Georgetown

New Year’s Eve across Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Ring in the new year with these local events. All events listed take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Georgetown Live music at Hardtails 1515 North Interstate Highway 35 Hardtails will be playing the night away with music by Idiot Savant, followed by a champagne toast and noisemakers.
The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

County Briefs: New Hutto fire station; Commissioners revise public comment rules; and Jarrell gym fundraiser

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Ribbon cutting at Hutto fire station    Williamson county celebrated a ribbon cutting by way of a “fire hose uncoupling” December 14 in Hutto. The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto.
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

More animal shelter space needed in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Recognizing the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s limited capacity amid an influx of animals in need, city leaders are evaluating possible partnerships and avenues for a new facility. Members of city council and staff discussed the issue during a November 22 workshop.
Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.
Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

Paintings and fiber art on display in Round Rock

News Staff
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Enjoy the art of Melanie Maddox Olson at the Round Rock Public Library. This exhibit offers a selection of the artist’s paintings and fiber art including crewel embroidery. Her art is inspired by experiences living in Italy and Portugal and her love for poetry.

Wilco Homeless Coalition to conduct point-in-time count

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Attempting to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness in Williamson County, the Wilco Homeless Coalition will conduct its second point-in-time count this winter. The volunteer-led count is scheduled to take place in late-January.

COUNTY BRIEFS

News Staff
Monday, November 7, 2022
Groundbreaking for Country Road 366 Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and the Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony November 2 for a Country Road 366 bond project.
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