Williamson County Commissioners Court

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Commissioners veto petition to join groundwater district

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution that sets the blueprint for groundwater uses in the county on January 9, while also rejecting a petition by the Aquifer Conservation Alliance to annex a section of western Wilco into the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation...
Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Commissioners Court honored Peggy Vasquez for her 31 years of working for the county attorney’s office. Ms. Vasquez began her career in 1993, according to a resolution read by commissions.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

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Mental health providers report cost-saving update to county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard a special report on different initiatives on how Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is serving the community during the December 12 meeting.

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Williamson County offices close for holidays beginning December 25

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 11, 2023
Williamson County offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, and January 1, 2024, for the New Year’s holiday.    According to the press release, Commissioners Court will not meet on Tuesday, December 26, or on Tuesday, January 2.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County reenacts tax abatement guidelines

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
During the December 5 Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners held a public hearing and discussed the re-adoption of county tax abatement guidelines.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.
The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will recognize December 5 as Tree of Angels Day this year. Commissioners approved the recognition during a meeting Tuesday, November 21.

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Williamson County exits agreement with United Way

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In a special eight-minute-long meeting on Monday, November 13, the Williamson County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the termination of an agreement to manage federal ARPA funds for Breast Cancer screening provided through United Way of Greater Austin.
Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court recognized multiple people at the beginning of the November 7 meeting at the county courthouse.    40 years of service  Salvador Lopez was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the beginning of the commissioners court meeting.
Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.
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