Williamson County OKs 3 percent raise for FY 25 officials
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a 3 percent cost of living raise for most Wilco officials for Fiscal Year 2025 based on tenure. Rebecca Clemons, director of human resources, noted a hybrid approach with merit retention and COLA, while judges remain statutorily set.
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Williamson County Commissioners Court
Rebecca Clemons
Commissioners Court
Brazos River Authority lifts Stage 3 drought limits in Taylor area
The Brazos River Authority rescinded Stage 3 drought restrictions for the East Williamson County Regional Water System and Taylor after a power glitch halted three pumps at the EWCRWS plant near Taylor. A temporary pump restored service July 16, with permanent repairs due the week of July 29. Residents are urged to use water wisely as repairs continue.
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East Williamson County
Taylor
Lake Granger
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BRA
Jonah Special Utility District
Lone Star Regional Water Authority
Housing costs put Georgetown buyers in a bind
Georgetown area housing prices have begun to settle after a 2020 21 surge yet high interest rates keep mortgages tough for first time buyers. In June 2024 Williamson County median single family home price reached 434000 per the Austin Board of Realtors with quotes noting prices near 450000.
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Texas
Georgetown
Ily
Williamson County
Austin Board of Realtors
Paula Brent
Georgetown Designates Two Reinvestment Zones for Future Abatements
Georgetown City Council designated two reinvestment zones on July 23 to pave the way for potential future commercial and industrial tax abatement agreements. The 10 acre zone at 1201 Westinghouse Road and the 7.72 acre zone at 111 Hallmark Cove are not Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. The move creates the framework for future negotiations with developers.
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Georgetown
Westinghouse Road
Halmar Cove
Cameron Goodman
Goodman
Olson Legacy Foundation awards $150000 grant cycle opens
The Anna Anton Olson Legacy Foundation opens its 2024 grant cycle with $150,000 available for operational support and capacity building. Georgetown Taylor and Hutto nonprofits may apply starting July 29, with submissions due by September 23.
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Anna+Anton Olson
Georgetown
Taylor and Hutto
Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation
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