Williamson County

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
Williamson County Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements (left) provides an update during a press conference on April 21 about a Flash Flood Warning, triggered by continuous rain over the past few days. County Judge Steve Snell (right) listens in. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements (left) provides an update during a press conference on April 21 about a Flash Flood Warning, triggered by continuous rain over the past few days. County Judge Steve Snell (right) listens in. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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20 residents evacuated, but only minor damage reported in Georgetown due to flash flooding threat Tuesday

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Update:As of 2:15 p.m. on April 22, ATXFloods, an online database that reports water levels at low water crossings in Central Texas, reported that County Road 100 in Georgetown is still closed due to flood waters. ***Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management has not reported an update as of writing.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...
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