As the county prepares for new projects in 2025—including the much-anticipated completion of its new headquarters in Georgetown—take a moment to reflect on this year’s top stories.
January: Williamson County, Liberty Hill ISD open extended CR 258 roadway
Williamson County and Liberty Hill ISD officials celebrated the opening of a new roadway allowing access to the future campus for Legacy Ranch High School.
Officials unveiled a $5.8 million extension of CR 258 from US 183 to Sunset Ridge Drive at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 4.
February: WilCo fiber-optic expansion to support quicker emergency response
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an $8 million contract Feb. 13 with Bryner Communications Services LLC for fiber-optic expansion in the county.
The expansion project is expected to heighten coordination between emergency response agencies, such as the 911 call center, law enforcement and emergency medical services. County staff anticipates the project's completion by the end of 2026.
March: Georgetown enters agreement with the Williamson County Animal Shelter for merger
The city of Georgetown entered into a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, agreement with the Williamson County Animal Shelter after City Council approval at a March 12 meeting.
The agreement’s approval is the first step in the merger process between Georgetown and other member cities with the Williamson County Animal Shelter, including Cedar Park, Hutto, Leander and Round Rock.
As of December, officials are waiting on state approval to proceed with the merger, according to Community Impact reporting.
April: Williamson County installs flood monitoring stations
At an April 16 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting, Candi Semple, Williamson County Emergency Services project manager, said the county is implementing a comprehensive program to improve its flood monitoring ability.
Staff installed three weather stations throughout the county, including at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, River Ranch County Park and Hidden Springs Ranch. She said these stations measure wind, rain, temperature and humidity to determine where possible flooding may take place downstream.
May: Williamson County officials break ground on new administration building in Georgetown
Williamson County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony May 14 for the new Williamson County administration building.
Located on a 170-acre tract of land near the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and SE Inner Loop in Georgetown, the 120,000-square-foot building will house many county offices and departments. Slated to cost $90 million, construction is expected to be completed in late 2025.
June: Williamson County's total property value increases by $9 billion
Williamson County’s total market value increased steadily in the last five years, growing from roughly $84 billion to $171 billion in 2024.
The largest increase occurred from 2021-2022, when the county’s total market value leapt from $106.93 billion to $159 billion. Williamson County was named the 10th fastest-growing county in the nation by the U.S. Census Bureau, gaining 24,918 new residents from 2022-2023.
July: Tesla snags more industrial space in Taylor rail service park
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has leased a 180,000-square-foot, rail-serviced industrial space within the recently completed RCR Taylor Logistics Park in Williamson County.
This latest addition to the Elon Musk-led company's Austin footprint is located just 30 miles away from the Giga Texas headquarters, and sandwiched between the new Hutto Megasite and Samsung semiconductor plant.
August: Williamson County breaks ground on $52.1M expansion of Ronald Reagan Boulevard
County officials celebrated the beginning of construction on the expansion to Ronald Reagan Boulevard on Aug. 26.
From FM 3405 to Hwy. 29, contractors are building a new roadway that will have two lanes southbound and two lanes northbound separated by a median, according to a county news release. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
September: Ambassador says Texas is top destination for South Korean investment during visit to Williamson County
Taylor High School hosted a press conference Sept. 11 for South Korean ambassadors visiting Williamson County, where leaders discussed the continued growth of Korean companies in the area.
County and city officials welcomed the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg and South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Hyundong Cho at the conference.
“Texas has become the top destination of Korea’s investment in the United States,” Cho said at the conference, which was part of his first visit to Williamson County as the Korean ambassador.
October: ‘Second-largest project’ in WilCo’s road bond history underway
Segment 2 of East WilCo Highway is now under construction following a groundbreaking Oct. 3.
The segment will connect CR 137 to FM 3349, at CR 404 in Hutto, and add a new roadway with one road in each direction, a center turn lane and a sidewalk, Precinct 4 County Commissioner Russ Boles at the groundbreaking. Segment 2 is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
November: Rebecca Clemons named as first-ever Williamson County manager
Williamson County named Rebecca Clemons as its very first county manager Oct. 1—a position created to help navigate the county's continued growth.
In December, Clemons will have been employed with Williamson County for 18 years, most recently serving as the senior director of human resources prior to her new managerial role. On the one-month anniversary of her start date as county manager, Community Impact sat down with Clemons to discuss what the job entails.
December: $250M authorized for the expansion of SH 130 in Williamson County
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or CAMPO, authorized $250 million in Texas Department of Transportation resources Dec. 9 for the widening of SH 130 spanning 15 miles between Gattis School Road to the south and I-35 to the north.
Adding a lane in either direction, the roadway will be expanded from a four lane to a six lane highway. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
