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Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County district judge joins Court of Appeals

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
With the newly formed Business Court in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his appointment of three justices to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals on June 11.   Williamson County’s 480th Judicial District Court Judge Scott K. Field will serve as Justice, Place 2.
A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Real estate market report:

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 14, 2024
In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.

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Protect yourself against Texas summers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, June 13, 2024
As summer heat sets in, residents need to protect themselves, their family members and pets against hot temperatures to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries when outside this summer.
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

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One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.

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Juneteenth celebrations around Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Georgetown tradition for 72 years, the city’s Juneteenth celebration will take place over two days on June 14-15. Juneteenth marks the day that slaves were freed in Texas.

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Conserve water this summer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Entering into the month of June, the City of Georgetown remains in a Stage 2 drought, which is classified as a severe drought.
Public Safety Operations and Training Center in Georgetown houses the police department and other first responders. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Public Safety Operations and Training Center in Georgetown houses the police department and other first responders. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown police address mental health crises with intervention team

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Georgetown’s Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits said the department is upping their game when it comes to mental health calls and improving as first responders.
: Scout Trevor Suggs stands with the new memorial wall. Photos courtesy BJ MacMillan

: Scout Trevor Suggs stands with the new memorial wall. Photos courtesy BJ MacMillan

Georgetown scout leads community project to create scatter garden, memorial

News Staff
Sunday, June 9, 2024
The International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown is now home to a new scatter garden for cremation ashes, a memorial wall and a flag pole thanks to a community project led by Boy Scout Trever Suggs. A ribbon cutting was held at the garden May 23.
Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4.  After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
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