Georgetown
Stacy McLaughlin readies for GISD board service
Katherine Hamilton
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.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
GISD candidate Aaron Smith sees trustee role as opportunity for servant leadership
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustee hopeful Aaron Smith doesn’t see his candidacy as “running” for the Place 6 seat. Rather, he said he considers it an opportunity to share his passion for servant leadership.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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
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.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row
Monday, February 26, 2024
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
“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.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Homebuilder Norman Ashby Indicted by Attorney General’s Office
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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...
Friday, February 23, 2024
Study findings show micro-trenching recommendations to Georgetown City Council
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As Georgetown continues to look into micro-trenching practices to install new internet fiber optic cables, third-party group Halff and Associates presented their findings and recommendations for micro-trenching in the city during the February 13 Georgetown City Council workshop.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Fire department demands have grown with the community
Kaitlyn Wilkes
There has been a 46 percent increase in emergency system demand in Georgetown since 2020, and the city’s fire department expects a 5 percent increase year over year for Georgetown in 2024, Fire Chief John Sullivan told city council February 13.
Friday, February 23, 2024
City council incumbents unopposed
Katherine Hamilton
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.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Data breached at Williamson County district court
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County experienced a data breach that may affect the security of information related to certain individuals who interacted with the 277th District Court on or before November 10, 2022.
Friday, February 23, 2024