Rick Ortiz, people operations team head at Compal USA Technology Inc., thanks the Commissioners Court for approving the tax abatement on April 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

This map shows how Georgetown’s water utility territory would be divided up by the city, National Utility Infrastructure, and the Cities of Jarrell and Killeen, if a sale is approved by Georgetown voters on May 2. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

Farmer Dwight Arldt standing by his wheat growing on leased land along County Road 194. He suspects after his year-long lease is over, it will become a housing development. Photo by Abbey Archer

The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.