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Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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.

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Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
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.
Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Austin Lacrosse company donates to local teams

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Father, coach and founder of Austin-based company Phantom Lacrosse, Michael Hazy, strung 115 new lacrosse heads to celebrate the return of lacrosse to the Olympics after 115 years. Phantom is donating all 115 of them to youth lacrosse teams in Texas, including Williamson County.
Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New burger restaurant opens in Cedar Park, gives back to community

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Connecticut-based hamburger franchise Wayback Burgers held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their newest location in Cedar Park. Festivities for the grand opening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Construction designs on BCRUA pipeline

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
Construction crews will begin work on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority pipeline in Lake Travis on Wednesday, February  28.  The city will permanently replace 1,400 feet of the underwater pipeline. The city will be turning off water from the pipe during the construction period.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.

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Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.     When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Early 2024 Williamson County housing market sees gains compared to 2023

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Austin Board of Realtors released its first housing market analysis of 2024, representing market activity for the month of January.   According to the data, residential homes sold in Williamson County increased by 4.3 percent, with 1,667 closed sales.
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