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September 2011
County reduces number of election precincts
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Every Williamson County voter is scheduled to get a new voter registration card in the mail this December — and about one-third will find themselves in new election precincts.
County decides against cutting funding for trapper
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
There’s still details to be worked out — involving a controversial assessment of user fees — but after hearing citizen complaints and talk of 700 petition signatures, the Williamson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday reversed an earlier budget decision and restored $28,800 in funding to the county trapper program.
Tourism, economic boards asked to pitch in for new City Hall complex
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The city’s tourism board and 4A and 4B development boards will be among those asked to share the costs associated with finishing out the new City Hall complex on Cypress Creek Road.
Property owner argues against rezoning Lakeline lot
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
A rezoning request to allow different types of retail business on a North Lakeline Boulevard lot received backing by city staff and the planning and zoning commission, but not from a property owner abutting the property in question.
Dell gives grant funding for Launch Pad program
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The Cedar Park Public Library received a $29,930 grant from Dell as part of its YouthConnect initiative. Dell chose the library to receive a portion of $3 million in funding to implement programs teaching information and technology skills. Only 24 organizations within the United States received the grant.
Literary characters come to life at annual Fable Fest Saturday
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
ill showcase literary favorites and carnival activities at the annual Fable Fest, noon to 5 p.m.
HSWC helps rescue more than 75 dogs, puppies
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The Humane Society of Williamson County, in partnership with local civic action groups and the support of the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, led a rescue effort to save more than 75 dogs and puppies from a North Bell County puppy mill.
Leander ISD Report: Destination ImagiNation promotes student learning
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Over recent weeks, I have addressed the Leander school district’s Seven Student Learning Behaviors, how we are working to ensure students are self-directed learners, and steps we are taking to prepare students for college and beyond.
Bad advice for strangers: Do names even matter?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Before I start my column, the following is from a Wall Street Journal web article titled, “The New Class of Geniuses:” “The author, Jad Abumrad, is the producer and co-host of the public radio show, Radiolab.
This old spouse: Remembering good ‘ol vanilla Dad
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Like it or not, TV has provided many of the touchstones of my life.