Williamson County

Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

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Old Jonah bridge comes down

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A collection of Jonah residents expressed concern and frustration about the impending demolition of the Old Highway 29 vehicular bridge during the May 24 Commissioners Court meeting.
Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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New county pickleball courts open to residents

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Six new pickleball courts have opened at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, located at 3005 County Road 175 in Leander.
Williamson County commissioners stand with therapy dogs Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia, with their owners for National Therapy Animals Day at the county courthouse April 30. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County commissioners stand with therapy dogs Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia, with their owners for National Therapy Animals Day at the county courthouse April 30. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs: County honors four-legged friends for mental health services

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When entering the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse on April 30, attendees were greeted by four special guests: Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia.
Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Pisa. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Pisa. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Former Sheriff’s Deputy pleads guilty to Official Oppression and Assault

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Pisa, 29, entered a guilty plea April 29 related to a traffic stop and arrest he conducted while serving as a patrol deputy five years ago.   Under the terms of the plea agreement, Mr.
During her cancer treatment, Brooklynn Miller sits with a gift bag before giving it to a nurse at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin.

During her cancer treatment, Brooklynn Miller sits with a gift bag before giving it to a nurse at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin.

The Brooklynn Miller Foundation gathers gifts for childhood cancer patients

Abbey Archer
Friday, April 26, 2024
Williamson County resident Erika Spies founded The Brooklynn Miller Foundation to honor her daughter, Brooklynn, who passed away last October after battling osteosarcoma, an aggressive type of bone cancer.

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Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 19, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court heard their monthly construction update April 16. All projects are part of the county’s road bond program.   Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure, presented the updates on the road construction projects throughout the county by precinct.
A house in Cold Springs in Leander goes up for sale. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house in Cold Springs in Leander goes up for sale. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County real estate market report

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 15, 2024
In the latest report from the Austin Board of Realtors, new home listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area jumped to 4,714 new listings, 10.2 percent more than in March 2023.
Former County Judge Dan A. Gattis, center, unveils the naming plaque to the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion located at the county Expo Center, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Dan A. Gattis, center, unveils the naming plaque to the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion located at the county Expo Center, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Dan’s the man: Williamson County honors former judge Dan A. Gattis at pavilion naming ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 15, 2024
Williamson County has named its new pavilion at the Williamson County Expo Center after a former county judge.  The county gathered at the Expo Center in Taylor to celebrate the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion Thursday afternoon, April 11.  “Thank y’all so much,” Judge Gattis said during a speech.
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