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Florence Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Morse, left, presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Lesa Ragsdale, right, at the annual Chamber Gala on Saturday, September 23, in Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Florence Chamber of Commerce honors Citizen of the Year
Nalani Nuylan
At the annual Florence Chamber of Commerce “Boomtown” Gala, two awards were given to three members of the community Saturday night at Reunion Ranch.
Lesa Ragsdale was honored as Citizen of the Year. She was a school bus driver for Florence ISD in the 1990s. Retiring in 2020, Ms.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Williamson County hosts bond information meetings
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A March 21, 2022, tornado traveled through east Williamson County affecting Round Rock, Hutto and Granger. Photo by Gabe Cox.
Tornadoes terrify Wilco, and rightly so
A storm makes its way through Central Texas. As it approaches, the clouded sky takes on a green hue and everything becomes eerily still. These are telltale signs that show a tornado is fast approaching.
Tara Jempty, director of program eligibility and social services of the Williamson County and Cities Health District, speaks of medical problems in the county’s poorer communities at the courthouse during a September 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County indigent health care program at highest enrollment
Nalani Nuylan
With Williamson County ranked the third healthiest county in Texas, 12 percent of people under 65 don’t have health insurance, still better than most of the state.
But with unforeseen circumstances leading to a lack of money to pay for health care and the current poverty rate at 6.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.
CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award
Nalani Nuylan
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.
Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the proclamation to make September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County commissioners approve September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to designate September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during its September 12 meeting at the county courthouse.
According to a proclamation read to the court, 72 county residents died by suicide in 2021.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Travis County Emergency Paramedics maneuver a rescue boat in the San Gabriel River off Highway 29 during the 2010 floods. Sun Archive Photo.
Floods have written Williamson County’s history
September 1921 takes its place in Williamson County’s historic archives. Fueled by a hurricane that formed in the Gulf of Mexico, a wicked storm pummeled Williamson County September 8-10, lasting 35 hours.
The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
The Williamson Museum honors Sun newspaper family
Nalani Nuylan
The 11th annual Cattleman’s Ball swings into life at the Sun City Ballroom September 23 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are publishers Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough, who own The Williamson County Sun in Georgetown — an independent newspaper owned and operated by their family since 1948.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
‘Boomtown’ gala for Florence boosters
Nalani Nuylan
The third annual Florence Chamber Gala is set for Saturday, September 23, at Reunion Ranch west of Georgetown.
The gala will serve a steak dinner, music by Jarrell's classic rock band JR’s Jukebox, live and silent auctions, raffle, a photo booth and a cash bar.
Friday, September 8, 2023