Georgetown
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
County debuts Atlas 14 results
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29. The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.
Friday, May 31, 2024
AGs office asks county for assistance
Nalani Nuylan
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa — located in the county on Pond Springs Road in North Austin — from operating an alleged illicit massage business.
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.
Williamson County Sun office temporarily closed
Friday, May 31, 2024
Development diversity key in driving business downtown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Changes in the Downtown Master Plan will create more walkable spaces through the business sector, while updates to the city’s Unified Development Code could accommodate taller buildings and more development density in the downtown district.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
TIRZ revenues helps fund master plan
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Projects in the Downtown Master Plan will mainly be funded through the city’s Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.A Tax Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, provides a way for a set geographical area in the city to generate money that is solely used within that area.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Master Plan looks 10 years ahead
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Downtown Georgetown wasn’t always the bustling economic, cultural and historic destination it is today for residents and tourists alike.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Election Results: Runoffs advance candidates toward November election
Nalani Nuylan
In the Tuesday, May 28 primary runoff election, six candidates contested for three elected positions representing Williamson County residents at the state and federal levels.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Downtown Master Plan: With new HQ on the way, Williamson County explores options for downtown assets
Nalani Nuylan
The historic Williamson County Courthouse on the Square has been the focal point of the county and Georgetown since August 1849, when the first 16 square-foot long, one-story cabin on Main Street was built and used as a courthouse.
Monday, May 27, 2024
For the last time, seniors sing the school song.
Georgetown High School graduates cap off successful school year
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown High School celebrated the class of 2024 with a graduation ceremony May 24.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Richarte High School graduates celebrate
Andy Sharp
Friday, May 24, 2024