Williamson County

Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

CASA’s Lega-sea: Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser raises more than $340,000 for CASA Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 2, 2026
Embracing a nautical theme, the third annual Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser generated more than $340,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, proving it’s all-waves ferry fun when supporters are out and a-boat.
Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 explains the resolution to lower the debt cap for the Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4 during the Road District Commissioners Court meeting, September 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 explains the resolution to lower the debt cap for the Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4 during the Road District Commissioners Court meeting, September 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Somerset Hills Road District: Williamson County cuts road district debt capacity to $53 million

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 1, 2026
After three months of pushback from a group of Sun City residents, the Williamson County Commissioners Court canceled the unissued bond from Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4.During the September 29 Commissioners Court meeting, officials lowered the debt capacity from the original $70 million...
Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

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November candidate: Hanke kicks off campaign for tax assessor-collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
Eric Hanke officially joined the campaign trail as the Democratic candidate for the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector.He will face Republican opponent Catherine Totty in the November election.The afternoon began with a meet-and-greet at Lark and Owl Booksellers on September 12 from 2-4 p.m....
County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County facilities update: Officials plan IT move to downtown Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
County officials are considering a series of moves to make better use of its existing facilities, including relocating most of the county’s Information Technology staff to the former Georgetown Tax Office on Main Street.County Manager Rebecca Clemons proposed the latest plan to use county buildings...
Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Community foundation champions nonprofits at Legacy Luncheon

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Susan Gregurek, director of the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center, along with three other presenters, opened the Central Texas Community Foundation’s eighth annual Legacy Luncheon by sharing testimonials about how community giving has helped with each nonprofit's goals.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, left, hosts a town hall addressing concerns about Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 and No. 4 to Sun City residents at the Retreat Amenity Center, September 15. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, left, hosts a town hall addressing concerns about Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 and No. 4 to Sun City residents at the Retreat Amenity Center, September 15. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Somerset Hills Road District: Commissioner Covey proposes debt cap reduction at town hall

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
After receiving public pushback from Sun City residents, Commissioner Valerie Covey said she will try to lower the debt limit during a town hall on September 15.
Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Foster care organization reflects on first year impact

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 21, 2026
After a year in operation, Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County’s location leader Tara Thornton said she is full of gratitude. “We are just blown away by the generosity of the community and the Lord providing through the people of our area,” she said.
Amanda Morey, left, wins the blackout bingo prize: a YSL round black purse with a set of earrings from Diamonds Direct at the seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo on September 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Amanda Morey, left, wins the blackout bingo prize: a YSL round black purse with a set of earrings from Diamonds Direct at the seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo on September 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Purse bingo raises more than $300K for Williamson County kids

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Funds raised at the Children’s Advocacy Center’s seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo fundraiser on September 12 are expected to top $300,000.Held at the Sheraton in Georgetown this past weekend, more than 800 attendees dressed in different themes filled 80 tables.
Somerset Hills Road District No. 4. Sun Archive.

Somerset Hills Road District No. 4. Sun Archive.

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Somerset Hills residents seek relief from road district tax

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sun City residents within Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 are asking Williamson County officials for some relief. Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 authorized about $70 million in bonds back in 2008 — before any homes were in the district.
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