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Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County welcomes new veterans services director

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
“My mission is only one to serve veterans and their families.” -  Michael Hernandez, Williamson County Director of Veteran Services   Williamson County named retired Army Sergeant Michael Hernandez as the director of Veteran Services on November 1.

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Williamson County residents OK road, park bonds

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Williamson County residents have approved both of the county’s 2023 bond propositions.  “The voters have overwhelmingly confirmed the direction we are going in Williamson County,” County Judge Bill Gravell said in a statement to the Sun.

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FINAL RESULTS: Wilco bonds pass with 60% support from residents

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Final update November 8, 12:20 a.m.  Final voting totals for Williamson County's two bond propositions show that Proposition A received support from 62.23 percent of county voters, and Proposition B received 59.89 percent support. Both propositions have been approved.
Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

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Justice, healing, hope

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 6, 2023
The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3,  after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.

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Election Day is Tuesday

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Election Day for the November Election is Tuesday, November 7. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.    In order to vote, residents must bring a valid I.D. to locations.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.

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ESD 9 voting error

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.
Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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New chief at the helm in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The City of Jarrell swore in Patrick South as the city’s new police chief at Jarrell City Hall on October 25. Chief South has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt.    “The interview process was a pretty drawn-out process,” City Manager Danielle Singh said. “We had lunch.
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