GOVERNMENT
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Williamson County moves ahead with road connecting US 183 to Sunset Ridge Drive
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials at a news conference in Midland, TX, on Sept. 21. A sign on the table reads "SECURING THE BORDER."
‘One pill can kill': Gov. Abbott orders state leaders, law enforcement to focus on cartels amid fentanyl crisis
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White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
Cedar Park City Council adopted the budget and set the tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23 at its Sept. 8 meeting. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cedar Park City Council adopts $187.7M budget, sets tax rate for FY 2022-23
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New court in Williamson County receives its first judge
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Williamson County commissioners adopt budget, tax rate for FY 2022-23
In partnership with the city of Georgetown, Round Rock officials on Aug. 25 accepted $14 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Williamson County to be used for future water infrastructure. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)
Round Rock, Georgetown receive $14M in ARPA funds for regional water project
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Williamson County to set aside $500K for economic development
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Judge lifts burn ban Aug. 24 for Williamson County
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Williamson County approves funds for overtime of pretrial magistrates
Water tower in Leander.
Leander BCRUA pipeline springs a leak; wastewater treatment plant experiencing overflow
City Council building.
Leander City Council proposes new tax rate and operating budget for FY 2022-23
The Chamber of Austin Regional Mobility Summit took place Aug. 17 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. (Christopher Green/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Chamber Mobility Summit outlines plans for the future of transportation in Austin
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Williamson County to pay $25M on top of regular payment for bond debt
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ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
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Williamson County increases rent allowance for Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
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Williamson County lauds parks department project team, employees of the year
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows