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County Commissioner Valery Covey asked a question to Wilco Senior Director of HR Rebecca Clemons about the Salary Study at the July 18 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valery Covey asked a question to Wilco Senior Director of HR Rebecca Clemons about the Salary Study at the July 18 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners Court reviews salary study, adds policies

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 21, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved new county salaries for elected officials and new county employee policies during their July 18 meeting. Changes will be put into effect October 1, the start of the next fiscal year.
The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

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Wolf Ranch 3D printed homes open to the public Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The first of the 3D printed homes built by ICON and Lennar in Georgetown will be made available for public viewing on Saturday, July 22, with a welcome event from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. The neighborhood is located south of Highway 29 on the northside of Wolf Ranch Parkway at Legends Lane.
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

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Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360 on Monday, July 17, 2023.

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West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
After placing the city under temporary Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Friday afternoon, the City of Georgetown announced Monday, July 17, that the water restrictions will remain in effect through September 4 for about 35 percent of its customers, all in areas of Georgetown “generally west of D.B.
“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

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Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Winners of the Texas Society of Sculptors summer show were honored and announced  Sunday, July 16, at the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit officially opened last month on June 18. The first place award went to “Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress.

Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban starting at noon on Tuesday, July 18, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions.  These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture and high winds.
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.

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Georgetown ISD trustees select Taylor ISD superintendent as lone finalist

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, July 17, 2023
Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees have named Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil as the lone finalist for the GISD superintendency.  The announcement was made Monday, July 17. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Padavil to Georgetown,” Board President Elizabeth McFarland said.
The Wood family: Brodie, Ashley, Brielle and Brixton proudly pose in their Bengals gear. (Photo Courtesy Bounce Marketing & Events).

The Wood family: Brodie, Ashley, Brielle and Brixton proudly pose in their Bengals gear. (Photo Courtesy Bounce Marketing & Events).

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Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wish for Georgetown kid

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 17, 2023
Georgetown six-year-old Brixton Wood has been a lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan. When choosing what team to support, he looked to his dad, Brodie, who had been a Bengals fan for over 20 years. Brixton decided that he, too, would support the midwestern team.
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