From the Williamson County Public Information Office, according to Williamson County Justice of the Peace Dain Johnson, Pct. 1, “The cause of death for Mark Anthony Conditt is multiple penetrating shrapnel injuries, and at this point, the death is ruled as suicide. The final autopsy
With early voting for the 2018 Primaries underway and nominations/elections just days away, the publishers and staff wish to address our Texas and County leadership. There is no question Texas is unique in the Union for its history and personality. Williamson County, in particular, is a
[caption id="attachment_2965" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rabbi Johnathan Dade, Melinda Dade, Michele Samuelson, Jeff E. Frazier II, Rep. Terry M. Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Michele Roberts, Dr. Kevin Roberts, Barbra Mabray, Don Mabray[/caption] The Williamson County Republican Party held its annual Ronald Reagan Gala February 5 at the Sheraton
January 10, 2018 was the 14th anniversary of Rachel Cooke’s disappearance. In 2003, at home on Christmas break from college, Rachel (then 19) went out for a run and has not been seen since. Her parents' search received state- and nationwide attention, including being featured
by Commissioner Valerie Covey As your county commissioner for precinct three, I have been privileged to work on many projects and duties of the job entrusted to me by the voters. One of the most important duties is working to budget properly for the needs of all
[caption id="attachment_2698" align="alignright" width="200"] Celebration Pastor Joe Champion[/caption] For a few hours November 17, Celebration Church in Georgetown was possibly the safest place to be in Texas. Hundreds of law enforcement officials joined church leaders and others from all over Williamson County to talk about security plans
Nearly 100 guests enjoyed famous Schwertner Ranch hospitality June 29 at a fundraiser for 368th District Judge Rick Kennon. Jim Schwertner (left) and Sheriff Robert Chody (right) introduced Judge Kennon, who is running for his second term in the March 2018 Republican Primary.
WilCo Cold Cases Getting New Eyes Williamson County is known for keeping cold cases warm, and Sheriff Robert Chody is maintaining and enhancing that effort with a new Reserve Deputy program. He has already been featured in regional media and the program is receiving great response. “This
[caption id="attachment_1710" align="alignleft" width="203"] Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody reads to Ms. Walker's 5th grade class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1709" align="alignleft" width="271"] District Judge Rick Kennon reading to Ms. Thomas' 5th grade class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1706" align="alignleft" width="200"] Reading dog Skye[/caption] The Sun City Pet Club pays frequent visits to Frost
Governor Greg Abbott cut $1.5 million in criminal justice funding for Travis County after Sheriff Sally Hernandez announced her department would reduce its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Advocate spoke to Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody to explain a bit about Texas Senate Bill 4,