Williamson County

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamosn County commissioners tap Totty as new Tax Assessor-Collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Catherine Totty as interim Williamson County tax assessor-collector on Tuesday, July 14. The appointment follows the Commissioners Court’s acceptance of Larry Gaddes’ resignation on June 12.

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Cities, state at crossroads with data center growth

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In 1999, the Bland family envisioned its 87 acres of farmland being turned into a park for families on the south side of Taylor.In a land deed, the Bland family initially sold the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Williamson County opens new administrative building

Andy Sharp and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The new county courtroom buzzed Tuesday morning with talk, hugs and handshakes as residents celebrated the opening of the new County Administration Building.
From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

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Around Wilco: North Barker Street Project breaks ground in Thrall

News Staff
Sunday, July 12, 2026
North Barker Street Project breaks ground in ThrallWilliamson County officials, in partnership with the City of Thrall, broke ground on the North Barker Street Project on Monday, June 29.
The Williamson County Courthouse, which opened in November 1911, is pictured from the Austin Avenue side of the Square on Tuesday, July 7. A final county meeting was held in the building that afternoon. Next week, official county business will move to the new Williamson County Administration building in south Georgetown. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

The Williamson County Courthouse, which opened in November 1911, is pictured from the Austin Avenue side of the Square on Tuesday, July 7. A final county meeting was held in the building that afternoon. Next week, official county business will move to the new Williamson County Administration building in south Georgetown. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Williamson County, old and new

Photos By Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The new Williamson County Administration Building near the corner of Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard is pictured on Monday, July 6. The structure will be formally dedicated on Tuesday, July 14, before it hosts its first County Commissioners Court meeting.
Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.He initially requested a 25-mile threshold...
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report.
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