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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.
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.

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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.
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
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.

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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.
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