Exterior work, including Windows, doors and roofing, were completed on the new Williamson County administrative building in December.

Florence police look at a vehicle that was struck by a speeding driver. The suspect, Simarre Harris-Brunson, escaped the scene. Photo courtesy Florence PD

Hawkins Johnson, 16, sizes up the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge Saturday, July 5. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Ryan Bownds (second from left) was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3. He is with members of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

The South Lake Water Treatment plant finished the first page of construction this past summer, adding 11 million gallons to Georgetown’s water supply. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

At the Melina ground breaking, from left, are Hillwood Communities representatives Trent Walker, Alyssa Siers, Logan Blok, Andrew Lee, Brian Carlock, Fred Balda, Duke Kerrigan, Carter DeWalch, Lisa Apodoca and G.P. Mehaffey. (Courtesy Hillwood Communities)