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County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

Nalani Nuylan

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population.

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, Texas. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

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Round Rock PD arrests shooting suspect, investigation still ongoing

Nalani Nuylan

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, was arrested in Pflugerville on June 20 by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force in connection with a shooting that took place at Round Rock’s Juneteenth celebration in Old Settlers Park this past weekend. Two were killed and 14 more injured at the event.

A competency restoration program may be put in place inside the jail, organized by the county's Behavioral Health Task Force along with the help of mental health services provider Bluebonnet Trails and the county sheriff’s office. (Sun Archive)

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Proposed behavioral health program at Williamson County Jail could help those facing mental health crisis

Kate St. Clair

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey announced during the January 17 commissioners court that she hopes to start a competency restoration program inside the jail, along with the help of mental health services provider Bluebonnet Trails and the county sheriff’s office.

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