On April 25, 2008, Williamson County wrapped up the Adopt a Troop Donation Drive and took the collected items to Fort Hood. For over a month donation drop boxes have been set up in 11 county offices to collect items such as batteries, hand sanitizers, games and cards.
Williamson County Commissioners Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey will be holding open houses to discuss State Highway 29 Corridor Study.
April 23, 2008 (Williamson County, TX) -- The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the name “Twin Springs Preserve” for the county’s recently acquired 145-acre property located near Lake Georgetown. Also on Tuesday, the court approved adding to the preserve 13 acres that are adjacent to the property and accepted $13,000 from Whitney Development as compensation for assuming management of the property. The additional 13 acres has an existing fence to separate it from nearby homes.
In 2007, the Texas Legislature appropriated $82 million for the 2007-2009 biennium, to enhance mental health crisis services in Texas. Guided by the Legislature and in response to Rider 69 of the appropriations bill, these funds will allow the State of Texas to make significant progress toward improving the response to mental health and substance abuse crises. The appropriation is intended to specifically support a redesigned crisis service system and allows local Community MHMR Centers to work with stakeholders in their communities to determine the best use of funds.
After a year of ups and downs, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter ends their first year of operation on a high note.
It might be hard for one to image that some bugs, birds, a lizard and a cave would be worth $2 million, but to Williamson County Commissioners, it was worth every penny because these bugs, birds, and lizards will enable the county to develop land while abiding to the Endangered Species Act.
On Saturday, February 2, 2008, Williamson County officials hosted a kick off to the "Adopt-a-Unit" program set up through Congressman John Carter. The county is sponsoring part of the 4th Aviation Brigade that is stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. "It's about getting to know each other and building relationships before the troops leave for Iraq," said Rachel Rull. According to county officials, this is the first of many gatherings that they will take part in over the next six months. Troops from the Combat Aviation Brigade will leave for Iraq later this year to serve out a 15 month tour there.
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Mailing Address: 3010 Williams Drive, Suite 153 Georgetown, Texas 78628
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