Georgetown

Parks and Recreation to host skatepark workshop

Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is having its second design workshop for the new skatepark and pump track that will become a feature in Garey Park.  The workshop will be held over Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.
Charles Duval, third from left, the president of the Williamson County Deputies Association was joined by supporters as he spoke to the press on August 29. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Charles Duval, third from left, the president of the Williamson County Deputies Association was joined by supporters as he spoke to the press on August 29. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Court, deputies association clash over numbers needed to protect county

The Williamson County Deputies Association spoke out against the Williamson County Commissioners Court during the Tuesday commissioners court meeting over the amount of funds the Sheriff’s Office will receive for the 2024 Fiscal Year budget.
Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.

Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.

Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Bazaar

The Annual Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Parish Bazaar was held on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Attendees were able to get to-go plates in a line formed outside the parish hall, or could dine inside.  The plates included brisket, sausage, dressing, green beans, potatoes, slaw and peaches.

Cop Calls

The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on August 29 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Everyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Williamson County Commissioners Court members vote to set the tax rate and  2024 budget during their Tuesday meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court members vote to set the tax rate and 2024 budget during their Tuesday meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Tax rate, budget of $560 million for Wilco residents

The Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the county budget and tax rate for the 2024 fiscal year.   The budget is priced at $560,109,974 with a tax rate of 37.9282 cents per 100 valuation, which is a 7.74 percent increase.

GHS, East View land in bottom quarter of Wilco high schools

Georgetown ISD’s two comprehensive high schools — Georgetown High School and East View — rank in the bottom quarter of Williamson County’s public high schools in the 2023 Best High Schools annual ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report.  The magazine’s 2023 rankings were released Tuesday.

GHS, East View land in bottom quarter of Wilco high schools

Georgetown ISD’s two comprehensive high schools — Georgetown High School and East View — rank in the bottom quarter of Williamson County’s public high schools in the 2023 Best High Schools annual ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report.  The magazine’s 2023 rankings were released Tuesday.
Ken Covington has owned and operated Ken’z Guitars and Music Store since 2003, where he has provided the community with a place to foster its love of music. (Sun Archive)

Ken Covington has owned and operated Ken’z Guitars and Music Store since 2003, where he has provided the community with a place to foster its love of music. (Sun Archive)

Community gathers around Georgetown guitar ace

Georgetown residents are putting together multiple fundraisers to help local business Ken’z Guitars and Music Store.