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Rick Ortiz, people operations team head at Compal USA Technology Inc., thanks the Commissioners Court for approving the tax abatement on April 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rick Ortiz, people operations team head at Compal USA Technology Inc., thanks the Commissioners Court for approving the tax abatement on April 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County gives tax incentives to Taiwanese AI company

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement incentive agreement for Compal USA Technology Inc. on Tuesday, April 14.
Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County to limit online public information due to rising AI scams

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Certain information — including contract details, project backgrounds and contact info — will not be available as part of future online Williamson Commissioners Court agenda packets in an effort to fight Artificial Intelligence scams that impersonate county entities.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Senator Ted Cruz talks Big Beautiful Bill, jobs for Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Senator Ted Cruz at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center as part of its Power Lunch on August 19.
Richard Semple, Williamson County’s Information Technology Director, answers the questions from the public and commissioners about ChatGPT Enterprise Licenses. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Richard Semple, Williamson County’s Information Technology Director, answers the questions from the public and commissioners about ChatGPT Enterprise Licenses. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County expanding use of Chat GPT AI software

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 21, 2025
In the age of information and technology, innovation has seeped into every industry. With any new technology comes concerns over safety and security of private information.
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