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From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe.  Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe. Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

ROCK gifted $10,000 for veteran program

Ride On Center for Kids received a $10,000 grant from the San Gabriel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Three of the four Williamson County Court members voted to approve the resolution that supports Border Security during the March 5 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Taking on State politics

The Williamson County Courthouse was buzzing with chatter during Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting: some with updates from county departments, others conversing about how the week has been. The main polarizing conversation was on item No.
An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

Wilco quarry neighbors eye County Advisory Council as possible path to co-existence with expanding aggregate industry

Williamson County is home to more quarries than any other Texas county, with 37 active quarry sites in 2024. Can Williamson County quarry owners and homeowners living near aggregate operations learn to get along?
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Sun Archive.

Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.
In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council to raise maximum Square building heights

As part of the continued discussion around building heights in the downtown area, Georgetown City Council provided city staff direction to raise the allowed building height in the outer parts of the nineblock Square from 40 feet.

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala on Friday, March 8.    The third-annual gala will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock from 5:30-10 p.m., according to a press release sent from CASA.
Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New three-story building headed downtown

A groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story mixed-use building on the corner of Sixth Street and Austin Avenue occurred Thursday, February 22.

Color the sky with kites at Garey Park

Bring your kite to color the sky at Garey Park with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Color the Sky Kite Day on March 24.  The event will be held on in the meadow of Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will have to pay the park entrance fee.

GISD to hold Bond Election info sessions

Georgetown ISD will hold a series of information sessions about its May 4 $649.5 million Bond Election. Superintendent Devin Padavil will discuss facility needs related to district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics. Info sessions will be held at 6 p.m.