Williamson County

Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

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Williamson County Livestock showcases kids’ work

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County Livestock Association will host its 78th annual Livestock Show and auction in the Williamson County Expo Center. Lasting a week, the show will begin on Sunday, December 3 with over 500 exhibitors participating in different shows.
An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Jameson Pennington, Williamson County Corrections Department Director. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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

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Corrections director gets promoted to Texas council

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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.

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Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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.

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Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 20, 2023
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:    Georgetown In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.

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Williamson County Animal Shelter hosts annual foster program

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 17, 2023
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will offer its annual Home for the Holidays fostering program this year.   As a part of the Home for the Holidays foster program, residents can pick out any medium or large dog as a foster pet through the holiday season.

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Williamson County EMS educates residents about opioids

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services is offering its first free class to the public about the dangers of opioids at EMS Headquarters, 3189 Southeast Inner Loop in Georgetown at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6.

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Williamson County exits agreement with United Way

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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.
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