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Map of the most recent drought conditions in Texas, which has reached the “exceptional” level in Williamson County — the worst possible. Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor.

Map of the most recent drought conditions in Texas, which has reached the “exceptional” level in Williamson County — the worst possible. Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor.

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County bakes, literally, in worst possible drought conditions

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With the end of summer approaching, Williamson County is experiencing a record drought. The worst drought previously was in August 2011, which lasted five months. The county returned to Moderate Drought in May 2012.

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Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.  Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Killing painkiller

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
New 1916 Building

New 1916 Building

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Jarrell ISD's 1916 Building rises from rubble

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Bricks salvaged from Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building are getting a second life as workers began installing them last week on the outside of the district’s new community space, designed as a replica of the original school building.
Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County recognizes employees of the year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized its employees of the year and project team of the year for 2023 during the August 22 meeting. The award recipients were selected by a committee with 29 nominations over five categories.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners Court approves proposed 2024 budget

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners on August 22 unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year on first reading and will vote on the finalized budget and tax rate during their next meeting.  The proposed expenditures to the general fund amount for FY 2024 totals $313.4 million.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors food pantry in Bartlett helps East Wilco families

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since 2019, a small effort by Bartlett resident Stephanie Myers to help neighbors in need has blossomed into a local food pantry, serving about 500 families per month. Neighbors Serving Neighbors collects food items and goods to distribute to families in eastern Williamson County.
Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell American Legion gets first female commander

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 11, 2023
Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 elected Mary Semek as the group’s new commander in July. She is the first woman to serve in that position for the group.  Commander Semek is an army veteran who lives in Jarrell. She completed her basic training at Fort Ord, California.
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