Williamson County

From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County, Georgetown celebrates new roadway

Williamson County Commissioners celebrated the completion of the first phase of Corridor C, Monday afternoon. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the project, connecting Sam Houston Avenue at Patriot Way to State Highway 29. The road opens to traffic this Friday, December 20.
County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wilco Commissioners proceed with death investigator hirings

Williamson County is looking at applicants for its Death Inquest Investigators, and is entering the final administrative stages of setting up the new positions.
Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Gearing up Granger

Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the reorganization of American Rescue  Plan Act Funding to assist the Granger community with growing infrastructure needs. “Part of this problem is that Granger has been a sleepy little town for so long,” Granger Mayor Monica Stojanik said.
From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County adds West Arena to Expo Center

 Williamson County broke ground on the Williamson County Expo Center West Arena during a ceremony on Monday, December 2 in Taylor.The West Arena project will feature a new 175-foot by 450-foot facility, including a covered arena.
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates shelter’s ‘no-kill’ status

Things are happening at the Williamson County Animal Shelter, and the hard work is paying off. Shelter Director Misty Valenta was selected to join the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council.
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Tree of Angels

 This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Field day teaches students about geography tech

 Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

Cedar Park, Wilco celebrate roadway completion

 Williamson County motorists can now drive on a new east-west roadway through Cedar Park, built to improve travel times and safety in the region.
 Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Record turnout, no complaints

 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.