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Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

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Destructive livestock parasite makes its way to Central Texas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed its first cases of New World Screwworm, one of which was in Central Texas in Gillespie County near Fredericksburg. Texas has confirmed 15 total cases across the state as of June 22.
“Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

“Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

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Art Scapes: Mainly Art features outdoor art market in Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Friday, June 19, 2026
Round Rock’s outdoor art market, Mainly Art, is free and draws friendly crowds to the historic Main Street, specifically Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo. Visitors can stroll through downtown and browse artwork offered by 15 different local visual artists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector relinquishes position

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes is leaving his elected office to accept a position as deputy executive director of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.On Tuesday, June 9, the Williamson County Commissioners Court accepted Mr. Gaddes' resignation.
The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners, JPs debate exemption for transport contract

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to allow Hutto-based Tranquil Mortuary to continue providing transport services for recently-deceased bodies while directing county staff to pursue a formal contract, following debate over whether the service should have been competitively bid under...
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.
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Russ Boles (right) welcomes Ronald Kurtz, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, to Wilco, April 24. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Precinct 4 County Commissioner Russ Boles (right) welcomes Ronald Kurtz, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, to Wilco, April 24. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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East Wilco Highway gets $5 million in federal funding

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 1, 2026
Williamson County officials were buzzing with excitement on Friday afternoon, as two major updates opened a new road and paved the way for another.
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.
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