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City continues water treatment capacity expansions

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 28, 2024
Repairs and expansion efforts at Georgetown’s water treatment plant last year resulted in an available capacity of 10 million gallons more per day in 2024 when compared to 2023. A more mild summer also resulted in more water in Central Texas reservoirs.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County selects new HR executive

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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'Serving in a different capacity'

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 25, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Wes Wright details the results of the Atlas 14 study and its impacts to the area to city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Wes Wright details the results of the Atlas 14 study and its impacts to the area to city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown takes direction from county study in updating floodplains

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Even though federal floodplain maps are considered the standard, the results from the county-headed study — which details changes to floodplains in Williamson County and Georgetown — are more current, more detailed and have the best available data about flood prone areas, according to Georgetown...
Kimberly Keller, left, advocates for Arterial K to be moved away from Possum Creek during the October 22 Commissioners Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kimberly Keller, left, advocates for Arterial K to be moved away from Possum Creek during the October 22 Commissioners Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County residents continue to push for future road realignment

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 24, 2024
 Frustrations over some proposed roadways in eastern Williamson County continue to brew, as residents voice their concerns about impacted properties and wildlife.
Sunny Day, former Miss Oklahoma, speaks at the October meeting for the Assistance League of Georgetown Area. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Sunny Day, former Miss Oklahoma, speaks at the October meeting for the Assistance League of Georgetown Area. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Miss Oklahoma speaks about impact of Assistance League

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Former Miss Oklahoma, Sunny Day, grew up in Section 8 housing, helped raise her siblings and relied on services like Operation School Bell from the Assistance League for new school clothes.
Barbara Harvey (right), State President of GFWC Texas with SGWC club president Chris Cheshire (left)

Barbara Harvey (right), State President of GFWC Texas with SGWC club president Chris Cheshire (left)

Women’s group still going strong after 50 years

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The San Gabriel Women’s Club celebrated 50 years of supporting local women and nonprofits on October 2 with an afternoon tea at the Wesleyan Independent Living Facility.
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