Georgetown

The Williamson County Courthouse, which opened in November 1911, is pictured from the Austin Avenue side of the Square on Tuesday, July 7. A final county meeting was held in the building that afternoon. Next week, official county business will move to the new Williamson County Administration building in south Georgetown. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

The Williamson County Courthouse, which opened in November 1911, is pictured from the Austin Avenue side of the Square on Tuesday, July 7. A final county meeting was held in the building that afternoon. Next week, official county business will move to the new Williamson County Administration building in south Georgetown. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Williamson County, old and new

Photos By Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The new Williamson County Administration Building near the corner of Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard is pictured on Monday, July 6. The structure will be formally dedicated on Tuesday, July 14, before it hosts its first County Commissioners Court meeting.
Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.
Qudduws Ware, holding scissors, and Sarah Davis, are joined by their three children to cut the ribbon on Crisp & Chew, their cookie business during a chamber of commerce ceremony. Photos by Alyssa Perera

Qudduws Ware, holding scissors, and Sarah Davis, are joined by their three children to cut the ribbon on Crisp & Chew, their cookie business during a chamber of commerce ceremony. Photos by Alyssa Perera

Crisp & Chew ribbon cutting marks beginning of Georgetown residents’ dream

Alyssa Perera
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Cookie shop Crisp & Chew celebrated a ribbon cutting for its new brick and mortar location at 1612 Williams Drive on Tuesday, June 16. The company is owned by Georgetown residents Sarah Davis and Qudduws Ware, who have been together since 1997 and married in 2010.

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The Caring Place expands hours for food pantry

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Starting on July 16, The Caring Place’s food pantry at 2000 Railroad Avenue will be open on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. The new expanded hours are part of a pilot program aimed at improving food access, according to The Caring Place. The pantry was already open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report. The findings show that an outpouring of community support helped hundreds of families rebuild their lives.
From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 6, 2026
Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery.
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