http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:54:55 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:06:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Operation-Turkey-Day-at-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Congressman John R. Carter and Col. Williams greet a soldier and his son at Ft. Hoodphoto by L. BirkmanOver 2000 soldiers and their families from the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade were fed a gourmet meal at Ft. Hood on Saturday, with all the food prepa... Charitable Activities Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:06:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Operation-Turkey-Day-at-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Brown-Santa-kickoff-at-Wolf-Ranch?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Santa Claus with Sheriff's deputies and their motorcyclesphoto by L.BirkmanAccording to a press release, “The Williamson County Brown Santa program will kick-off its 2009 toy drive on Saturday, November 21, at Wolf Ranch Town Center, IH-35 and ... Charitable Activities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Brown-Santa-kickoff-at-Wolf-Ranch?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Health-Care-and-Voter-ID-discussed-by-state-reps?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Rep. Todd Smith (R-Tarrant Co.) speaks to CUCphoto by L. BirkmanThe Conference of Urban Counties, which is a group of the most populous counties in Texas, is holding its bi-annual meeting in San Antonio. The conference attendees include county judges... Legislative Issues Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Health-Care-and-Voter-ID-discussed-by-state-reps?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Military-Moms-of-Texas?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Tracy Dawes-LaPorte packs boxes for the troopsphoto by L. BirkmanTracy Dawes-LaPorte’s son, Adam Huckstep, of Round Rock is deployed to fight the War on Terror. She decided to try to team up locally with other moms to support each other and the... Charitable Activities Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:40:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Military-Moms-of-Texas?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Democrat-candidates-for-Wilco-races?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner The Williamson Co. Courthouse/photo from www.wilco.orgHaving run unsuccessfully for state representative, Dist 20 in 2004 and 2006, Third Vice-Chairman of the Williamson County Democrat party, Jim Stauber, 69, has filed a campaign treasurer report to... Local elections Elections 2010 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:52:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Democrat-candidates-for-Wilco-races?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Two-ribbon-cuttings-and-a-career-fair?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner On Friday, I participated in two ribbon cuttings and a career fair in Williamson County. The first ribbon cutting was for intersection improvements at the corner of FM 1460 and Southeast Inner Loop in Georgetown. The county paid approximately $900,00... County Growth Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Two-ribbon-cuttings-and-a-career-fair?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Do-you-want-to-serve-your-community?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner ESD #1 Board Members and othersphoto by T.SmithWilliamson County has ten emergency services districts that provide fire and first responder services to over 100,000 residents. These districts are generally in areas not inside a city’s limits an... County Programs and Services Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:18:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Do-you-want-to-serve-your-community?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Round-Rock-has-Momentum?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Charley Ayres of the Round Rock Chamber of Commercephoto by L. BirkmanRound Rock Momentum, an economic development partnership between the city of Round Rock and Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, held its annual luncheon on Wednesday at the Marriott in... County Growth Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:13:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Round-Rock-has-Momentum?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Gratitude-for-Veterans?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Williamson County thanked veterans for their service this week with celebrations held throughout the county. On Tuesday morning, the Chisholm Trail Middle School held their annual celebration, which featured displays of items donated by local ve... Events Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:03:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Gratitude-for-Veterans?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Contested-Race-for-County-Treasurer?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Williamson County Courthousephoto from www.wilco.orgKurt Showalter, assistant county auditor, announced at the Williamson County Republican Women’s Club on Monday, that he will challenge long-time County Treasurer Vivian Wood for the Republican... Primary Election Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:09:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Contested-Race-for-County-Treasurer?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Standing-Room-Only-at-Cedar-Park-Vet-event?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Leander & Vista Ridge ROTC Color Guardphoto by L. BirkmanThe city of Cedar Park hosted its first annual Veteran’s Day event on Sunday at the Cedar Park Recreation Center. The ceremony had to be moved inside due to the rain. Due to that and ... Events Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:47:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Standing-Room-Only-at-Cedar-Park-Vet-event?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Overflow-Crowd-Receive-CoatsChaps-sponsor-Toyland-event?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Hundreds of volunteers joined the Round Rock Serving Center on Saturday at the Dell Diamond to distribute thousands of “Coats for Kids.” Cynthia Flores, caseworker for the Serving Center and coordinator of the program, told the volunteers... Charitable Activities Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:17:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Overflow-Crowd-Receive-CoatsChaps-sponsor-Toyland-event?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Tony-Dale-appointed-to-Cedar-Park-Council?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Tony and Mary Dale are all smiles after his appt. to CP City Council on Thursdayphoto by L. BirkmanLocal businessman and community leader, Tony Dale, was unanimously appointed to the Cedar Park City Council late Thursday evening at a special called C... Other Local elections Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:05:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Tony-Dale-appointed-to-Cedar-Park-Council?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Fund-and-website-set-up-for-victims-of-Ft-Hood-shooting?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Operation Home Front's logo and missionwww.operationhomefront.net/texasDr. Kathryn J. Kotrla, associate dean and professor of psychiatry of the Texas A & M Health Sciences Center in Round Rock, has asked me to post the link to the Texas Vete... Other Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Fund-and-website-set-up-for-victims-of-Ft-Hood-shooting?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Help-us-send-cookies-to-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Williamson Co/Ft. Hood. Adopt-a-Unit Event at the Dell Diamond in July of 2007photo by L. BirkmanWilliamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey, who has led the county’s Adopt-a-Unit program in support of the troops at Ft. Hood in conjunction wit... County Programs and Services Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Help-us-send-cookies-to-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Prayers-for-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Man with crossphoto by AP/K. NavarroWilliamson County residents are in shock today in the aftermath of the terrible shooting at Ft. Hood, the US Army base located in Bell County, which borders our county to the north. Many Williamson County residents... Other Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:25:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Prayers-for-Ft-Hood?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Haz-Mat-training-exercise-held-in-Round-Rock?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner The regional wastewater treatment plant on Hwy 79 in east Round Rock was the site of a large scale regional training exercise on Tuesday. First responders from all over Central Texas participated in the event. Marty Herrin, Williamson County&rsquo... County Programs and Services Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Haz-Mat-training-exercise-held-in-Round-Rock?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Large-crowd-attends-county-meeting?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner I speak to the crowd as Comm. Covey looks on. (photo by T. Smith)Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey and I hosted a County Update Meeting Monday night at the Brushy Creek Community Center. A larger than expected crowd attended the event with... County Programs and Services Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:30:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Large-crowd-attends-county-meeting?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d1-County-update-meetingnew-HR-director-hired?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Williamson Co. HR Director Lisa Zirklephoto by L. BirkmanCommissioner Valerie Covey and I will host a County Update Meeting on Monday, November 2nd at the Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock. The agenda for the meeting i... County Programs and Services Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:07:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d1-County-update-meetingnew-HR-director-hired?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Republicans-gather-in-Taylor?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner Vote Republican yard signphoto by L. BirkmanEarlier this week, the Williamson County Republican Party met in Taylor at the Howard Theater. A number of current officeholders and candidates attended. Candidate announcements took up much of the evening.... Primary Election Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:25:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15960-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Republicans-gather-in-Taylor?cid=exrss-Williamson-County-Conservative-Examiner