Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on Wachovia MERLOTS 2008BR08, relating to Williamson County, Texas' unlimited tax road bonds series 2007, to 'AA+' from 'AA'. This action follows Standard&Poor's Nov. 25, 2008, upgrade of the underlying bonds to 'AA+' from 'AA'. The long-term component of the rating is based on the underlying bond. The short-term component of the rating is based on the liquidity provider, Wachovia Bank N.A. The expiration date of the liquidity facility is April 9, 2009.