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Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.     When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Betty Liese and her family pose in front of their family farm in Weir. There are plans for an Atmos Energy pipeline to run through the middle of the property, which has been in her husband’s family for 100 years. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Betty Liese and her family pose in front of their family farm in Weir. There are plans for an Atmos Energy pipeline to run through the middle of the property, which has been in her husband’s family for 100 years. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Pipeline problems: Weir farmers fight for land rights against Atmos project

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Betty Liese stands along County Road 149, north of Weir, overlooking a family farm with her husband and son.
A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Early 2024 Williamson County housing market sees gains compared to 2023

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Austin Board of Realtors released its first housing market analysis of 2024, representing market activity for the month of January.   According to the data, residential homes sold in Williamson County increased by 4.3 percent, with 1,667 closed sales. Pending sales rose 3.
Marek Dillard. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

Marek Dillard. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fentanyl dealers arrested, charged

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office provided updates about two fentanyl cases.   On February 9, Marek Dillard was arrested by U.S. Marshals and DPS officers on a Williamson County Sheriff's Office warrant for murder.

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Primary election is March 5

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Republican and Democratic primary elections will take place March 5, with federal, state and county-level candidates and issues appearing on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, February  20 and ends Friday, March 1.
Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.  

Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.  

Shining through Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.   Photo by Andy Sharp
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