Williamson County

Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County budget could go up 8.7 percent for FY 2025

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Williamson County’s preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year shows an estimated $609 million in total expenditures. The budget was presented to county commissioners by Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay during a preliminary budget discussion on Tuesday, August 6.
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
The Williamson County Election Board votes to use pre-printed ballots for the upcoming November election. From left to right: Democratic Party Chair Kim Gilby, County Sheriff Mike Gleason, Wilco Election Administrator Bridgette Escobedo, County Judge Bill Gravell and Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Election Board votes to use pre-printed ballots for the upcoming November election. From left to right: Democratic Party Chair Kim Gilby, County Sheriff Mike Gleason, Wilco Election Administrator Bridgette Escobedo, County Judge Bill Gravell and Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Election Board approves pre-printed ballots, early voting members

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 29, 2024
Registered voters will use pre-printed sequentially numbered paper ballots for the November election.
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

Ellen Greeney
Friday, July 26, 2024
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

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
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

Ellen Greeney
Friday, July 26, 2024
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

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 22, 2024
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.

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Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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.
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