Williamson County

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

2027 County Budget: Williamson County departments ask for personnel

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Williamson County department heads are requesting more than 100 new employees be added to the county’s 2027 fiscal year budget. Which positions, if any, are filled, however, remains up in the air.
The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Appraisal district mails 2026 notices, market snapshot

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Property owners should receive this year’s appraisal notice in the mail this month. The Williamson Central Appraisal District mailed out 285,118 property appraisal notices on March 31.
Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. As part of the growing need, two children’s advocacy organizations hosted events to start the month. CASA of WilcoCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County celebrated the opening and dedication of the nonprofit’s new training room.
State Representative John Bucy, D-Austin, of House District 136, (center) announces his bill that would give political parties the right to conduct their own elections on April 8 at the Capitol in Austin. He is joined by representatives of nonpartisan organizations that are in support of the bill: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Texas, Common Cause Texas and United Latin American Citizens. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

State Representative John Bucy, D-Austin, of House District 136, (center) announces his bill that would give political parties the right to conduct their own elections on April 8 at the Capitol in Austin. He is joined by representatives of nonpartisan organizations that are in support of the bill: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Texas, Common Cause Texas and United Latin American Citizens. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County state rep proposes primary election bill

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Because of the voting confusion seen in Williamson County during March’s primary, State Representative John Bucy –  an Austin Democrat who represents South Williamson County – announced legislation to address how primary elections are organized.
The County’s new Lake Creek Annex used to be the Texas Department of Transportation’s testing facility. It sits between the 183 Toll and Lakeline Boulevard near Lakeline Mall in the northern tip of Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The County’s new Lake Creek Annex used to be the Texas Department of Transportation’s testing facility. It sits between the 183 Toll and Lakeline Boulevard near Lakeline Mall in the northern tip of Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Capitol Improvement Projects: Williamson County sets upgrades for Lake Creek annex

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Updated plans for the future Lake Creek annex include new county assets including a crime laboratory, a radio tower and other support for county law enforcement, and Williamson County is looking at its future budget to accommodate needed updates.
There are six data center properties in Williamson County. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

There are six data center properties in Williamson County. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Rise in data centers lead to opportunities, questions for Williamson County residents

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 6, 2026
 “I moved out here to get away from exactly that — the light, the noise, everything [a data center] brings is disgusting,” — Houston Brautigan, Jarrell residentHouston Brautigan moved to Jarell after leaving his hometown of Ashburn, Virginia — a city nicknamed “Data Center Alley” — about six years...
Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

21-year-old launches campaign for House District 20

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A father-son duo are taking on Republican incumbents John Carter and Terry Wilson in this November’s general election. A 21-year-old, Matthias Early, is running against Representative Wilson in House District 20, which covers the western half of Williamson County.
Randell Dlouhy, left, makes way for food items he was collecting for several friends at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, at 121 East 2nd Street, was founded by Executive Director Loretta Masters in 1994. The group distributes food several times a week. In 2025 Shepherd’s Heart averaged 2,110 distributions a month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Randell Dlouhy, left, makes way for food items he was collecting for several friends at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, at 121 East 2nd Street, was founded by Executive Director Loretta Masters in 1994. The group distributes food several times a week. In 2025 Shepherd’s Heart averaged 2,110 distributions a month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Olson Legacy Foundation partners with food banks to fight summer hunger

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By ISIS AIDE REYESThe Georgetown-based Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation has launched a new April initiative that targets food insecurity across Williamson County. The “Feeding Your Neighbors Challenge” strives to meet the demand students and their families face during the summertime.
About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents ‘appalled,’ ‘disgusted’ with Primary election day, EA's life threatened

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 27, 2026
Williamson County will return to county-wide polling for the May run-off election. Wilco officials on Tuesday, March 24, dove into details about the recent March primary election, which was coordinated by the county’s Republican and Democratic parties by state law.
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