Williamson County

Jameson Pennington, Williamson County Corrections Department Director. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Jameson Pennington, Williamson County Corrections Department Director. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Corrections director gets promoted to Texas council

Jameson Pennington, Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for Adult Probation director, was elected to serve on the Probation Advisory Council of Texas.     “I’m honored to be elected to this position and look forward to serving our region,” he said in a statement.
The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season

The Williamson County Commissioners Court will recognize December 5 as Tree of Angels Day this year. Commissioners approved the recognition during a meeting Tuesday, November 21.

Williamson County exits agreement with United Way

In a special eight-minute-long meeting on Monday, November 13, the Williamson County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the termination of an agreement to manage federal ARPA funds for Breast Cancer screening provided through United Way of Greater Austin.
Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court recognized multiple people at the beginning of the November 7 meeting at the county courthouse.    40 years of service  Salvador Lopez was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the beginning of the commissioners court meeting.
Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County welcomes new veterans services director

 “My mission is only one to serve veterans and their families.” -  Michael Hernandez, Williamson County Director of Veteran Services   Williamson County named retired Army Sergeant Michael Hernandez as the director of Veteran Services on November 1. Mr.

Williamson County residents OK road, park bonds

Williamson County residents have approved both of the county’s 2023 bond propositions.  “The voters have overwhelmingly confirmed the direction we are going in Williamson County,” County Judge Bill Gravell said in a statement to the Sun.

FINAL RESULTS: Wilco bonds pass with 60% support from residents

Final update November 8, 12:20 a.m.  Final voting totals for Williamson County's two bond propositions show that Proposition A received support from 62.23 percent of county voters, and Proposition B received 59.89 percent support. Both propositions have been approved.  Update 10:50 p.m.