Development

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County officials adopt new subdivision regulations

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 10, 2025
Real estate developers have to follow new regulations passed on March 4 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

Council, HARC approve building on Austin Avenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Two days after Georgetown City Council issued a courthouse view waiver to a proposed building on Austin Avenue, the Historic Architectural Review Commission followed suit, approving height variance for the project Thursday, December 12.
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

Eden Supportive Living to open in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
Eden Supportive Living is opening a housing community in Georgetown for those with disabilities.Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan.The community will include 143 private and ADA-compliant studio units.
From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Solar roof manufacturing plant opens in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
Georgetown is now home to a solar roof manufacturing facility from GAF Energy. The company had the ribbon cutting ceremony for their 450,000-square-foot solar roof manufacturing facility on Wednesday, May 1.
Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County strikes deal with automotive manufacturer

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, an automotive parts supplier and a division of South Korea-based Hanwha Group.
Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New aquatic center in Round Round underway

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Chasco Family YMCA broke ground on a new outdoor aquatic center Friday, February 23.    Named the Carl and Deanna Miller Family Pool, the new facility will be located behind the YMCA on 812 North Mays Street in Round Rock.
Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Big business in Bartlett

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
 “From ghost [town] to boom [town] I’ve seen it all,” - Bebbie Wendeler, owner of Unique Celebrations Floral and Gift Shop   When driving north on State Highway 95, travelers eager to reach their destination can sometimes pass through the small towns along the highway without noticing.
The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
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