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Ordinance adopting 2024 budget approved

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Georgetown City Council adopted an $868 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024 on first reading August 22. A second and final vote is scheduled for September 12, where the tax rate will also be heard and adopted formally.  The 2023-24 budget anticipates $97.59 million in revenue, a 9.
The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

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City council reviews pedestrian bridge designs for Austin Avenue bridge

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Georgetown City Council was presented with the three final bridge design ideas for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that will help connect downtown to other parts of the city and enhance the San Gabriel River greenbelt areas.
Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

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Senior Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's rodeo was held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center. The rodeo was founded in 1978 and conducts rodeos from March through October each year.  The events are open to anyone at least 40-years-old.
family recipes. Book cover provided by Brigid Cooley

family recipes. Book cover provided by Brigid Cooley

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Former Sun reporter publishes book of poems

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Family recipes  Former Sun reporter Brigid Cooley publishes her debut book of poems, family recipes. The collection of poems touches on topics from a woman’s strength, family wounds and eating disorders.  Cooley’s work has been published internationally in anthologies and collections.
Jackson Daly, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Georgetown, appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs to create space to isolate sick dogs.

Jackson Daly, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Georgetown, appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs to create space to isolate sick dogs.

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Facing ‘extremely contagious’ distemper outbreak, Georgetown Animal Shelter appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
An outbreak of canine distemper at the Georgetown Animal Shelter has led city officials to make an urgent appeal for help in moving healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes.
Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Bandy Jewelers: A hidden gem just off the Georgetown Square

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tucked between Coreena’s Bridal Boutique and The Co-Op building on West Eighth Street in Georgetown is Bandy Jewelers, a destination jewelry store in an old shotgun house. Bandy Jewelry sells second-hand jewelry and offers repairs, custom jewelry services and battery replacements.
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.   Leander City Council will vote to accept Mr.
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.
American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

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Fertilizer Plant in Bartlett destroyed in fire

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 21, 2023
The American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer facility — located at 9901 State Highway 95 in Bartlett — caught fire because of a chemical spill Sunday, August 20, at 9:38 p.m.
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