/tags/williamson-county Williamson County en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:12 GMT /health/2025-05-30/texas-state-health-department-identifies-six-measles-cases-in-williamson-county The data was included in a statewide report released on Friday. The cases are not thought to be connected to the measles outbreak in West Texas at this time. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:12 GMT /health/2025-05-30/texas-state-health-department-identifies-six-measles-cases-in-williamson-county Olivia Aldridge /politics/2025-05-29/williamson-county-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-lawsuit-oversight-rules-das Shawn Dick argues the rules exceed Paxton's legal authority and undermine local control. Thu, 29 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /politics/2025-05-29/williamson-county-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-lawsuit-oversight-rules-das Kailey Hunt /health/2025-05-22/williamson-county-measles-leander-texas-cases School officials with Liberty Hill ISD confirmed the child attends Bar W Elementary School. There are no details available on the child's travel history or vaccination status. Thu, 22 May 2025 23:21:27 GMT /health/2025-05-22/williamson-county-measles-leander-texas-cases Chelsey Zhu /politics/2025-04-22/williamson-county-judge-steven-snell-sworn-in-austin-tx The former Liberty Hill ISD superintendent was sworn in as Williamson County judge Monday. He said he wants to help improve the county's public safety, transportation and economic development. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:48:38 GMT /politics/2025-04-22/williamson-county-judge-steven-snell-sworn-in-austin-tx Kailey Hunt /politics/2025-03-28/williamson-county-judge-steven-snell-bill-gravell-texas The Williamson County Commissioners Court has appointed Steven Snell to serve as county judge. His appointment comes a little more than two weeks after former County Judge Bill Gravell resigned to take a job with the Trump administration. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:34:22 GMT /politics/2025-03-28/williamson-county-judge-steven-snell-bill-gravell-texas Kailey Hunt /politics/2025-03-11/williamson-county-judge-bill-gravell-resigns-trump-administration Gravell has accepted a position with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:52:21 GMT /politics/2025-03-11/williamson-county-judge-bill-gravell-resigns-trump-administration Kailey Hunt /housing/2025-01-17/williamson-county-cold-weather-shelters-homelessness Unlike nearby AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ County, Williamson County does not have any government run overnight shelters for the area’s homeless population â€� including when it gets cold outside. Residents frustrated by the situation came together to create their own solution this winter. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:32:59 GMT /housing/2025-01-17/williamson-county-cold-weather-shelters-homelessness Kailey Hunt /housing/2024-12-30/cedar-park-texas-whitestone-crossing-austin-townhouses-mold-lawsuit-1-million-awarded The Wright family sued Whitestone Crossing Austin LLC for refusing to make repairs to the Cedar Park townhome they rented. Issues included water leaks, an ant infestation and mold. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:14:59 GMT /housing/2024-12-30/cedar-park-texas-whitestone-crossing-austin-townhouses-mold-lawsuit-1-million-awarded Becky Fogel /crime-justice/2024-11-25/round-rock-tx-operation-front-porch-holiday-package-theft-tips Round Rock residents can ship their packages to the police department during the holiday season to prevent items from being stolen. It and other police departments also offer "safety exchange zones" for residents using Craigslist or other exchange websites to buy or sell items. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:01:00 GMT /crime-justice/2024-11-25/round-rock-tx-operation-front-porch-holiday-package-theft-tips Kailey Hunt /politics/2024-11-05/williamson-county-tx-2024-election-results Results for local elections: the county sheriff's race, a tax rate increase and more. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:21:51 GMT /politics/2024-11-05/williamson-county-tx-2024-election-results Kailey Hunt