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New ballots generate mixed opinions from voters

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Williamson County residents on November 4 voted using hand-marked paper ballots — bubbling in selections with pen on a printout — instead of electronic ballots.

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No new trail for Berry Creek

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
A new trail that would have spanned from the future Westside Park south of Berry Creek Highlands to the county’s Berry Creek Park was nixed by Georgetown City Council during a November 12 workshop after council heard resident feedback against a trail running through their neighborhood.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

VA to set up shop in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing a new, state-of-the-art medical clinic to Round Rock by winter 2027.
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Dan Gattis passes away

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 3, 2025
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30.Born on May 22, 1942, in La Grange, the fifth-generation Texan was a husband, father, grandfather, educator and public...
Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Congressional reshuffle: Williamson County passes new voting precinct lines for 2026 elections

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fifty-three congressional voting precincts will be changed ahead of elections in 2026.The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the new precinct boundary changes on October 28.
J.B. Coxx of Comanche, Texas participates in Steer Wrestling during the Williamson County Rodeo on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

J.B. Coxx of Comanche, Texas participates in Steer Wrestling during the Williamson County Rodeo on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Playing in the Dirt at the Williamson County Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Williamson County Rodeo took place last week from Thursday, October 23, to Saturday, October 25. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.Photos by Andy Sharp 
Leslie Andrews Booker joins the race for Judge of the 512th District Court in Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Jerel Booke.r

Leslie Andrews Booker joins the race for Judge of the 512th District Court in Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Jerel Booke.r

Leslie Booker announces candidacy for 512th District Court

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Joined by family, friends and supporters on the steps of the county courthouse, Attorney Leslie Andrews Booker on October 15 announced her candidacy for the newly created 512th District Court in Williamson County.

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Taiwanese company expands tech jobs in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 27, 2025
Taiwanese electronic manufacturer, Pegatron, that specializes in making consumer electronics, computing and communications for major brands will bring hundreds of tech jobs to Georgetown, 100 of which must be filled within the first three years of operation.The announcement of the facility was...
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple, front, and County Auditor Julie Kiley (back), explain the next steps for the new software system for the county during the October 21 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Information Officer Richard Semple, front, and County Auditor Julie Kiley (back), explain the next steps for the new software system for the county during the October 21 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County purchases, preps new software

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 27, 2025
Williamson County will switch its operating software over to Workday Inc. starting November 5. On Tuesday, commissioners court approved the $9 million Workday Inc. software subscription.
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