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4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

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Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell American Legion gets first female commander

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 11, 2023
Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 elected Mary Semek as the group’s new commander in July. She is the first woman to serve in that position for the group.  Commander Semek is an army veteran who lives in Jarrell. She completed her basic training at Fort Ord, California.
City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown discusses tax rate for 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 10, 2023
For Fiscal Year 2024, Georgetown city staff projects the city’s revenue will be $97.59 million, a 9.3 percent decrease from the city’s 2023 budget.
Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Fin-tastic Leander burger house serves quality food, support community

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Nestled in the Cold Springs shopping center off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander, Sharks Burger works to accommodate the lunch rush.  Owner Diego Bullara makes his rounds, going table to table, striking up conversations with his customers.
Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Administrator Chris Davis resigned from Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Election Commission accepted the resignation of Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis effective immediately at the August 9 meeting. Starting at 9:30 in the morning, the commission entered into executive session for a private hearing for the employee.
Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the Proposed 2024 fiscal year budget during the August 8 commissioners' court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County hears proposed FY 2024 budget, new tax rates

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.  The total budget for the county is $542,553,014. The commissioner's court set the voter-approved tax rate at $0.379282 per $100 valuation.
W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.

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CASA Wilco receives grant, adds new marketing coordinator

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CASA of Williamson County has been awarded a $189,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation.  CASA Wilco is a social services organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe, and permanent homes.
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