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Dallas and Williamson counties in Texas are ending countywide voting sites for the March primary, requiring voters to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places, a move driven by party decisions and concerns over security, cost, and voter confusion, with Democrats expressing worries about logistical challenges and potential disenfranchisement.
Six cases of measles have been confirmed in Williamson County, Texas, with the first case reported earlier in May. The total number of cases in the region has increased to 738 since late January. Health officials emphasize vaccination as the best prevention method.
Singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson was arrested in Williamson County, Tennessee, for drug possession and speeding. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed the arrest, which occurred on November 17, 2024, and stated that the incident is under investigation. Johnson's bond was set at $5,000, and the district attorney's office has not confirmed the charges. Johnson is known for his collaborations with artists like Willie Nelson and George Strait.
The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency used a drone to capture photos of the damage caused by a suspected EF-3 tornado that hit Southern Illinois on May 26, starting in Johnson County and moving into Williamson County.
Country music star Darius Rucker was arrested on misdemeanor drug charges in Williamson County, Tennessee, including simple possession, casual exchange, and violation of registration law. He was released on $10,500 bond and his team stated that he is fully cooperating with authorities regarding the charges.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is seeking Terrence L. Corthen and Cameron C. Daniel, both residents of Herrin, on charges of domestic battery and bodily harm. Corthen, 41, and Daniel, 32, are both described as black males with specific physical characteristics. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to contact the department.
Two people were killed in a shooting in Williamson County late Monday night, with the suspect taken into custody. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting the shooting and found two individuals dead inside a residence. The sheriff’s office assured the public that there is no threat to public safety and advised people to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
A gingerbread display of a Buc-ee's gas station, complete with the iconic beaver sign, gas pumps, toy cars, and Tesla Superchargers, is on exhibit at the tax office in Georgetown, Williamson County. Deanna Vaters, the creative mastermind behind the display, drew inspiration from a real Buc-ee's location and incorporated her coworkers into the design. The gingerbread display has been a tradition at the tax office for six years.
Williamson County in Texas has opened Segment 1 of the East Wilco Highway, a two-lane road with a turning lane in the middle, to help accommodate the growing number of cars in the area. The project also widened County Road 138 to add a dedicated right-turn lane to northbound State Highway 130. Segment 3, which includes a bridge over U.S. 79 and the Union Pacific Railroad, is currently under construction. Segment 2 will be decided by voters in the upcoming election. The county is currently working on over 50 road projects, facing challenges such as increased costs and labor shortages.
Segment 1 of the Samsung Highway project in Williamson County, Texas, has opened, connecting FM 972 to CR 404. The project aims to improve safety and mobility in the growing East Williamson County area. Segment 2, connecting CR 404 to FM 3349, is expected to be completed by summer 2024. The county has undertaken numerous road projects to accommodate increased traffic and construction trucks, with 58 eminent domain requests made between January 2022 and June 2023. The construction cost for Segment 1 was $13,749,803.65, funded through the county's 2019 Road Bond.
A mosquito trap sample taken from the Sonterra Community in Williamson County, Texas, has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the seventh positive trap in the county this year. The Sonterra Municipal Utility District will be spraying for mosquitoes, and residents are advised to drain standing water, use larvicides, and wear insect repellent and long sleeves to protect themselves. Symptoms of West Nile Virus include fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
A large outdoor fire between Georgetown and Jarrell in Williamson County, Texas has spread to approximately 100 acres and is currently 0% contained. The fire is located in an area of Cobb Creek Road, and no evacuations have been reported at this time. The Jarrell Fire Department is leading the response.
A second mosquito trap sample collected in Williamson County, Texas, has tested positive for West Nile virus, less than two miles away from another positive sample. This brings the total number of positive traps in the county to six. Health officials advise reducing the number of mosquitoes by eliminating standing water and using insect repellent. Symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, and more severe symptoms for older individuals or those with compromised immune systems. The state of Texas has also confirmed cases of malaria in recent months.
Workers will be spraying for mosquitoes in the Sonterra Community in Jarrell, Williamson County, due to the detection of West Nile virus in a trap location. The spray operations will occur in an approximately 1-mile vicinity of the positive sample, and people and pets may want to stay indoors during spraying. Symptoms of West Nile virus infection may include fever, headache, and body aches, and those age 50 and older and/or with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk for severe symptoms.
Lucas M. Thompson is on the run after a standoff with Williamson County Sheriff's deputies. Thompson is wanted out of Jackson County on a warrant while he's wanted for questioning in Williamson County for the events on Sunday. The victim accused Thompson of choking her and hitting her on the head. Thompson is considered armed and dangerous.