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Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamosn County commissioners tap Totty as new Tax Assessor-Collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Catherine Totty as interim Williamson County tax assessor-collector on Tuesday, July 14. The appointment follows the Commissioners Court’s acceptance of Larry Gaddes’ resignation on June 12. Mr.
About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

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Parmer Ranch, Highland Village area residents concerned about commercial density

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 17, 2026
Residents on Tuesday, July 14, pushed back against 3C commercial zoning for a 11.59 acre property near Parmer Ranch and Highland Village. Area residents said they weren’t opposing growth overall, but were concerned about the C3 commercial designation specifically.
Raymond Husser, from the Georgetown Running Club (center right) presents a $11,562.37 check to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program at the Georgetown Meals on Wheels location, 803 West Eighth Street, on July 10. Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers accompany Mr. Husser. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Raymond Husser, from the Georgetown Running Club (center right) presents a $11,562.37 check to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program at the Georgetown Meals on Wheels location, 803 West Eighth Street, on July 10. Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers accompany Mr. Husser. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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15 years running: Meals on Wheels launches annual fundraiser

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program kicked off its 15th annual Women Helping Others-supported fundraiser Friday, July 10, by accepting an $11,562.37 donation from the Georgetown Run Club.

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Cities, state at crossroads with data center growth

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In 1999, the Bland family envisioned its 87 acres of farmland being turned into a park for families on the south side of Taylor.In a land deed, the Bland family initially sold the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
Promotional art shows some of the subjects in the inspirational ROCK documentary.

Promotional art shows some of the subjects in the inspirational ROCK documentary.

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ROCK documentary now available on streaming

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The documentary Where the Horses Heal the Soul — featuring the work of Georgetown-based nonprofit Ride On Center for Kids is now available on video-on-demand platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video across North America.
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