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Drone shot of Hwy 290

6 trending Austin-area stories: road improvements, school closures, tech expansions

By Brittany Anderson

Here are the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from Oct. 6-10.

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The Sheriff's Office, Justice Center and county-operated jail are currently located near Fourth Street in downtown Georgetown. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
WilCo makes interim plans for office space ...
an unrooted tree fallen on top of a sidewalk trail
Portion of South San Gabriel River Trail temporarily closed for debris cleanup in Georgetown
Williamson County Fire Marshal Mike Lugo said the burn ban is in response to current drought conditions. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
Williamson County burn ban in effect until December
Adelanto HealthCare Ventures representative Robin Oldom said hospitals can make up for financial loss through the local provider participation fund. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
Williamson County commissioners renew rate for health care program
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The solid waste rate increase amounts to an additional $12-$19 a year for residential customers. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
Georgetown to increase solid waste fees starting Nov. 1
Williamson County death inquest investigators help justices of the peace oversee unattended deaths in three precincts. (Community Impact staff)
WilCo death inquest investigator program eases justice of peace workload as cases increase
The County Clerk's Records Division will soon need more space to store county records, County Clerk Nancy Rister said. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
WilCo continues to preserve historical records ahead of county staff move
For months, parents and students from Cypress, Faubion and Steiner Ranch elementary schools have spoken out at board meetings to save their schools from being closed. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact)
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The adopted tax rate is $0.0117 lower than the FY 2024-25 tax rate. (Community Impact staff)
Georgetown adopts $1.3B budget, lower tax rate
The county is working on additional mental health projects, including starting a loss team that will help those impacted by suicide. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
WilCo furthers mental health resources amid suicide prevention month