Williamson County Commissioners Court

 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

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.
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

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

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.
County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

New county headquarters coming

Photos by Nalani Nuylan.   Williamson County Commissioners broke ground on the county’s new headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
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

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

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

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.