Williamson County

July 4 brings city, county closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 1, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5.  According to the news release from the county, residents may utilize online services that are offered by various departments at www.wilcotx.
No guards stand watch at the Bartlett State Jail on July 12, 2017. Sun Archive.

No guards stand watch at the Bartlett State Jail on July 12, 2017. Sun Archive.

State jail set to reopen in Bartlett

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 1, 2024
Planted on the southwest side of the City of Bartlett, sits the Bartlett State Jail. The 139,736-square-foot facility used to house convicted state felons from 1995 until it closed in June 2017. The jail has sat vacant the seven years since, but is now set to reopen its doors later this year.
Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approves $2.27 million in community grants

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Over the course of two commissioners court meetings, Wilco officials have analyzed community needs and discussed grant opportunities. On June 25, they accepted $2.27 million in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants as part of the effort.
Former City of Florence Mayor Mary Condon, center left, stands with her family and the Williamson County Commissioners at the June 25 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Former City of Florence Mayor Mary Condon, center left, stands with her family and the Williamson County Commissioners at the June 25 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Former Florence mayor honored by Commissioners

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Mary Condon is no stranger to the many fascists of local government. After over 25 years of participating in city government — 17 of which she served as Florence’s mayor — she has begun a new chapter as Mayor Pro Tem.Sporting a multi-colored jacket with a black dress, Ms.
Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug-related arrests

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office closed two different drug cases across Central Texas.On June 12, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, alongside SWAT and K9 units, executed a search warrant at 417 East Rio Grande Street. in Taylor.

County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024.  For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
Williamson County Commissioners split on tipping fees for the landfill with three supporting and two opposing during the June 18 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners split on tipping fees for the landfill with three supporting and two opposing during the June 18 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Briefs: Commissioners divided on landfill fees

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 24, 2024
Waste Management — which runs the county’s landfill — will increase typing fees by 6 percent, or $3, effective August 1. According to county documents, the previous price of $49.90 per ton will increase to $52.90 per ton.
The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County promotes elder abuse awareness

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
By 2034, adults 65 and older will outnumber younger people for the first time in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.   With 19 senior living communities and an estimated one-third of Georgetown's population over the age of 65, elder abuse will become more prevalent.
County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County awarded for employee mental health policies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum recognition levels. Williamson County announced that Mental Health America was awarded a 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting.
Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

County Briefs: Williamson County observes Juneteenth with office closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 17, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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