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Dave Porter, Director of the Wilco Economic Development Partnership, left, chats with County Judge Steve Snell about the future of Williamson County during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch, October 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, Director of the Wilco Economic Development Partnership, left, chats with County Judge Steve Snell about the future of Williamson County during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch, October 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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State of the County: Judge Snell shares economic, infrastructure outlook for Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 23, 2025
A growing workforce, increased water infrastructure and worldwide business connections are on the horizon for Williamson County.County Judge Steve Snell outlined his vision for the county’s future during a conversation with Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic...
Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

First moon mission by Wilco-based Firefly Aerospace a success

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Firefly Aerospace — a private aerospace company with headquarters located in Cedar Park — successfully completed Blue Ghost Mission 1 in partnership with NASA.
Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County greenlights spaceport liftoff

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following Firefly Aerospace’s successful lunar landing, Williamson County is working toward creating a new spaceport development corporation board to “provide fiscal guidance and ongoing governance” of spaceport operations in Williamson and Burnet counties.
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