Williamson County

Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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21-year-old launches campaign for House District 20

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A father-son duo are taking on Republican incumbents John Carter and Terry Wilson in this November’s general election. A 21-year-old, Matthias Early, is running against Representative Wilson in House District 20, which covers the western half of Williamson County.
Randell Dlouhy, left, makes way for food items he was collecting for several friends at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, at 121 East 2nd Street, was founded by Executive Director Loretta Masters in 1994. The group distributes food several times a week. In 2025 Shepherd’s Heart averaged 2,110 distributions a month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Randell Dlouhy, left, makes way for food items he was collecting for several friends at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, at 121 East 2nd Street, was founded by Executive Director Loretta Masters in 1994. The group distributes food several times a week. In 2025 Shepherd’s Heart averaged 2,110 distributions a month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Olson Legacy Foundation partners with food banks to fight summer hunger

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By ISIS AIDE REYESThe Georgetown-based Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation has launched a new April initiative that targets food insecurity across Williamson County. The “Feeding Your Neighbors Challenge” strives to meet the demand students and their families face during the summertime.
About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents ‘appalled,’ ‘disgusted’ with Primary election day, EA's life threatened

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 27, 2026
Williamson County will return to county-wide polling for the May run-off election. Wilco officials on Tuesday, March 24, dove into details about the recent March primary election, which was coordinated by the county’s Republican and Democratic parties by state law.
Stephen “Steve” Miller (right) hugs long-time friend, former Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield (left) during Mr. Miller’s retirement celebration after 30 years of service on February 27 at the 26th District Court in Williamson County. Judge Stubblefield later described Mr. Miller as a brother in his farewell speech.

Stephen “Steve” Miller (right) hugs long-time friend, former Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield (left) during Mr. Miller’s retirement celebration after 30 years of service on February 27 at the 26th District Court in Williamson County. Judge Stubblefield later described Mr. Miller as a brother in his farewell speech.

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30 years of service: Williamson County honors retirement of first African-American bailiff

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanThe 26th District Court in Williamson County was decorated for a special occasion. Balloons and snacks lined the room, and laughter permeated the air.
From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown, Williamson County finishes work on new Southwestern Boulevard section

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A new half-mile segment of Southwestern Boulevard, from Raintree Drive to SE Inner Loop, was opened to traffic after a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 18. The project added two lanes with a center turn lane, right turn lanes at intersections and underground stormwater drainage pipes and curbs.
Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Election woes continue

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Eight Williamson County residents took to the podium during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting to voice their frustration about how Election Day was handled during this month’s primary election.
Breaking ground for the Legacy Ranch Drive project, from left, are Mark Koller, Legacy Ranch High School principal; John Gardner, Liberty Hill ISD Police Department; Dustin Akin, Liberty Hill ISD executive director of operations; Alex Salazar, Liberty Hill ISD deputy superintendent; Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct 2; County Judge Steve Snell; Kyle Klussmann, Joe Bland Construction; Chase Myers, American Structurepoint; and Steven Shull, HNTB. (Photo courtesy Williamson County)

Breaking ground for the Legacy Ranch Drive project, from left, are Mark Koller, Legacy Ranch High School principal; John Gardner, Liberty Hill ISD Police Department; Dustin Akin, Liberty Hill ISD executive director of operations; Alex Salazar, Liberty Hill ISD deputy superintendent; Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct 2; County Judge Steve Snell; Kyle Klussmann, Joe Bland Construction; Chase Myers, American Structurepoint; and Steven Shull, HNTB. (Photo courtesy Williamson County)

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Williamson County starts Liberty Hill road project

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
On Friday, March 6, Williamson County broke ground on the Legacy Ranch Drive project – formerly known as the County Road 258 project – in Liberty Hill. This project will expand 0.6 miles of roadway from Seward Junction North Loop to the CR 258 extension, which is east of U.S. 183 in Liberty Hill.

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Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
Ryan Bowndshttps://ryanbownds.com/meet-ryan Why did you choose to run for district judge?I’ve had a career in legal public service. I’ve always felt a calling to use the talent and gifts that God has given me to serve the people around me.

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Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 2, 2026
Dr. Charles Schwertner (incumbent)www.drschwertner.com Why did you choose to run for state senator? I chose to run for re-election to continue defending the conservative values that make Texas strong: freedom, opportunity, faith, family, and limited government.
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