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Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County strikes deal with automotive manufacturer

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, an automotive parts supplier and a division of South Korea-based Hanwha Group.
Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County sets plans, timeline for new $90 million headquarter

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Williamson County will begin a new chapter of its history in late 2025, as county commissioners and other operations are set to move out of the historic county courthouse on the Square and into a new, modern headquarters building on the southside of Georgetown.
Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Tails wag at Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park in Leander

Abbey Archer
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“We pride ourselves on being the community dog park that happens to have a really cool bar,” said Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park. “Our unofficial slogan is ‘Where everyone knows your dog’s name.’ We really focus on the dogs first and the humans second.
The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County continues AAA bond rating

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Williamson County has announced it once again has received a AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible score, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global.   Securing a bond rating is the first step before issuing debt, according to a news release from the county.
Solar flares peek out from behind the moon during 2017’s total solar eclipse, the most recent in the continental U.S. (Courtesy Jeff Ridings)

Solar flares peek out from behind the moon during 2017’s total solar eclipse, the most recent in the continental U.S. (Courtesy Jeff Ridings)

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Scientists, Georgetown residents, city prepare for April’s total solar eclipse

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
It’s only been a few short months since last October’s partial annular solar eclipse, but Williamson County residents who missed it can experience a more impressive total solar eclipse on April 8.
Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Berry Springs Park face lift underway

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Williamson County broke ground Friday on several projects to reshape offerings at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 County Road 152, Georgetown.
Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

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Williamson County nonprofits raise $1 million in 24 hours

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 11, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan   Williamson County nonprofits raised over $1 million during the first Amplify Wilco Day last Wednesday, March 6. Amplify Wilco was part of the 12th annual Amplify Austin fundraiser, which is run through the nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here.
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