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Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Drought affects Wilco farmers, ranchers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 23, 2023
Despite the rapid growth of technological businesses in Williamson County, agriculture remains a top industry, providing jobs and food for both those in and outside of the county. According to the Farm Service Agency there are 291,000 acres of cropland in Williamson County.
Rendering shows the interior of the anticipated Jack Allen’s location in Hutto. The restaurant has five other locations across the Austin area. Illustration courtesy of MA Partners.

Rendering shows the interior of the anticipated Jack Allen’s location in Hutto. The restaurant has five other locations across the Austin area. Illustration courtesy of MA Partners.

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Hutto adds Jack Allen’s to Co-Op District

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hutto residents are set to get a Jack Allen’s Kitchen at The Co-Op District on State Highway 79, according to a press release from Co-Op developers MA Partners. The 7,500-square-foot restaurant is the first to be built from the ground up. The restaurant is planned to open summer of 2024.

Early voting starts October 23

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
With numerous elections taking place throughout Williamson County, Wilco residents will have an opportunity to vote early beginning October 23 and on election day November 7. County residents can visit any Williamson County polling location to cast their vote.
Ben White, New president of the Taylor EDC. Courtesy of the City of Taylor.

Ben White, New president of the Taylor EDC. Courtesy of the City of Taylor.

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Taylor Economic Development Corporation gets new president, CEO

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Taylor Economic Development Corporation has selected Ben White as its new president and CEO. Mr. White is set to begin his new role in mid-November.    According to the press release, he has over 20 years of economic development experience. Mr.

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National Fire Protection Week focuses on cooking safety

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”  Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14.
Restaurant owner Scott Feller with his longest-standing employees, Lily (left) and Gina.

Restaurant owner Scott Feller with his longest-standing employees, Lily (left) and Gina.

Hippo Cafe a resilient spot in Hutto

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 5, 2023
“There’s a legend that a circus train was passing through Hutto on the train tracks that you can see just outside our window,” said Scott Feller, owner of Hippo Cafe. “The circus stopped to get water for the steam engine and the hippo broke out of his pen and got into the creek.
Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County hosts first bond information open house

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Williamson County residents had an opportunity to learn about and discuss the upcoming county bond election at an open house at the Georgetown Annex off of Wilco Way October 3. Two county bonds will be up to vote in November.
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