Justice of the Peace 3

Sixteen-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, center, received a bike after meeting Judge Evelyn McLean and Deputy Constable Adam Hughes at the Justice Court Precinct Three courtroom February 18. Photo courtesy of Evelyn McLean.

Sixteen-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, center, received a bike after meeting Judge Evelyn McLean and Deputy Constable Adam Hughes at the Justice Court Precinct Three courtroom February 18. Photo courtesy of Evelyn McLean.

Judge helps teen struggling to support family

Abbey Archer
Monday, March 30, 2026
Sixteen-year-old Kevin Rodriguez was riding down the sidewalk on his e-bike when a car came around the corner and hit him. He wasn’t hurt, however, his bike was broken — leaving him without transportation to get to his part-time job at McDonald’s.
Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents witness inner workings of JP system

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 11, 2025
There are many different facets of government. From the state legislature to city council meetings, even the most informed resident can learn something new. That’s why Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean of Precinct 3 began the “Judge for a Day” shadowing program August 5-6.
Justice of the Peace Judges Evelyn McLean, left, and Angela Williams, right, were elected into leadership for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Photo courtesy of Judge Angela Williams.

Justice of the Peace Judges Evelyn McLean, left, and Angela Williams, right, were elected into leadership for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Photo courtesy of Judge Angela Williams.

JPs selected as leaders in regional justice association

Nalani Nuylan
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Justice of the Peace Judges Angela Williams and Evelyn McLean were elected into leadership positions for the Central Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association. Judge McLean will serve as the 2025 president and Judge Williams as the 2025 judge advocate for the Association.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
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.

JP3 office closing for renovations

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 19, 2024
Williamson County Justice of the Peace office for Precinct 3, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown, will temporarily close its lobby for renovation starting February 26. The renovation will bring a fresh new look to the facility and improve the overall customer experience.
Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

Victim of train fatality identified

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Leander Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the next of kin of a deceased individual, Naomi L. Morales.

JP3 host Veteran’s Lunch December 1

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Williamson County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Court will host a Veterans Appreciation Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Georgetown Church of Christ.     The meal will include chicken spaghetti, green beans, corn, garlic bread and dessert.
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