| Hutto closer to budget approval |
Hutto City Council members approved the first reading of its $25.5 million fiscal year 2011 budget Sept. 2. The City Council will approve the second and final reading of the budget during a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 16.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Hidden treasures revealed |
A Round Rock man refused to reveal his name after learning the antique platinum-and-sapphire ring that his father, a jeweler, had made for his mother so many years ago may now be worth up to $15,000. The man feared that readers would track him down to steal the treasure.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Seminar to focus on loss prevention |
Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley is planning an upcoming seminar to help local small businesses and nonprofit organizations prevent employee theft.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| INDICTMENTS |
A Williamson County grand jury met Aug. 4, Aug. 17, and Sept. 2 issuing the following felony indictments.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Accused groper has first court date Wednesday |
Donald Charles Dunn - the former T. Don Hutto immigrant detention center guard and transport officer who's accused of groping at least eight women in his custody - is scheduled for his first Williamson County Court appearance Wednesday morning.
Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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| Short film, big hopes |
A filmmaker who received some recent tips from Richard Linklater and actors on "Wedding Crashers," "Teeth" and "Friday Night Lights" were in Round Rock last week, collaborating on a short film.
Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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| Hutto ISD taps into reserves for budget |
On Aug. 26 the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $39.9 million budget and tax rate of $1.54 per $100 assessed valuation for the 2010-11 school year.
Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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| Photo exhibit traces TBCH history |
A photography exhibit which opened in downtown Round Rock's ArtSpace last week merges the past and the future of the Texas Baptist Children's Home, which is part of Children at Heart Ministries. During September, the Texas Baptist Children's Home will celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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| "A pretty good week for Round Rock" |
The Round Rock City Council passed resolutions at its Aug. 26 meeting to nominate the Education Management Corporation and two Dell projects for Texas Enterprise Project designation, and approved a tax abatement agreement with Toppan Photomasks to create new jobs and bring in new equipment at its Round Rock facility.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Tax rate the same as Wilco budget adopted |
The average Williamson Count homeowner will pay about $17 less in taxes this coming year, after county commissioners on Tuesday adopted a new budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Local takes part in latest approach toward scoliosis |
A Round Rock student became a part of a medical revolution in spine and scoliosis surgery this spring.
Patricia Bielecka, a 2009 graduate of Stony Point High School who is currently a sophomore at the University of Houston, participated in a minimally invasive scoliosis procedure that Dr. Matthew Geck with the newly created Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center performed May 27.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| FYI |
• Express closes out season • Labor Day closings • None hurt in stove fire
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| OLD TO BECOME NEW AGAIN |
In 2003, a watershed event in Hutto's history occurred with the closing of the Hutto Co-op Gin Co.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| County officials peeved at court |
Livid is not too strong a word, in describing how some Williamson County elected officials are reacting to news that computer activity in their office is now being monitored.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| FYI: Fire Chief Hodge announces retirement |
Round Rock Fire Chief Larry Hodge announced Tuesday he will retire, effective Feb. 26, 2011, concluding a 40-year career in the fire service. Hodge will be 65 on Feb. 4, 2011.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| United Way, Volunteer Center team up for 'Day of Caring' |
Volunteers throughout Williamson County and Central Texas are invited to participate in United Way of Williamson County's Day of Caring Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Commissioners to end budget debate |
After months of discussion and debate - and following a slew of suggestions from county employees and members of the taxpaying public - the Williamson County Commissioners Court is scheduled to adopt a budget and tax rate for fiscal 2010-11when it meets in regular session Tuesday morning.
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| Welcome to College |
Austin Community College's eighth and largest campus to date officially opened Friday as higher education leaders throughout Central Texas dedicated the campus.
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| Round Rock ISD approves small boundary change |
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees has approved a boundary change for those living in northwest Austin along Old Lampasas Trail who were slated this year to attend school in Leander ISD.
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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| FYI: Arts Council hosts '60 Years of Hope' exhibit |
The Round Rock Area Arts Council presents "60 Years of Hope," an exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of Texas Baptist Children's Home and Children at Heart Ministries, with an opening reception Thursday at ArtSpace.
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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