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GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

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GISD trustees officially hire new superintendent

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, August 7, 2023
In a special meeting on August 7, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously hired Devin Padavil as the district’s next superintendent.  Following the board vote, Mr. Padavil thanked the board and acknowledged the “high hopes” trustees have for his leadership.

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Wilco bolsters efforts against wildfires

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 7, 2023
The Williamson County Fire Chief’s Association has adopted the Williamson County Wildfire Task Force Regional Procedure as a way to streamline requests for additional resources during active wildfires in the county.
The waiting room for Baylor Scott & White provides access to multiple departments within the hospital. (Courtesy Baylor Scott & White)

The waiting room for Baylor Scott & White provides access to multiple departments within the hospital. (Courtesy Baylor Scott & White)

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Georgetown’s Baylor Scott & White expands coverage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, August 4, 2023
Sun City’s Baylor Scott & White clinic at 4945 Williams Drive has expanded in order to provide more services to its patients. The clinic added 15,000 square feet of space, updated their facility and added new specialties and providers.
Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

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Round Rock approves construction projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 4, 2023
Round Rock City Council Members approved multiple construction projects related to parks during its July 27 meeting. Lake Creek Trail construction will begin later this year.
Williamson County Cities Health District building in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Cities Health District building in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

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Two mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Cedar Park

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
In an update from the Williamson County Cities Health District Integrated Vector Management program, two mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Cedar Park earlier this week.
Williamson County Auditor Julie Kiley answers questions about billing the non-county dispatch services at the August 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Auditor Julie Kiley answers questions about billing the non-county dispatch services at the August 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco discusses dispatch rates for non-county calls

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court supported the creation of a Jarrell ISD Police Department during its Tuesday, August 1, meeting. According to a signed agreement, the county will provide the school district with dispatch services and access to public safety software systems.

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Georgetown to use virtual reality for lifeguard training

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Georgetown is one of two cities in the United States selected to participate in a beta test for a new Lifeguard Virtual Reality Training App. The Parks and Recreation Department is working with the American Red Cross to implement the technology which is expected to be released later this year.
Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in Jarrell. The cave is home to Tricolored Bats. Courtesy Rachael Lindsey.

Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in Jarrell. The cave is home to Tricolored Bats. Courtesy Rachael Lindsey.

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New nature preserve set to open in Jarrell this fall

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Hill Country Conservancy is opening a nature preserve in northern Williamson County after an anonymous landowner donated 1,205 acres to the nonprofit. Named the Pecan Springs Karst Preserve, the property is five miles west of Jarrell.
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