Williamson County
Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Jail a done deal: Commissioners finalize $75M site purchase despite resident concerns
Nalani Nuylan
After an hour of public opposition from residents, Williamson County Commissioners Court finalized its contract to buy 248 acres off SE Inner Loop South Georgetown for its future Jail and Justice Center.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Sun’s staff, from left, Editor Nicholas Cicale, Reporter Nalani Nuylan, General Manager Jessica Ohle, Circulation Manager Linda Fenton, Publishers Linda Scarbrough and Clark Thurmond, and reporters Kaitlyn Wilkes, Abbey Archer and Katherine Ham- ilton, join Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, May 19, for a proclamation celebrating the newspaper’s 150th volume. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
The Sun launches 150th volume
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sun entered its 150th year of operations Tuesday, May 19, by publishing Issue 1 of Volume 150.Each volume of the Sun represents one year of news coverage. Williamson County Commissioners Court honored the Sun and its 150th volume during its May 19 meeting.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Stephanie Tibbets, vice president for the Saddle Creek Board of Directors for the HOA and a retired pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner, speaks against the proposed Justice Complex location during the May 12 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Public pushback grows as Williamson County advances Justice Complex
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Commissioners Court is moving ahead with plans to build a new Jail and Justice Center in South Georgetown on SE Inner Loop, despite growing public objections to the proposed location by residents in the area.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Ann Marie Kennon, wife of Judge Kennon, reads from his personal journal as part of her eulogy. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
District Judge remembered for fairness, laughter
Nalani Nuylan
Family, friends and colleagues of the late, honorable Judge Rick J. Kennon filled into the historic 26th District Court to celebrate his life Friday, May 8. Judge Kennon, 66, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 10.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
James Headrick, organizer for NotByOurSchools, which is a group of Georgetown residents who want the new Jail and Justice Center to be on a different property, speaks on why the current 248-acre site is not a good idea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Residents push back against potential jail site
Nalani Nuylan
Residents from six different Georgetown neighborhoods aired grievances Tuesday, May 5, about Williamson County’s plan to build a new jail and justice center on 248 acres on SE Inner Loop.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Kevin Kennedy from Mahomet, Texas, in Burnet County, presents what a 765 kV transmission line is and how far they will spread across the state at a town hall in Salado, April 23. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Power struggle: Neighbors oppose incoming transmission lines
Nalani Nuylan
In a church down the winding roads of southwest Salado, a group of North Williamson County and Bell County landowners gathered on April 23 to learn about a proposed extra-high-voltage electricity transmission line that will cut through their properties as it makes its way across the state.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Russ Boles (right) welcomes Ronald Kurtz, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, to Wilco, April 24. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
East Wilco Highway gets $5 million in federal funding
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County officials were buzzing with excitement on Friday afternoon, as two major updates opened a new road and paved the way for another.
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.
River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County
Andy Sharp
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Williamson County Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements (left) provides an update during a press conference on April 21 about a Flash Flood Warning, triggered by continuous rain over the past few days. County Judge Steve Snell (right) listens in. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
20 residents evacuated, but only minor damage reported in Georgetown due to flash flooding threat Tuesday
Nalani Nuylan
Update:As of 2:15 p.m. on April 22, ATXFloods, an online database that reports water levels at low water crossings in Central Texas, reported that County Road 100 in Georgetown is still closed due to flood waters. ***Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management has not reported an update as of writing.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026