Williamson County

Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native.   The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Art guide: Destinations around Williamson County offer more opportunities for art enthusiasts

Venturing outside of Georgetown, there are many art venues to enjoy including exhibits, sculptures and murals.Round RockRound Rock’s historic downtown area is home to art galleries, displays and outdoor plazas that can be enjoyed while visiting.Downtowner Art Gallery, 231 East Main Street, Ste.
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street.

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street.

Williamson County library guide: Find books and award-winning services at the Georgetown Public Library

Any given day at the Georgetown Public Library, visitors can roam the stacks in search of their newest read, catch up on today's latest publications, browse the artwork, attend a music program, browse the internet via public computer, delve into the past through the archives and take advantage of...
Ethel Mickan and Jerry Birkelbach share some good stories while taking part in the Hamburger Fundraiser held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2024.   The fundraiser was held to raise funds for work on the church parsonage.   The church is located on FM 972 near FM 1105.

Ethel Mickan and Jerry Birkelbach share some good stories while taking part in the Hamburger Fundraiser held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The fundraiser was held to raise funds for work on the church parsonage. The church is located on FM 972 near FM 1105.

Worship and praise centers around Georgetown

Georgetown and the surrounding areas are blessed with a wide variety of houses of worship and praise centers. Each listing represents a viable and vibrant congregation whether large, medium and small. Most listings include a telephone number along with a website and/or email address.
Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Death cases stacking up: part 1

Photos by Nalani Nuylan "It’s not about the JPs not wanting to do their job. It’s about the future and sustainability in Williamson County.” ~ Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Judge Precinct Two Williamson County is the largest county in Texas without its own Medical Examiner’s office.
 The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
 President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Briefs: Williamson County, South Korean city now united

Williamson County officials entered a Sister City Agreement with Yong-in City, South Korea, during the July 2 commissioners court meeting.
Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

West Nile mosquitoes detected in Williamson County

The Williamson County Cities and Health District has notified the City of Georgetown and Taylor that mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election

After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections.