The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners distribute $800,000 to Williamson County nonprofits

For the first meeting at the new county administration building, the Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated $800,000 to four nonprofits from its Community Recreation Fund on Tuesday, July 14.The four $200,000 donations came from fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill.
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About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

Parmer Ranch, Highland Village area residents concerned about commercial density

Residents on Tuesday, July 14, pushed back against 3C commercial zoning for a 11.
The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.  A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom.   Photo by Andy Sharp

The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

Williamson County opens new administrative building

The new county courtroom buzzed Tuesday morning with talk, hugs and handshakes as residents...
2-year-old Elliott Malz enjoys an icy treat on a warm morning during Market Days on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  Market Days  is held on the second Saturday  of the month in downtown Georgetown.   Photo by Andy Sharp

2-year-old Elliott Malz enjoys an icy treat on a warm morning during Market Days on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Market Days is held on the second Saturday of the month in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp

Beating the heat at Market Days

  Market Days  is held on the second Saturday of the month in downtown Georgetown.
Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

The genius of Chihuly has arrived in Round Rock

The “Ruby Sunstone Pineapple,” created by world-renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, has arrived,...
Diane Kay Baker

Diane Kay Baker

Diane Kaye Baker

Diane Kaye Baker passed away on June 22, 2026, in Davis, California, of Parkinson’s disease and...