Williamson County

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice — March 15, 2023

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit by Atlas Senior Living LLC dba The Oscar at Georgetown, to be located at 3810 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.
Crews continue to clean up limbs from the ice storm in February. Photo Courtesy City of Georgetown

Crews continue to clean up limbs from the ice storm in February. Photo Courtesy City of Georgetown

Williamson County extends ice storm Disaster Declaration

Williamson County again extended its local disaster declaration made following the ice storm on January 31 as restoration and recovery efforts continue.  The initial declaration was extended until March 9. It was lengthened Tuesday by an additional 90 days to June 5.
Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

Highlighting Williamson County women during March

As Williamson County and Georgetown celebrate National Women’s History month this March, it is important to take a look at some of the female leadership already existing in the community.
 District Attorney Shawn Dick

District Attorney Shawn Dick

Wilco DA requests increase to county salary supplement

Williamson County Commissioners discussed Tuesday, March 7, the request of District Attorney Shawn Dick to increase the supplemental salary given to him by the county.  Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles brought the item to the court after speaking with Mr.
Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice — March 12, 2023

Application has been made with The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit by SSDS Hospitality LLC Dba The Happy Junction to be located at 4850 W Hwy 29, Suite 200, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.
Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

Williamson County Courthouse is candle on the cake for county

Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Few things represent the county more than its historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown.  The building — technically the fifth courthouse built in the county — now houses commissioners court along with county offices.
Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education

In a room full of heartbreak, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason Tuesday told families of loved ones killed by fentanyl that his office is donating $50,000 to educate families and youth about the deadly drug.