East Williamson County

A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Cows search for water near Granger

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors food pantry in Bartlett helps East Wilco families

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since 2019, a small effort by Bartlett resident Stephanie Myers to help neighbors in need has blossomed into a local food pantry, serving about 500 families per month. Neighbors Serving Neighbors collects food items and goods to distribute to families in eastern Williamson County.
Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

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Williamson County Commissioners approves 84-acre plat in Weir

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved the final plat for an 83.86-acre subdivision located on County Road 153 to County Road 156 near Weir.    According to the plat plan, the project will consist of 25 lots of estate residences. Each plot of land averages out to 3.35 acres.
Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Administrator Chris Davis resigned from Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Election Commission accepted the resignation of Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis effective immediately at the August 9 meeting. Starting at 9:30 in the morning, the commission entered into executive session for a private hearing for the employee.
Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County hears proposed FY 2024 budget, new tax rates

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.  The total budget for the county is $542,553,014. The commissioner's court set the voter-approved tax rate at $0.379282 per $100 valuation. The current tax rate is $0.
W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

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CASA Wilco receives grant, adds new marketing coordinator

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CASA of Williamson County has been awarded a $189,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation.  CASA Wilco is a social services organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe, and permanent homes.
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