Georgetown High School sophomore Joseph Bustos accepts his $1,000 scholarship prize from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8587 Commander John McLeskey and Victoria Wren, from the Post’s Auxiliary. Joseph’s recorded essay in the VFW’s Voice of Democracy competition was selected over 20 other entries and went on to win second-place at the five-county district level.

Dave Porter, executive director for Williamson County’s economic development partnership, highlights the updated changes to the county’s guidelines for tax abatements during the December 9 meeting.

Williamson County emergency officials provide the public with safety information for potential hazardous winter weather. From left: Matt Williamson, Wilco’s road and bridge division director; Bruce Clements, emergency management director; County Judge Steve Snell; and Bill Zito, senior director of Emergency Services. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night. Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

In this photo, from left, are Sun City residents Dianne MacKie, Dee Struble, Beth Neuhalfan, Kristi Rosenfeld, Nina Stancil, Sue Brown and Sam Kelly. Not pictured from the neighborhood group are Joan Jackson and Karen Cooper. Photo courtesy Ron Parks

Shrenik Reddy waits during his Eagle Scout Board of Review December 10. Photo by Calvin Gray

City council approved a new, simpler design that was more affordable on December 9. The design still includes areas where residents can observe the river and landscape. (Courtesy Freese and Nichols)