Georgetown City Hall
2026 Williamson County Election Guide
Katy Ford, Program Director for Roots that Bind Us, moves pieces of the cut up branch into a pile to clear the workspace. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A major branch from Southwestern University’s historic Story Tree has broken off, and multiple groups are now working together to raise money needed to hopefully preserve the rest of the tree for years to come.
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
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
“Last of the Petty Cash” performs during the First Friday free concert held on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Friday, October 16, 2026. Rain moved the October concert to this Friday. One more First Friday concert will be held in November. 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
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
Pastor Philip Daniels, left, and Dave Reed keep a close eye on hamburgers being grilled during the Third Annual St. Peter Lutheran Church Hamburger Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026. A Country Store and Quilt Raffle were also held. The church is at 2929 FM 972 in Walburg. Photo by Andy Sharp
Editorial by the Williamson County Sun
Pulling Hair by Linda Scarbrough
Strings and Things by Ellen Greeney
Vinton Stanfield
Dr. Robert Austin Rugeley Sr.
Bertha Lehman