Williamson County

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
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.
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.

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.

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Real estate market report:

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
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.
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

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One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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.
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.

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.

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County youth program honored with national recognition

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 10, 2024
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.
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.

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.

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Governor visits Taylor

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 7, 2024
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.
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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.
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