If the economic incentive package between Cedar Park and Fallbrook Technologies goes through, it could potentially add 65 jobs and a corporate operations center to the Cedar Park area. Currently, they employ 60 workers. The $1.67 million incentive package would require a long-term commitment fro
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05/05/2011
The 2010 tax season may be just behind us but it is never too soon to start thinking about tax credits for next year. The 2011 energy tax credits for your Liberty Hill home are down from last year, but there are still some out there. Washington may be giving less than before to Leander homeowners
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05/03/2011
The City of Georgetown has grown tremendously since 2000, but the current population is still less than anticipated. From the year 2000, the number of residents in Georgetown has increased by 67.26 percent. However, it has still not surpassed the 50,000 mark as was hoped. If the city had grown p
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04/28/2011
In today's competitive job market, being somewhat computer literate is a must. Many employers advertise available job openings on various online websites, and being able to access them is a necessary when it comes to finding a job. If your inexperience with computers is hindering your job searc
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04/26/2011
Georgetown City Council Chambers and the Georgetown Public Library recently installed a new technology, called induction loop technology, aimed at aiding those that are partially deaf. Georgetown truly is on the cutting edge of technology.Induction loop technology allows those with digital heari
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04/21/2011
Herman & Kittle properties, an Indiana-based company, recently applied for an affordable housing tax credit from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to build an affordable housing complex in Taylor for seniors. The building will be called Main Street Commons and will have 75 uni
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04/19/2011
Home prices are down across the country and so for a time were long term mortgage rates. For the past three weeks, long term mortgage rates in the Austin area and across the country have inched up.Freddie Mac recently reported that a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.87% for the week ending
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04/14/2011
The week of April 10th-16th Williamson County will be observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This observance is held annually, and the goal is to increase public awareness and acknowledge crime victims and survivors. It also serves the purpose of getting the word out to those that may be
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04/12/2011
If you live in Williamson County you have the best odds of being part of the healthiest individuals in the state of Texas. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently named Williamson County the healthiest county in Texas. The study was conducted on a nationwide basis and takes into account m
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04/07/2011
On March 22nd the Georgetown City Council approved three agreements with San Gabriel River Place Partners. The agreements will provide $1 million in funding for public improvements for a project located at 100 S. Austin Ave. The developer will develop $2.5 million in new property as part of these
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04/05/2011