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A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Real estate market report:

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4.  After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson Central Appraisal District revels 2024 data

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The total market value for Williamson County increased by $9.38 billion this past year, according to a June 4 presentation by the Williamson Central Appraisal District. According to the data, Williamson County’s total market value is $171.77 billion for 2024.

County Briefs: County offices observe Juneteenth

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 3, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20.  While county offices are closed, residents may use online services that are offered in various departments.
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County debuts Atlas 14 results

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29.   The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.

AGs office asks county for assistance

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa — located in the county on Pond Springs Road in North Austin — from operating an alleged illicit massage business.
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