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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 are 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.
LCRA OKs sale of water plant to Leander
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors voted Sept. 21 to sell the Sandy Creek Water System to the city of Leander pending negotiations.
Taking the time to care
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The United Way Day of Caring sponsored two projects Friday at the Central Texas SPCA and the Williamson County Humane Shelter.
Prevention at the forefront
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
In the wake of the Moon Glow fire and other wildfires raging across Central Texas, the city of Leander and its residents are taking steps to prevent further tragedies.
Lions grind grounds Eagles
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Caleb Woodward ran for 185 yards and 3 touchdowns and passed for another score in Leander’s 40-14 win over Georgetown.
Humane society helps rescue 75 dogs
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 activist offers dialogue on what ails the world
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Peter Perez is a six-year U.S. Army communications veteran who works as a vendor compliance coordinator in the foreclosure industry.
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 get started, this 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.