East Williamson County

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National Fire Protection Week focuses on cooking safety

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”  Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14.
Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County hosts first bond information open house

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Williamson County residents had an opportunity to learn about and discuss the upcoming county bond election at an open house at the Georgetown Annex off of Wilco Way October 3. Two county bonds will be up to vote in November.

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Weir Fire Department welcomes new fire chief

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Williamson County Emergency Services District 6 Fire/Rescue named Mark McAdams as its new fire chief. Mr. McAdams brings 38 years of experience in the fire service to his new role. He served as chief of ESD 5 and 22 years with the Austin Fire Department as captain.
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple presents an update on the county computer-aided dispatch system Unify during Commissioners Court at the September 26 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Information Officer Richard Semple presents an update on the county computer-aided dispatch system Unify during Commissioners Court at the September 26 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners Court hears update on dispatch software

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Richard Semple from the Williamson County Information and Technology Department presented an update about Unify, the data-sharing hub between 9-1-1 dispatch centers in the region, to the County Commissioners Court during the Tuesday, September 26, meeting.

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Williamson County unemployment stays at 3.9 percent

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for August 2023.  Williamson County’s unemployment rate stayed low: 3.9 percent.  Currently, 634,898 people are employed in the Rural Capitol Area.

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Williamson County hosts bond information meetings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The public is invited to learn more about the approaching Williamson County bond election and proposed projects at informational open houses in October. The Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved calling an election for two propositions on the November 7 General Election ballot.
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