Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill family Blake Faciane (left), Linda Huynh (right), and their daughter Milah, 3, attend the Dell Children’s Foundation Star Ball after Milah made a full recovery at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Linda Huynh.

Liberty Hill family Blake Faciane (left), Linda Huynh (right), and their daughter Milah, 3, attend the Dell Children’s Foundation Star Ball after Milah made a full recovery at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Linda Huynh.

Milah’s Miracle: Toddler thrives after Wilco doctors solve rare diagnosis

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 1, 2026
“The key part of this case was that we were on the clock. Every minute that passed since she started having weakness, the less chance of recovery there was." - Dr. Kevin Kumar, pediatric neurosurgeon It was a normal birthday party for the Faciane family of Liberty Hill.
Breaking ground for the Legacy Ranch Drive project, from left, are Mark Koller, Legacy Ranch High School principal; John Gardner, Liberty Hill ISD Police Department; Dustin Akin, Liberty Hill ISD executive director of operations; Alex Salazar, Liberty Hill ISD deputy superintendent; Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct 2; County Judge Steve Snell; Kyle Klussmann, Joe Bland Construction; Chase Myers, American Structurepoint; and Steven Shull, HNTB. (Photo courtesy Williamson County)

Breaking ground for the Legacy Ranch Drive project, from left, are Mark Koller, Legacy Ranch High School principal; John Gardner, Liberty Hill ISD Police Department; Dustin Akin, Liberty Hill ISD executive director of operations; Alex Salazar, Liberty Hill ISD deputy superintendent; Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct 2; County Judge Steve Snell; Kyle Klussmann, Joe Bland Construction; Chase Myers, American Structurepoint; and Steven Shull, HNTB. (Photo courtesy Williamson County)

Williamson County starts Liberty Hill road project

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
On Friday, March 6, Williamson County broke ground on the Legacy Ranch Drive project – formerly known as the County Road 258 project – in Liberty Hill. This project will expand 0.6 miles of roadway from Seward Junction North Loop to the CR 258 extension, which is east of U.S. 183 in Liberty Hill.
From left, Pastor Shawn Martinez from The Grove in Liberty Hill, a pastor from Celebration’s Leander/Liberty Hill campus, Yesterday’s Gone Founder and Executive Director Loree Tamayo, Pastor Nathan Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill, and Pastor Jordan Geist from Northpoint in Cedar Park participated in a Blessing of the Land Ceremony as part of Yesterday’s Gone expanded property in Liberty Hill on January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Pastor Shawn Martinez from The Grove in Liberty Hill, a pastor from Celebration’s Leander/Liberty Hill campus, Yesterday’s Gone Founder and Executive Director Loree Tamayo, Pastor Nathan Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill, and Pastor Jordan Geist from Northpoint in Cedar Park participated in a Blessing of the Land Ceremony as part of Yesterday’s Gone expanded property in Liberty Hill on January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Parting the asphalt sea: Liberty Hill women’s shelter expands property, launches capital campaign

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Lilies of the Field is Loree Tamayo’s favorite movie. The 1963 film follows a group of German nuns as they try to set up a chapel in the Arizona desert. Needing help to build the chapel, a man named Homer was hired to assist the nuns.
From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Republican candidate forum: Candidates meet in Liberty Hill ahead of March primary

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Williamson County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill on January 29. Seven Republican candidates vying for the November ballot presented their stances during the two-hour conversation.
Donors Glenda and Ron Johnston, left, and builder Chad Moore, right, celebrate the unveiling of the latest tiny home on the Yesterday’s Gone property, December 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Donors Glenda and Ron Johnston, left, and builder Chad Moore, right, celebrate the unveiling of the latest tiny home on the Yesterday’s Gone property, December 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Women shelter unveils latest housing additions

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Philanthropy – more specifically, helping women – has always been a part of Glenda Johnston’s life. Her parents started a women’s resource center and shelter in Southern California when Ms. Johnston was young.
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.

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.
David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.

David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.

David McDonald starts candidacy for county commissioner

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 25, 2025
Republican David McDonald — a current Leander City Council member and retired Austin police officer — has announced his candidacy for Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2, which is currently held by Cynthia Long. The primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Estimated $34 million in infrastructure damages caused by flooding in Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Williamson County emergency management officials estimate that flooding on July 5 caused $34 million in damage to county infrastructure.County commissioners held a special session Friday, July 11, to discuss post-flooding public health and safety concerns.
Liberty Hill volunteers are joined by H-E-B helpers to load a flood victim’s car with supplies at a makeshift disaster relief center in Liberty Hill Middle School. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill volunteers are joined by H-E-B helpers to load a flood victim’s car with supplies at a makeshift disaster relief center in Liberty Hill Middle School. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Victims, volunteers recount flood experiences

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Georgetown resident Alisha Burton was woken up by a firefighter banging on her door to her RV home in GoodWater RV Park on July 5.Around 7:30 a.m., Ms. Burton said Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters were checking the San Gabriel River’s rising water.
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