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Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

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One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.

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Juneteenth celebrations around Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Georgetown tradition for 72 years, the city’s Juneteenth celebration will take place over two days on June 14-15. Juneteenth marks the day that slaves were freed in Texas.

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Conserve water this summer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Entering into the month of June, the City of Georgetown remains in a Stage 2 drought, which is classified as a severe drought.
Public Safety Operations and Training Center in Georgetown houses the police department and other first responders. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Public Safety Operations and Training Center in Georgetown houses the police department and other first responders. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown police address mental health crises with intervention team

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Georgetown’s Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits said the department is upping their game when it comes to mental health calls and improving as first responders.
: Scout Trevor Suggs stands with the new memorial wall. Photos courtesy BJ MacMillan

: Scout Trevor Suggs stands with the new memorial wall. Photos courtesy BJ MacMillan

Georgetown scout leads community project to create scatter garden, memorial

Sunday, June 9, 2024
The International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown is now home to a new scatter garden for cremation ashes, a memorial wall and a flag pole thanks to a community project led by Boy Scout Trever Suggs. A ribbon cutting was held at the garden May 23.
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4.  After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford presents to the Williamson County Commissioners Court with the 2024 county appraisal data during the June 4 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson Central Appraisal District revels 2024 data

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The total market value for Williamson County increased by $9.38 billion this past year, according to a June 4 presentation by the Williamson Central Appraisal District. According to the data, Williamson County’s total market value is $171.77 billion for 2024.

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County Briefs: County offices observe Juneteenth

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 3, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20.  While county offices are closed, residents may use online services that are offered in various departments.

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City applies for $485,000 grant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Sunday, June 2, 2024
The City of Georgetown will make three requests in its application to Williamson County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant, which the county uses to fund projects that will address urgent community development needs and benefit low to moderate income residents.
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