Williamson County

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

Nalani Nuylan

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Justice, healing, hope

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, November 6, 2023

The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3, after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.

Election Day is Tuesday

Nalani Nuylan

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Election Day for the November Election is Tuesday, November 7. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In order to vote, residents must bring a valid I.D. to locations. According to Vote Texas, a valid I.D.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, October 30, 2023

The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.

ESD 9 voting error

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, October 30, 2023

Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.

Bonnie and Jodie Wolf are the owners of Thrall Diner. Photos by Abbey Archer

Thrall Diner has ties to community

Abbey Archer

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The old WW2 barracks between the train tracks and U.S. Highway 79 in Thrall has been used for many things over the years, but now serves as the home of Thrall Diner. “The story that I heard is that after the war, the government gave these buildings to churches,” Restaurant Co-Owner Jodie Wolf said.

Early voting starts October 23

Nalani Nuylan

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

With numerous elections taking place throughout Williamson County, Wilco residents will have an opportunity to vote early beginning October 23 and on election day November 7. County residents can visit any Williamson County polling location to cast their vote.