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Kelly Herandez, back, and Kyla Coleman, senior victims assistant coordinator for the Hutto Police Department, front, explain the importance of recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the April 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kelly Herandez, back, and Kyla Coleman, senior victims assistant coordinator for the Hutto Police Department, front, explain the importance of recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the April 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County stresses importance of sexual assault awareness

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Williamson County commissioners recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during its April 1 meeting. “I know that at times it can feel like a proclamation is just words,” said Ryan Bownds, chief prosecutor of the special victims unit for the District Attorney's office.
Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Coin theft from elderly leads to 60 years in prison

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A Williamson County jury found a 56-year-old man from Pearland guilty of theft of property from an elderly Williamson County resident — a first-degree felony — on Wednesday, March 12.The jury subsequently sentenced Christopher Alan Young to 60 years in prison and imposed a $10,000 fine.
Commissioners Terry Cook, left, and Russ Boles, right, with County Judge Bill Gravell, center, vote in favor of adding another district court to Williamson County during the January 14 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners Terry Cook, left, and Russ Boles, right, with County Judge Bill Gravell, center, vote in favor of adding another district court to Williamson County during the January 14 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County sets new district court as legislative priority

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Williamson County is set to gain another District Court by the end of the 2025 legislative session to accommodate the county’s population and case growth.
Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

New year, new faces

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Photos by Andy SharpA 112-year-old tradition, Williamson County residents began the new year by welcoming new elected officials into office January 1 at 2 p.m. at the historic county courthouse.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 25, 2024
 This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
Christopher “Ali” Vassef and Leonora Soriano were killed in a wreck September 5, 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Williamson County. (Courtesy Williamson County District Attorney's Office)

Christopher “Ali” Vassef and Leonora Soriano were killed in a wreck September 5, 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Williamson County. (Courtesy Williamson County District Attorney's Office)

Drunk driver gets 40 years for manslaughter of Elgin couple

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 22, 2024
Taylor resident John Crayton, Jr. was convicted of intoxication manslaughter on November 14 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. Charges stem from a vehicular wreck that killed Elgin couple Leonora Soriano and Christopher “Ali” Vassef in 2022.
Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County intern levels up after Bar exam

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office’s first interns has passed his bar exam. Christopher “Auggie” Alvarado was part of the county’s inaugural internship program, and is now a sworn member of the State Bar of Texas. A lifelong Williamson County resident, Mr.
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Taylor man sentenced to 15 years for stalking

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor, pled guilty to stalking with a previous stalking conviction and will serve 15 years. According to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office, Mr. Hovey was a member of a Round Rock gym owned by the victim.
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