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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Williamson County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
General Public Comment
Development & housing
Justice Center plans and jail location
Florence Meadows Subdivision Growth
Blue Springs Property and County Public Engagement
New Jail and Justice Complex Land Purchase
Proposed Jail and Justice Complex Location
Proposed Jail Location
Proposed Justice Complex and Jail Location
General county matters
Proposed jail site and real estate matters
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Williamson County from local and regional media.
A Tale of Two Petitions
Hutto leaders, residents push for cocktails, sales-tax split on May ballotHUTTO – Local leaders and residents are putting their John Hancocks on two petitions designed to govern alcohol sales at new r
Oct 30, 2026WHO supports Wilco Brown Santa program, local families in need
The Women Helping Others met with representatives of The Williamson County Brown Santa program and Sheriff Matthew Lindemann during the organization’s October meeting. The Williamson County Brown Santa program helps bring holiday cheer to hundreds of families each year, providing toys, clothing and books for children whose families live outside city or town limits where similar holiday assistance programs are available.
Oct 30, 2026'Closer to zero than five': GOP redraw appears set to fall short of goal
President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now say the likely gain is one or two.
Oct 29, 2026Georgetown City Council takes another step toward street patios
Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of a two-year pilot program that would allow downtown businesses to turn parking spaces into additional dining and retail areas, with the proposed boundaries expanding to include three blocks north of the Square.
Oct 29, 2026Pflugerville council unanimously approves 'SAFE' Technology AI oversight policy
Pflugerville city council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt an artificial intelligence oversight policy.
Oct 28, 2026CAMPO launches I-35 carpool program connecting Austin, Buda and Kyle
CAMPO's new We Ride I-35 program matches commuters traveling between Austin, Buda and Kyle.
Oct 28, 2026Trump announces more relief for flood survivors
Families impacted by this year's flooding across Central Texas could be getting more FEMA aid, according to President Trump.
Oct 28, 2026District attorney Jose Garza responds to Abbott campaign ad
In 1991, Anita Byington died by homicide and Allen Andre Causey was charged with murder. He was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment, but received paroled in 2022 and was exonerated in 2025.
Oct 28, 2026Wyoming LLC hires Paxton impeachment attorneys in case over 'trans student guide' mailers, texts
Austin law firm Stone Hilton PLLC, which as founded by former high-ranking officials in the Texas Office of the Attorney General
Oct 28, 2026Who's spending big on Austin's 2026 ballot propositions?
Austinites have 10 propositions on their ballot this election. Three of those propositions are contentious enough to draw fundraising and campaigns for or against them: Propositions A, B and I.
Oct 27, 2026How does Texas handle a candidate's death?
Gerald Prater, a candidate in the LISD board's Place 1 election, died on Sept. 28, 2026.
Oct 27, 2026City of San Marcos extends Axon contract amid data privacy concerns
Last week, the San Marcos City Council approved a $48,860 contract extension with Axon for digital evidence storage for the San Marcos Police Department.
Oct 27, 2026