Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right, Congressman John Carter, County Commissioner Russ Boles, County Commissioner Terry Cook, County Judge Bill Gravell, Juvenile Services Executive Director Scott Matthew, County Commissioner Cynthia Long and County Commissioner Valerie Covey break ground on the Juvenile Justice Center in Georgetown, Friday.