Georgetown

The Williamson County Courthouse was adorned with light during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 24, 2023. Main Street, seen here, was covered with attendees.

The Williamson County Courthouse was adorned with light during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 24, 2023. Main Street, seen here, was covered with attendees.

Georgetown Square Illuminated

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.

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The Caring Place seeks December donations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Caring Place has released their wish list for the nonprofit’s Hunger Free Holidays Food Drive that takes place through December.  The Hunger Free Holiday campaign aims to fill the food pantry with the things it needs the most.  For December, The Caring Place is requesting hygiene items.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.
Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

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She earned her Stripes

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 27, 2023
Williamson County 16-year-old Maria Combes completed her service project for the Stars and Stripes Award for the American Heritage Girls. The Stars and Stripes Award is the highest recognition in the organization.

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Learn about the history of Georgetown’s native people

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 24, 2023
A history walk about the native peoples of Georgetown will be offered by local historian Helen Cordes on November 29. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. and attendees will walk the San Gabriel River path, about 1.75 miles with stops at benches.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.

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Holiday Meals Delivered again brings tidings of great joy

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Since the 1990s, Holiday Meals Delivered has been providing the Georgetown and Williamson County community with holiday meals during Christmas.  This year, the nonprofit is once again providing services to those who need food for the holidays.

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Healthy holiday foods only require small changes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
As the holidays approach, foods become abundant and healthy eating habits may fall to the wayside.  However, Stacey Palmer — a doctor of nursing p and nurse practitioner St. David’s Georgetow — said recentering the meaning of holidays can help those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.
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