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Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Taking on State politics

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Williamson County Courthouse was buzzing with chatter during Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting: some with updates from county departments, others conversing about how the week has been. The main polarizing conversation was on item No.
An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

Wilco quarry neighbors eye County Advisory Council as possible path to co-existence with expanding aggregate industry

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Williamson County is home to more quarries than any other Texas county, with 37 active quarry sites in 2024. Can Williamson County quarry owners and homeowners living near aggregate operations learn to get along?
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala on Friday, March 8.    The third-annual gala will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock from 5:30-10 p.m., according to a press release sent from CASA.
Florence High School’s Future Farmers of America Meat Judging Team placed seventh out of 69 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s 4-H/FFA Meat Judging Contest. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Florence High School’s Future Farmers of America Meat Judging Team placed seventh out of 69 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s 4-H/FFA Meat Judging Contest. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Florence High School students place at state

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 29, 2024
February was a celebratory month for Florence High School students.    Florence High School senior Reagan Cottle performed for the All Texas Small Schools State Band on January 7.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.

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.
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.

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.
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