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Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Death cases stacking up: part 1

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 22, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan "It’s not about the JPs not wanting to do their job. It’s about the future and sustainability in Williamson County.” ~ Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Judge Precinct Two Williamson County is the largest county in Texas without its own Medical Examiner’s office.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Briefs: Williamson County, South Korean city now united

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Williamson County officials entered a Sister City Agreement with Yong-in City, South Korea, during the July 2 commissioners court meeting.
Keshawn Leray Dixon. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Keshawn Leray Dixon. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Third suspect detained after Juneteenth shooting

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 8, 2024
A third suspect is in custody following the deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, June 15, at Old Settlers Park during Round Rock's annual Juneteenth celebration, according to Police media channels.At approximately 11 p.m.
Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

West Nile mosquitoes detected in Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Williamson County Cities and Health District has notified the City of Georgetown and Taylor that mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections.

July 4 brings city, county closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 1, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5.  According to the news release from the county, residents may utilize online services that are offered by various departments at www.wilcotx.
Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approves $2.27 million in community grants

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Over the course of two commissioners court meetings, Wilco officials have analyzed community needs and discussed grant opportunities. On June 25, they accepted $2.27 million in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants as part of the effort.
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