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4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown discusses tax rate for 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 10, 2023
For Fiscal Year 2024, Georgetown city staff projects the city’s revenue will be $97.59 million, a 9.3 percent decrease from the city’s 2023 budget.  City Manager David Morgan gave an overview of the next fiscal year’s budget and received input and feedback from the council at a workshop August 8.
Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Elections Administrator Chris Davis resigned from Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Election Commission accepted the resignation of Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis effective immediately at the August 9 meeting. Starting at 9:30 in the morning, the commission entered into executive session for a private hearing for the employee.
Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County hears proposed FY 2024 budget, new tax rates

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.  The total budget for the county is $542,553,014. The commissioner's court set the voter-approved tax rate at $0.379282 per $100 valuation. The current tax rate is $0.
W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA Wilco receives grant, adds new marketing coordinator

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CASA of Williamson County has been awarded a $189,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation.  CASA Wilco is a social services organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe, and permanent homes.
Luis Guillermo Ovalles cools off at Blue Hole Park after completing a 24-mile bicycle ride July 26, 2023. Sun archive photo

Luis Guillermo Ovalles cools off at Blue Hole Park after completing a 24-mile bicycle ride July 26, 2023. Sun archive photo

Blue Hole Park improvements may not make November bond package

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
As Georgetown City Council continues to look at projects to include in a possible $136 million November bond election, council members discussed removing Blue Hole Park improvements from a package in favor of using Certificate of Obligation to fund the work.
New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Despite power outage, spirits high at Georgetown ISD convocation

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
New Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil addressed teachers and students during a convocation Tuesday, August 8.
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