Williamson County

Williamson County emergency officials provide the public with safety information for potential hazardous winter weather. From left: Matt Williamson, Wilco’s road and bridge division director; Bruce Clements, emergency management director; County Judge Steve Snell; and Bill Zito, senior director of Emergency Services. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County emergency officials provide the public with safety information for potential hazardous winter weather. From left: Matt Williamson, Wilco’s road and bridge division director; Bruce Clements, emergency management director; County Judge Steve Snell; and Bill Zito, senior director of Emergency Services. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County officials talk about winter weather planning

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Weather is unpredictable in Central Texas; that is nothing new. With the recent July floods and blackouts becoming more frequent during freezes, residents can prepare ahead for the possible winter dangers.
Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County to debut suicide survivor support program

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Williamson County is launching a program to support individuals and families affected by suicide. Wilco’s senior death inquest investigator Ruben Leal joined Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, during the December 9 Commissioners Court meeting to explain the L.O.S.S.
From left, County Judge Steve Snell (in the red sweater), Commissioner Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey, and Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla prepare to cut the ribbon before opening Freedom River Parkway, formerly Liberty Hill Bypass, on Tuesday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left, County Judge Steve Snell (in the red sweater), Commissioner Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey, and Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla prepare to cut the ribbon before opening Freedom River Parkway, formerly Liberty Hill Bypass, on Tuesday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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3 roads ready to go

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Williamson County officials celebrated multiple road project completions with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the beginning of December. The projects — located in the northwest, north and northeast portions of the county — aim to improve mobility for residents.
The county’s historic jail has been at 102 West Third Street since the 1800s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The county’s historic jail has been at 102 West Third Street since the 1800s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Historic Williamson County jail for sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Georgetown’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request from Williamson County for the historic jail property at 102 West Third Street, across the street from 309 Coffee.
Bill Fairbrother, left, files to be Williamson County’s next County Clerk with Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evans, right, at the Williamson County Republican Party Headquarters in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Bill Fairbrother.

Bill Fairbrother, left, files to be Williamson County’s next County Clerk with Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evans, right, at the Williamson County Republican Party Headquarters in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Bill Fairbrother.

Deputy County Clerk files for County Clerk race

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 8, 2025
Bill Fairbrother has formally declared his candidacy for Williamson County Clerk in the 2026 Republican Primary election and has submitted his application on December 7.
A close up shows a large broken limb that’s harmed the Story Tree on the Southwestern University campus.

A close up shows a large broken limb that’s harmed the Story Tree on the Southwestern University campus.

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Science will try to save Southwestern's historic Story Tree

Williamson County Extension Office
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The famous and majestic live oak Story Tree is located on the Southwestern University campus in Georgetown. This tree has partially succumbed to the effects of its age, pathogenic fungi, bacterial infections, and who knows what over its 100 years of life.
Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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29-year-old receives double sentence for child sexual assault

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A Williamson County jury found 29-year-old Javier Garcia of Georgetown guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact on November 19.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide an update on the financial assistance to the July floods, December 1. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide an update on the financial assistance to the July floods, December 1. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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$8 million raised so far for flood victims

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Central Texas Community Foundation this year has already distributed about $3.35 million in direct financial support to more than 100 residents impacted by the July 5 floods.
Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Williamson County prosecutor enters district judge race

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 1, 2025
Prosecutor Ryan Bownds announced his candidacy for judge of the newly created 512th District Court on November 17. He will run on the Republican primary ticket in March. Mr.
County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County forms group to bolster long-term water supply

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Williamson County officials officially launched what they say will be a long-term water solution for the region. County commissioners allocated $500,000 for a Williamson County Water Study on November 25. The goal, according to the agenda, is to have a water solution in place for the next 50 years.
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