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Focus falls on making crossings better in every way

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, September 15, 2023
Potential improvements on intersections throughout Georgetown and updates on their current status were presented to city council members during their Tuesday afternoon workshop to determine which projects should be given priority.
Cedar Park Police officers play basketball at a Cedar Park apartment complex during the department’s National Night Out on August 1, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police.

Cedar Park Police officers play basketball at a Cedar Park apartment complex during the department’s National Night Out on August 1, 2023. Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police.

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Williamson County prepares to celebrate National Night Out

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, September 15, 2023
Cities across the county are preparing for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3. This year nearly 500 communities in Texas are expected to participate.
Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the proclamation to make September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the proclamation to make September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County commissioners approve September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to designate September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during its September 12 meeting at the county courthouse. According to a proclamation read to the court, 72 county residents died by suicide in 2021.
Travis County Emergency Paramedics maneuver a rescue boat in the San Gabriel River off Highway 29 during the 2010 floods. Sun Archive Photo.

Travis County Emergency Paramedics maneuver a rescue boat in the San Gabriel River off Highway 29 during the 2010 floods. Sun Archive Photo.

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Floods have written Williamson County’s history

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 14, 2023
September 1921 takes its place in Williamson County’s historic archives.  Fueled by a hurricane that formed in the Gulf of Mexico, a wicked storm pummeled Williamson County September 8-10, lasting 35 hours.
Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, left, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, right, post the colors at the beginning of the Memorial Stair Climb. Officer Wall is holding the Flag of Heroes, with the names of first responders who died during the 2001 attacks.

Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, left, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, right, post the colors at the beginning of the Memorial Stair Climb. Officer Wall is holding the Flag of Heroes, with the names of first responders who died during the 2001 attacks.

Memorial Stair Climb

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
A Memorial Stair Climb was held at Birkelbach Field on Monday, September 11, 2023, the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
East View senior Ashlyn Walther elevates for a spike, during the Patriots' September 8 home victory over the Elgin Wildcats. (Photo by David Hernandez)

East View senior Ashlyn Walther elevates for a spike, during the Patriots' September 8 home victory over the Elgin Wildcats. (Photo by David Hernandez)

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Patriot volleyball team tops Elgin, 3-0

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
By Reporting Intern, Alexis Billingslea     On Friday, September 8 the East View Lady Patriots topped the Elgin High Lady Wildcats with a 3-0 win. Starting the Pats’ first set strong, Ashlyn Walther scored the initial two points with back-to-back aces.
The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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The Williamson Museum honors Sun newspaper family

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The 11th annual Cattleman’s Ball swings into life at the Sun City Ballroom September 23 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are publishers Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough, who own The Williamson County Sun in Georgetown — an independent newspaper owned and operated by their family since 1948.
Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, Therapie Boutique and Co-Op Salons find homes in co-op space for self-employed women

Abbey Archer
Sunday, September 10, 2023
“It’s a magical place, that’s all I can say, in my eyes and in our customer’s eyes,” said Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique. “I call it the hidden secret. … People walk in here every single day and they’re like, ‘How long have you been here? How have I never seen you?
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