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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.

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.
Mayor of Yongin City Sang il Lee, left, gets introduced to Taylor Mayor Dwayne Ariola by County Judge Bill Gravell at the Taylor Expo Center, January 9.

Mayor of Yongin City Sang il Lee, left, gets introduced to Taylor Mayor Dwayne Ariola by County Judge Bill Gravell at the Taylor Expo Center, January 9.

A Seoul-ful celebration: Williamson County welcomes sister city

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 13, 2025
Gift exchanges, new experiences and heartfelt thanks were shared with out-of-town guests from Williamson County’s sister city on January 9. With an estimated 200 attendees at the Wilco Expo Center, the festive atmosphere was warm and welcoming.
County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners frustrated with water company

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
 The Williamson County commissioners shared their disappointment about tax filings by Canadian power company EPCOR, which will provide water service to the Samsung industrial site.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County gives $2 million tax abatement

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
 Another South Korean company will come to Williamson County, following the path set by Samsung. Soulbrain —  a South Korean-based corporation that provides chemical production use in the semiconductor process — is the latest company to strike a tax abatement deal with Williamson County.
From left to right, TxDOT Engineer Tucker Ferguson, County Commissioner Russ Boles, Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge Bill Gravell and President of the Samsung construction team Dr. CH Park pose to cut the ribbon opening the Samsung Highway.

From left to right, TxDOT Engineer Tucker Ferguson, County Commissioner Russ Boles, Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge Bill Gravell and President of the Samsung construction team Dr. CH Park pose to cut the ribbon opening the Samsung Highway.

Governor visits Taylor

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 7, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan. Semiconductor chips help run technologies of today and the future, and starting in 2025, many of them will be manufactured by Samsung in Taylor.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Report: Samsung contributed $27 billion to Austin area

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Samsung Austin Semiconductor released its 2023 Economic Impact Report.Conducted by a third party, the report highlights $26.8 billion in economic contribution and impact generated through operations of the Austin fab and the construction of the future manufacturing facility in Taylor.
Senator Ted Cruz, center, gives a speech about the CHIPS Act during a press conference at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock on January 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator Ted Cruz, center, gives a speech about the CHIPS Act during a press conference at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock on January 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator Ted Cruz talks CHIPS Act, semiconductor plans with Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 8, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz held a roundtable discussion and press conference Thursday, January 4 about semiconductors at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Joined by Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, the senator spoke about how the U.S. CHIPS Act will better Texas and the U.S.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Samsung setback

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Korean-based tech giant Samsung announced it will delay the opening of its under-construction Williamson County facility to 2025.
Members of the Taylor community attend the Taylor-area Friend-chip event on September 20 in the Taylor Mansion’s Crystal Ballroom. Courtesy of Samsung.

Members of the Taylor community attend the Taylor-area Friend-chip event on September 20 in the Taylor Mansion’s Crystal Ballroom. Courtesy of Samsung.

Taylor community honored at Samsung event

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 2, 2023
The Taylor community was recognized by Samaung during the “Friend-chip” event September 20 at the Taylor Mansion.    The tech company hosted two Friend-chip events to recognize and celebrate the dozens of organizations that the company partners with around the Austin area.
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