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Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.  Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Killing painkiller

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County recognizes employees of the year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized its employees of the year and project team of the year for 2023 during the August 22 meeting. The award recipients were selected by a committee with 29 nominations over five categories.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners Court approves proposed 2024 budget

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners on August 22 unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year on first reading and will vote on the finalized budget and tax rate during their next meeting.  The proposed expenditures to the general fund amount for FY 2024 totals $313.4 million.
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. The current tax rate is $0.
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.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court called for a November bond election during its August 8 meeting.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court called for a November bond election during its August 8 meeting.

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Williamson County Commissioners Court places $884 million bond election on November ballot

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
To address various road and park needs across the county, Williamson County residents will vote on $884 million worth of county bond projects November 7.  Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the November bond election during their meeting Tuesday, August 8.
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