Williamson County

John Frank Scheer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

John Frank Scheer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Round Rock man convicted of indecency with a child

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 25, 2023
A Williamson County jury found John Frank Scheer, 42, of Round Rock, guilty of indecency with a child by sexual contact on Wednesday, December 13.   The jury sentenced Mr.
Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County chooses new emergency services director

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Bill Zito will serve as the county’s senior director of emergency services. He was appointed to the position by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on December 12.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson appoints new elections administrator

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Williamson County Elections Commission named Bridgette Escobedo as the county’s new elections administrator during a December 14 meeting at the Williamson County Courthouse.    “I am honored and thrilled to join Williamson County as your new elections administrator,” she said in a statement.
Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Sexual assault convict on the run

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on December 14.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Mental health providers report cost-saving update to county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard a special report on different initiatives on how Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is serving the community during the December 12 meeting.
Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Habitual offender sentenced to 25 years on drug charge

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Williamson County jury convicted Christopher James Hernandez, 37, Georgetown, of possession of methamphetamine — a third-degree felony — on Monday, December 11. After the jury’s unanimous verdict, Mr. Hernandez was sentenced to 25 years in prison, based on his prior criminal history. Mr.
Daniel Stogner

Daniel Stogner

Taylor man convicted of meth possession

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 11, 2023
A Williamson County jury found 44-year-old Daniel Stogner of Taylor guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance, on December 5.     The jury sentenced Mr. Stogner to five years in prison with a $2,500 fine.
Williamson County Accountant Deanna Vaters stands with her Buc-ee's Gingerbread house in the County Tax Assessor’s office. She began preparing for the project in September. The display took her three days to build.

Williamson County Accountant Deanna Vaters stands with her Buc-ee's Gingerbread house in the County Tax Assessor’s office. She began preparing for the project in September. The display took her three days to build.

Beaver Bread

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 11, 2023
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