A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19. This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.

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.