Williamson County
Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals
Nalani Nuylan
With the newly formed Business Court in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his appointment of three justices to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals on June 11. Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field will serve as Justice, Place 2.
Friday, June 14, 2024
A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Real estate market report:
Nalani Nuylan
In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.
Friday, June 14, 2024
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.
One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation
Nalani Nuylan
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Judge Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, left, stands with the 2024 Teen Court participants. Justice of the Peace Precinct Three also has a Teen Court program. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
County youth program honored with national recognition
Nalani Nuylan
Originating in 2007, Teen Courts in Texas provide a voluntary alternative to traditional adjudication and sentencing for teenagers in municipal or justice courts. The city of Georgetown has a program, but the county teen courts have been commemorated on a national level.
Monday, June 10, 2024
From left to right, TxDOT Engineer Tucker Ferguson, County Commissioner Russ Boles, Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge Bill Gravell and President of the Samsung construction team Dr. CH Park pose to cut the ribbon opening the Samsung Highway.
Governor visits Taylor
Nalani Nuylan
Photos by Nalani Nuylan. Semiconductor chips help run technologies of today and the future, and starting in 2025, many of them will be manufactured by Samsung in Taylor.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.
Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child
Nalani Nuylan
A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4. After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson Central Appraisal District revels 2024 data
Nalani Nuylan
The total market value for Williamson County increased by $9.38 billion this past year, according to a June 4 presentation by the Williamson Central Appraisal District. According to the data, Williamson County’s total market value is $171.77 billion for 2024.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
County Briefs: County offices observe Juneteenth
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20. While county offices are closed, residents may use online services that are offered in various departments.
Monday, June 3, 2024
City applies for $485,000 grant
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown will make three requests in its application to Williamson County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant, which the county uses to fund projects that will address urgent community development needs and benefit low to moderate income residents.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
County debuts Atlas 14 results
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29. The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.
Friday, May 31, 2024