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In 2013, the FBI declared ALERRT as the national standard for active shooter training. Officials plan to begin construction on an expansion to its training facility near San Marcos as early as this year. (Courtesy James Keith)

State invests $25M to grow active shooter response training in San Marcos

By Anna Maness

ALERRT was created in 2002 as a partnership between Texas State, the San Marcos Police Department and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

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Williamson County was added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program, which allows government entities to apply for FEMA assistance and get reimbursed for damages to public property. The San Gabriel Park in Georgetown was heavily damaged from the July 5 flood.
Williamson County added to FEMA’s Public Assistance program after flooding
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The city of Georgetown's proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety, downtown, water and electric services, city staff and more.
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A Disaster Resource Center with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives will be available to affected Williamson County residents from July 18-Aug. 10 at 3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown.
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Stillhouse Hollow Lake, one of Georgetown’s main water reservoirs, reached its lowest capacity in 33 years in August 2023.
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On July 15, Williamson County Judge Steven Snell and Commissioner Russ Boles voted against approving a commercial contract to explore 481 acres of land in Florence as a potential site for the Jail and Justice Center complex relocation.
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The city of Hutto was the fastest-growing city in the Austin area in 2024, and ranked 13th overall in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a July 11 roundtable in Kerrville, after he toured sites that were hit by deadly flooding a week earlier. (Screenshot courtesy the White House)
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Starting July 14, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter at 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown will serve as the centralized location for shelter services.
Georgetown Animal Shelter merger with Williamson County shelter effective July 14