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Area census results key to increased funding, representation for cities
By Andrea Leptinsky Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
The 2010 census is at the doorstep for all Americans this spring.
Locally grown foods boost regional business developement
By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
Consumers in Williamson County cannot get enough fresh, locally grown produce. Residents increasingly buy local foods at farmers markets in Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor where attendance has more than doubled over the past three years.
Two bodies recovered from plane crash site, access road remains closed
By Beth Wade Friday, 19 February 2010 10:57
Officials from the City of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said this morning two bodies have been found in the Echelon Building, 9430 Research Blvd., the site of yesterday's northwest Austin plane crash. The identities have not been confirmed and more information was not released. Special agent Eric Vasys with the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the agency is continuing to investigate reported suspect Joseph Andrew Stack, who piloted the single-engine plan. The agency believes one of the bodies recovered is Stack, but a forensic investigation is ongoing to confirm its identity.
Georgetown helps Southwestern become fully wind powered
By Andrea Leptinsky Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00
An initiative started by a campus environmental club has led the City of Georgetown and Southwestern University to partner for a utility agreement that will make Southwestern 100 percent wind-powered for nearly two decades.
Landfill operator argues confidentiality in court
By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00
Williamson County, Waste Management and the Texas Attorney General are engaged in a dispute over information a citizen requested regarding the operation of the Williamson County Landfill and Recycling Center located near Hutto.
New sports complexes offer cities financial home run
By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00
Two sports complexes coming to Williamson County are primed to capitalize on the youth sports industry.
Interim chief, higher morale usher department into 2010
By Andrea Leptinsky Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00
For a public safety organization that serves a population of nearly 50,000, the Georgetown Police Department has faced several hurdles when it comes to continuing a well-maintained—and unblemished—reputation.
Georgetown chamber takes aim at planned growth for future population
By Andrea Leptinsky Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00
While many are still ironing out their resolutions for 2010, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is looking ahead and making plans for 2015, when the city population is expected to hit 100,000—twice the number it is now.
Taylor increases city limits by 10 percent; spurs debate
By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00
City staff follow due process for annexation, but residents organize protest.
Wolf Ranch brings retail stores, sales tax revenue to the city
By Suzanne Haberman Thursday, 03 December 2009 12:42
Before Wolf Ranch Town Center opened in Georgetown four years ago, the city lost about half the potential sales tax revenue to surrounding communities.
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