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Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Granger City Mayor Monica Stojanik, back, and Granger ISD Superintendent Stephen Brosch, front, share the current needs of the Granger area during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Gearing up Granger

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the reorganization of American Rescue  Plan Act Funding to assist the Granger community with growing infrastructure needs. “Part of this problem is that Granger has been a sleepy little town for so long,” Granger Mayor Monica Stojanik said.
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates shelter’s ‘no-kill’ status

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Things are happening at the Williamson County Animal Shelter, and the hard work is paying off. Shelter Director Misty Valenta was selected to join the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council.
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Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 25, 2024
This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

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Field day teaches students about geography tech

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 22, 2024
Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

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Cedar Park, Wilco celebrate roadway completion

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Williamson County motorists can now drive on a new east-west roadway through Cedar Park, built to improve travel times and safety in the region.
Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
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.

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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.County Commissioner Russ Boles said November 5 that EPOR recently applied for a tax exemption with the Williamson County...
Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs: Williamson County operations pause for the holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
Williamson County Offices will be closed on several days in November to observe holidays: on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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‘Serving in a different capacity’

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
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