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Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

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Justice, healing, hope

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 6, 2023
The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3,  after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.

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Election Day is Tuesday

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Election Day for the November Election is Tuesday, November 7. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.    In order to vote, residents must bring a valid I.D. to locations. According to Vote Texas, a valid I.D.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.

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ESD 9 voting error

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.

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Homeless resources fair, event stationed in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Wilco Homeless Coalition and the Volunteer Center are partnering to host the Williamson County Homelessness Awareness Event and Volunteer & Resource Fair at the J.B. & Hallie Jester County Annex at 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, on Saturday, November 18, from 4-8 p.m.
The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

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Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.
Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Drought affects Wilco farmers, ranchers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 23, 2023
Despite the rapid growth of technological businesses in Williamson County, agriculture remains a top industry, providing jobs and food for both those in and outside of the county. According to the Farm Service Agency there are 291,000 acres of cropland in Williamson County.
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