The Parmer Fire that occurred in July in Cedar Park burned down part of an apartment complex. Thirty-seven acres were lost in the fire. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.
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A photo shows Winnie Bowen, who has her own blog, “Travel Tales.”
Senior University’s longest student: Winnie Bowen
Abbey Archer
“I listen to TV and I listen to the dumb, dumb things people say,” said Winnie Bowen, who at 92 is one of the oldest members of Senior University. “It just kinda blows my mind how incurious some people are. They just don’t have any curiosity about anything.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.
Williamson County remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day
Nalani Nuylan
On September 11, Williamson County residents will remember and honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks and other acts of great courage and sacrifice in services and events throughout the county. Here is a list of the events honoring Patriot Day.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
GISD working to ‘get it right’ on state’s new school safety requirements
Katherine Hamilton
“Making sure we get it right” is how GISD’s Heather Stoner describes the district’s effort to comply with House Bill 3, the school safety legislation passed in June by the Texas Legislature.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Strict Stage 3 water restrictions continue for western Georgetown residents
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown is extending Stage 3 water restrictions to customers in areas west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive until further notice after the initial placement of water restrictions was said to be re-evaluated on Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Parks and Recreation to host skatepark workshop
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is having its second design workshop for the new skatepark and pump track that will become a feature in Garey Park.
The workshop will be held over Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Central Texas Philharmonic launches 2023-2024 season in September
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Central Texas Philharmonic’s 2023-2024 season will excite any lover of orchestra music, from pop to classical. The first performance is Sunday September 24; the season continues through April 4.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Charles Duval, third from left, the president of the Williamson County Deputies Association was joined by supporters as he spoke to the press on August 29. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Court, deputies association clash over numbers needed to protect county
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Williamson County Deputies Association spoke out against the Williamson County Commissioners Court during the Tuesday commissioners court meeting over the amount of funds the Sheriff’s Office will receive for the 2024 Fiscal Year budget.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Williamson County City Health District building located in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Health district workers detect West Nile virus mosquito in Bartlett, Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A mosquito sample tested positive Tuesday, August 29, for West Nile Virus at Mt. Aratat Community Park in Bartlett. The positive samples were collected from trap sites.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.
Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Bazaar
Andy Sharp
The Annual Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Parish Bazaar was held on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Attendees were able to get to-go plates in a line formed outside the parish hall, or could dine inside. The plates included brisket, sausage, dressing, green beans, potatoes, slaw and peaches.
Monday, September 4, 2023