Williamson County

teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024.   This is the post's inaugural car show.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This is the post's inaugural car show. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown VFW car show

VFW Post 8587 held its inaugural car and motorcycle show on College Street Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

Florence Chamber Gala honors community, businesses

 Photos by Nalani NuylanLongtime residents Frederick and Peggy Morse have been honored with the Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Pillar of the Community Award at the Chamber's annual gala.
Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in  Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County ESD shifts from volunteer to paid firefighters

With industry and development, comes an increase in population. In rural communities, the demand to keep citizens and property safe also spikes to the point where adjustments need to be made.
 Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Flock prepares to leave as summer ends

As summer nears its conclusion, the egrets making their home at the rookery in Taylor’s Murphy Park will soon move on. These migratory birds arrive here each spring to add to their families, usually leaving by late-September, or early-October.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill attempted murder leads to three arrests

 Three individuals were arrested in connection to an attempted murder in Liberty Hill earlier this year, and Williamson County officials provided an update about the case Wednesday, September 18.On March 8, at approximately 2:30 a.m.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

 "We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

 On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein,  Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4.  Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

Williamson County foundation honors nonprofits, volunteers at awards lunch

 The Texas Baptist Children's Home received the 2024 Impact Award September 4 during the Central Texas Community Foundation’s sixth annual Legacy Luncheon. Formerly the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation’s mission is to spark philanthropic giving.
A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024.  The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill.  Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Sun's not settin' on these cowboys

The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's  rodeo held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo for athletes 40-years old or older.  This year's Taylor stop concluded on Sunday, August 25, at the Expo Center.