Williamson County

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County sues Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation to block tax exempt projects

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
In response to what Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell called “one of the most egregious acts against the children of Williamson County,” Wilco has sued Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for allegedly violating the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.
Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Nonprofits line the Square for Amplify Wilco, Wednesday

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 3, 2025
More than a dozen Williamson County nonprofits are partnering with Georgetown businesses to kick off Amplify Wilco Day on the Square, Wednesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m.
Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners add buffer for ‘scam’ affordable housing

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A Housing Finance Corporation based in Cameron County is trying to designate two new apartment properties near Hutto as “affordable housing” in an effort to take the property off of Hutto ISD’s tax roll.
Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

New residential communities spring up in Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Several master-planned residential projects across Williamson County began new phases of construction in February. The projects range from community amenity centers to new homes available to rent or buy.
County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Grants could support new sheriff equipment, trainings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sheriff Matt Lindemann is pursuing federal grants to help fund the Sheriff’s Office’s Victim Services Unit and new body armor for deputies.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners combine budgets for new HQ

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The new Williamson County Headquarters project will cost an estimated $79.4 million, according to the Consolidated Guaranteed Maximum Price approved by commissioners February 11. Chasco Constructors is the contractor for the project.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners divided on court admin salary

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners were at odds Tuesday, February 4, when deciding on a salary level for a new Director of District Court Administration position within the All-District Courts department.

Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.
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