Georgetown

Stacy McLaughlin readies for GISD board service

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
As the sole candidate for Place 7 on the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees,   Stacy McLaughlin is preparing to take a seat on the trustee dais in May. “I believe I can make an impact on my school district and community,” she said about her desire to serve as a trustee.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.
Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Monday, February 26, 2024
Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.
Erin Sossamon (left) with her new friends and co-contestants from Farmer Wants a Wife, Amy Bryant and Megan Lay (right).

Erin Sossamon (left) with her new friends and co-contestants from Farmer Wants a Wife, Amy Bryant and Megan Lay (right).

Georgetown resident stars on ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’

Abbey Archer
Sunday, February 25, 2024
“I never thought that I would go on a date with a man and four other women. It was different than I was expecting,” said Georgetown resident Erin Sossamon, who was featured as a contestant on the FOX reality show Farmer Wants a Wife earlier this month.

Homebuilder Norman Ashby Indicted by Attorney General’s Office

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 23, 2024
Norman Ashby of Ashby Signature Homes was indicted by a Williamson County Grand Jury and arrested on the charges of tampering with a witness, theft of services greater than $300,000 and misapplication of a fiduciary property greater than $300,000, according to a press release from the Texas...

City council incumbents unopposed

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 23, 2024
Georgetown City Council District 1 representative Amanda Parr and District 5 representative Kevin Pitts are both running unopposed this spring, after no other candidates filed with the city as of the February 16 deadline. Both incumbent council members will retain their seats for another term.
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