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Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

Three trees stand in the County Courthouse 26th District Courtroom for the 11th annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. This year there is a children’s tree for kids to place an ornament of their loved one and for children who have died because of violent crime.

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Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Williamson County’s 11th annual Tree of Angels ceremony took place Tuesday, December 5, at the county courthouse.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to approve the re-adoption of the county tax abatement policy after a public hearing on December 5 in the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County reenacts tax abatement guidelines

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
During the December 5 Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners held a public hearing and discussed the re-adoption of county tax abatement guidelines.
CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae. Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae. Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

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$20,000 awarded to CASA of Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County received a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to assist in program growth.   CASA Wilco plans to use these funds to help fund an additional Advocate Supervisor position, according to a news release.

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Operation Christmas Child thanks residents for festive giving

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Charity initiative Operation Christmas Child is celebrating another successful year of gift-giving. Several churches in Williamson County were among nearly 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week.

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County EMS consultants boches billing statement

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 4, 2023
Emergency Medical Services Management and Consultants, Inc. recently notified Williamson County EMS of an incident earlier this year affected the privacy and personal information of specifically identified patients.
A map shows the parking and vendor locations for the A Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival. Illustration courtesy of the City of Jarrell.

A map shows the parking and vendor locations for the A Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival. Illustration courtesy of the City of Jarrell.

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Joyous Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 1, 2023
The City of Jarrell will host its first Christmas event, A Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival, from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, December 16 on Fifth Street.
Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

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Williamson County Livestock showcases kids’ work

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County Livestock Association will host its 78th annual Livestock Show and auction in the Williamson County Expo Center. Lasting a week, the show will begin on Sunday, December 3 with over 500 exhibitors participating in different shows.
An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
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