Georgetown

GISD seeks community input on possible 2024 bond election

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 15, 2023
Georgetown ISD is seeking community input on a possible bond election in May 2024 and has posted an online survey to gather opinions. The survey can be found at https://www.research.net/r/GISD202405C and is available in English and Spanish. It will be open through Saturday, December 23.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Mental health providers report cost-saving update to county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard a special report on different initiatives on how Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is serving the community during the December 12 meeting.
7-year-old Levi Lutz was a shepherd during the Immanuel Lutheran Church Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, the church's Live Nativity, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

7-year-old Levi Lutz was a shepherd during the Immanuel Lutheran Church Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, the church's Live Nativity, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Held at Immanuel Lutheran,  the production includes members from several area churches.  A second Pilgrimage to Bethlehem was held Sunday evening.
Rev. Dr. Ronald Swain, the school's chaplain, leads a recessional through the aisles during Southwestern University's Candlelight Service at Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Attendees gathered outside the chapel, singing "Silent Night" to conclude the service.

Rev. Dr. Ronald Swain, the school's chaplain, leads a recessional through the aisles during Southwestern University's Candlelight Service at Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Attendees gathered outside the chapel, singing "Silent Night" to conclude the service.

Southwestern University Lights the Way

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. The service began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service.  Two services were held this evening.
Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Habitual offender sentenced to 25 years on drug charge

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Williamson County jury convicted Christopher James Hernandez, 37, Georgetown, of possession of methamphetamine — a third-degree felony — on Monday, December 11. After the jury’s unanimous verdict, Mr. Hernandez was sentenced to 25 years in prison, based on his prior criminal history. Mr.
Williamson County Accountant Deanna Vaters stands with her Buc-ee's Gingerbread house in the County Tax Assessor’s office. She began preparing for the project in September. The display took her three days to build.

Williamson County Accountant Deanna Vaters stands with her Buc-ee's Gingerbread house in the County Tax Assessor’s office. She began preparing for the project in September. The display took her three days to build.

Beaver Bread

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 11, 2023
Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Ryan Bownds, center, stands with Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, left, Director of Client Services Felicia Coleman, and Chief Program Officer Jennifer Deazvedo, right, of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County prosecutor honored by Children’s Advocacy Center

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 8, 2023
Williamson County District Attorney Ryan Bownds received the Prosecution MVP Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team on December 6. The award recognizes his outstanding efforts in pursuing justice for child victims of abuse and neglect.
A map shows the new configuration for the Williams Drive bridge over Interstate 35.

A map shows the new configuration for the Williams Drive bridge over Interstate 35.

New Williams Drive bridge intersection to open later this month

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The construction on the Williams Drive bridge over Interstate 35 will be “substantially complete’’ by the end of the month, according to Bradley Wheelis, communications director for Texas Department of Transportation.
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