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Keeping an eye on development, zoning bills

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 9, 2025
The final bills of the 2025 Texas Legislature are up for discussion with less than 25 days left in the session. Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said this year the city has had a greater impact on legislative actions than in the past due to city staff ’s work with state representatives.
County Commissioner Terry Cook, left, reads the proclamation to designate May 5 - 9 as Air Quality Awareness Week during the May 6 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Terry Cook, left, reads the proclamation to designate May 5 - 9 as Air Quality Awareness Week during the May 6 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Air aware: County, state stride to reduce air pollution

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Williamson County commissioners designated May 5-9 as Air Quality Awareness Week. Air quality in the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area was classified as “moderate or worse” for nearly half of the days in 2024, according to the Air Quality Index.
Bruce Clements, Wilco’s Director of the Office of Emergency Management, explains how the updated Hazard Mitigation plan can get grants to the county to improve infrastructure. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, Wilco’s Director of the Office of Emergency Management, explains how the updated Hazard Mitigation plan can get grants to the county to improve infrastructure. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County debuts refashioned mitigation plan

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a revamped Hazard Mitigation Plan on April 29. Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements said this plan — updated every 10 years — includes a detailed risk assessment, an inventory of infrastructure and mitigation strategies.
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Sheriff outlines department role during chamber luncheon

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann shared information about the programs and units managed by the Sheriff’s Office during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1.

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Take advantage of Georgetown water features

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
As summer approaches, a weekend well spent can include time at Georgetown’s pools, splash pads or natural watering holes.Places like Lake Georgetown and Blue Hole park, although fun, have rules that residents and visitors should familiarize themselves with before venturing out.

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Two people shot in Round Rock dispute

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Two individuals were found with gunshot wounds after Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call in the Round Rock area on May 1 at approximately 8 p.m. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2200 block of Chandler Creek Road, an unincorporated area within Round Rock.
Construction crews on April 23 set up the Atlas Ranch Phase 1 project, outside of Jarrell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Construction crews on April 23 set up the Atlas Ranch Phase 1 project, outside of Jarrell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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4,000 homes, golf course head to Jarrell area

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 5, 2025
Nearly 4,000 homes will spring up in North Williamson County as part of the new Atlas Ranch Municipal Utility District in the coming years.Located outside of Jarrell’s extraterritorial jurisdiction on County Road 344, the MUD will be developed in eight phases over the next decade.
Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stormy scenes in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 2, 2025
A few stormy evenings in Williamson County created picturesque sights overhead. Photos by Andy Sharp
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