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Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

New county pickleball courts open to residents

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Six new pickleball courts have opened at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, located at 3005 County Road 175 in Leander.
Williamson County commissioners stand with therapy dogs Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia, with their owners for National Therapy Animals Day at the county courthouse April 30. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County commissioners stand with therapy dogs Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia, with their owners for National Therapy Animals Day at the county courthouse April 30. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs: County honors four-legged friends for mental health services

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When entering the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse on April 30, attendees were greeted by four special guests: Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia.

Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 19, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court heard their monthly construction update April 16. All projects are part of the county’s road bond program.   Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure, presented the updates on the road construction projects throughout the county by precinct.
Former County Judge Dan A. Gattis, center, unveils the naming plaque to the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion located at the county Expo Center, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Dan A. Gattis, center, unveils the naming plaque to the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion located at the county Expo Center, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dan’s the man: Williamson County honors former judge Dan A. Gattis at pavilion naming ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 15, 2024
Williamson County has named its new pavilion at the Williamson County Expo Center after a former county judge.  The county gathered at the Expo Center in Taylor to celebrate the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion Thursday afternoon, April 11.  “Thank y’all so much,” Judge Gattis said during a speech.
County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center, and Liberty Hill Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln cut the ribbon to open the new county EMS station. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center, and Liberty Hill Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln cut the ribbon to open the new county EMS station. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

New EMS station opens in Liberty Hill

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 12, 2024
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrated the opening of a new medic station for Liberty Hill Fire Station 2, on Thursday, April 11.
Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County addresses child abuse

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court declared April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month during the April 9 meeting.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County attracts new investors in bond sales

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on recent bond sales during the March 19 meeting.    About $141 million was sold for road bonds to fund $160 million worth of projects. Additionally, $152 million in tax notes were sold to fund $167 million in projects.
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.
Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County sets plans, timeline for new $90 million headquarter

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Williamson County will begin a new chapter of its history in late 2025, as county commissioners and other operations are set to move out of the historic county courthouse on the Square and into a new, modern headquarters building on the southside of Georgetown.
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