GOVERNMENT
A tractor clears trees during a wildfire
Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk in North, Central, East Texas
A resolution to the Georgetown fireworks ordinance will help hold violators accountable.(Courtesy city of Tomball)
Georgetown City Council approves addition to fireworks ordinance
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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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Water projects receive $19M in grants from Williamson County
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Williamson County approves park improvements, moving Taylor Ambulance Station
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White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
The city of Georgetown is expanding its North Lake Water Treatment Plant and building a South Lake Water Treatment Plant to increase production capacity. (Courtesy city of Georgetown)
Georgetown residents asked to save water while expansion projects underway
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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
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
Power lines in front of a sunset.
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