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Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

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Georgetown funds agreement with Wilco and Cities Health District

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
A funding agreement between the City of Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities Health District was approved by city council members during their regular meeting September 12.  The funding agreement will allow WCCHD to continue providing services for the citizens of Georgetown.

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FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
The four proposed industrial district would have covered areas of the ETJ in the north, west, east and southeastern parts of the ETJ.

The four proposed industrial district would have covered areas of the ETJ in the north, west, east and southeastern parts of the ETJ.

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Georgetown pauses making ETJ industrial districts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Georgetown is pressing pause on creating industrial districts in its extraterritorial jurisdiction because of future guidance cities may receive from the state on creating such districts. The initiative to create an industrial district emerged from language seen in Senate Bill 2038.

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Georgetown will increase water rates next month

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, September 15, 2023
Georgetown water rates will increase 13 percent starting in October, as set by the City Council during Tuesday’s meeting. The statutory consent agenda shows the rate raise was budgeted in the 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Budget.

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Average homeowner to see city taxes rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, September 15, 2023
Despite the property tax rate staying the same for the 2024 Fiscal Year, the average Georgetown homeowner can expect to pay approximately $125 more per month in taxes than last year.  The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024 is 37.40 cents per $100 valuation.

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Focus falls on making crossings better in every way

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, September 15, 2023
Potential improvements on intersections throughout Georgetown and updates on their current status were presented to city council members during their Tuesday afternoon workshop to determine which projects should be given priority.
Cedar Park Police officers play basketball at a Cedar Park apartment complex during the department’s National Night Out on August 1, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police.

Cedar Park Police officers play basketball at a Cedar Park apartment complex during the department’s National Night Out on August 1, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police.

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Williamson County prepares to celebrate National Night Out

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, September 15, 2023
Cities across the county are preparing for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3. This year nearly 500 communities in Texas are expected to participate.
Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the proclamation to make September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the proclamation to make September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County commissioners approve September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to designate September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during its September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. According to a proclamation read to the court, 72 county residents died by suicide in 2021.
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