CITY & COUNTY
man at podium
Pflugerville officials vote to begin negotiations with private ambulance service despite pending election
The Aquifer Storage & Recovery well is expected to reduce strain on the water system in times of high demand. (Graphic courtesy city of Hutto)
Hutto to begin construction on water supply project in spring 2022
The design, pictured above, is also being implemented as a part of the I-35 at Williams Drive project. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
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The ordinance states residents must be approved for a permit with the animal services department before owning chickens. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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CIty Council approved a wastewater rate increase at a Sept. 28 meeting. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pflugerville to increase wastewater rates for customers living in three districts
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
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Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal’s office received the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association agency award, becoming the first constable’s office nationwide to have all of its commissioned deputies earn the award. (Community Impact Staff)
Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable's Office given training award
Kyle City Council voted 6-1 and approved the new citywide trail master plan that will utilize 2020 bond election funds for trails that will help connect Austin to San Antonio. (Courtesy Pexels)
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Several parents of New Caney ISD students spoke at the district's Sept. 20 board meetings about recent allegations that a student brought a firearm to Porter High School's Sept. 18 homecoming dance. NCISD Superintendent Matt Calvert stressed that no gunshots were fired at the event, and that the district is investigating the allegations. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Williamson County Court House
Williamson County approves nonprofit funding, and other notes from Commissioners Court
gavel on books
Judge: Pflugerville lawsuit attempting to prevent ESD 17 annexation election gets dismissed
During a Sept. 14 City Council meeting, officials agreed to extend the program, which began last March. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Pflugerville officials get update on passenger pilot pickup program to March 2022
Voting location
Early voting dates, polling locations approved for Williamson County
Hutto Police Chief Paul Hall's last day with the city will be Sept. 30. (Courtesy City of Hutto)
Hutto Police Chief Paul Hall to resign
Hutto City Council signed onto a $26 billion opioid settlement Sept. 2. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Hutto signs onto $26 billion opioid settlement
Austin City Hall
Central Health will hold public hearing for FY 2021-22 budget in Austin City Council chambers
Williamson County courthouse
Officials: Average homeowner expected to see lower tax bill from new Williamson County budget, tax rate
Kval representatives and city officials break ground on the new Kval facility. (Carson Ganong/Community Impact)
Kval latest tech company to break ground in Hutto’s Innovation Business Park
Central Health administrative building
Proposed Central Health budget estimated to increase average taxpayer bill by $40