Records released by Williamson County do not identify any crime a Granger man was suspected of committing before sheriff’s deputies approached him June 14, raising questions about the legal basis for the encounter that resulted […]
Category: Government
Catherine Totty sworn in as Williamson County tax assessor-collector
Catherine Totty has been sworn in as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. County Judge Steve Snell administered the oath of office during Tuesday’s Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Totty officially began serving in the position […]
Family alleges Williamson County deputies arrested Granger man without clear identification
The family of a Granger man arrested last month is questioning whether Williamson County sheriff’s deputies had sufficient grounds to stop and arrest him after responding to a report involving a Dollar General store. A […]
Texas Ethics Commission fined Liberty Hill mayor over campaign finance violations
The Texas Ethics Commission fined Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla $250 after finding credible evidence that she committed four campaign finance reporting violations during her 2024 and 2025 mayoral campaigns. The commission approved an order […]
Williamson County opens $90 million administration building in Georgetown
Williamson County celebrated the opening of its new $90 million Administration Building and a nearby roadway extension during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday, July 14. The three-story, 120,000-square-foot building at 1848 Texas Trail will house several county […]
Georgetown police swear in nine new officers
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida swore in nine new officers Wednesday, expanding the department with a mix of experienced law enforcement personnel and recent academy graduates. Two of the officers join the department with prior […]
Error-Filled Williamson County Filing Draws Criticism Over Transparency and Cost
A Williamson County legal filing submitted to the Texas Attorney General’s Office in response to a public information request is drawing criticism over its quality, accuracy and the taxpayer resources required to produce and review […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office honors deputy for 15 years of service
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy Dickerson this week for reaching 15 years of service with the agency. According to a social media post published by the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Matthew Lindemann presented Dickerson […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Complaint Policy Raises Questions About Compliance With Texas Law
A dispute between Williamson Reporter publisher David Flash and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about whether the agency’s citizen complaint procedures comply with Texas law. The issue stems from complaints Flash filed […]
Former Williamson County sheriff, county attorney avoid retrial as evidence-tampering case dismissed
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has moved to dismiss an evidence-tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour, ending a prosecution tied to the 2019 death […]
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