The Williamson County Commissioner's Court on Sept. 30 unanimously adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and recognized local victim-service organizations for their work.

Sheriff Matt Lindemann read the proclamation and named partner agencies including the Williamson County Sheriff's Office victim services unit, the District Attorney's Office, county attorney's office, local police departments and Hope Alliance. Lindemann cited recent service metrics for Hope Alliance that he read into the record.

Speakers from local organizations described the sustained demand for services. Lori Tamayo, founder and executive director of Yesterday's Gone transitional housing, said her program opened in 2024 and since opening has helped about 380 women and that she currently has a wait list of about 50 women and receives 10–12 calls per week. Yesterday's Gone provides up to one year of transitional housing with life-coaching and counseling and offers services for children and pets. Tamayo thanked the county for Community Development Block Grant funding that supports case management.

Jimmy Gable, chief client services officer at Hope Alliance, described shelter operations: he said the average stay at Hope Alliance is about 18 days, but that stays can be longer when needed; he gave an example of a client who stayed nearly 11 months. Gable said Hope Alliance provides emergency shelter and comprehensive services including counseling, court and law-enforcement accompaniment and outreach events such as an October 11 5K to raise funds.

The court adopted the proclamation unanimously. Commissioners thanked nonprofit and law-enforcement partners and encouraged continued support for awareness and services.

Why it matters: Local providers say demand outpaces capacity for transitional housing and supportive services; the proclamation acknowledges partners and signals county support for awareness and resource coordination.