Williamson County

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 19, 2024
Hutto  Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Commissioners veto petition to join groundwater district

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution that sets the blueprint for groundwater uses in the county on January 9, while also rejecting a petition by the Aquifer Conservation Alliance to annex a section of western Wilco into the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation...
League of Women Voter volunteers help residents register to vote for their first election at the Georgetown library on September 19, 2023. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

League of Women Voter volunteers help residents register to vote for their first election at the Georgetown library on September 19, 2023. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

League of Women Voters assists residents for spring election

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The League of Women Voters of Williamson County is holding several voter registration events around Wilco before the Monday, February 5, cutoff date to participate in Texas’s March 5 primary election.
Williamson County Road and Bridge crews spread 250 gallons of chemical de-icer and 15 tons of sand on county roads, bridges and overpasses on Sunday night in preparation of the winter weather. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Management.

Williamson County Road and Bridge crews spread 250 gallons of chemical de-icer and 15 tons of sand on county roads, bridges and overpasses on Sunday night in preparation of the winter weather. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Management.

Williamson County opens Emergency Operations Center

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 15, 2024
Williamson County Office of Emergency Management has opened the county’s Emergency Operations Center in response to the Winter Weather Advisory and possible icy conditions in the county early this week.
Senator Ted Cruz, center, gives a speech about the CHIPS Act during a press conference at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock on January 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator Ted Cruz, center, gives a speech about the CHIPS Act during a press conference at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock on January 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator Ted Cruz talks CHIPS Act, semiconductor plans with Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 8, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz held a roundtable discussion and press conference Thursday, January 4 about semiconductors at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Joined by Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, the senator spoke about how the U.S. CHIPS Act will better Texas and the U.S.
Celebrating the completion of County Road 258 are, from left, Ragan Riggs, Bruce Thurin, Steven Shull, Steven Widacki, John Nichols, Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steve Snell, Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long, Kathy Major, Christen Eschberger, Chase Myers, Eddie Church, Randy Ehresman, Adam Pfeiffer, Heather Sulaica, Estes Major, and Joe Bland. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Celebrating the completion of County Road 258 are, from left, Ragan Riggs, Bruce Thurin, Steven Shull, Steven Widacki, John Nichols, Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steve Snell, Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long, Kathy Major, Christen Eschberger, Chase Myers, Eddie Church, Randy Ehresman, Adam Pfeiffer, Heather Sulaica, Estes Major, and Joe Bland. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Road 258 extension near Liberty Hill now open

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 5, 2024
Williamson County and Liberty Hill ISD officials celebrated the completion of the CR 258 extension on Thursday, January. 4, after a year of construction. The project constructed a new two-lane roadway from US 183 to Sunset Ridge Drive and included a connection at Questa Trail.    The $5.

Williamson County AgriLife kicks off new year with events

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Williamson County AgriLife Extension office will start the new year with multiple events beginning January 2024.     Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program Master Gardener Lora Green will be discussing hardscape and how to integrate it into your outdoor areas, according to the press release.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Samsung setback

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Korean-based tech giant Samsung announced it will delay the opening of its under-construction Williamson County facility to 2025.
Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Commissioners Court honored Peggy Vasquez for her 31 years of working for the county attorney’s office. Ms. Vasquez began her career in 1993, according to a resolution read by commissions.
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