East Williamson County

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on  Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972.   Photo by  Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets at St. Peter Lutheran Church

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th century, is along Farm to Market Road 972 in Walburg.Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Election woes continue

Eight Williamson County residents took to the podium during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting to voice their frustration about how Election Day was handled during this month’s primary election.
Darvin Bamsch looks over a large collection of Easter baskets for sale at the Jonah and Weir Community Sale, held at the Jonah Community Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Darvin Bamsch looks over a large collection of Easter baskets for sale at the Jonah and Weir Community Sale, held at the Jonah Community Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Old Jonah School to get another reincarnation

Sometimes down but never out, the old Jonah school building is getting another reincarnation.Built in 1922, the building east of Georgetown served the community and its children until 1971.
The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

Animal nonprofits prove popular for Amplify Wilco Day

In the third year of Amplify Wilco Day from Austin nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here, $1.4 million was raised for the 103 participating nonprofits throughout the county. Williamson County nonprofits made up 14 percent of nonprofit participation this year, according to I Live Here I Give Here.
Khrystofer Washington and his horse Dakota enjoy a peaceful evening ride as sunset nears along Justin Lane on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Khrystofer Washington and his horse Dakota enjoy a peaceful evening ride as sunset nears along Justin Lane on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Evening Ride

Khrystofer Washington and his horse Dakota enjoy a peaceful evening ride as sunset nears along Justin Lane on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.Photos by Andy Sharp
Stationed in front of the Williamson County Sun’s office were A Gift of Time’s Carolina Umana, Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Mary Odom. The nonprofit gave out candy and had small activities for guests who stopped by to learn about their mission: serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their family members by providing respite opportunities, support and resources in Georgetown.  For more information about A Gift of Time, contact Folta-May at 512-489-0160 or becky@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org.

Stationed in front of the Williamson County Sun’s office were A Gift of Time’s Carolina Umana, Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Mary Odom. The nonprofit gave out candy and had small activities for guests who stopped by to learn about their mission: serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their family members by providing respite opportunities, support and resources in Georgetown. For more information about A Gift of Time, contact Folta-May at 512-489-0160 or becky@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org.

Nonprofits hit Square for Amplify Wilco launch

Amplify Wilco — the annual day of giving organized by Central Texas nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here — launched Wednesday evening, with nonprofits lining up along the Square in downtown Georgetown. On March 4 at 6 p.m. until 6 p.m. on March 5, donors could contribute $5 or more at www.amplifyatx.

Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As

Ryan Bowndshttps://ryanbownds.com/meet-ryan Why did you choose to run for district judge?I’ve had a career in legal public service. I’ve always felt a calling to use the talent and gifts that God has given me to serve the people around me.

Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As

Dr. Charles Schwertner (incumbent)www.drschwertner.com Why did you choose to run for state senator? I chose to run for re-election to continue defending the conservative values that make Texas strong: freedom, opportunity, faith, family, and limited government.