Williamson County District Attorney

Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County prosecutor honored by Children’s Advocacy Center

Williamson County District Attorney Ryan Bownds received the Prosecution MVP Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team on December 6. The award recognizes his outstanding efforts in pursuing justice for child victims of abuse and neglect.
Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

Tree of Angels

Williamson County’s 11th annual Tree of Angels ceremony took place Tuesday, December 5, at the county courthouse.
An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.
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.

Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season

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.
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Justice, healing, hope

The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3,  after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.

Williamson County jury convicts man of money laundering

A Williamson County jury found Vicente Alonso-Carbajal guilty of money laundering after a three-day trial, on October 12.   Trial Division Chief Mike Waldman and Assistant District Attorney Edward Wilkinson prosecuted the case. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
Kamar Knipe-Place

Kamar Knipe-Place

Assault leads to 10 years in prison

A Williamson County jury on September 13 found Kamar Knipe-Place, 22, guilty of burglary and assault of his former girlfriend at her Round Rock home. The jury sentenced Knipe-Place to seven years in prison for the burglary and 10 years for the assault.
Hector De Jesus Villatoro-Guevara

Hector De Jesus Villatoro-Guevara

Cedar Park man sentenced to 45 years for murder

A Williamson County jury has found 33-year-old Hector De Jesus Villatoro-Guevara guilty of murder in the 2021 shooting death of  Cameron Wilcox, 30. The crime occurred in front of Wilcox’s home in Cedar Park. Jurors issued their guilty verdict September 13.