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County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Commissioners and Wilco’s Human Resources Department pose with Mental Health America’s 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County awarded for employee mental health policies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum recognition levels. Williamson County announced that Mental Health America was awarded a 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting.

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Escape the heat with annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tickets for the 2024 Blazin’ Beer Crawl on the Square are now on sale, with both VIP and General Admission options. Both ticket options are for those 21 and up, identification will be checked at pickup. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3, from 3-6 p.m.
Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

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County Briefs: Williamson County observes Juneteenth with office closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 17, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All county operations will resume regular hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
With the newly formed Business Court in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his appointment of three justices to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals on June 11.   Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field will serve as Justice, Place 2.
A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Real estate market report:

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.

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Protect yourself against Texas summers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, June 13, 2024
As summer heat sets in, residents need to protect themselves, their family members and pets against hot temperatures to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries when outside this summer.
Library Director Susan Gregurek gives an update about the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center to the Jarrell City Council on June 4.

Library Director Susan Gregurek gives an update about the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center to the Jarrell City Council on June 4.

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Nonprofit library provides Jarrell with resources, community

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan. Nestled off Interstate Highway 35 near Sonterra Boulevard is the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center. The playful teal and salmon logo invites Jarrell residents and families living in the Sonterra Municipal Utility District into the nonprofit library.
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