rising water.
Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood claims third Williamson County victim

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 7, 2025
At least three people are dead after the San Gabriel River severely flooded across Williamson County over the weekend. The first victim was Kaitlyn Swallow, age 22, from the Liberty Hill area, who was found dead late Saturday by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

County shelter takes animals from Georgetown, Lampasas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Georgetown Animal Shelter facility was evacuated on July 5 as water broke the banks of the San Gabriel River. The animals were taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter site on SE Inner Loop. WCRAS began emergency protocols at about 10:30 a.m.
The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell declared a local state of disaster Saturday, July 5, in response to area flooding. According to the county, the declaration is needed to protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents.
Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County begins federal grant process

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With 23 local applications and the Trump Administration planning to cut Community Block Development Grant funding, Grant Manager Sally Bardwell said Williamson County has to weigh its options carefully to ensure funding is optimized.

Animal shelter merger starts mid-July

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Georgetown Animal Shelter and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will officially merge on July 14. On that date, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter campus at 1855 Inner Loop will serve as the central location for main shelter services.
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