Williamson County

The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County continues AAA bond rating

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Williamson County has announced it once again has received a AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible score, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global.   Securing a bond rating is the first step before issuing debt, according to a news release from the county.
Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Filipino spot Elsie’s Egg Rolls finds a home in Hutto

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
“When I was 9 years old, I started to learn how to cook from my mom,” said Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto. “I had to help my family make some money.” Ms.
Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Berry Springs Park face lift underway

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Williamson County broke ground Friday on several projects to reshape offerings at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 County Road 152, Georgetown.
Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

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Williamson County nonprofits raise $1 million in 24 hours

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 11, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan   Williamson County nonprofits raised over $1 million during the first Amplify Wilco Day last Wednesday, March 6. Amplify Wilco was part of the 12th annual Amplify Austin fundraiser, which is run through the nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here.
County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Round Rock roundabout restructures roads

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 11, 2024
“No more stoplights. No more bouncy railroad tracks,” said County Commissioner Terry Cook, who drives in the area of the new and improved Ranch To Market Road 620 and Deep Wood Drive intersection in Round Rock twice a week.
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Emergency Management honored by National Weather Service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized the county’s Office of Emergency Management for being designated as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service during the March 5 commissioners court meeting.

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The basketball and tennis courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, are being resurfaced, repainted and restriped now through April 12.
Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Taking on State politics

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Williamson County Courthouse was buzzing with chatter during Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting: some with updates from county departments, others conversing about how the week has been. The main polarizing conversation was on item No.
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Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.

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Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala on Friday, March 8.    The third-annual gala will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock from 5:30-10 p.m., according to a press release sent from CASA.
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