North Austin News

Report: Facebook-backed nonprofit donated millions for elections, mostly to Democrat counties

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2021

The Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL), a nonprofit that received financial support from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, granted Williamson County $263,644 to fund voting expansions during the 2020 election, but more money went to Democrat-leaning counties, critics say.

Williamson County approves $500,000 for food banks

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 10, 2020

Local food banks in Williamson County are set to receive $500,000 in assistance from the county after the Commissioners Court approved the spending in a unanimous vote.