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County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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2027 County Budget: Williamson County departments ask for personnel

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Williamson County department heads are requesting more than 100 new employees be added to the county’s 2027 fiscal year budget. Which positions, if any, are filled, however, remains up in the air.
The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

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Prepare for Two Step Inn in Georgetown this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Two Step Inn country musical festival returns to San Gabriel Park this weekend, April 18-19. This year’s Two Step Inn headliners include Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, the Goo Goo Dolls and Randy Travis.
Farmer Dwight Arldt standing by his wheat growing on leased land along County Road 194. He suspects after his year-long lease is over, it will become a housing development. Photo by Abbey Archer

Farmer Dwight Arldt standing by his wheat growing on leased land along County Road 194. He suspects after his year-long lease is over, it will become a housing development. Photo by Abbey Archer

Farmer looks at shifting agriculture landscape

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The thing Dwight Arldt loves most about farming is that he doesn’t have to deal with people.A mile north of Weir, along County Road 194 — known locally as “Redneck Road”— Mr. Arldt grows wheat on 45 acres. He leases the land, along with a couple other properties, and owns some of his own.

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$100,000 match grant encourages donations to Palace

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The W.D. Kelley Foundation is giving The Palace Theatre a $100,000 matching grant to cover needed repairs inside the theatre. “We appreciate the important work Georgetown Palace Theatre is doing in our community and are glad to support [their] efforts,” said Carl Illig, W.D.

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Yesteryears: Outgoing Granger Mayor Dollie

Yesteryears
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 15, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownStraw hats have made an appearance. It will soon be time for dusters and palm leaf fans.A nice carpet, just placed on the floor of Mr. S. F. Owen's ice cream parlor, adds very much to its appearance.
The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Appraisal district mails 2026 notices, market snapshot

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Property owners should receive this year’s appraisal notice in the mail this month. The Williamson Central Appraisal District mailed out 285,118 property appraisal notices on March 31.
Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

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Child Abuse Awareness Month

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. As part of the growing need, two children’s advocacy organizations hosted events to start the month. CASA of WilcoCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County celebrated the opening and dedication of the nonprofit’s new training room.
Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Events April 10 - May 8, 2026

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, April 10, 2026
The following events are taking place in and around the Georgetown area through the end of April. Traveling Nanas share storiesLark & Owl in downtown Georgetown will host “Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Traveling Nanas” authors Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip.
1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown resident recalls 1951 championship run with OU Sooners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 9, 2026
In the summer of 1951, Georgetown resident Bill Harrah headed to Omaha, Nebraska, as a junior second baseman for the University of Oklahoma’s baseball team.
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