Georgetown
Eli Taylor and Bryon McDaniel stain wood Saturday, March 4.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed builders help Wilco kids
Katherine Hamilton
Wielding an assortment of power tools, volunteers believing every child needs their own bed got together March 4 to build 20 bunk beds for kids in Williamson County.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The painting “Sunset over Austin” by Lilly Ramphal Naley is on display at the Truewood by Merrill gallery through April 5.
Art Scapes: Lilly Ramphal Naley painting at Truewood in March
Ellen Greeney
Truewood by Merrill is hosting a solo art exhibit by Lilly Ramphal Naley. Her 11 paintings focus on fauna, forests and water. These paintings will be on display through April 5 at the senior living community, 4907 Williams Drive.
Friday, March 3, 2023
A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
Photos: Scenes from this week's ice storm in Williamson County
Andy Sharp
A major ice storm in Williamson County left many areas without power, with downed trees throughout the area. Temperatures began to climb above the freezing mark by Thursday.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs remain closed through Thursday, February 2
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs have canceled classes and all school activities for Thursday, February 2, the districts said this afternoon.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Jasmine Sharp is the Head of Pilates & Barre Education at Truecore Fitness.
Truecore Fitness expands to Leander
Abbey Archer
Truecore Fitness — a local gym chain with locations in Georgetown, Temple and now Leander — is known for their pilates classes, which can accommodate the young, old, injured and everyone in between.
The new 7,100-square-foot space in Leander is on Crystal Falls Parkway.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Raises make Wilco corrections officer starting salaries the highest in Central Texas
Kate St. Clair
County Commissioners voted to award a pay scale increase to Williamson County Deputies and Corrections Officers, a venture Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason has frequently advocated for in his time at the position.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Mural on the side of Gus’ Pharmacy shows a set of Georgetown scenes.
Gus’s Drug continues to take care of Georgetown
Abbey Archer
Gus’s Drug has been a part of Georgetown’s landscape along East University Avenue since it was opened by Gus Steeken in 1955.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Wilco Homeless Coalition to account for those experiencing homelessness through point-in-time count
Brigid Cooley
The Wilco Homeless Coalition is looking for volunteers and some in-kind donations leading up to its point-in-time count planned for later this month.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Scott Matthew was selected by Gov. Greg Abbott
Wilco director to serve on Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Kate St. Clair
Williamson County’s Scott Matthew was tapped by Governor Greg Abbott to chair the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.
A Georgetown resident, Mr. Matthew serves as the executive director and chief juvenile probation officer of Williamson County Juvenile Services.
Friday, January 6, 2023
The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)
2022 in review
News Staff
Happy new year! As we excitedly prepare for what’s to come in 2023, we also look back at the biggest news, events and developments of 2022.
Sunday, January 1, 2023