New Year’s Eve across Wilco

Ring in the new year with these local events. All events listed take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Georgetown Live music at Hardtails 1515 North Interstate Highway 35 Hardtails will be playing the night away with music by Idiot Savant, followed by a champagne toast and noisemakers.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.

Wilco sales tax update: Round Rock, Leander see slight decrease in November sales

While monthly sales tax collections continue to increase for some Williamson County County cities, revenues in Leander, Round Rock and Thrall saw slight decreases compared to the same period last year.

Wilco Homeless Coalition to conduct point-in-time count

Attempting to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness in Williamson County, the Wilco Homeless Coalition will conduct its second point-in-time count this winter. The volunteer-led count is scheduled to take place in late-January.

COUNTY BRIEFS

Groundbreaking for Country Road 366 Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and the Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony November 2 for a Country Road 366 bond project.

Wilco burn ban lifted

In the wake of the recent storms, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the county’s burn ban on Friday, October 28. The ban was put in place 10 days prior on October 18 because of extended dry conditions. “Due to the recent rains and cooler weather, I am lifting the burn ban,” Mr.

Wilco sales tax update: Liberty Hill, Taylor see 100 percent increases in sale tax revenues this month

Monthly sales tax revenues continue to increase for Williamson County County cities, with Taylor and Liberty Hill seeing an over 100 percent increase when compared to last year.

November election right around the corner

Early voting for the November general election begins Monday, October 24, and runs through Friday, November 4, at select polling locations across Williamson County.