Williamson County

Fabian Billings and Emma Wolffrank pose for a seasonal portrait on the County Road 366 truss bridge spanning the San Gabriel River on Monday, October 28, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fabian Billings and Emma Wolffrank pose for a seasonal portrait on the County Road 366 truss bridge spanning the San Gabriel River on Monday, October 28, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Happy Halloween

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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‘Serving in a different capacity’

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
 From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

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Taylor man sentenced to 15 years for stalking

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor, pled guilty to stalking with a previous stalking conviction and will serve 15 years. According to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office, Mr. Hovey was a member of a Round Rock gym owned by the victim.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County selects new HR executive

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Restoring Williamson County's lost cemeteries

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 28, 2024
October 31 is the first of three days dedicated by various cultures to remembering the dead. In some Christian churches, Halloween is followed by All Saints’ Day and then by All Souls’ Day. In Mexico, this time is called Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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'Serving in a different capacity'

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 25, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo begins

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 25, 2024
The 2024 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo is rounding up residents from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, October 26, at the Williamson County Expo Center located on 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. This is the organization’s fourth fair and rodeo.
Kimberly Keller, left, advocates for Arterial K to be moved away from Possum Creek during the October 22 Commissioners Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kimberly Keller, left, advocates for Arterial K to be moved away from Possum Creek during the October 22 Commissioners Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County residents continue to push for future road realignment

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 24, 2024
 Frustrations over some proposed roadways in eastern Williamson County continue to brew, as residents voice their concerns about impacted properties and wildlife.
Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jail update expected by 2030

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
 Williamson County commissioners could hire a program manager to head an effort to update and expand the county jail and justice center in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County split over DA’s funding transfers

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
 Williamson County District Attorney's Office requested funding for two new positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. A public hearing was held about a request to transfer additional funding for a new Felony Prosecutor III position for $21,742.23, according to county documents.
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