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Williamson County to celebrate completion of Samsung Highway with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the completion of several road projects in southwest Taylor. (Courtesy Williamson County) In an effort to ease transportation surrounding the semiconductor manufacturing site in Taylor, officials from Williamson County, the Texas Department of Transportation and Samsung Austin Semiconductor will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Samsung Highway on June 7.
Belton ISD confirms facilities sustained damage in recent storms
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - Belton ISD confirmed to KWTX that some of their facilities sustained damage from the May 22 storms. The district says their biggest concern is addressing roof damage and water leaks. Additionally, Belton ISD says fences, outdoor lights, rooftop HVAC systems and outdoor equipment were impacted by...
'We are strong, we will make it' | Heidenheimer community rebuilding after EF-1 tornado
HEIDENHEIMER, Texas — Neighbors in Heidenheimer, Texas are coming together after devastating weather hit on May 22. It left their community in shambles, but people are working their best to get their lives in order. Candace Wilcox has lived in Bell County for decades and has never lived through...
Buckholts Cotton Festival this weekend
The Buckholts Cotton Festival will be held May 31 and June 1 in downtown Buckholts. BBQ Cookoff, washers, conrhold, horseshoes, food trucks, vendors, parade, bounce houses, silent auction and much more. Interested in being a vendor contact Terri at (254) 721-2970. For BBQ Cookoff info, please contact Patsy at (254)-482-0570....
Belton cleanup and repair permitting clarified
Belton, Tx (FOX 44) – The City of Belton has issued a statement regarding what permitting might be required for residents doing cleanup or repair work following the storms. City officials say in order to speed up cleanup and restoration efforts, a temporary permitting process has been set up just for storm related projects. In addition, storm-related contractor fees are being waived up until July 1, 2024.
Georgetown City Council greenlights new Kelley Park playground equipment
Kelley Park will receive a new playground equipment after Georgetown City Council approved the purchase May 14. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) As part of its five-year capital improvement program, Georgetown City Council approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Kelley Park May 14. The new equipment is larger, and will...
Georgetown City Council moves forward with rideshare voucher program
Georgetown City Council received updates on the forthcoming rideshare voucher program during a May 14 workshop. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Georgetown Transportation Manager Lua Saluone presented an update on the city’s upcoming rideshare voucher program, which would allow residents to use a rideshare service at a discounted rate, during a May 14 City Council workshop.
Hutto City Council member resigns, saying in letter mayor has 'toxic presence'
Hutto should have been gearing up for a runoff election in June after five candidates ran for one City Council place and no one earned more than 50% of the vote. But the runoff was canceled after incumbent Dana Wilcott, the top vote-getters for Place 5 with 33% of the vote, resigned after the May 4 election, saying she has lost faith in the mayor. Evan Porterfield, who won the second-highest number of votes with 19%, took her place on the City Council.
CCHS graduates 455
The commencement ceremony of Copperas Cove Graduating Class of 2024 was held on May 24, at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton. The graduates received the Garrison Commander’s Address by Colonel Lakicia Stokes: U.S. Army Fort Cavazos. Col. Stokes said, “Today we celebrate not just as a community, but...
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