Georgetown

The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

Window art wiped away at Grace Heritage Center

Members of Preservation Georgetown who volunteer at Grace Heritage Center were surprised last week to find that the historic church’s windows — which had donned stencil designs for years — were unexpectedly wiped clean by a city contractor.
With the Georgetown Animal shelter joining the county shelter, this rendering is an idea of what the new county shelter could look like. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

With the Georgetown Animal shelter joining the county shelter, this rendering is an idea of what the new county shelter could look like. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown animal shelter will join county shelter

The 2023 bond approved expansion of the Georgetown Animal Shelter will see the shelter absorbed into the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Former Williamson County deputies found not guilty

Less than a day after closing arguments were given, a Travis County jury Friday, March 8, found former Williamson County deputies James Johnson and Zach Camden not guilty of manslaughter for the in-custody death of Javier Ambler in 2019.  In March 2021, Mr. Johnson and Mr.
Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County strikes deal with automotive manufacturer

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, an automotive parts supplier and a division of South Korea-based Hanwha Group.
Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown.  Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County sets plans, timeline for new $90 million headquarter

Williamson County will begin a new chapter of its history in late 2025, as county commissioners and other operations are set to move out of the historic county courthouse on the Square and into a new, modern headquarters building on the southside of Georgetown.
Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Tails wag at Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park in Leander

“We pride ourselves on being the community dog park that happens to have a really cool bar,” said Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park. “Our unofficial slogan is ‘Where everyone knows your dog’s name.’ We really focus on the dogs first and the humans second.
The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Auditor’s Office is located in the historic Courthouse in the Square. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County continues AAA bond rating

Williamson County has announced it once again has received a AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible score, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global.   Securing a bond rating is the first step before issuing debt, according to a news release from the county.