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Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Filipino spot Elsie’s Egg Rolls finds a home in Hutto

“When I was 9 years old, I started to learn how to cook from my mom,” said Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto. “I had to help my family make some money.” Ms.
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.

Williamson County nonprofits raise $1 million in 24 hours

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.
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management stands with Paul Yura, left, and the county commissioners after being designated as a Storm Ready community. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Emergency Management honored by National Weather Service

The Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized the county’s Office of Emergency Management for being designated as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service during the March 5 commissioners court meeting.

County Briefs

The basketball and tennis courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, are being resurfaced, repainted and restriped now through April 12.

Paxton sues Hutto ISD

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto ISD for allegedly using state resources to conduct illegal electioneering.
Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Taking on State politics

The Williamson County Courthouse was buzzing with chatter during Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting: some with updates from county departments, others conversing about how the week has been. The main polarizing conversation was on item No.
An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

Wilco quarry neighbors eye County Advisory Council as possible path to co-existence with expanding aggregate industry

Williamson County is home to more quarries than any other Texas county, with 37 active quarry sites in 2024. Can Williamson County quarry owners and homeowners living near aggregate operations learn to get along?
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Sun Archive.

Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala on Friday, March 8.    The third-annual gala will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock from 5:30-10 p.m., according to a press release sent from CASA.

Hutto adds new Emergency Management Director

The City of Hutto has promoted Jake Isbell from assistant emergency management coordinator to director of emergency management.  “I am incredibly excited to serve the residents of Hutto in this new role,” Mr. Isbell said.