Leander - Cedar Park

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.
Rick Beverlin, Resigning Leander City Manager. Courtesy of the City of Leander.

Rick Beverlin, Resigning Leander City Manager. Courtesy of the City of Leander.

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Leander city manager leaves for Nacogdoches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
City Manager Rick Beverlin, who has served as Leander’s city manager since 2019,  resigned from the position Tuesday after taking a job to serve as city manager for the City of Nacogdoches.
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.
Texas A&M Public Information Officers Leslie Auriemmo (Left) and Besty Coffee (right) were walking on Georgetown Square sharing tips on how to prevent wildfires on August 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Texas A&M Public Information Officers Leslie Auriemmo (Left) and Besty Coffee (right) were walking on Georgetown Square sharing tips on how to prevent wildfires on August 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Cedar Park wildfire extinguished

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Cedar Park reported in their biweekly newsletter that the Parmer Lane wildfire is 100 percent contained, as of Thursday, August 10.  The fire burned 37 acres over the two-day period. Building 10 at Bexley at Silverado Apartments was completely burnt down.
Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Fin-tastic Leander burger house serves quality food, support community

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Nestled in the Cold Springs shopping center off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander, Sharks Burger works to accommodate the lunch rush.  Owner Diego Bullara makes his rounds, going table to table, striking up conversations with his customers.
Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Administrator Chris Davis resigned from Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Election Commission accepted the resignation of Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis effective immediately at the August 9 meeting. Starting at 9:30 in the morning, the commission entered into executive session for a private hearing for the employee.
Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County hears proposed FY 2024 budget, new tax rates

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.  The total budget for the county is $542,553,014. The commissioner's court set the voter-approved tax rate at $0.379282 per $100 valuation.
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