A Williamson County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Oct. 21 in connection with an alleged family violence assault that occurred while he was off duty, according to the sheriff’s office. Detectives arrested Phillip Anelli, 47, who […]
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Williamson County deputies join federal task force, raising questions about immunity and police accountability
Two Williamson County sheriff’s deputies have been sworn in as federal task force officers, an appointment that raises questions about police accountability and the legal protections available to local officers operating under federal authority. The […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Plans Crime Scene Investigation Event Amid Controversial Detentions, Transparency Concerns
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to learn how criminal investigations work during a public presentation Nov. 5, even as the department faces questions about controversial detentions, the conduct of its deputies and […]
Block reports $81,000 fundraising total in Williamson County clerk race
Democrat Erin Block has raised more than $81,000 in her campaign for Williamson County clerk, more than three times the approximately $23,000 raised by Republican opponent Bill Fairbrother, according to fundraising figures released by Block’s […]
Hutto voters to decide $48 million police facility bond Nov. 3
Hutto voters will decide whether to authorize $48 million in bonds for a new police headquarters in the Nov. 3 election. Proposition A would finance a Justice Center with space for police administration, investigations, patrol […]
Georgetown voters to consider renewing street maintenance sales tax
Georgetown voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew a dedicated sales tax that helps pay for maintenance and repairs to city streets. Proposition A would reauthorize the city’s quarter-cent sales tax for street maintenance. […]
Taylor voters to decide term limits, transparency measures in charter election
Taylor voters will consider seven proposed city charter amendments Nov. 3, including lifetime term limits for elected officials and additional public disclosure requirements for projects discussed behind closed doors. The special election includes Propositions A […]
Jarrell voters to elect mayor, two council members Nov. 3
Jarrell voters will elect a mayor and two City Council members in the Nov. 3 election, with the only contested race appearing in Place 1. Lori Allen is the only candidate listed for mayor on […]
Williamson County voters to decide county judge, clerk and precinct races Nov. 3
Williamson County voters will choose a county judge, county clerk and tax assessor-collector in the Nov. 3 election, along with commissioners, justices of the peace and judges. Several candidates face no opposition. The county’s official […]
Records cite no alleged crime before deputies confronted Granger man, family questions arrest
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 […]
