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Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report. The findings show that an outpouring of community support helped hundreds of families rebuild their lives.
From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 6, 2026
Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery.
The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

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Georgetown summer water system maintenance pushed to August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 3, 2026
Georgetown has rescheduled its annual chlorine rinse of the municipal water system to August 3 through September 3, shifting the maintenance window to “better coordinate with neighboring utilities and reduce customer confusion,” according to a city press release.
Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Making custom hats the old fashioned way

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Nathaniel Funmaker makes custom hats the on the Square old-fashioned way, using equipment that is more than 100 years old.“There is newer equipment, but I won’t have it. I don’t like that. I like what I like,” he said. “This was how it was originally done.
Laura Capes Terry, publisher of BeLocal Magazine, gives a presentation at the Professional Women of Williamson County luncheon, hosted at Temple College in Hutto on June 24. About 50 people attended the meeting. Photo by Abbey Archer

Laura Capes Terry, publisher of BeLocal Magazine, gives a presentation at the Professional Women of Williamson County luncheon, hosted at Temple College in Hutto on June 24. About 50 people attended the meeting. Photo by Abbey Archer

Businesses professionals get crash course in AI for marketing

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Professional Women of Williamson County — an organization that hosts educational luncheons and offers education scholarships for young women — learned about artificial intelligence and how AI platforms can help small businesses during a luncheon June 24.
Nik Shanklin, owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop, standing in his new booth in Premium Blend Studio, 612 East University Avenue Suite 2. Photo by Abbey Archer

Nik Shanklin, owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop, standing in his new booth in Premium Blend Studio, 612 East University Avenue Suite 2. Photo by Abbey Archer

Papa Frank’s Barbershop moves to new location

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
“Cutting hair is super satisfying to me,” said Nik Shanklin, the owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop. “I love the artistic part of it, the connection you build with the clients, the way you make them feel, because when you make people look bitter, they ultimately feel better.
From left, Kaitlyn Wilkes, the city reporter for the Sun, Dave Porter the Executive Director of Williamson County’s Economic Development Partnership, Janie Havel the North and Central Texas Regional Representative for Governor Abbott, and Cameron Goodman the Economic Development Director of Georgetown. Photo by Abbey Archer

From left, Kaitlyn Wilkes, the city reporter for the Sun, Dave Porter the Executive Director of Williamson County’s Economic Development Partnership, Janie Havel the North and Central Texas Regional Representative for Governor Abbott, and Cameron Goodman the Economic Development Director of Georgetown. Photo by Abbey Archer

Georgetown discuss economic future of the city

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
State and local economic development leaders gathered June 25 to discuss Georgetown’s rapid growth, expanding manufacturing sector and long-term workforce needs during a Georgetown Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel.
Queer Poppies Walking Club from left to right: Jeremy Mappus, Kitty Ferguson-Mappus, Bryer Rossi, Vonna Witten, Oliver Reyes, Olivia Hayes, Megan Soetaert-Rojas, Raeann Soetaert-Rojas, Anthony Garcia, Elena Welsh and Dina Garcia. Photo Courtesy of Queer Poppies

Queer Poppies Walking Club from left to right: Jeremy Mappus, Kitty Ferguson-Mappus, Bryer Rossi, Vonna Witten, Oliver Reyes, Olivia Hayes, Megan Soetaert-Rojas, Raeann Soetaert-Rojas, Anthony Garcia, Elena Welsh and Dina Garcia. Photo Courtesy of Queer Poppies

Queer Poppies walking club offers LGBTQ community

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Every other Wednesday, members of Queer Poppies gather for an evening walk through a different Georgetown park. Founded by partners Olivia Hayes and Dina Garcia, the group was created as a space for LGBTQ+ residents and allies to build community and feel welcome.
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