Williamson County Sun

The Williamson County Sun was established in 1877. We publish twice a week with a Wednesday and Sunday issue. We serve our community by reporting on local news.

[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

In 2024, CASA of Williamson County, TX raised $250,000 during its first Wine Women and Shoes. This year, the fun-raiser generated more than $340,000 to help children entering the Child Welfare System.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

After nearly 14 years on the bench, Betsy Lambeth is retiring from the rode. As Judge of the 459th District Court in Williamson County, she is also the first female district judge in Wilco's history.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

In preparation for the new Fiscal Year, the Williamson County Commissioners Court heard the recommended budget for FY 2027.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

After announcing the property for the new Jail and Justice Center back in May, the Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to continue public engagement before the court sees the next phase of the Justice Complex project.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Nearly seven years after the death of Austin resident Javiar Ambler, Robert Chody and Jason Nassor are suing Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick and Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza for $40 million.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Optimum customers throughout Georgetown are experiencing an internet outage because of criminals looking for nonexistent copper in fiber-optic cables.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

After two and a half years of construction, the new Williamson County Administeration building is set to welcome the public on July 14.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

In light of the recent purchase of the controversial Justice Complex property near Wagner Middle School and Mitchell Elementary, the Sun got a sneak peek inside the current jail on 4th Street behind Monument Cafe to see why a new jail is needed.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Could one election reverse an 18-year-old decision? Sun City residents in Somerset Hills think so in order to dismantle the Somerset Hills Road District No. 4

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

As the growth in Williamson County continues to boom, subdivisions are expected to pop up in unincorporated Wilco. For Florence, a new subdivision has twice as many homes that are in the city limits, with its own wastewater treatment plant.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Today, The Williamson County Sun published Issue 1 of its 150th volume. For a century and a half, the Sun has reported on the county's evolution, people, agriculture, business, government, celebrations and tragedies. Here's to the next 150 years 🎉🥂

[Williamson County @wilcotxgov]

Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized the @WilcoSun for 150 years of serving our community.
Since 1877, the Sun has helped document WilCo's history, informed residents & supported civic engagement through local journalism.
Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

In light of recent input from the public, here is the 2-year's worth of reporting from @NalaniNuylan on the timeline for the new Jail and Justice Center, or Justice Complex for short.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Texas is in the midst of building a transmission line system to bring power to the Permian Basin. Landowners in north Williamson County are joining forces in a grassroots effort to prevent the structures from being anywhere near their properties.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Reliable power + cheap land + water = data center boom, which yields economic growth. Residents in Williamson County aren't happy.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Father-son duo Justin and Matthias Early are vying for Republican incumbent seats on the November ballot. Matthias is one of the youngest candidates in Texas history to run as a state representative.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

“My goal as a Justice Court judge is to keep kids on the right path. If they get off that [path], I help them get back on it so they avoid ever going to a higher court."

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

In a special 3.5-hour meeting on Tuesday afternoon, residents slammed Wilco officials on election-day management. The conversation also revealed that the Election Administrator and her staff received threats during the Primaries.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

The Sun has been fielding calls all day from residents trying to vote on Election Day. Here's what they're saying about their experiences with precinct-level voting.

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[Williamson County Sun @WilcoSun]

Check out the changes coming to Austin Avenue and the Square to help better traffic flow as part of Georgetown's Downtown Master Plan.

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[Nalani Nuylan 🗞 @NalaniNuylan]

County wide early voting for the primary elections ends on Friday! Don't forget to cast your vote for your respective party. Election Day is March 3 and is precinct level voting. 🗳