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August 2011
Williamson County passes 2011-12 budget
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
As unlikely as it might sound, Williamson County government officials were paraphrasing the Rolling Stones during Tuesday’s budget-adoption process: Not everybody got what they wanted, but many got what they needed.
New private veterans’ resource center to open
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
A new, private resource center for veterans is set to open Tuesday in Cedar Park and will offer help to former soldiers navigating the transition from military to civilian life.
Managing the unexpected
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
Sixty-two names have been neatly entered into a red, oversized inquest ledger that sits in Justice of the Peace Edna Staudt’s office. Each is assigned a number, date and initial — N, A, S or H — in corresponding columns.
LCRA board postpones decision on facilities
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors postponed its decision until September on bids submitted for the purchase of 27 water and wastewater facilities during its meeting Aug. 24.
Rouse shuts out Liberty Hill for 1st varsity win in program history
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
As time ticked down toward the season opener against Liberty Hill, Rouse senior Michael Botello saw something special in his teammates’ eyes.
Hope Alliance gets county funding back
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted Aug. 23 to reinstate full funding to Hope Alliance, the county’s only battered women’s shelter.
District offering free course ‘Becoming a Love and Logic Parent’
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
Mary Ann Kluga, Leander school district chemical abuse prevention coordinator, is once again offering “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” classes this fall.
From the editor’s desk: Lost and found
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
If you ever head to the United Kingdom, don’t leave your smartphone in the hotel room.
LISD report: Parent and community involvement aid LISD success
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
Research has shown that students tend to perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their learning.
Bad advice for strangers: Some tips for Muammar al-Gaddafi’s upcoming prison sentence
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
First, I’m going to have a hard time relating to you and your war crimes.