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Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Foster care organization reflects on first year impact

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 21, 2026
After a year in operation, Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County’s location leader Tara Thornton said she is full of gratitude. “We are just blown away by the generosity of the community and the Lord providing through the people of our area,” she said.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
Isaiah 117 House Williamson County Location Leader Tara Thornton, center, gives a speech before cutting the ribbon to open the house, September 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House Williamson County Location Leader Tara Thornton, center, gives a speech before cutting the ribbon to open the house, September 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Hope, healing and lavishing love

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
After three years of anticipation, Isaiah 117 House Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday,  September 6, and welcomed its first children transitioning into the foster care system.“This is just the beginning,” said Tara Thornton, location leader for Isaiah 117 House Williamson...
The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

Finding their forever family

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 1, 2024
Photos by Nalani NuylanEight children in Williamson County found their forever families on Adoption Day, November 1. November is National Adoption Month. Williamson County was the first county in Texas to hold an Adoption Day ceremony.
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