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20-month-old Maebell Weippert was enchanted by the lights of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

20-month-old Maebell Weippert was enchanted by the lights of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Square lit for the holidays

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Georgetown's Lighting of the Square took place on Friday, November 28, 2025.Photos by Andy Sharp
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide an update on the financial assistance to the July floods, December 1. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide an update on the financial assistance to the July floods, December 1. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

$8 million raised so far for flood victims

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Central Texas Community Foundation this year has already distributed about $3.35 million in direct financial support to more than 100 residents impacted by the July 5 floods.
Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Williamson County prosecutor enters district judge race

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 1, 2025
Prosecutor Ryan Bownds announced his candidacy for judge of the newly created 512th District Court on November 17. He will run on the Republican primary ticket in March. Mr.
The Cornerstone Luncheon hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel on November 19 featured a panel discussion. (From left to right,) Moderator Denise Seiler, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital Kyle Landry, Lone Star Circle of Care CEO Jon Calvin and Juliana Kerker, director of healthcare relations for HCA Healthcare in Texas. Photo by Abbey Archer

The Cornerstone Luncheon hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel on November 19 featured a panel discussion. (From left to right,) Moderator Denise Seiler, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital Kyle Landry, Lone Star Circle of Care CEO Jon Calvin and Juliana Kerker, director of healthcare relations for HCA Healthcare in Texas. Photo by Abbey Archer

Healthcare providers give updates on insurance, expanding medical services

Abbey Archer
Sunday, November 30, 2025
As federal insurance policies face possible major changes and Georgetown’s population continues to grow, area healthcare leaders say they are bracing for challenges and new opportunities.
Ross Black, owner and operator of First Responding Home Inspections. Photo by Abbey Archer

Ross Black, owner and operator of First Responding Home Inspections. Photo by Abbey Archer

Prepare your home for the winter

Abbey Archer
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Texas homes are built to withstand the extreme summer heat, but the few bouts of cold that rolls through each winter could test a home’s pipes, insulation and landscaping.
Violet Nicklen’s artwork is on display at the Palace Playhouse lobby.

Violet Nicklen’s artwork is on display at the Palace Playhouse lobby.

Art Scapes: Wilco Art Guild holiday party and reception up ahead

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Williamson County Art Guild artist reception and holiday party is 5-7 p.m., December 5, at 708 South Rock Street, one block off the Georgetown Square. The event coincides with First Friday activities in downtown Georgetown.

Keeping healthy for the holiday season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Every year for the holiday, families and friends travel to see each other, while immune systems and healthy habits are put to the test. In order to remain in tip-top shape to return to regularly scheduled events, Jenna Price, St.
A rendering of what the side of a parklet would look like shows how the concept would work along sidewalk space, and with cars driving nearby on the street. (Rendering courtesy Covey Landscaping)

A rendering of what the side of a parklet would look like shows how the concept would work along sidewalk space, and with cars driving nearby on the street. (Rendering courtesy Covey Landscaping)

Georgetown considers expanding downtown retail space with parklets

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer for the city, gathered feedback from city council about a potential downtown parklet program that would be used by restaurants.
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