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Williamson County commissioners approved increased homestead exemptions during a May 17 meeting. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:09 PM May 17, 2022 CDT
Williamson County increases property tax exemptions for homeowners, age 65-plus and disabled residents
The city partnered with Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties to administer the program. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:30 PM Aug 13, 2021 CDT
Georgetown to help pay residential utility bills to those affected by COVID-19
Williamson County homeowners, 65-plus and disabled to see property tax relief. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:31 PM May 25, 2021 CDT
Williamson County homeowners, 65-plus and disabled to see property tax relief
Georgetown city council approves use of eminent domain for drainage easements. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:27 PM Apr 27, 2021 CDT
Georgetown City Council authorizes use of eminent domain for neighborhood water easements
The 2021 winter storm created an unprecedented demand for power. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
9:00 AM Mar 17, 2021 CDT
Here is what you need to know about Georgetown issuing a $45M bond for winter storm energy costs
Georgetown officials have estimated the cost for energy during the storm to be between $45 million-$50 million. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:30 PM Mar 3, 2021 CST
Georgetown to issue $47.8M in debt to pay Texas winter storm energy costs
The city of Georgetown has organized tree limb cleanup for residents. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:04 PM Feb 24, 2021 CST
Georgetown organizes tree limb cleanup for residents
Here is what you need to know in Georgetown on Feb. 19. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:26 AM Feb 19, 2021 CST
Trash pickup returns in Georgetown plus other winter storm updates Feb. 19
As the winter storm continues to cripple much of Texas, here is what you need to know for Georgetown. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:21 AM Feb 18, 2021 CST
Water and power outages: Feb. 18 winter storm updates in Georgetown
Williamson County, like the entire state of Texas, continues to deal with rolling blackouts, but county Judge Bill Gravell wants to remind residents the county does not have any control over water or electric utilities. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:00 PM Feb 16, 2021 CST
WilCo judge says county does not control water, electric utilities and more Central Texas storm coverage
Austin
2:30 PM Dec 7, 2020 CST
Georgetown residents can round up their utility bills to help those in need
Council also approved increasing residential wastewater rates, which for residential customers will increase to $34.85, up from $32 per month. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:41 PM Oct 28, 2020 CDT
Average Georgetown user's monthly water bill to increase from about $41 to $46
Williamson County received an additional $1.3 million in coronavirus relief aid. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:45 PM Sep 16, 2020 CDT
Williamson County receives additional $1.3 million in coronavirus relief aid
Utility billing late fees, including water, electric, sanitation, stormwater and wastewater, have been temporarily waived. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
7:21 PM May 26, 2020 CDT
Georgetown utility bill late fees waived through June; disaster declaration to continue
Austin
5:00 AM May 22, 2020 CDT
Ongoing coronavirus leaves Georgetown ISD budget in flux as remote learning wraps up
The Williamson County Commissioners Court set the criteria for a $25 million small business grant program, during a special meeting May 1. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Austin
3:47 PM May 1, 2020 CDT
Williamson County commissioners set criteria for first round of small business grant program
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Austin
3:43 PM
Williamson County allocates $72.5 million toward water infrastructure
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas twice issued calls for power conservation this spring but has said it is prepared to manage the potentially record-breaking statewide demand for electricity through the summer. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:35 AM
Legislature passes power reforms as Texas grid is prepped for potentially record-breaking summer demand
A number of legislative bills are underway in the Texas House and Senate in response to the February winter storm that swept the state. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:20 PM
State leaders push for post-storm reform bills
The current legislative session is in its final month, and lawmakers have been considering a number of proposed bills to address the widespread power and water outages that occurred as a result of the February winter storm. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper).
Austin
12:44 PM
Texas Legislature moves flurry of winter storm bills
The Texas Senate passed a bill March 29 aimed at overhauling the state's energy market. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:27 PM
Texas Senate passes bill mandating changes to state energy market in wake of winter storm
Record-setting Winter Storm Uri left Sugar Land and Missouri City residents without power for days. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:25 AM
Sugar Land, Missouri City officials, residents repair damage left in Winter Storm Uri's wake
Ice covers trees in East Austin after winter storms the week of Feb. 14. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:48 PM
Austin Energy made $54M in revenue after winter storm, which means customers stand to benefit, for now
Sunrise on Feb. 15 revealed unusual amounts of snow had fallen overnight in western Travis County. Unprecedented cold temperatures and high demand for electricity has led the Pedernales Electric Cooperative to ask customers to reduce energy usage. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper).
Austin
7:35 AM
Pedernales Electric Cooperative announces service interruptions in Hill Country amid unprecedented cold weather
The 87th Texas Legislature convened Jan. 12. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:34 PM
State bills target Austin’s police cuts, forced closure of businesses during pandemic
Austin
1:45 PM
Leander's growth garners concern as water demand escalates