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The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County reenacts tax abatement guidelines

During the December 5 Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners held a public hearing and discussed the re-adoption of county tax abatement guidelines.
CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae.  Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae. Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

$20,000 awarded to CASA of Williamson County

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County received a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to assist in program growth.   CASA Wilco plans to use these funds to help fund an additional Advocate Supervisor position, according to a news release.

Operation Christmas Child thanks residents for festive giving

Charity initiative Operation Christmas Child is celebrating another successful year of gift-giving. Several churches in Williamson County were among nearly 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week.
Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

Williamson County Livestock showcases kids’ work

The Williamson County Livestock Association will host its 78th annual Livestock Show and auction in the Williamson County Expo Center. Lasting a week, the show will begin on Sunday, December 3 with over 500 exhibitors participating in different shows.
An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.

Unemployment decreases across county

The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.

Healthy holiday foods only require small changes

As the holidays approach, foods become abundant and healthy eating habits may fall to the wayside.  However, Stacey Palmer — a doctor of nursing p and nurse practitioner St. David’s Georgetow — said recentering the meaning of holidays can help those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.