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Williamson County Commissioners and County Judge Bill Gravell debate over an agenda item at Commissioner’s Court June 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and County Judge Bill Gravell debate over an agenda item at Commissioner’s Court June 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County considering $1.6 billion in projects for future road bond

Williamson County’s Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Tuesday, June 27, outlined $1.6862 billion worth of proposed road projects and $78.9 6 million in park projects that could be funded through a future county bond package.

Georgetown eyes November bond

Georgetown Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer and Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras presented a list of potential items that could appear in a November bond election during the city’s June 27 city council workshop.  Based on the projected growth of the city, Ms.

Fireworks illegal in Georgetown

Despite their popularity during the summer months, fireworks can pose a danger when not handled with care. As well as causing personal injuries and property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are the cause of an average of 19,500 fires every year.
Ed Komandosky, center, presents a $1 million dollar check to Diana Philips, left, wearing black, for the Greater Taylor Foundation’s Impact Taylor initiative.

Ed Komandosky, center, presents a $1 million dollar check to Diana Philips, left, wearing black, for the Greater Taylor Foundation’s Impact Taylor initiative.

Greater Taylor Foundation awarded $1 million at kick-off event

A $1 million gift was presented to the Greater Taylor Foundation Monday, June 26, during the launch of the nonprofit’s Impact Taylor initiative.

Summer Sunflower Festival held at Sweet Eats

Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo is hosting its fourth annual Sunflower Festival through July 9 on its property between Jonah and Circleville. The festival highlights 45 different types of sunflowers, ranging in color and height.
At the ribbon cutting, from left, were Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Whit Friend, Christen Eschberger, Scott Haywood with the Sam Bass Fire Department, Steven Shull, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Tracy Cooper, Joelle Rosentswieg, William Sherwood, Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook, Kim Filiatrault, Michael Tucker, Ken Reifschlager, Steven Waters, Janet Rubiano, Nester Rubiano, Aaron DeNucci, Richard Ridings.

At the ribbon cutting, from left, were Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Whit Friend, Christen Eschberger, Scott Haywood with the Sam Bass Fire Department, Steven Shull, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Tracy Cooper, Joelle Rosentswieg, William Sherwood, Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook, Kim Filiatrault, Michael Tucker, Ken Reifschlager, Steven Waters, Janet Rubiano, Nester Rubiano, Aaron DeNucci, Richard Ridings.

Williamson County celebrates new Brushy Creek bridge

Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey was joined by Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook Tuesday, June 27,  to celebrate the Great Oaks Drive Bridge opening in Brushy Creek.