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Larry McManus — the director of business and community development at the governor’s office — spoke to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce August 22.

Larry McManus — the director of business and community development at the governor’s office — spoke to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce August 22.

Chamber luncheon covers statewide economic development

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Texas is the eighth largest economy in the world based on its gross domestic product, and Georgetown Chamber of Commerce members learned August 22 about economic activities across the state.
Jeff Davis (front left) leads the band during a summer concert hosted by the City of Georgetown in 2018.

Jeff Davis (front left) leads the band during a summer concert hosted by the City of Georgetown in 2018.

The Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums revives after covid

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
 The Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums will perform one of their first major events since the Covid-19 pandemic on September 11.Assistant Chief Jeff Davis, the pipe major of the band, currently leads eight pipers, who include firefighters and two police officers.
A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rainy week yields vibrant photos

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Sun's not settin' on these cowboys

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's  rodeo held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo for athletes 40-years old or older.  This year's Taylor stop concluded on Sunday, August 25, at the Expo Center.
The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners vote to approve the Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 during the August 27 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Money matters: Williamson County Commissioners OKs $635 million county budget

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
 The average Williamson County homestead will pay approximately $191.45 more in county property taxes for Fiscal Year 2025. Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, August 27, approved the FY 2025 budget, with expenses set at  $635,129,938. The new tax rate was set at 39.
Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

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Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Literally rising from rubble, Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building opened with a celebratory ribbon cutting and community open house on August 21.“This building represents the history of our community and families,” JISD Board president Crystal Phalen said.

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Georgetown plans bills for 2025 legislative session

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 26, 2024
The City of Georgetown will focus on bills that aim to preserve local control and that will allow the city to maintain its quality of life and plan for growth during next year’s legislative session. The 89th Texas Legislature will meet next year from January 14 to June 2.
Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building. Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable due to age and condition — were piled on the site.
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