From left, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr (who works at Southwestern), County Commissioner Valerie Covey, Mayor Josh Schroeder, City Manager David Morgan and Southwestern University President Laura Skandera Trombley break ground on the SU 560 development on October 23. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr (who works at Southwestern), County Commissioner Valerie Covey, Mayor Josh Schroeder, City Manager David Morgan and Southwestern University President Laura Skandera Trombley break ground on the SU 560 development on October 23. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Southwestern starts work on 560-acre mixed-use development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Southwestern University broke ground October 23 on its 560-acre mixed-use development east of...
Scott Matthew, executive director of Williams County Juvenile Services, front right, and August Alvarado, director of District Court Administration, explain the Transformative Justice program to the Williamson County Commissioners, October 20. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Scott Matthew, executive director of Williams County Juvenile Services, front right, and August Alvarado, director of District Court Administration, explain the Transformative Justice program to the Williamson County Commissioners, October 20. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County accepts grant, renews contracts for youth justice program

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Williamson County Juvenile Services will receive a $153,221 grant from the Office of the Governor to support its Transformative Justice program, which works with young adults involved in the criminal justice system.Wilco applied for the grant in February.
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Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Commissioner Valerie Covey talk about the need for a regional water study during the October 20 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Commissioner Valerie Covey talk about the need for a regional water study during the October 20 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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County approves $498,700 regional water study

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 26, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a $498,700 contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Commander John Foster, front right, and Detective David Boatright, front left, from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office explain how the Cold Case internship will benefit Williamson County during the October 21 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commander John Foster, front right, and Detective David Boatright, front left, from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office explain how the Cold Case internship will benefit Williamson County during the October 21 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Investigative interns: Sheriff’s Office enters partnership with TXST to solve Cold Cases

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 26, 2026
Williamson County’s Cold Case Unit will receive help from four Texas State University student...
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5-year-old Brooklynn Jones participated in the Stick Horse Parade during the Williamson County Fair, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The fair and the Wiliiamson County Rodeo continued through October 24th at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

5-year-old Brooklynn Jones participated in the Stick Horse Parade during the Williamson County Fair, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The fair and the Wiliiamson County Rodeo continued through October 24th at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

Photos: Williamson County Fair and Rodeo continues this weekend

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 23, 2026
Returning for its sixth year at the Wilco Expo Center in Taylor, the Wilco Fair and Rodeo takes...
Erin Block, candidate for Williamson County Clerk, center (in UT ball cap) is joined by others, including Leslie Booker (in purple shirt), candidate for Judge of the 512th, and Chris Jimenez, running for Texas House District 52 (not pictured) as the group marches along 4th Street toward Taylor City Hall on Monday, October 19, 2026. The event was coordinated by the East Wilco Democrats. Jimenez and his wife Katy cast their ballots. Photo by Andy Sharp

Erin Block, candidate for Williamson County Clerk, center (in UT ball cap) is joined by others, including Leslie Booker (in purple shirt), candidate for Judge of the 512th, and Chris Jimenez, running for Texas House District 52 (not pictured) as the group marches along 4th Street toward Taylor City Hall on Monday, October 19, 2026. The event was coordinated by the East Wilco Democrats. Jimenez and his wife Katy cast their ballots. Photo by Andy Sharp

East Wilco Democrats march to encourage residents to vote

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
East Wilco Democrats, a nonprofit political group, marched along Fourth Street toward Taylor City...
Renee Hewett is pictured at the Light & Waterworks District area as she totes a colorful rain barrel that she won after a winning auction bid during Georgetown’s Art Stroll on Friday, October 16, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Renee Hewett is pictured at the Light & Waterworks District area as she totes a colorful rain barrel that she won after a winning auction bid during Georgetown’s Art Stroll on Friday, October 16, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown's fall Art Stroll a hit

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Georgetown's fall Art Stroll around the Square took place Friday, October 16, 2026.
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