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Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections. 

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County approves $2.27 million in community grants

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Over the course of two commissioners court meetings, Wilco officials have analyzed community needs and discussed grant opportunities.

Williamson County Commissioners split on tipping fees for the landfill with three supporting and two opposing during the June 18 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners split on tipping fees for the landfill with three supporting and two opposing during the June 18 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Briefs: Commissioners divided on landfill fees

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 24, 2024

Waste Management — which runs the county’s landfill — will increase typing fees by 6 percent, or $3, effective August 1. 

The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County promotes elder abuse awareness

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

By 2034, adults 65 and older will outnumber younger people for the first time in U.S.

County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County awarded for employee mental health policies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum recognition levels.

 

Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

County Briefs: Williamson County observes Juneteenth with office closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 17, 2024

Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024

With the newly formed Business Court in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his appointment of three justices to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals on June 11.  

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