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General Manager’s Note — September 2007

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Written by Karin Shaver Friday, 07 September 2007

The times are changing

In response to our inaugural issue, we have received many e-mails from readers in our communities. One reader wrote, “The idea of being focused on … our special Central Texas area will create more interested citizenry, a more informed resident and more involved community members.”

The Community Impact team is thrilled to be covering Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor as our fourth market. Our mission is to bring you useful, local information that you can use to become better informed.

I have been back in Central Texas for several months now and have enjoyed becoming reacquainted with the area. Growing up in Pflugerville, I assumed we were one of the only 5A high schools in the state that still had a dairy farm across the street. Sometime during the past 14 years, the cows have disappeared, along with many other landmarks and memories I have of this area. I miss the familiarity of the old, but appreciate all the conveniences of the new.

To help you experience this juxtaposition of the old and new, we are introducing a new feature called Community Corridor. We show you an aerial photo of a local corridor and explain what is there and what may be coming soon.

A county issue of opposing views is the ongoing debate about the landfill contract. Our top story breaks down the issue to help you understand what the controversy is all about, what is being done about it and how you can make an impact.

Another quality of life issue for residents is our education system and higher education options. Our story about the East Williamson County Higher Education Center gives an update on the project and explains the astounding economic impact for our communities. Regardless of which city the EWCHEC ends up in, it is a win for the county.

There is no greater time to be reporting on the changing face of Williamson County. Please let us know how we are doing.

Karin Shaver

kshaver@impactnews.com