GOVERNMENT
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
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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
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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
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Williamson County lauds parks department project team, employees of the year
Rebecca Clemons, senior director of human resources for Williamson County, will work with Lt. William New at Sheriff Mike Gleason's office to coordinate the pay raise for the officers as directed on Aug. 9 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court. (Sumaiya Malik/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County commissioners OK 14% raise for law enforcement
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Building behind trees reads 'Texas Department of State Health Services'
Texas health department accepting grant applications to expand access to health care
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Williamson County sheriff asks county for double approved pay hike