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Photo from left, Doris Brooks, Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, Kira Buell, April Peiffer, Erin Duran, Ashley Vargas, Jessica Jumper and Calvy Schoen. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Photo from left, Doris Brooks, Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, Kira Buell, April Peiffer, Erin Duran, Ashley Vargas, Jessica Jumper and Calvy Schoen. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter receives grant from national nonprofit

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 17, 2023
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter received a $100,000 grant investment Friday, July 14, from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their life-saving work for animals in the county.
Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.

Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.

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Taylor Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Monday, July 17, 2023
The three-night 73rd Taylor Rodeo was held Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Wilco Budget Office receives award for budget presentation

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Williamson County Budget Office was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Monday, July 10.

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Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 14, 2023
The City of Georgetown  issued a press release on Friday, July 14, stating due to high, sustained water use and system treatments nearing capacity, the city is temporarily enacting stage 3 water restrictions. The restrictions will last until Monday, July 17.

West Nile mosquito found in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 14, 2023
A mosquito trap sample collected from Brushy Creek has tested positive for West Nile virus. The positive sample was collected from a trap site near the Beck Preserve on Great Oaks Dr. on July 7.
Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

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450-acre harvest a last for retiring Williamson County farmer

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 14, 2023
“I was driving a tractor when I was 7-years-old,” farmer Larry Svehlak mentioned while I rode along in his combine this week.  Mr. Svehlak, 70, is a Granger native who’s lived in Taylor for decades. He’s tilled the soil for a long time, but he’s retiring after finishing this year’s corn harvest.
Construction progresses Wednesday, July 12, at the Future Ready Complex. The project was funded through the district’s most recent bond election in 2021. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Construction progresses Wednesday, July 12, at the Future Ready Complex. The project was funded through the district’s most recent bond election in 2021. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown ISD growth, construction costs may necessitate May 2024 bond

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Two Georgetown ISD realities — more students and continuing skyhigh construction costs — may require district trustees to call a bond election for next May.
The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

The Williamson County Budget Office Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. From left to right Ashlie Holladay, Sarah Crain and Saira Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County’s new official logo Courtesy Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Williamson County Budget Office was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Monday, July 10.
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