Williamson County

County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center, and Liberty Hill Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln cut the ribbon to open the new county EMS station. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center, and Liberty Hill Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln cut the ribbon to open the new county EMS station. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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New EMS station opens in Liberty Hill

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 12, 2024
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrated the opening of a new medic station for Liberty Hill Fire Station 2, on Thursday, April 11.
Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County addresses child abuse

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court declared April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month during the April 9 meeting.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

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Star light, star bright

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 8, 2024
When Donna Leonard and her husband moved to Liberty Hill from California in 2015, her two older children paid a visit. It was a family tradition to look at the night sky and try to find a shooting star, so her family went star gazing at the back end of their new property.

Cities see revenues in recent sales tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Cities across the county saw overall gains in sales tax yields according to the March report by the Texas Comptroller. When comparing the numbers, seven of the 12 reported cities gained earnings compared to 2023 data.

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Williamson County closed for Good Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
illiamson County offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday.    County offices will be closed, however, residents may utilize online services that are offered in various departments, according to a news release from the county.
Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

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Cedar Park arrest leads to fentanyl charge

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kreli Haynes on a warrant for murder on Thursday, March 21, related to alleged fentanyl poisoning.  This warrant was issued in connection with an incident on December 16, according to a news release sent by the sheriff’s office.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County attracts new investors in bond sales

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on recent bond sales during the March 19 meeting.    About $141 million was sold for road bonds to fund $160 million worth of projects. Additionally, $152 million in tax notes were sold to fund $167 million in projects.
Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County strikes deal with automotive manufacturer

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, an automotive parts supplier and a division of South Korea-based Hanwha Group.
Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County sets plans, timeline for new $90 million headquarter

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Williamson County will begin a new chapter of its history in late 2025, as county commissioners and other operations are set to move out of the historic county courthouse on the Square and into a new, modern headquarters building on the southside of Georgetown.
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