Medical Examiner

The County’s new Lake Creek Annex used to be the Texas Department of Transportation’s testing facility. It sits between the 183 Toll and Lakeline Boulevard near Lakeline Mall in the northern tip of Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The County’s new Lake Creek Annex used to be the Texas Department of Transportation’s testing facility. It sits between the 183 Toll and Lakeline Boulevard near Lakeline Mall in the northern tip of Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Capitol Improvement Projects: Williamson County sets upgrades for Lake Creek annex

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Updated plans for the future Lake Creek annex include new county assets including a crime laboratory, a radio tower and other support for county law enforcement, and Williamson County is looking at its future budget to accommodate needed updates.
State Representative Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock, works on House Bill 517, which deals with HOA fines, in her office at the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin, April 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

State Representative Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock, works on House Bill 517, which deals with HOA fines, in her office at the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin, April 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Texas Legislature: Williamson County, Georgetown eye bills with impact

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
With the Texas Legislature two months from the finish line, Williamson County officials have their eyes on specific bills that could directly impact Wilco residents and cities.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 16, 2024
 On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Death cases stacking up: part 1

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 22, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan "It’s not about the JPs not wanting to do their job. It’s about the future and sustainability in Williamson County.” ~ Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Judge Precinct Two Williamson County is the largest county in Texas without its own Medical Examiner’s office.
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