Williamson County

Seth Bryan Carnes

Seth Bryan Carnes

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Son pleads guilty to parents’ murder

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 31, 2025
Georgetown resident Seth Bryan Carnes, 47, pled guilty to capital murder Monday, March 31, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Mr. Carnes pled guilty for the murder of his father, 74-year-old retired District Court Judge Alfred “Burt” Carnes, and mother,...
A Crested CaraCara fends off a mockingbird along North Towns Mill Road on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The small bird was likely defending its nest. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Crested CaraCara fends off a mockingbird along North Towns Mill Road on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The small bird was likely defending its nest. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mocking big bird

Andy Sharp
Sunday, March 30, 2025

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County partners with Round Rock for road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court received its monthly construction update, March 25. All projects discussed are part of the county’s road bond program.Senior Infrastructure Director Robert Daigh presented the updates, broken down by precinct.

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Commissioners appoint spaceport board

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed four members to the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors, March 25. The new board members will serve a two-year term beginning June 1 and ending on May 31, 2027.
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

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Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds.
Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

First moon mission by Wilco-based Firefly Aerospace a success

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Firefly Aerospace — a private aerospace company with headquarters located in Cedar Park — successfully completed Blue Ghost Mission 1 in partnership with NASA.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners set date for candidate appointments

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 14, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 set a timeline to announce an interim County Judge, who will step in to finish out Bill Gravell’s current term.Each of the four commissioners – Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles – will be taking resumes and cover letters from...
Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Bill Gravell reflects time as Williamson County judge, embraces new role as federal advocate

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Earlier this week, Bill Gravell announced his resignation as Williamson County Judge to work as the Region Six Advocate in the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County greenlights spaceport liftoff

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following Firefly Aerospace’s successful lunar landing, Williamson County is working toward creating a new spaceport development corporation board to “provide fiscal guidance and ongoing governance” of spaceport operations in Williamson and Burnet counties.
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