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Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Hope on the Horizon   The Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala.    The third-annual galla will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, on Friday, March 8.
At the January 18 Electric Board meeting, the solution was presented to the board who approved a recommendation of the plan to City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

At the January 18 Electric Board meeting, the solution was presented to the board who approved a recommendation of the plan to City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Georgetown electric to implement buy all/sell all plan for new solar customers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
In an effort to more equitably recoup the expenses of the electric department, Georgetown officials are updating the Net Energy Metering program so that solar and non-solar users share the fixed costs of running the electric department.
Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

Naomi L. Morales. Photo courtesy of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.

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Victim of train fatality identified

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Leander Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the next of kin of a deceased individual, Naomi L. Morales.
A rendering shows the proposed concept for 200 West Sixth Street. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

A rendering shows the proposed concept for 200 West Sixth Street. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

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Three-story mixed-use concept granted courthouse view waiver

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, January 29, 2024
After a public hearing Tuesday, January 23, a conceptual design for a three-story building at 200 West Sixth Street was given a waiver that would allow it to potentially block the view of the courthouse from Interstate 35.
The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

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Filings for Georgetown City Council and GISD May elections open

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 29, 2024
The next general election for Georgetown City Council and Georgetown ISD School Board positions will take place on May 4.  The first day to file for a place on the general election ballot was January 17.
Wilco Homelessness Coalition volunteer shirts used for the Point in Time Count. Photo by Nalani Nuylan..

Wilco Homelessness Coalition volunteer shirts used for the Point in Time Count. Photo by Nalani Nuylan..

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Counted for

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 29, 2024
Volunteers for the Wilco Homelessness Coalition gathered at First United Methodist Church in Georgetown this past week to prepare for the group’s third Point in Time Count.
Liberty Hill Municipal Court is located on 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Municipal Court is located on 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill Mayor resigns, effective March 1

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 29, 2024
Liberty Hill Mayor Liz Branigan announced she will be stepping down from office during the city’s January 24 city council meeting.   She submitted her resignation “citing medical and scheduling issues,” according to city documents.
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill Bypass begins construction

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 29, 2024
Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill gathered Friday, January 26, for the launch of the Liberty Hill Bypass project.
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