Williamson County

Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Follow the Light: For couple, Granger church restoration an exercise of passion, patience and preservation

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 26, 2023
It’s been quite a while since the last visit to what was once Granger First United Methodist Church, an iconic structure at the corner of South Granger and East Elm streets.   Since May is National Preservation Month, it’s a good time for a project update. A little backstory.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Sheriff-backed fentanyl education bill passes House

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, House Bill 3908 — commonly known as “Tucker’s Law” — passed through the Texas House May 9.

Work on Sam Bass Road begins in Round Rock

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Williamson County will hold a public ground breaking on Sam Bass Road for the Corridor H project at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19. The project will widen the roadway from Ranch to Market Road 1431 to Wyoming Springs Drive in anticipation of future traffic needs.
From left, Amy Sokol, Sherry Koorie, Ashley Landry and Adalis Cardenas dig up native plants.

From left, Amy Sokol, Sherry Koorie, Ashley Landry and Adalis Cardenas dig up native plants.

Native Plant Society saves ill-fated plants

Kate St. Clair
Friday, May 12, 2023
Members of the Williamson County Native Plant Society of Texas and the Good Water Master Naturalist’s Native Plant Rescue Project teamed up April 23 to rescue native plants in Round Rock from impending doom.
Sung Min Hong (Samsung EVP, head of Foundry Human Resources Team), Dave Porter (executive director, WilCo EDP), Dana Harris (Samsung), Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, President Si Young Choi (head of Foundry Division), Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Brian LaBorde (Taylor city manager), Charisse Bodisch (SVP, Opportunity Austin), Sang Phil Sim (EVP, head of Foundry marketing & sales) met in South Korea last week. Photo courtesy Williamson County

Sung Min Hong (Samsung EVP, head of Foundry Human Resources Team), Dave Porter (executive director, WilCo EDP), Dana Harris (Samsung), Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, President Si Young Choi (head of Foundry Division), Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Brian LaBorde (Taylor city manager), Charisse Bodisch (SVP, Opportunity Austin), Sang Phil Sim (EVP, head of Foundry marketing & sales) met in South Korea last week. Photo courtesy Williamson County

Williamson County officials visit Samsung in South Korea

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Williamson County elected officials including County Judge Bill Gravell, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, Taylor City Manager Brian LaBorde and Mark Thomas, CEO of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, visited South Korea last week as part of an ambassador...
14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp

14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp

Cinderella’s Closet fundraiser brings in over $13,000 for Taylor nonprofit

Andy Sharp
Saturday, April 29, 2023
A Magical Spring Affair, the fundraiser and craft show hosted by Cinderella’s Closet last weekend in Taylor, brought in over $13,000, according to founder Patrice Dempsey. Funding will be used toward operational costs and improvements for the nonprofit.

Williamson County recognizes organizations fighting child abuse

Kate St. Clair
Monday, April 10, 2023
Williamson County declared April National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month Tuesday, April 4, during commissioners court. County commissioners drew attention to the efforts of county organizations protecting county youth by reading a proclamation and recognizing the Go Blue Committee.
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