Williamson County

The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Wilco Budget Office receives award for budget presentation

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Williamson County Budget Office was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Monday, July 10.
The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County’s new official logo Courtesy Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Williamson County Budget Office was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Monday, July 10.
Williamson County’s new official logo. Courtesy Williamson County.

Williamson County’s new official logo. Courtesy Williamson County.

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Williamson County rolls out new .gov website

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Williamson County has launched a new website — www.wilcotx.gov —  and logo that will bring residents a fresh online appearance while providing better searchability with fewer interruptions.   The county’s new .gov web address improves security because .
Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Williamson County farmers learn about purple corn

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Williamson County AgriLife branch had a presentation July 7 about a new breed of corn, TAMZ102, that is higher in antioxidants and anthocyanins than traditional corn.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell explains his reasoning about grant-funded positions to Williamson County Sheriff Chief Deputy Patrick Erickson during the June 27 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell explains his reasoning about grant-funded positions to Williamson County Sheriff Chief Deputy Patrick Erickson during the June 27 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County Commissioners Court considers grant-funded positions

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners discussed three different grant-funded county staff positions June 27. Commissioners had a July 1 budget deadline to decide to keep the positions as grant funded, to add them to the county budget or remove the positions.
Map of all the animal shelters in Williamson County. Courtesy Best Friends Animal Society

Map of all the animal shelters in Williamson County. Courtesy Best Friends Animal Society

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Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter certified as a no-kill shelter

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter maintained a no-kill status in 2022, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s 2022 data report.  In order for a shelter to get a no-kill status, the shelter must have a 90 percent save rate for cats and dogs.
Williamson County Fair and Rodeo pose with the 2023 scholarship recipients and their families. The recipients are Ty Chase (center blue shirt), Paige Phalen (center blue dress) and Madeline Edwards (left in green and black shirt). Photo courtesy Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo pose with the 2023 scholarship recipients and their families. The recipients are Ty Chase (center blue shirt), Paige Phalen (center blue dress) and Madeline Edwards (left in green and black shirt). Photo courtesy Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

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Williamson County Fair and Rodeo awards scholarships to Wilco seniors

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Williamson County Fair and Rodeo awarded $4,500 in scholarships to three local seniors at the June 27 commissioner's court meeting.  Scholarship recipients were Ty Chase, Madeline Edwards and Paige Phalen.

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Town hall set for Williamson County veterans

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 3, 2023
Williamson County veterans can learn about local services and programs through Williamson County Veterans Services during a town hall at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Georgetown Annex Room 226 on 100 Wilco Way.
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