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Williamson County exits agreement with United Way

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In a special eight-minute-long meeting on Monday, November 13, the Williamson County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the termination of an agreement to manage federal ARPA funds for Breast Cancer screening provided through United Way of Greater Austin.

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Voters shoot down ESD 8 sales and use tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 13, 2023
The unofficial voting results for Williamson County show that the proposal for Emergency Service District 8 to implement a new sales and use tax has failed.  In a close vote, 53.

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Georgetown voters approve $135 million in bonds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 13, 2023
Results that came in on the night of Election Day, November 7, show Georgetown voters in support of all four proposed city bonds, totaling $135 million.  The final unofficial results show 51.05 percent of voters supported Proposition A. Proposition B saw 58.97 percent of voters in favor and 67.
Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Salvador Lopez, center, was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the November 7 Commissioners meeting at the county courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court recognized multiple people at the beginning of the November 7 meeting at the county courthouse.    40 years of service  Salvador Lopez was recognized for his 40 years of service in Juvenile Services at the beginning of the commissioners court meeting.
Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Stars and Stripes Forever

Andy Sharp
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor's 1400 flags will be in place from November 4-12.
Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins, center, is the second recipient of the Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award. CEO of ROCK Dr. Nancy Krenek, left, and MC Patti Colbert ask Ms. Adkins how she feels about receiving the award. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins, center, is the second recipient of the Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award. CEO of ROCK Dr. Nancy Krenek, left, and MC Patti Colbert ask Ms. Adkins how she feels about receiving the award. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Courage and Grit: ROCK hosts second Cowgirl Brunch

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids held its second annual Cowgirl Brunch on November 4. During the event, the second Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award was presented to Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins. Ms. Adkins was appointed by the governor to serve on the Texas Disabilities Council.

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JP3 host Veteran’s Lunch December 1

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Williamson County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Court will host a Veterans Appreciation Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Georgetown Church of Christ.     The meal will include chicken spaghetti, green beans, corn, garlic bread and dessert.
Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County welcomes new veterans services director

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
 “My mission is only one to serve veterans and their families.” -  Michael Hernandez, Williamson County Director of Veteran Services   Williamson County named retired Army Sergeant Michael Hernandez as the director of Veteran Services on November 1. Mr.

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Williamson County residents OK road, park bonds

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Williamson County residents have approved both of the county’s 2023 bond propositions.  “The voters have overwhelmingly confirmed the direction we are going in Williamson County,” County Judge Bill Gravell said in a statement to the Sun.
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