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The Leashing Hope graduate, Celes, sits with their handler in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Bartlett Innovation Unit at the Leashing Hope graduation, April 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Leashing Hope graduate, Celes, sits with their handler in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Bartlett Innovation Unit at the Leashing Hope graduation, April 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Top Dog Grads: Animal Shelter, Bartlett Innovation Unit celebrate first Leashing Hope dog graduation

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 9, 2025
Five dogs from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter graduated from the Leashing Hope program at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Bartlett Innovation Unit on April 25. The Bartlett Innovation Unit is a state prison located on the southwest corner of Bartlett, at 1018 Arnold Drive.
Council members, from left, Denise Diechmann, Mike Harrell and Lesa Ragsdel received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Florence for their years of service on the council. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Council members, from left, Denise Diechmann, Mike Harrell and Lesa Ragsdel received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Florence for their years of service on the council. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Changing of the guard: Florence officials close public service chapter

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 9, 2025
Three of the five Florence City Council members will conclude their time in public service following the May election.

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Georgetown continues work to mitigate zebra mussels

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 9, 2025
The invasive species zebra mussels have been present in Lake Georgetown since 2017. With warm days and boating season arriving, boat owners should take precaution and thoroughly clean their watercraft to reduce the spread of the mollusk.

Keeping an eye on development, zoning bills

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 9, 2025
The final bills of the 2025 Texas Legislature are up for discussion with less than 25 days left in the session. Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said this year the city has had a greater impact on legislative actions than in the past due to city staff ’s work with state representatives.
County Commissioner Terry Cook, left, reads the proclamation to designate May 5 - 9 as Air Quality Awareness Week during the May 6 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Terry Cook, left, reads the proclamation to designate May 5 - 9 as Air Quality Awareness Week during the May 6 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Air aware: County, state stride to reduce air pollution

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Williamson County commissioners designated May 5-9 as Air Quality Awareness Week. Air quality in the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area was classified as “moderate or worse” for nearly half of the days in 2024, according to the Air Quality Index.
Bruce Clements, Wilco’s Director of the Office of Emergency Management, explains how the updated Hazard Mitigation plan can get grants to the county to improve infrastructure. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, Wilco’s Director of the Office of Emergency Management, explains how the updated Hazard Mitigation plan can get grants to the county to improve infrastructure. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County debuts refashioned mitigation plan

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a revamped Hazard Mitigation Plan on April 29.
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Sheriff outlines department role during chamber luncheon

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann shared information about the programs and units managed by the Sheriff’s Office during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1.

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Take advantage of Georgetown water features

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
As summer approaches, a weekend well spent can include time at Georgetown’s pools, splash pads or natural watering holes.Places like Lake Georgetown and Blue Hole park, although fun, have rules that residents and visitors should familiarize themselves with before venturing out.

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Two people shot in Round Rock dispute

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Two individuals were found with gunshot wounds after Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call in the Round Rock area on May 1 at approximately 8 p.m. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2200 block of Chandler Creek Road, an unincorporated area within Round Rock.
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