East Williamson County

The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will recognize December 5 as Tree of Angels Day this year. Commissioners approved the recognition during a meeting Tuesday, November 21.

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Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 20, 2023
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:    Georgetown In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.

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Williamson County Animal Shelter hosts annual foster program

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 17, 2023
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will offer its annual Home for the Holidays fostering program this year.   As a part of the Home for the Holidays foster program, residents can pick out any medium or large dog as a foster pet through the holiday season.

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Williamson County EMS educates residents about opioids

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services is offering its first free class to the public about the dangers of opioids at EMS Headquarters, 3189 Southeast Inner Loop in Georgetown at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6.

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Williamson County exits agreement with United Way

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In a special eight-minute-long meeting on Monday, November 13, the Williamson County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the termination of an agreement to manage federal ARPA funds for Breast Cancer screening provided through United Way of Greater Austin.
Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court recognized multiple people at the beginning of the November 7 meeting at the county courthouse.    40 years of service  Salvador Lopez was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the beginning of the commissioners court meeting.
Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County welcomes new veterans services director

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
 “My mission is only one to serve veterans and their families.” -  Michael Hernandez, Williamson County Director of Veteran Services   Williamson County named retired Army Sergeant Michael Hernandez as the director of Veteran Services on November 1. Mr.

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Williamson County residents OK road, park bonds

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Williamson County residents have approved both of the county’s 2023 bond propositions.  “The voters have overwhelmingly confirmed the direction we are going in Williamson County,” County Judge Bill Gravell said in a statement to the Sun.

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FINAL RESULTS: Wilco bonds pass with 60% support from residents

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Final update November 8, 12:20 a.m.  Final voting totals for Williamson County's two bond propositions show that Proposition A received support from 62.23 percent of county voters, and Proposition B received 59.89 percent support. Both propositions have been approved.  Update 10:50 p.m.

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What to know about the flu and common winter illnesses

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Flu season’s peak is from mid-November through mid-December. Residents are advised to get their flu shots to prevent getting sick during the fall and winter months.  Dr. Eva Slavcheva, chief medical officer at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, told the Sun based on information gathered from the U.S.
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